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Blue Sea 18-32VDC Micro Voltmeter
Blue Sea 18-32VDC Micro Voltmeter
Backlit White Dial with 12V/24V Illumination for 24V Battery Systems
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DESCRIPTION
Compact 24V System Monitoring with High-Contrast Analogue Display
Maintaining accurate visibility over your battery bank is critical for protecting sensitive electronics and preventing premature battery degradation. The Blue Sea Systems 18-32V DC Micro Voltmeter provides dedicated, real-time voltage tracking tailored specifically for nominal 24V DC electrical installations. Whether you are managing an off-grid solar array, a commercial truck, or a marine vessel, this compact analogue gauge delivers reliable system diagnostics at a glance without consuming valuable dashboard or switch panel space.
Why Choose an Expanded Scale 18-32V Voltmeter?
Standard full-scale gauges that read from 0V to 32V compress the useful operating window of a 24V battery bank into a tiny fraction of the dial. Because a healthy 24V system typically operates between 22V (discharged) and 29V (charging), a full-sweep gauge makes it difficult to spot subtle yet critical voltage drops. By narrowing the measurement scale to focus exclusively on the 18V to 32V DC range, this micro voltmeter provides expanded resolution across the active operating window of your batteries. Operators can immediately distinguish between a resting state, active alternator or solar charging, and an under-voltage condition before deep-discharge damage occurs.
Engineered for Clarity in All Lighting Conditions
Reading vital system parameters should never require guesswork, regardless of the time of day. This unit features a clean, white dial face paired with a high-contrast black indicator needle and crisp incremental markings for rapid visual checks. For night navigation, dark engine bays, or enclosed canopies, the integrated backlit meter face ensures effortless readability in low-light environments. The illumination circuit is equipped with separate connections for 12V or 24V DC power, allowing you to wire the backlight into an existing dash dimmer switch or auxiliary lighting circuit independent of the 24V sensing terminals.
Key Features and Benefits
- Targeted 18-32V DC Scale: Provides high-resolution monitoring across the true operating and charging range of nominal 24V DC battery banks.
- High-Contrast Analogue Face: White background with a sharp black pointer needle ensures immediate legibility from a distance or at an angle.
- Dual-Voltage Backlighting: Features dedicated 12V or 24V DC backlight connections for seamless integration into nighttime instrument illumination circuits.
- Front-Accessible Calibration: Includes a manual adjustment screw on the meter face to finely calibrate the needle position for long-term accuracy.
- Micro Footprint: Space-saving form factor fits neatly into crowded marine helms, 4WD canopies, caravan control panels, and industrial enclosures.
Reliable Performance vs Standard Alternatives
Inferior voltage gauges often suffer from pointer bounce, poor calibration, and dim lighting that fails in harsh mobile or marine environments. Built to stringent marine-grade standards, this Blue Sea Systems instrument reduces the risk of misreading your state of charge. The inclusion of a front-facing mechanical adjustment screw allows technicians and system owners to fine-tune the pointer position if required, ensuring dependable readings over years of service.
Ideal Applications
- Marine Vessels: Monitor 24V house or bow thruster battery banks directly from the helm or cabin distribution board.
- Off-Grid & RV Setups: Keep track of 24V caravan, motorhome, or remote shed power systems without relying on complex digital screens.
- Commercial & Heavy Vehicles: Track alternator output and dual-battery health in 24V trucks, buses, and plant machinery.
Upgrade your electrical distribution panel with precision voltage tracking. Add the Blue Sea 18-32V DC Micro Voltmeter to your system build today for dependable, easy-to-read 24V battery management.
SKU: BS-8243B
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type | Micro DC voltmeter |
| Supported system voltage range | 18–32V DC |
| Meter face | Backlit |
| Backlight connections | Separate 12V or 24V DC connections |
| SKU: | BS-8243B |
| Model #: | BS-8243B |
| MPN: | BS-8243B |
| Package weight: | 0.096 kg |
| Package length: | 0.05 m |
| Package width: | 0.05 m |
| Package height: | 0.09 m |
WARRANTY
Blue Sea Warranty Policy
Blue Sea Systems products sold by us are supplied with a warranty against defects for the warranty period shown below, subject to the product type, application and the terms of this warranty policy.
The express warranty provided by us is limited to a maximum of 5 years from the original date of purchase, unless otherwise required under Australian Consumer Law.
Blue Sea Systems may offer longer manufacturer support on some products at their discretion
Warranty Lengths by Product Range
| Blue Sea Product Range | Warranty Length | Application / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most Blue Sea Systems Products | 5 years | Applies to most Blue Sea Systems products found to be defective in materials or manufacture. |
| P12 Battery Chargers | 5 years | Warranty period starts from the original date of purchase. |
| P12 Remote Displays | 5 years | Warranty period starts from the original date of purchase. |
| Digital Meters | 3 years | Warranty period starts from the original date of purchase. |
| Vessel System Monitors | 3 years | Warranty period starts from the original date of purchase. |
Warranty Assessment and Remedy
If a Blue Sea Systems product is found to be defective in materials or manufacture within the applicable warranty period, we will, at our discretion, arrange a repair, replacement, store credit or refund, depending on the nature of the fault and the requirements of Australian Consumer Law.
Products may need to be returned for assessment before a warranty claim can be approved. Where required, the product must be returned with dated proof of purchase and a clear description of the fault.
Labour costs for removing, replacing, reinstalling or diagnosing a product are not covered by this express warranty unless otherwise required under Australian Consumer Law.
Making a Warranty Claim
To make a warranty claim, please contact us with your dated proof of purchase, product details and a description of the fault.
The product may need to be returned for inspection before the claim can be assessed. If the product is confirmed to be faulty and covered by this warranty, we will advise the available remedy.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover
This warranty does not cover faults or damage caused by incorrect installation, incorrect application, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorised modification, accidental damage, normal wear and tear, environmental damage, or failure to use the product in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Incorrect installation or wiring
- Incorrect product selection or application
- Misuse, abuse or neglect
- Physical or accidental damage
- Water ingress or environmental damage outside the product's intended use
- Unauthorised modification or repair
- Normal wear and tear
- Labour costs for removal, replacement, reinstallation or diagnosis
- Freight, travel or call-out costs unless otherwise required by law
- Products not returned for assessment when reasonably required
Manufacturer Support
Blue Sea Systems may provide additional manufacturer support on some products beyond the warranty period listed above. Where available, we may assist customers in contacting the manufacturer, but any manufacturer support beyond the express warranty period is subject to the manufacturer's own terms and continued availability.
Australian Consumer Law
This warranty is in addition to other rights and remedies available at law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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