DC analog voltmeter - 8 to 16V DC

The Blue Sea 8003 analog voltmeter is designed to monitor onboard electrical systems by providing an accurate voltage measurement. It is an essential tool for proactive battery management.

This voltmeter operates within an input voltage range of 8 V DC to 16 V DC.

The Blue Sea 8003 analog voltmeter provides 3 % full-scale accuracy.

Yes, the voltmeter is equipped with an LED backlight. For a 12V DC system, the backlight is red, and for a 24V DC system, it is orange.

The voltmeter's power consumption is only 1 milliampere. The backlight consumes about 16 mA on a 12 V DC system (red) and 20 mA on a 24 V DC system (orange).

Yes, the needle of all analog voltmeters can be recalibrated if necessary. Use a small screwdriver to turn the pitch adjustment screw more than 90° to the left or right.

No, the Blue Sea 8003 voltmeter is not ignition-protected. It must be installed in a location shielded from flammable vapors.

This voltmeter can be installed in two ways: surface-mounted or panel-mounted.

The required mounting hole diameter for the 8003 model is 53.95 mm (1-7/8 inches).

Use a minimum 16 AWG wire. Red is for positive, black or yellow for negative (ABYC recommends yellow for negative).

Yes, it is imperative to install a 1 A fuse on the positive wire, near the power source.

For backlighting:

Connect the yellow negative wire to a DC ground. Connect the red positive wire to a 12V DC positive supply, or the orange positive wire to a 24V DC positive supply. The positive supply is usually connected to a switch that controls the vessel's night lighting. The unused positive wire must be insulated.

Yes, select a mounting location protected from water at the front and rear of the meter. Also avoid areas where flammable vapors (propane, gasoline, lead-acid batteries) could accumulate, as the voltmeter is not ignition-protected.

No, you must not connect the voltmeter in series (inline) on a circuit. It must be wired in parallel.

Yes, the voltmeter is compatible with 12 V DC and 24 V DC systems for its backlighting, although its measurement range is 8 to 16 V DC. It is designed for systems with a nominal voltage within this range.

The PN 8003 is the standard voltmeter, while the PN 8028 is a micro-voltmeter. They differ in their physical dimensions: the 8003 has a face width of 66.68 mm and a mounting hole of 53.95 mm, whereas the 8028 is smaller.

Yes, the voltmeter can be used to measure the open-circuit voltage of different types of batteries. However, it is important to note that different battery types require different voltage stabilization times for reliable readings.

Blue Sea Systems offers a customer satisfaction guarantee. Any Blue Sea Systems product a customer is not satisfied with can be returned at any time for a refund or replacement.

Yes, the nuts and washers required to secure the four mounting studs are included in the accessory package.