Whisper Power 50214733 - WP-Modular Remote Battery Switch, 500A/12V

Whisper Power 50214733 - WP-Modular Remote Battery Switch, 500A/12V

The DC Modular Remote Battery Switch 12 V / 500 A is a smart high current magnetic latching contactor that can handle continuous DC currents of up to 500 Amps. This versatile switch can be installed easily in an engine room or battery compartment while being controlled from a more convenient location using a small panel-mounted switch. Additionally, the switch can be controlled by a battery monitor or Lithium battery for discharge and overcharge protection.

Key Features

• Equipped with a 5 wire interface cable
• No current draw from the battery when the contact is closed
• Protected against high/low supply voltage and high temperature
• Smart function to automatically fix light to medium contact weldings
• Ignition protected according to ISO8846

Dimensions & Weight

Length x Width x Height: 150 x 50 x 94 mm (5.9" x 2" x 3.7" inch)

Weight: 0.8 kg (1.8 lb.)

Technical Specifications

• Rated voltage: 60 VDC
• Nominal current: 500 A
• Cranking current (1 min.): 1000 A
• Nominal make / break current: 500 A (0..34 Vdc) / 350 A (35..60 Vdc)
• Peak make / break current: 1600 A (0..34 Vdc) / 1200 A (35..60 Vdc)
• Coil / supply voltage (+Vdc): 7..17 VDC
• Coil / supply current (idle state): < 100 µA
• Coil / supply current (state change): < 4 A

General Information

• Remote control: By control wires
• Local control: Top side buttons (On/Standby, Close contact, Open contact)
• Indicators: Top side LEDs for Contact open, Contact closed, Error, and Setup
• Mechanical life: 100,000 cycles
• Electrical life: 10,000 cycles
• Operating temperature range: -20..+60°C
• Connection stud size: M10
• DC Modular grid size: 1x3
• Protection class: IP65
• Standards: CE certified (EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, and Ignition protection standard ISO 8846)