Innovative marine electrical products—Built to last Installation Manual DC Battery Management, DC Branch, AC Main, AC Branch, AC Source Selection, and AC/DC Combination Panels.
Table of Contents Specifications 1 Cautions and Resource Documents 2 Panel and Cutout Dimensions 3 Installation 4 Wire Size 5 DC Label Backlight and Circuit Status System 6 DC Shunt for Analog Ammeters 8 DC Shunt for Digital Ammeters and Multimeter 9 Installation Completion Testing 10 Accessories 11 360 Panel Functions 13 Book List 17
SPECIFICATIONS Stock Panels: Specifications for this panel are located on the panel product page at www.bluesea.com. To locate specifications SEARCH by part number (four digit number found on the back of the panel), click the DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS tab. The SPECIFICATIONS table contains: specifications for the panel, and a list of all installed components and their part numbers. To view component specifications, click each component part number and navigate to component specifications.
CAUTIONS ] If you are not knowledgeable about electrical systems, consult an electrical professional to install this panel. ] This panel is not waterproof. Do not install panel in a location where it is exposed to water. ] Some stock panels are not ignition protected. Such panels must NOT be installed in an explosive environment including gasoline engine rooms or battery compartments. Check to see if your panel is ignition protected.
PANEL AND CUTOUT DIMENSIONS The 360 Panel System consists of modules. Each module contains a meter, a battery switch, 4 or 8 circuit breakers etc. In the table below, panels are identified by the number of rows and columns of the modules they contain. For example, a 2x4 panel consists of 2 rows of 4 modules.
INSTALLATION Panel Wiring Schematic—A panel wiring schematic is available on the panel product page at www.bluesea.com. To locate the schematic, SEARCH by part number (four digit number found on the back of the panel), click the PRODUCT DOCUMENTS tab, under INSTALLATION, click “Wiring Schematic”. 1. Disconnect all AC and DC power. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect all AC and DC power during installation.
WIRE SIZE DC Circuits: Use Blue Sea Systems’ DC Circuit Wizard online at http://dc.circuitwizard.bluesea.com/ to guide you in suitable wire size selection for each DC Feed, Main, and Branch Circuit. Voltage drop along a circuit path is cumulative. To achieve suitable voltage drop along a path consisting of multiple segments, use the DC Circuit Wizard to assign voltage drop values to each segment that add up to the desired voltage drop.
DC LABEL BACKLIGHT AND CIRCUIT STATUS SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKER MODULES The label backlighting and circuit status indicator is pre-wired for 12 Volts DC: 1. Connect +12 Volts to the +12V DC quick-connect terminal (piggy back lug on panels with jumper wires) on the LED circuit board. 2. Connect the negative of the battery system to the NEG quick-connect terminal (piggy back lug on panels with jumper wires) on the LED circuit board.
DC LABEL BACKLIGHT SYSTEM ROTARY SWITCH MODULES 12 Volts DC: 1. Connect +12 Volts DC to the two Red wires coming from the backlight plug connector. 2. Connect the negative of the battery system to the two Yellow wires coming from the backlight plug connector. 24 Volts DC: 1. Splice together the Red and Yellow wires coming from the center positions of the backlight plug connector using a suitable lug connector. 2.
DC SHUNT FOR ANALOG AMMETERS Install shunt for analog DC current measurement: An external shunt is supplied with 360 panels that include a DC analog ammeter. Install the shunt at any point in the DC positive or negative, preferably in the most direct high current path (do not reroute the direct current path to accommodated shunt placement). Mount shunt close to the panel to keep the sense wires that run from the shunt to the meter short.
DC SHUNT FOR DIGITAL AMMETERS AND MULTIMETER Install shunt for digital DC current measurement: Caution: The shunt must be installed in the negative line to avoid damage to the meter. Positive voltage applied to digital meter terminals #4 and #5 will cause damage to the meter. An external shunt is supplied with 360 panels that include a DC Digital Ammeter or Multimeter. Install the shunt at any point in the DC negative feed line to the panel.
INSTALLATION COMPLETION TESTING 1. Apply labels for main and branch circuits—additional labels are available at www.bluesea.com. 2. Fasten panel to the mounting surface. Test the Panel: 1. Use a multimeter to verify continuity before power is applied. This procedure takes a little time, but is recommended, especially if some elements of a previous installation might not have been properly labeled, or followed the expected color codes. 2. Reconnect all AC and DC power. 3. Turn the main switch ON. 4.
ACCESSORIES Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCBO) • Provides both ground fault leakage protection and circuit protection in a panel mounted breaker. • 5mA leakage protection for Branch circuits (meets GFCI requirements) 30mA leakage protection for Main circuits. Insulating Rear Covers • Provides electrical insulation for exposed panel backs. Rocker Switches • Provides switching options for applications requiring different pole and throw configurations.
ACCESSORIES Adapters • Adapts Toggle A-Series Circuit Breakers, Push Button Reset-Only Circuit Breakers, and Panel Switches to the circuit breaker aperture of the 360 Distribution Panels. Panel Switches • Toggle—Provides switching action other than ON-OFF or different pole configuration separate from circuit protection. • Push Button—Provides momentary switching action separate from circuit protection.
360 PANEL FUNCTIONS 360 Panels are built with modules providing the following functions: 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 AC VOLTS 2.88 MENU SET V A AC and DC 60˚ Analog Meters • Monitor volts or amperes. • Backlit meter face. AC and DC Digital Meters • Monitor volts, amperes, watts, frequency. • DC voltage alarms, AC voltage and amperage alarms. AC and DC 90˚ Analog DIN Meters • Monitor volts or amperes. • Backlit meter face.
360 PANEL FUNCTIONS 2" Round Gauge • Monitors engine, tanks, electrical, clock or hour meter values. 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 10 10 DC Push Button Reset-Only Circuit Breakers • Circuit protection only for un-switched 24-hour circuits or switches at other locations. DC Push Button Reset-Only Circuit Breakers with Rocker Switches • Economical switched circuit protection for low amp circuits. 10 10 DC 12 Volt Sockets • Twin 12 Volt receptacles integrated into the 360 Distribution Panel.
360 PANEL FUNCTIONS m-Series Battery Switches • ON/OFF, Selector, Dual Circuit™, and Dual Circuit Plus™ enable sophisticated battery management systems to be integrated into the 360 Distribution Panel. Rocker Style Circuit Breakers • Modern styling, resistance to accidental switching and restricted switching models. • Available in single, double, or triple pole from 5-300 Amps. Toggle Style Circuit Breakers • For a traditional look and feel.
360 PANEL FUNCTIONS AC Multiple Source Rotary Switch Management • Safe management of multiple AC sources with a fully backlit Rotary Switch AC management system. Blank Panel • Platform for a variety of controls and instruments that can be mounted into the 360 Distribution Panel for an integrated appearance. 16 For more information go to www.bluesea.
BOOK LIST Calder, Nigel. Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual, third edition Casey, Don. Sailboat Electrical Systems: Improvement, Wiring and Repair Casey, Don. Sailboat Electrics Simplified Payne, John C. The Fisherman’s Electrical Manual Payne, John C. Understanding Boat Batteries and Battery Charging Payne, John C. Understanding Boat Wiring Payne, John C. The Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible Payne, John C. The Motorboat Electrical and Electronics Manual Sherman, Ed.
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