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ML-ACR Automatic

ML-ACR Automatic

ML-ACR Automatic

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document is a sales sheet for the 2146 ML-Series Automatic Charging Relay, designed to manage the charging of two large battery banks with an optional manual override for emergency battery paralleling.
Specifications:
  • Cranking Rating: 2,500 Amps for 10 seconds.
  • Intermittent Rating: 5 minutes, varies by wire size.
  • Continuous Rating: Varies by wire size, up to 500A with 2x (4/0) wire.
  • Operating Current: Less than 13mA, with a peak of 7A during state changes.
  • Max Circuit Voltage: 16.5V DC for 12V systems, 32V DC for 24V systems.
  • Operating Temperature Range: -10°C to 50°C.
Features:
  • Magnetic Latching (ML) for secure operation.
  • Optional Start and Engine Isolation to protect sensitive electronics and maximize alternator output.
  • Manual override knob for safety and servicing.
  • Dual sensing for charging two battery banks.
  • LED output for remote indication of battery status (combined or isolated).
  • Tin-plated copper studs and silver alloy contacts for reliability and corrosion resistance.
Regulatory Compliance:
  • Meets ISO 8846 and SAE J1171 ignition protection standards.
  • IP66 and IP67 ratings for water resistance.
Remote Control Contura Switch:
  • SPDT ON-OFF-ON switch with internal and external gaskets.
  • Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C.
  • LED with 100,000 hours half-life.
Part Numbers and Options:
  • Various part numbers available for 12V and 24V systems, with or without manual override knobs.
  • Optional accessories include switches and paralleling link bus.
Dimensions: Detailed dimensions provided for installation and compatibility.
Contact Information: Blue Sea Systems, Bellingham, WA, USA. Phone and fax numbers provided.
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Catalog excerpts

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ML-ACR AUTOMATIC CHARGING RELAYS AUTOMATICALLY MANAGES THE CHARGING OF TWO LARGE BATTERY BANKS WITH OPTIONAL MANUAL OVERRIDE FOR EMERGENCY BATTERY PARALLELING 500 Ampere continuous rating Magnetic Latching (ML) Optional Start Isolation for temporary isolation of House loads from Engine circuit during engine cranking to protect sensitive electronics Optional Engine Isolation for isolation of two engines while both are running to protect engine electronics and maximize alternator output Manual override knob provides an added level of safety allowing manual ON-OFF control with or without power while offering LOCKED OFF capability for servicing the electrical system Dual sensing senses charging on two battery banks LED output to remotely indicate when batteries are COMBINED or ISOLATED (requires optional LED) Included with retail packaged unit 2146 ML-Series Remote Control Contura Switch Stripped Wire Termination Tin-plated copper studs for maximum conductivity and corrosion resistance provided on retail packaged units Silver alloy contacts provide high reliability for switching live loads Label recesses for circuit identication provided on bulk packaged units. Other connector plugs are available for high volume OEM applications SELECTION TABLE Manual Override Retail Knob Packaged Weight lb (kg) Part Numbers LINK BUS 9160 for easy connection to the ML-Series Remote Battery Switches Scan for additional product information

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AUTOMATIC CHARGING RELAY AUTOMATIC CHARGING RELAY Start Isolation Installation Diagram with Remote Control Contura Switch (PN 2146) Specications Cranking Rating: 10 sec. Continuous Rating Amperage Operating Current <13mA* <7A (40ms) when changing states* Max. Circuit Voltage Rating Live Current Switching Recommended Ring Terminal HOUSE BATTERY ML-ACR AUTOMATIC CHARGING RELAY -Combine (90 sec.) -Open Low (10 sec.) -Open Low (30 sec.) -Open High ISOLATION #3 (Orange) GROUND (Black) START BATTERY Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 50°C * @ 25°C nominal VDC Maximum Terminal Stud Torque 140 in-lb...

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