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Blue Sea Dual Battery Bank Management Panel
Blue Sea Dual Battery Bank Management Panel
m-Series Dual Circuit Plus Switch, 100A Main Breaker & 24hr Circuits
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DESCRIPTION
Centralised DC Distribution and Dual Circuit Isolation for Marine Vessels
Managing multiple power sources aboard a vessel or off-grid vehicle requires reliable isolation to prevent starting batteries from draining while running auxiliary loads. The Blue Sea Dual Battery Bank Management Panel provides a streamlined, central hub for controlling two separate battery banks. Equipped with an integrated m-Series Dual Circuit Plus™ battery switch, a 100A main DC breaker, and dedicated 24-hour circuits, this panel simplifies complex wiring while safeguarding your sensitive onboard electronics.
Independent Control with Emergency Cross-Connect
Unlike standard single-circuit switches that require managing multiple dials, the integrated Dual Circuit Plus™ switch simultaneously controls both the engine and house circuits while keeping them electrically isolated. This crucial separation ensures that high-draw house loads do not deplete your engine starting battery, while also shielding your navigation gear, radios, and fish finders from damaging voltage sags and spikes during engine cranking.
In the event that your starting battery becomes depleted out on the water, the switch features a built-in Combine Batteries position. This provides an immediate emergency cross-connect, paralleling both isolated battery banks to draw starting power from the house bank without requiring dangerous manual jumper cables.
Integrated Circuit Protection and 24-Hour Loads
Beyond simple battery switching, this panel streamlines your entire primary DC power distribution. It incorporates a heavy-duty 100A main rocker circuit breaker to protect your primary house distribution feed. Additionally, it features dedicated push-to-reset circuit breakers designed specifically for 24-hour essential circuits. This allows critical systems such as automatic bilge pumps, stereo memory, and security alarms to remain continuously powered even when the main battery switch is turned to the OFF position.
Key Features and Benefits
- m-Series Dual Circuit Plus™ Switch: Simultaneously switches two isolated battery banks (Engine and House) with a single, intuitive control knob.
- Electronics Protection: Isolates sensitive house electronics from harmful voltage drops and spikes caused by high-current engine cranking.
- Emergency Combine Function: Easily parallels both battery banks for emergency starting if the dedicated engine battery runs flat.
- 100A Main Circuit Breaker: Provides robust overcurrent protection and acts as a master disconnect for downstream DC distribution panels.
- Dedicated 24-Hour Circuits: Integrated push-to-reset breakers maintain continuous power for vital equipment like bilge pumps and memory-sensitive electronics.
- Ignition Protected: Certified safe for installation in the engine compartments of petrol-powered boats, reducing the risk of igniting surrounding flammable vapours.
Expandable Marine and Off-Grid Charging
Engineered specifically for harsh marine environments, this management panel reduces the risk of electrical failure and messy, unlabelled wiring setups. For a fully automated power system, you can pair this panel with an external Automatic Charging Relay (ACR) to automatically share charging current from your alternator or battery charger between both banks. Please note: The ACR is an optional component and is not included with this panel.
Upgrade Your Onboard Power Management
Eliminate the guesswork and potential hazards of manual battery switching. Add the Blue Sea Dual Battery Bank Management Panel to your marine or off-grid electrical setup today for dependable, isolated power control on every trip.
SKU: BS-8686B
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type | Dual battery bank management panel |
| Included component | One m-Series Dual Circuit Plus™ battery switch |
| Battery banks | 2 |
| Switch function | Isolates the engine circuit from the house circuit |
| Battery control | Independent control and emergency cross-connect between isolated battery banks |
| Automatic Charging Relay | Adding an ACR automates charging two battery banks |
| Electronics protection | Protects electronics from sags and spikes caused by engine cranking |
| Ignition protection | Ignition protected; safe for installation aboard gasoline-powered boats |
| SKU: | BS-8686B |
| Model #: | BS-8686B |
| MPN: | BS-8686B |
| Package weight: | 0.66 kg |
| Package length: | 0.2 m |
| Package width: | 0.16 m |
| Package height: | 0.1 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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