690VAC 100A SQUARE BODY HIGH SPEED FUSE by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• Excellent DC Performance: The 690VAC 100A Square Body High Speed Fuse by GE Healthcare is engineered to deliver outstanding direct current (DC) performance, ensuring reliable operation in critical imaging systems.
• Low Arc Voltage and Energy Let-Through: This fuse features low arc voltage and minimized energy let-through (I²t), which significantly reduces the risk of damage to sensitive components during fault conditions.
• Superior Cycling Capability: Designed for high-speed applications, this fuse boasts superior cycling capability, making it ideal for environments where frequent operation is expected.
• Compliance with Safety Standards: The fuse meets IEC and UL safety standards, ensuring that it adheres to the latest safety regulations for medical devices.
• RoHS Compliant: The product is RoHS compliant, reflecting GE Healthcare's commitment to environmental sustainability and the reduction of hazardous substances in medical devices.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

• Compatible Models:
  • VENUE 40
  • Optima 540
  • Lightspeed
  • Brightspeed
  • Discovery ST
  • HiSpeed
  • Discovery 670
  • Brivo 385
  • Revolution ACT

These models primarily encompass ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) systems, where reliable electrical protection is critical for optimal performance and safety.

Technical Specifications

Clinical and Service Value

The 690VAC 100A Square Body High Speed Fuse plays a crucial role in the procurement process for medical imaging equipment. By integrating this fuse into imaging systems, hospitals can enhance the reliability and safety of their devices. Its low arc voltage and energy let-through characteristics help protect sensitive components from potential damage, thereby extending the lifespan of imaging equipment and reducing the need for costly repairs or replacements.

From a maintenance perspective, the superior cycling capability of this fuse ensures that it can withstand the rigors of frequent use in a clinical setting. This resilience minimizes downtime, allowing healthcare providers to maintain consistent workflow efficiency. Additionally, compliance with IEC and UL standards assures biomedical engineers that the fuse meets stringent safety requirements, facilitating easier regulatory approvals and enhancing overall operational confidence in the equipment's safety and reliability.

Additional notes

A Fuse is an safety device used to protect an electrical circuit from higher current. It has a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit when the current exceeds a desired level. Regular fuses are always connected in series with components to be protect from overcurrent, so when the fuse blows (opens) it will open the circuit and stop any current through the components. Regular fuses do not allow for any spike over the current rating of the fuse. This fuse is a high speed square body DIN 43-653 stud mount high speed fuse . High speed fuses are specially designed to minimize the I²t, peak current let-through and arc voltage. Ensuring fast opening and clearing of a fault requires rapid element melting. The part is compliant to IEC and UL standards and it is approved for today’s safety standards. This high sepeed fuse can be used with GE's Optima 540, Lightspeed, Brightspeed, Discovery ST, HiSpeed, Discovery 670, Brivo 385 and Revolution ACT Computed Tomography (CT) Systems. Additional Features: RoHS Compliant