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P O W E R C O N V E R S I O N
DeckHand Dimmers
Adjustable off for a timed illuminated exit
7508
Features
• Digitally controls dimming of non-regulated LEDs, incandescent, and halogen lights
• Memory for last dimmer setting
• Provides continuous pulse width modulation control from 0 to 100% of input voltage
• Bulb saver prevents excessive bulb aging during charging
• Offset mounting tabs allow multiple dimmers to be mounted close together
• Retail package includes momentary (ON)-OFF-(ON) switch 8216, see page 111
Specifications
Vn Nominal Voltage 12 Volts DC
Operating Range 9V to 16V
Maximum Output Current See table
Maximum Parasitic Current <2mA
Temperature Rating -40°C to 85°C
Regulatory
E marked
Meets ISO 8846 ignition protection and
SAE J1171 external ignition protection requirements
PN Imxo Amperage Maximum Output Weight lb (kg)
7506 6 Amps 0.4 (0.18)
7507 12 Amps 0.58 (0.26)
7508 25 Amps 0.64 (0.29)
8216 (included in retail package)
Pole/Throw: SPDT
Action: (ON)-OFF-(ON)
Example of nested dimmer switches
Dimmer Cross Reference Chart
New PN
Amp Max.
Operating
Nominal
Voltage
Width
in (mm)
Height
in (mm)
Replaces
PN
Amp Max.
Operating
Nominal
Voltage
Width
in (mm)
Height
in (mm)
7506 6 Amps 12V DC 3.25 (82.55) 3.5 (88.9) 7501 2 Amps 32V DC 1.7 (43.2) 2.05 (52.1)
7506 6 Amps 12V DC 3.25 (82.55) 3.5 (88.9) 7502 5 Amps 32V DC 2.2 (55.9) 3.06 (77.7)
7507 12 Amps 12V DC 3.25 (82.55) 3.5 (88.9) 7503 10 Amps 32V DC 2.2 (55.9) 3.06 (77.7)
7508 25 Amps 12V DC 3.25 (82.55) 3.5 (88.9) 7505 20 Amps 32V DC 2.2 (55.9) 3.06 (77.7)
Retail package
Using the timed illuminated exit mode
One minute delay: Hold the switch in up position (bright) for 2 seconds. Lights will flash.
Release switch after first flash and the lights will remain on for 1 minute.
Two to five minute delay: Hold the switch in up position (bright) for 1-4 seconds after the first
flash. Release the switch after 2 to 5 flashes. The lights will remain on for 1 additional minute
for each flash up to a maximum of 5 minutes.
Lamp (blue)
(ON)-OFF-(ON) Switch
Optional
Light Switch
Down Position
For Dim
DECKHAND
DIMMER
( ) = momentary
12V DC
Fuse
Up Position
For Bright
Up Input (white)
+12V DC (red)
Down Input (gray)
Ground (black)
Ground (black)
Ground (black)
The timed illuminated exit setting allows boaters to safely and conveniently
disembark before the lights automatically turn off.
Specifications subject to change. See bluesea.com for current information.
