Mersen MEV50A400-30G - EVpack Fuse 500VDC UL 500VDC IEC 400A Size 30G Max. Rated Breaking Capacity DC: 30 kA @ 500 V, L/R ≤ 2.5 ms Bolted
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MEV50A400-30G

Alternate Item Number: MEV50A400-30G


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Overview

EVpack-fuse line-up belongs to Mersen’s DC Over-Current protection (O.C.P.) portfolio specifically developed to address on-board electric and hybrid vehicles applications. EVpack-fuse provides the ultimate protection by offering reliable clearing of DC fault currents in challenging environments and complies with the high-quality requirements of the automotive industry. The MEV55C has specifically engineered and tested to provide best-in-class protection performance for auxiliary circuits: Up to 550VDC, Current rating (In)= 5 to 50A, Interrupting Rating (IR) = 20kA,L/R ≤1ms, Minimum Breaking Capacity (MBC) as low as 2xIn for a perfect matching with cable protection. The MEV50A has been specifically engineered and tested to provide best-in-class protection performance for main battery and on-board charging protection: Up to 500VDC, Current rating (In)= 60 to 800A, Interrupting Rating (IR) = 30kA, L/R ≤ 2.5ms, Minimum Breaking Capacity (MBC) as low as 2xIn or a perfect matching with DC contactor.

    Specifications

    Amperage Rating
    400 A
    Application
    EV/HEV Battery pack protection Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU) Battery Management Systm (BMS) Battery Junction Box for auxiliaries On-Board Charging
    Brand Name
    Mersen
    Case
    GMG
    Connection
    Bolted
    DC Voltage Rating
    500 V
    Mounting
    Bolted
    Size
    3.62 x 1.18 in
    Size
    92 x 30 mm
    Special Features
    Design for DC applications Low watt losses High cycling performance Full coverage of battery module voltage and current Ultra compact size Current Ratings (In): 5 to 800A Interrupting Rating (IR) for MEV55C: 20kA @550VDC, L/R = 1ms Interrupting Rating (IR) for MEV50A: 30kA @500VDC, L/R = 2.5ms
    Standard
    Complies to Automotive IATF 16949:2016 Quality System IEC 60 269-4 ISO 8820-8 JAS0 D622
    Type
    Battery Pack Fuses
    Voltage Rating
    500 V
    Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
    3.62 in x 1.18 in x 1.18 in
    Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
    92 mm x 30 mm x 30 mm
    Package Weight (Imperial)
    0.220 lb
    Package Weight (Metric)
    0.100 kg
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