3.3 Control Power Connections



Reversing polarity on the DC power input to the Seakeeper can result in damage to electronics in the control system.


Low Current 12 V Power Source Requirements

  1. One 12 VDC, 15 A (Customer supplied) for Seakeeper Control Power.
  2. A dedicated breaker should be used for each 12 VDC load on the Seakeeper: one breaker for Control Power and one breaker for Seawater Pump power (Drawing No. 90696 and 90699).
  3. , A dedicated breaker should be used for each Seakeeper‘s Control and Seawater Pump power if multiple units installed.

12 VDC Control Power Connection

  1. Install Seakeeper provided DC Power Input Cable, P/N 20248 (Drawing No. 90696 and 90699).
    1. Route DC Power Input Cable to DC Power Distribution Panel.
    2. Terminate positive (B+, Red) conductor to +12 VDC.
    3. Terminate negative (B-, Black) conductor directly to battery negative or negative bus terminal.
  2. Before connecting DC Power Input Cable to Seakeeper wire harness, check for proper voltage and polarity with a multimeter using figure below.
DC Power Input Connector
Contact Assignments (front)
  1. Connect control power cable to 12 VDC power input connector (labelled “INPUT POWER”) on the Seakeeper, Deutsch DTP04-2P connector.