Blue Sea Systems is now shipping 360 Panel System combination AC/DC power distribution panels. These panels are the latest addition to the existing product line. Stock Combination AC/DC panels are available with: analog or digital meters, DC Main, multiple Branch circuits, AC Main or multi-input source selection, and multiple AC Branch circuits. Custom panels can be configured with any of the 16 functional modules. Click for a list of 360 Panel System functional modules.
Combination AC/DC panels with AC and DC power meet ABYC safety requirements for circuit labeling and rear panel protection.
Circuit labels
According to ABYC guidelines, a power distribution panel with both AC and DC power must have permanent labeling showing the system voltage and whether AC or DC. Any column in a power distribution panel can be either AC or DC, but not both—panel columns cannot be divided into AC and DC. The Panel column identification label at the top of the column is used to indicate the voltage of all the circuits below, and whether they are AC or DC.
Rear insulating covers
In order for combination AC and DC panels to be ABYC compliant, there must be no access to energized AC parts without the use of tools when the panel is open. AC panel insulating covers provide protection to all AC components. These rear covers also provide mechanical protection for panel backs protruding into lockers. The rear covers are a modular design that can be stacked to accommodate large AC components. Breakouts allow wire access in any direction.