In this issue:
Press Release
Blue Sea Systems Introduces New ML-Series Solenoid Switch at IBEX
Technical Brief
Five Reasons to Use a Remote Battery Switch
Announcement
What to See at IBEX 2007: Products and Seminars
Announcement
System Monitor 1800 Preview at IBEX 2007 (Available March 1, 2008)
EVENTS
IBEX 2007
International BoatBuilder's Exhibition & Conference (IBEX)

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



Look for the Blue Sea Systemsbooth number 840.

Click here for information about IBEX 2007.



METS 2007
November 13-15, 2007
Amsterdam RAI Exhibition Centre
Hall 1-7 (Europa Complex)
Europaplein 8
1078 GZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands



Look for the Blue Sea Systemsbooth number 02.114.

Click here for information about METS 2007.


Previous issues of


Issue 42
(September 18, 2007)

Press Release:
New MRBF Terminal Fuse Is Compact and Economical

Press Release:
Blue Sea Systems Introduces RCBOs to Provide Ground Fault Protection

Technical Brief:
Preventing Hazardous Ground Faults on Boats

Announcement:
Blue Sea Systems 2008 Catalog Quick Guide to Circuit Protection


Issue 41
(August 20, 2007)

Application Brief:
Circuit Wizard—Case Study
Using Blue Sea Systems' Circuit Wizard to Size Main and Branch Circuits

Application Brief:
ST Blade Fuse Block—Features and Applications

Application Brief:
Selecting the Appropriate Fuse Rating When Installing the 120A SI ACR

How to:
Obtain Images of New Products


Issue 40
(July 16, 2007)

New Products 2008



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




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

Press Release

Blue Sea Systems Introduces New ML-Series Solenoid Switch at IBEX

The ML-Series Solenoid Switch is suitable for high current applications. It uses a magnetic latching relay that only draws current when changing state. It provides all of the features that are important for a remote battery switch in a marine environment.

Click here to download a press release (PDF file size: 76KB).


Technical Brief
- Non-product-specific technical information for improving safety, reliability, and usefulness of marine electrical systems
Five Reasons to Use a Remote Battery Switch

Using a remote battery switch instead of a mechanical battery switch can result in increased safety and convenience, and significant reduction in cost, weight, and voltage drop.

Click this link to read: Technical Brief: Five Reasons to Use a Remote Battery Switch


Announcement

What to See at IBEX 2007


New Products. See the latest products developed by Blue Sea Systems at IBEX, Booth Number 840:

360 Panels—a new approach to power distribution panels
System Monitor 1800 measures and displays full AC and DC functions including amp hours, as well as tank levels and bilge pump cycling
ML Series Solenoid Switches— Magnetic Latching relay provides high current remote battery switching
RCBO (Residual Current Circuit Breakers)—Provides full boat ground fault protection and can easily be panel mounted
MRBF Terminal Fuse Block and Fuse— compact fuse block that mounts conveniently on 3/8" terminals like battery posts and battery switches. Available in 30A-300A ignition protected fuses.

Seminars - Wayne Kelsoe, Chief Technical Officer and Vice President of Electrical Engineering, will be presenting in three IBEX 2007 seminars:



Pre-Conference Workshop (PC 12)
Tuesday, Oct. 9th, 4:45pm - 5:45pm (Room D233-D234)
“ABYC Electrical Wiring and Circuit Protection Calculations Made Easy”
Seminar Program 108
Wednesday, Oct. 10th, 8:30am - 10:00am (Room-check program)
“Designing the Right Battery Bank for Today’s Greater Demands”
Seminar Program 408
Thursday, October 11th, 3:30pm – 5:00pm (Room-check program)
“Building a Compliant Boat in the age of Electronics”—multiple headline speakers

We look forward to seeing you at IBEX 2007.


Announcement

System Monitor 1800 Preview at IBEX 2007
(Available March 1, 2008)




Get a preview of Blue Sea Systems’ latest development product—the System Monitor 1800. Blue Sea Systems will demonstrate its System Monitor 1800 at IBEX 2007.

The System Monitor 1800 measures and monitors these critical functions:
AC Systems
Voltage, amperage, watts, frequency (alarms for all values)
DC Systems
Voltage, amperage (alarms for all values)
Battery State of Charge (Ampere Hours)
Ampere hours remaining, time remaining, % charge, battery temperature (alarms for all values)
Bilge Pump
active, cycle count, volume, duration (alarms for cycles, volume, duration)
Tankage
Fuel, water, waste (alarms for waste high level, fuel and water low level)

The System Monitor 1800 has these additional features:
Large, bright, full graphic LCD
Sunlight readable display
Mounts in Blue Sea Systems' new 360 Panel System
Case design allows Front or Rear Panel mounting options
Rated IP66—withstands water from heavy seas


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