Blue Sea Systems 7620 ML-ACR Automatic Charging Relay - 12V DC 500A User Manual
Overview of application, Ml– acr, Automatic charging relays
ML– ACR
Automatic Charging Relays
PN 7620 / PN 7621
(without manual control)
PN 7622 / PN 7623
(with manual control)
990180180 Rev.004
Blue Sea Systems Inc.
Phone (360) 738-8230
425 Sequoia Drive
Fax (360) 734-4195
Bellingham, WA 98226 USA
www.bluesea.com
• Magnetic Latch (ML)—draws very low current in the ON or OFF states, and draws moderate current for very
short time when changing state
• Start Isolation (SI)—can be configured for temporary isolation of House loads from Engine circuit during engine
cranking to protect sensitive electronics
• Engine Isolation (EI)—can be configured for isolation of two engines while both are running to protect engine
electronics and maximize alternator output
• Senses charging on two battery banks
• LED output to remotely indicate when batteries are combined or isolated
• Tin-plated copper studs for maximum conductivity and corrosion resistance
• Label recesses for circuit identification
• Silver alloy contacts provide high reliability for switching live loads
Specifications
12V DC
24V DC
Cranking Rating
See table below
See table below
Intermittent Rating
See table below
See table below
Continuous Rating
See table below
See table below
ML-Coil Function
Bi-stable
Bi-stable
Amperage Operating Current
<40 mA continuous (control circuit) <40 mA continuous (control circuit)
<7A when changing state (20 ms)
<4A when changing state (20 ms)
Contact Circuit Voltage
16V DC Max.
32V DC Max.
Relay Contact Position:
-Combine (30 sec.)
13.5V
27.0V
-Combine (90 sec.)
13.0V
26.0V
-Open Low (10 sec.)
12.35V
24.7V
-Open Low (30 sec.)
12.75V
25.5V
-Open High
16.2V
32.4V
Live Current Switching
300A@ 12V DC—10,000 Cycles
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Terminal Stud Size
3/8"-16
3/8"-16
Maximum Terminal Stud Torque
140 in-lb (15.8 N•m)
140 in-lb (15.8 N•m)
Ring Terminal Size
3/8" (M10)
3/8" (M10)
Terminal Ring Diameter Clearance
1.18" (30 mm)
1.18" (30 mm)
Control Circuit Current Draw
<40 mA
<40 mA
PN 2146 Switch
Action
Sustained SPDT ON-OFF-ON
Seals
Internal & External Gasket Panel Seal
Mounting Hole
0.83"x 1.45" (21.08 mm x 36.83 mm)
LED Rating
100,000 hours half-life
Regulatory Meets ISO 8846 and SAE J1171 external ignition protection requirements, CE marked, Rated IP66
Guarantee
Blue Sea Systems stands behind its products for as long as you own them.
Find detailed information at www.bluesea.com/about. For customer service, call 800.222.7617.
Marine Electrical Products
Overview of Application
The ML-Series ACR automatically combines batteries during charging, and isolates batteries when there is no
charging sensed on either battery bank.
ML-Series ACR Function
12 Volt DC Operation
24 Volt DC Operation
Automatically combines battery
banks when sensed voltage
levels are:
Above 13.5V for 30 sec.
Above 13.0V for 90 sec.
Above 27.0V for 30 sec.
Above 26.0V for 90 sec.
Automatically isolates battery
banks when sensed voltage
levels are:
Below 9.6V (undervoltage lockout)
Below 12.35V for 10 sec.
Below 12.75V for 30 sec.
Above 16.2V (overvoltage lockout)
Below 19.2V (undervoltage lockout)
Below 24.7V for 10 sec.
Below 25.5V for 30 sec.
Above 32.4V (overvoltage lockout)
Start Isolation or Engine Isolation.
The isolation inputs enable one of two functions depending on
how the inputs are configured.
NOTE: The ML-Series ACR can be configured for Start Isolation or Engine Isolation, but not both.
•
Start Isolation - Temporary isolation (3−5 minutes) of house loads from the engine circuit during engine
cranking to protect sensitive electronics. Configure Start Isolation when there are heavy cranking loads
causing sags and spikes that might damage electronics in the House circuit. See page 3.
•
Engine Isolation - Isolate two engines while both are running to protect engine electronics, and to
maximize alternator output. Configure Engine Isolation when the engine manufacturer requires it, and
when there are separate batteries for each engine. See page 3.
Undervoltage or Overvoltage Lockout.
• Undervoltage lockout prevents batteries from being combined when either battery is below 9.6V@12V DC
operation or 19.2V@24V DC operation.
• Overvoltage lockout prevents batteries from being combined when either battery is above 16.2V@12V DC
operation or 32.4V@24V DC operation.
Control Switch Remote Operation.
Included Contura Control Switch—sustained (SPDT) ON-OFF-ON.
The Control Switch should be mounted in a convenient location near helm controls to allow for quick access.
NOTE: Alternatively use a momentary (SPDT) (ON)-OFF-(ON) or momentary push button switch to provide cross connect and/or battery isolation.
To cross connect
(combine) battery banks
Switch to “ON” combines battery banks to provide more battery power in hard
starting situations.
To isolate battery banks
Switch to “OFF”- when the battery banks are isolated using the Control
Switch, the battery banks remain isolated, and for at least 30 seconds after
the control switch is returned to the “AUTO” position.
Control Switch Remote Indication or ML-ACR Status
NOTE: The remote switch has two LEDs (top and bottom). These LEDs operate simultaneously-either they are both ON or both OFF.
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PN
Termination
Manual
Control
Control
Circuit
7620
Tinned Wires
No
12V DC
7621
Tinned Wires
No
24V DC
PN
Termination
Manual
Control
Control
Circuit
7622
Tinned Wires
Yes
12V DC
7623
Tinned Wires
Yes
24V DC
LED INDICATION
ACR STATE OR CONDITION
Remote Switch Set to “AUTO” or no Remote Switch Installed
LEDs OFF
Batteries are isolated
LEDs ON
Batteries are combined
LEDs slow steady blink, ON-OFF
Start or Engine Isolation is causing batteries to be isolated
LEDs quick steady blink, ON-OFF
Undervoltage lockout--either battery is below 9.6V@12V DC
operation or 19.2V@24V DC operation.
Overvoltage lockout--either battery is above 16.2V@12V DC
operation or 32.4V@24V DC operation.
Remote Switch Set to OVERRIDE “ON” or “OFF”—Automatic operation is suspended for 10 minutes
after remote switch is returned to “AUTO”
LEDs double blink,
Blink-Blink-Pause, Repeat
Manual override--check ACR for switch states
OR
ACR mechanical failure
Available Models
AWG
Metric (mm²) Cranking 10 sec. Cranking 1 min.
Intermittent Rating 5 min.
Continuous Rating
2/0
70
2,000A
750A
400A
225A
4/0
120
2,200A
750A
400A
300A
2x (4/0)
2x (120)
2,500A
1,100A
700A
500A
Wire Size and Current Ratings