Newmar Power - Emergency Relay

Ensure Continuous Power for Marine Communications

The Newmar ERC-12-15 Emergency Relay is your solution for maintaining seamless power to your marine communications equipment. Designed to provide immediate backup power in the event of AC power loss or failure, this emergency relay ensures your critical systems stay operational when you need them most. Additionally, it functions as a trickle battery charger, maintaining your battery at optimal voltage without any additional modification.

Key Features and Benefits

The Newmar ERC-12-15 Emergency Relay is engineered to deliver reliability and performance in marine environments. Here’s a closer look at its essential features:

• Automatic Switching: Fast-acting S.P.D.T. relay automatically switches the equipment's DC input to a standby battery when DC voltage is lost, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
• Integrated Trickle Charger: Maintains the backup battery at full voltage by directing a small portion of the output current to it while the power supply is operational.
• Versatile Mounting Options: Can be mounted vertically, horizontally, or upside-down without affecting performance. Suitable for mounting on metal surfaces due to isolated inputs and outputs.
• Safety Considerations: Equipped with yellow plastic terminal covers to prevent accidental shorting. It should not be mounted in areas with battery gases or potentially explosive gases.

Technical Specifications

• Input Range: 10.0-14.5 VDC (12V)
• Relay Rating: 10 amps continuous, 15 amps intermittent
• Float Trickle (typical): 0.1 amps
• Dimensions: 5-1/8" x 2-7/8" x 2-3/8"
• Weight: 0.5 lbs

Installation and Wiring

• Proximity to Battery: Install as close to the battery as possible to avoid accidental contact and shorting of terminals.
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• Wiring Guidelines: Use the correct gauge wire based on the length of the run. Crimp ring lug connectors are provided for secure wiring to the ERC.
• Wire Length:
• 5 ft. wire length = #14 AWG
• 10 ft. wire length = #12 AWG
• 15 ft. wire length = #10 AWG
• 20 ft. wire length = #10 AWG

Product Dimensions

• Size: 5-1/8" x 2-7/8" x 2-3/8"
• Weight: 0.5 lbs

Designed for Marine Excellence

The Newmar ERC-12-15 Emergency Relay is specifically crafted for marine applications, providing reliable backup power to keep your communications equipment operational during power outages. Its robust design and integrated trickle charger make it an essential component for any marine vessel.

Product Variations

Choose the Newmar Emergency Relay variant that best suits your needs:

• ERC-12-15 Voltage 12V: Standard model for typical marine applications.
• ERC-12-35 Voltage 24V: Higher voltage model for specialized requirements.

Conclusion

Equip your marine vessel with the Newmar ERC-12-15 Emergency Relay to ensure continuous and reliable power for your communications equipment. With its automatic switching, integrated trickle charger, and versatile installation options, this emergency relay is designed to meet the demanding needs of marine environments. Select the variant that best fits your needs and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your critical systems will remain operational in any situation.

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