Blue Seas Solenoid Switch 250A 12-24V

Blue Sea Systems L-Series Solenoid Switch 12-24V

Features:

Hermetically sealed contacts / vaporproof

Ignition protected - safe for installation aboard gasoline powered boats

Can function as a remote battery switch

Activated by an ON-OFF switch mounted anywhere

Integrated coil control minimizes heating and amperage draw

CE Marked

450 Amp Class

Designed for 12 or 24 Volt systems

Ignition protected -- safe for installation aboard gasoline-powered boats

Can function as a remote battery switch

Activated by a low amperage ON-OFF switch mounted anywhere

Specifications

Control Circuit Connection

Tinned Wire

Nominal Voltage

12V DC24V DC

Coil Function

Normally Open

Mounting

#10

Operating Amperage Current

3.6A when changing state

Amperage Operating Current continuous

0.13A @ 12 V0.07A @ 24 V

Continuous Rating

250A 300A 400A 450A

Intermittent Rating

275A (5 min) 400A (5 min) 500A (5 min) 600A (5 min)

Contact Form

SPST-NO

Cranking Rating 30 sec

1,000A

Input Voltage

8.5-36V DC

Inrush Rating: 0.25 sec (10 repeats)

2000A

Switching Cycles

1,000,000

Terminal Stud

Serrated Flange Nut

Terminal Stud Length

0.66in (16.76 mm)

Terminal Stud Size

5/16" (M8)

Terminal Stud Torque

80 in-lb (9.04 Nm)

Wire Leads

20 AWG

Weight

1.00lb (0.45 kg)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Blue Sea Systems L-Series Solenoid Switch 12-24V used for? The Blue Sea Systems L-Series Solenoid Switch 12-24V can function as a remote battery switch. It is activated by a low-amperage ON-OFF switch mounted anywhere and is designed for 12V or 24V systems.
• Is the Blue Sea Systems L-Series Solenoid Switch suitable for gasoline-powered boats? Yes. The Blue Sea Systems L-Series Solenoid Switch has ignition-protected, hermetically sealed contacts and is vaporproof. It is designed to be safe for installation aboard gasoline-powered boats.
• What voltage and current specifications does the Blue Sea Systems L-Series Solenoid Switch have? The solenoid switch accepts an input voltage of 8.5-36V DC and is designed for 12V or 24V systems. Its continuous operating current is 0.13A at 12V and 0.07A at 24V, with 3.6A drawn when changing state.
• What are the current ratings of the Blue Sea Systems L-Series Solenoid Switch? The Blue Sea Systems L-Series Solenoid Switch is available in continuous ratings of 250A, 300A, 400A, and 450A. Its listed intermittent ratings range from 275A to 600A for 5 minutes, depending on the rating.
• How is the Blue Sea Systems L-Series Solenoid Switch controlled? The Blue Sea Systems L-Series Solenoid Switch uses a normally open SPST contact form and can be activated by a low-amperage ON-OFF switch. Its integrated coil control helps minimize heating and amperage draw during operation.
• What are the terminal and mounting specifications for the Blue Sea Systems L-Series Solenoid Switch? The solenoid uses a 5/16-inch (M8) terminal stud with a serrated flange nut and a maximum terminal stud torque of 80 in-lb (9.04 Nm). The terminal stud is 0.66 inches (16.76 mm) long, and mounting uses #10 hardware.