Add the convenience of managing 12V battery banks remotely and the safety of a service lock-out
Blue Sea Systems designed the ML-Series heavy duty remote battery switch to make controlling large battery banks push-button convenient. Because of their size and cable requirements, conventional battery switches are typically located in lockers, or behind a seats and are difficult to access.
Installation of a remote switch has two benefits: it puts the control of the switch right on the dash or nav-station and it shortens heavy cables runs by putting the switching mechanism close to the battery. Included is a Contura style switch that requires only light gauge wire and will easily fit next to (if not match) other dash mounted switches. A sliding cover on the remote switch prevents accidental switching.
The ML-RBS switching mechanism can be mounted close to the batteries to limit heavy gauge cabling. For added safety a manual control lever with lock out feature has been built into the ML series switches; you will always be able to control the battery even if the wiring to the dash mounted switch is compromised. The service lock-out offers a level of safety when working on the electrical system. This auto-release switch is ideal for applications that use an alternate relay to switch batteries. An example being, a relay set up to protect battery life by turning them off at a certain voltage levels.
Key Features
- Included SPDT Contura styled remote switch (Blue Sea Systems 2155) makes battery switching as easy as pushing a button
- Can be controlled using STST or SPDT switches for applications where a normally open relay is desired
- 500A capacity is able to manage large battery banks
- Manual operation possible if power is not available
- Service lock-out to prevent accidental current flow while working on electrical system
- LED output in switch allows switch state indications (requires optional LED panel)
- Label recesses for bank identification
- 3/8" Tin-plated copper studs for maximum conductivity and corrosion resistance.
- Silver alloy contacts are very reliable for switching large loads
- No parasitic draw while not actively switching
- Can be used with MV-ACR to improve battery management features
- Ignition protected for use in engine rooms of gasoline powered boats
- Not recommended for use on boats with multiple helms
- Lifetime warranty
Specifications
- Switch Type: Remote
- Coil Function: Auto-releasing
- Maximum Voltage: 12V
- Continuous Rating: 500A
- Intermittent Rating (duration): 700A (5 min)
- Cranking Rating (30Sec): 1450A
- Master Control Switch Capability: Yes
- Cable Size to meet ratings: Two 4/0AWG
- Mounting Holes: # 10 Screws
- Terminal Stud size: 3/8”
- Switch Dimensions: 1 13/16"L X 1” W x 1 1/2"D (1/2" above the dash)
- ML-RBS Dimensions: 5 7/16"L x 3 3/4" W x 2"D
- Approvals: Meets ISO 8846 and SAE J1171 external ignition protection requirements, CE marked, Rated IP66
