The Bilge Alert system uses a patented Mirus™ field effect detector cell, which produces a micro-electrical field that detects disruptions caused by water and fluids.
When activated the sensor will trigger a 100 dB piezo alarm and an LED light on the control panel.
The sensor measures a small (2.5"L x 1.04"W x 0.2" Thick), which makes it very easy to mount. The totally sealed detector cells are never in contact with the water, will not corrode, and are not affected by oil or foreign debris.
• No moving parts
• Totally sealed solid state electronics and field detectors
• No mercury
• No exposed sensors eliminate corrosion possibilities
• A three way rocker switch allows the alarm to be tested, turned off (while keeping the warning LED lit), or armed.
• Meets ISO 8846
The Bilge Alert sensor should be mounted on a bulkhead, stringer, inner transom, or hull of your boat above the normal operating level of your automatic float switch, but below the level of critical components of your boat and/or engine; such as the starter.
If water disrupts the sensor for more than 8 seconds the alarm and warning LED will be triggered.
Heavy on the technical side...
Mirus field effect dector cells are composed of an active device and an electrode surrounded by a second electrode. The applied circuit creates an electric field around the cell. When a dielectric material (such as bilge water) interrupts the field, the active device responds by outputting a signal. In the case of the Bilge Alert, this signal is used to sound a loud (100 dB) alarm and light a warning lamp on the control panel.
This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov