Eaton PVS250A-3L-BU-15 Photovoltaic Fuse - UL Listed

Part Number: PVS250A-3L-BU-15
Manufacturer
Eaton
Part number
PVS250A-3L-BU-15

Quick Summary

The Eaton PVS250A-3L-BU-15 Photovoltaic fuse provides fast overcurrent protection for 1500 V PV arrays. Unplanned outages due to fuse failures drive downtime and maintenance costs for solar facilities. This device is CE marked, RoHS compliant, and UL listed, with IEC 60269 certification to streamline cross-border compliance. Ideal for photovoltaic systems and inverters, it supports scalable protection across commercial installations while delivering reliable, low-loss performance. Designed for secure field installation and durable service, it helps project teams meet protection requirements without compromising uptime or efficiency.

Product Information

Extended Description

PVS250A-3L-BU-15 Eaton: Eaton Bussmann series photovoltaic fuses, 250A, 1500V, 3L PV, BOLTED W/O IND
Product Name
Eaton Bussmann series photovoltaic fuses
Catalog Number
PVS250A-3L-BU-15
EAN
5996516049228
Product Length/Depth
201.4 mm
Product Height
74 mm
Product Width
74 mm
Product Weight
0.001 g
Compliances
CE Marked RoHS Compliant
Certifications
IEC 60269 UL Listed
Amperage Rating
250 A
Voltage rating
1500 V
Interrupt rating
100 kAIC
Class
Class gPV
Pre arc (I2T)
90000
Watt losses
42 W
Application
Photovoltiac systems, inverters
Fuse indicator
Non Indicating
Fuse size
3L
Suitable for
Blade with bolt holes
Feature: 250 A amperage rating and 1500 V DC voltage rating align with utility-scale and commercial PV systems, enabling robust protection across large arrays. Business Impact: Supports safe, predictable inverter protection and reduces risk of cascading faults. Application: Suitable for photovoltaic systems and inverters requiring high-current, high-voltage protection. Feature: 100 kAIC interrupt rating provides high fault-current tolerance, minimizing arcing and equipment damage during faults. Business Impact: Improves system resilience and reduces downtime due to protective device failure. Application: Critical for solar farms, central inverters, and combiner boxes where fault events are possible. Feature: Class gPV designation and Pre-arc I2T of 90000 ensure selective, reliable operation in PV circuits. Business Impact: Enhances protection coordination and reduces nuisance tripping in complex PV configurations. Application: Ideal for commercial PV arrays with multiple protection stages. Feature: 3L fuse size with bolted, non-indicating design and blade-hole compatibility simplifies installation. Business Impact: Reduces installation time and field wiring errors, improving site safety. Application: Fits standard blade-type holders in PV protection enclosures. Feature: Watt losses of 42 W contribute to lower thermal load in protection paths, improving overall system efficiency. Business Impact: Helps maintain inverter efficiency and reduces cooling requirements in tight electrical rooms. Application: Particularly beneficial for compact PV protection layouts. Feature: CE, RoHS compliance and UL Listed with IEC 60269 certification streamline global procurement and regulatory approvals. Business Impact: Lowers qualification overhead, accelerates project timelines, and supports cross-border deployments. Application: Suitable for distributed and utility-scale PV projects seeking compliant protection devices. Feature: 201.4 mm length and 74 mm width/height provide a compact yet durable footprint for enclosure designs. Business Impact: Enables flexible mounting in existing protection cabinets without extensive redesign. Application: Works with standard photovoltaic fuse holders and protected enclosures.

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FAQs

The PVS250A-3L-BU-15 is designed for blade-type holders with bolt holes and a 3L form factor. Mounting is bolted, non-indicating, and compatible with standard PV protection enclosures, reducing field wiring errors and easing replacement during scheduled maintenance.
It provides 250 A current rating, 1500 V DC voltage rating, and a 100 kAIC interrupt capability. These ratings support protection of high‑voltage PV arrays and inverters, ensuring fast fault interruption while minimizing arc energy to adjacent components.
Yes. With Class gPV classification, high fault current tolerance, and a 3L bolted design, it is well suited for PV systems and inverter protection in commercial and utility-scale installations, aligning with IEC 60269 and UL standards.
The fuse is UL Listed, CE marked, and RoHS compliant, with IEC 60269 certification. This combination simplifies procurement, regulatory approvals, and cross-border deployment across multiple regions.
Non-indicating indicators reduce visual wear on signaling paths, while the robust 3L bolted design and 100 kAIC interrupt rating minimize nuisance trips and field failures. The resulting reliability lowers maintenance costs and improves overall PV system uptime.