Blue Sea Systems Battery Charger 7611 Leaflet
Mounting
• To avoid corrosion to connecting wires and terminals, mount in a dry and protected location
if possible. Avoid locations directly above the battery banks.
if possible. Avoid locations directly above the battery banks.
Electrical Connections
• The wiring diagrams illustrated on the back page represent common installations and are not meant to
be a guide for wiring a specific vehicle.
• The 7611 ACR is not intended to carry starting currents. Use a battery switching system with a
combine batteries/parallel function if batteries may need to be combined for emergency starting.
be a guide for wiring a specific vehicle.
• The 7611 ACR is not intended to carry starting currents. Use a battery switching system with a
combine batteries/parallel function if batteries may need to be combined for emergency starting.
Caution: Disconnect battery connections before beginning the installation.
Use the Wire Size and Fuse Ratings chart on page 2 to select the appropriate wire sizes to prevent
overheating the ACR.
overheating the ACR.
Voltage Sensing
• The 7611 ACR will sense charging sources available on either battery bank.
Minimum connections for operation:
• Connect one battery bank to stud terminal
A.
• Connect the other battery bank to stud terminal
B.
• Connect the quick connect terminal marked
Ground to the DC system ground through
a ten to fifteen amp in-line fuse to prevent fault currents from flowing in this wire.
Optional connections:
1. Auxiliary Battery Priority
The 7611 ACR can be configured to allow batteries to remain “paralleled” down to a decreased
“Open Low” voltage of 12.25/24.5V DC if desired. Enable this feature if you need to access some of your
engine start battery’s stored energy for accessory loads. The feature can be configured for temporary
use while the ignition is on, or permanently. Wiring permanently allows this device to also be used as a
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) to prevent accidental and potentially damaging over-discharge of
accessory batteries by disconnecting loads.
The 7611 ACR can be configured to allow batteries to remain “paralleled” down to a decreased
“Open Low” voltage of 12.25/24.5V DC if desired. Enable this feature if you need to access some of your
engine start battery’s stored energy for accessory loads. The feature can be configured for temporary
use while the ignition is on, or permanently. Wiring permanently allows this device to also be used as a
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) to prevent accidental and potentially damaging over-discharge of
accessory batteries by disconnecting loads.
To enable temporary voltage override:
• Connect a wire from the quick connect terminal marked Aux. Battery Priority through an
appropriately sized in-line fuse (1A to 10A) to a terminal or wire running from the ignition switch
that is +12/24V DC while the ignition is on, and at 0V DC when ignition is off.
To enable permanent voltage override:
• Connect a wire from the quick connect terminal marked Aux. Battery Priority through an
appropriately sized in-line fuse (1A to 10A) to a +12/24V DC source
2. Remote indicator lamp – mimics “COMBINED” LED on unit.
Appropriate 12/24V LEDs include Blue Sea Systems PNs 8033 (amber), 8171 (red), or 8172 (green).
To connect a remote LED indicator:
To connect a remote LED indicator:
• Connect the red wire of the LED to a 12/24V positive source through a 2A inline fuse.
• Connect the yellow wire of the LED to the quick connect terminal marked
• Connect the yellow wire of the LED to the quick connect terminal marked
LED.
Open/Close Cycling
• If your electrical system is configured with a charging source that cannot supply the full load current
being drawn from the receiving batteries, an open/close cycling process can occur. If this cycling
continues, the second battery bank could eventually discharge even though a charge source
is present.
being drawn from the receiving batteries, an open/close cycling process can occur. If this cycling
continues, the second battery bank could eventually discharge even though a charge source
is present.
BatteryLink
®
ACR
Automatic Charging Relay
with Auxiliary Battery Priority
980011740 Rev.002
Features
• Automatically combines batteries during charging and isolates batteries when discharging
• Optional Auxiliary Battery Priority connection shares the alternator charge with the Auxiliary battery
longer allowing the use of the auxiliary loads for an extended period of time when the engine is running
• 120A Continuous rating to support high output alternators
• One tenth of the voltage drop of a battery isolator results in more fully charged batteries
• Dual sensing to manage multiple charge sources
• Robust, fully sealed assembly for reliability in environments with vibration and moisture
• Clip-on cover insulates terminal connections
• Easy to install
• Integrated LED indicates ACR status (LED is ON when batteries are combined)
• Optional remote LED output for indication of ACR status
• Optional Auxiliary Battery Priority connection shares the alternator charge with the Auxiliary battery
longer allowing the use of the auxiliary loads for an extended period of time when the engine is running
• 120A Continuous rating to support high output alternators
• One tenth of the voltage drop of a battery isolator results in more fully charged batteries
• Dual sensing to manage multiple charge sources
• Robust, fully sealed assembly for reliability in environments with vibration and moisture
• Clip-on cover insulates terminal connections
• Easy to install
• Integrated LED indicates ACR status (LED is ON when batteries are combined)
• Optional remote LED output for indication of ACR status
Specifications
12V DC
24V DC
Continuous Rating
120A
120A
Intermittent Rating (5 min.)
210A
210A
Maximum Cable Size
1/0 AWG
1/0 AWG
Terminal Stud Size
3/8"-16 (M10) 3/8"-16 (M10)
Maximum Torque
140 in-lbs
140 in-lbs
Male Quick Connect Terminals 1/4
″ x .032″
1/4
″ x .032″
Relay Contact Position
Combine
Combine
(30 sec.)
13.6V DC
27.2V DC
Combine
(2 min.)
13.0 V DC
26.0V DC
Open Low
(30 sec.)
12.75V DC
25.5V DC
Open-Over Voltage Lockout
16.0V DC
32.0V DC
Auxiliary Battery Priority
Optional Feature
Open Low
Open Low
(30 sec.)
12.25V DC
24.5V DC
Regulatory
E
marked for Ignition Protection, Meets ISO 8846,
UL 1500 and SAE J1171 external ignition
protection requirements
Rated IP67
protection requirements
Rated IP67
----protected against immersion up to
1 meter for 30 minutes
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.
as long as you own them. Find detailed
information at www.bluesea.com/about.
For customer service, call 800-222-7617.
PN 7611
Marine Electrical Products
Installation Instructions
LED Status Chart
LED
Relay
Status
ON
Closed
Batteries Combined
OFF
Open
Batteries Isolated