In this issue:
New Products 2008
NEWS
Blue Sea Systems' 2008 catalog will be available by August 10, 2007.


EVENTS
MAATS 2007 Show
7th annual Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS)
Las Vegas Convention Center
July 18-20, 2007

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Look for Blue Sea Systems' booth, number 628. Click here for information about MAATS.


IBEX 2007
International BoatBuilder's Exhibition & Conference (IBEX)

Miami Beach Convention Center, Florida, USA
October 10-12, 2007



Click here for information about IBEX 2007.


Previous issues of


Issue 39
(June 26, 2007)

Application Brief:
Simplified Circuit Protection Selection

Technical Brief:
Strategies for Monitoring DC Current

Technical Brief:
Sizing a Shunt to a DC Ammeter

Issue 38
(May 15, 2007)

Upgrading Marine Electrics:
Refitting an Open Runabout – Part 2

Technical Brief:
Fusing the Negative Circuit of ACRs and Other Electric Relays

Calculating Load Demands for a DC Power Distribution Panel

Issue 37
(April 16, 2007)

Press Release:
Blue Sea Systems' Online DC Circuit Wizard Demystifies Circuit Protection and Wire Sizing

Application Brief:

Introduction to Blue Sea Systems' New Online DC Circuit Wizard

Reference:
Recommended Books on Marine Electrical Systems

Issue 36
(March 15, 2007)

Press Release:
Blue Sea Systems Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification

Upgrading Marine Electrics:
Refitting an Open Runabout

Technical Brief:
Preventing Cycling in Battery Combiners, Voltage Sensitive Relays, and Automatic Charging Relays




For a complete list of past Circuit Solutions™ issues, click here.

New Products 2008

Blue Sea Systems announces new products for 2008. Visit booth number 628 at MAATS, or look for us at IBEX to learn more. 2008 catalogs containing information about these and all the other Blue Sea Systems' products will be available August 10th. Catalogs can be downloaded or ordered at www.bluesea.com.

The 360 Panel System
- A new panel system that meets the visual and functional demands of discerning boaters

Available Fall, 2007

Open frame architecture—allows for future changes to the panel.
Modular approach—allows for combining functions including flat rocker or toggle magnetic circuit breakers, push button reset-only thermal circuit breakers, meters, gauges and battery switches in the same panel.
Advanced design features—easy to change backlit labels, hidden mounting screws, and circuit breakers that meet the latest ABYC requirements.
Fast order shipment—custom panels can be designed, manufactured and shipped in days not weeks. Custom panels are available for boat manufactures and through a select group of distributors.


ML-Series Automatic Charging Relay
(Magnetic Latch)
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Combines large battery banks for high current charging and emergency cross connect

Available Spring, 2008

300 Ampere continuous rating—suitable for use with large battery banks, starters, alternators, and inverter/chargers
Magnetic latch—only draws current when changing state of switch, draws no current in ON or OFF state
Electrically isolated auxiliary contacts provide remote indication of the state of the switch
Silver alloy contacts—provide high reliability. Tested for electrical life endurance in Blue Sea Systems’ test lab


ML-Series Solenoid Switch
(Magnetic Latch)
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Provides high-current remote battery switching

Available Spring, 2008

300 Ampere continuous rating—for use as a remote battery switch for inboard gasoline or diesel engines, reducing long cable runs
Silver alloy contacts—provide high reliability for switching live loads. Tested for electrical life endurance in Blue Sea Systems’ test lab
Optional manual switch—provides an added level of safety allowing control with or without power, and offering lock-out capability for servicing


Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCBO)
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Ground fault protection of a GFCI combined with the overcurrent trip characteristics of a circuit breaker

Available Fall, 2007

Main circuit protection—provides 30 Milliampere (mA) ground fault and 30 Ampere (120V) or 16 Ampere (230V) overload/short circuit protection for a boat’s entire electrical system
Branch circuit protection— provides 5 Milliampere (mA) ground fault and 15 Ampere overload/short circuit protection for a single circuit
Front panel mount—install in power distribution panel
Available in rocker or toggle styles


Terminal Fuse Block and Fuse—compact, convenient and economical circuit protection solution for DC Main and high amp circuits

Available Fall, 2007

Available in 30 to 300 Ampere ratings
Mounts on 3/8" (M10) battery post, battery switch, and busbar terminals
High Interrupt Rating—satisfies ABYC requirements for DC Main circuit protection on large battery banks
Ignition protected—safe for installation aboard gasoline powered boats


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