====== General Specs ======

Marine switch/fuse/circuit-breaker equipment is expensive.  Circuit breakers are nice, but I'm fine with fuses as long as they aren't glass which take up space.

I'm thinking of combining a basic switch block (could be pre-made) with automotive style fuse blocks with ATO/ATC/APR fuses (the square plastic tab).

Lastly I am considering using old-school telecom cable lacing in place of cable ties.  Not only is it knot-based, but looks cleaner and doesn't cut hands open.

====== DIN Rails ======

Could DIN rails be used for circuit protection, distribution, and possibly relays for switches?
  * http://www.solar-electric.com - low cost circuit breakers (~$10)
  * evaluate cost, don't lock into expensive solution
  * could be cool but overkill
  * http://altechcorp.com
  * http://mouser.com
  * http://www.newark.com/wago/859-303/din-mount-relay/dp/28K2321 - DIN 12V5A relay
  * http://www.omega.com/ppt/pptsc.asp?ref=XBUTD&Nav=autg02
  * http://www.automationdirect.com

Types
  * UL480 - branch protection
  * UL1077 - Supplementary protection

====== Labeling ======
  * Should I call it a Power ID (PID)? :)
  * Documented starting at battery flowing to device
  * Circuit##-Switch##-Device##: D##-S##-C##
  * Example, VHF: **C04-S07-D13**
  * Allow for daisy-chaining devices if down a common feed?
    * Example, Bow/Stern Light feedline: **C01-S01-D01-D02**

====== Devices ======
===== Navigation Lighting =====
  * Bow
  * Stern
  * Tri-Color
  * Steaming
  * Anchor

===== Interior Lighting =====
  * Starboard cabin
  * Port cabin
  * Bow
  * Engine room
  * Switch panel

===== Electronics / Instruments =====
  * Uniden Dept finder (new)
  * Maretron N2K network power
  * Airmar masthead instrument
  * Raymarine i70 display

===== Electrical =====
  * Battery monitor (requires shunt)
  * Honda outboard alternator
  * Inside DC port (cigarette lighter, sea plug, or Anderson plug)

===== Plumbing =====
  * Small bilge pump (auto/manual)
  * Large bilge pump (manual)

====== Circuits and Devices ======

=== Circuit 01: Nav-Lights - 2A ===

^ Device # ^ Device          ^ I     ^ Distance ^ Product ^
| 01 | Bow Navlight          | 0.120 | 25       | [[http://www.bebi-electronics.com/afamakuaka.html | Bebi Masina]] | 
| 02 | Stern Navlight        | 0.120 | 10       | [[http://www.bebi-electronics.com/afamakuaka.html | Bebi Masina]] | 
| 03 | Tri-Color             | 0.160 | 50       | [[http://www.bebi-electronics.com/masina.html | Bebi Masina Malosi]] |
| 04 | Steaming Light        | 0.120 | 40       | [[http://www.bebi-electronics.com/volasiga.html | Bebi Volasiga]] |
| 05 | Anchor Light          | 0.160 | 50       | [[http://www.bebi-electronics.com/masina.html | Bebi Masina]] |
^    ^                       ^ 0.680A ^ ^

=== Circuit 02: Instruments - 5A ===

^ Device # ^ Device          ^ I     ^ Distance ^ Product ^
| 06 | New Depth Finder      | e.500 | 5        | Airmar Uniden? |
| 07 | Masthead Instruments  | 0.220 | 50       | Airmar WeatherStation PB200, Maretron WSO100 (150mA) |
| 08 | NMEA2000 Display      | e.700 | 5        | Raymarine i70 or equiv |
^    ^                       ^ 1.420A ^ ^

=== Circuit 03: Cabin Lights - 2A ===

^ Device # ^ Device          ^ I     ^ Distance ^ Product ^
| 09 | Stbd cabin LED strip  | 0.100 | 20       | [[http://www.bebi-electronics.com/fautasi.html | Bebi Fautasi]] |
| 10 | Port cabin LED strip  | 0.100 | 10       | [[http://www.bebi-electronics.com/fautasi.html | Bebi Fautasi]] |
| 11 | Bow LED strip         | 0.100 | 30       | [[http://www.bebi-electronics.com/fautasi.html | Bebi Fautasi]] |
| 12 | Engine room LED strip | 0.100 | 5        | [[http://www.bebi-electronics.com/fautasi.html | Bebi Fautasi]] |
^    ^                       ^ 0.400A ^ ^

=== Circuit 04: Electronics - 10A ===

^ Device # ^ Device          ^ I     ^ Distance ^ Product ^
| 13 | VHF                   | 5.000 | 5        | Standard Horizon GX2150 (AIS+) |
| 14 | Chart Plotter         | 0.700 | 5        | Lowrance HDS-5 |
^    ^                       ^ 5.700A ^ ^

=== Circuit 05: Audio / DC Ports - 20A ===

^ Device # ^ Device          ^ I     ^ Distance ^ Product ^
| 15 | Outside DC port       | 5.000 |          | Primarily tiller-pilot (Navico TP10, 500mA) |
| 16 | Inside DC port 1      | 5.000 |          |
| 17 | Inside DC port 2      | 5.000 |          |
| 18 | Audio Amplifier       | 2.000 |          |
^    ^                       ^ 17.00A ^ ^

=== Circuit 06: Bilge Pump ===

^ Device # ^ Device          ^ I     ^ Product ^
| 22 | Bilge Pump            | 3.400 |
^    ^                       ^ 3.400A ^ ^

=== Circuit 07: AC Inverter ===

^ Device # ^ Device          ^ I     ^ Product ^
| 19 | AC inverter           |       |
^    ^                       ^ 0.000A ^ ^

=== Other ===

^ Device # ^ Device          ^ I  ^ Product ^
| 20 | Battery Charger       |       |
| 21 | Outboard Motor        | 6.000 | Honda 9.9HP |
^    ^                       ^ 6.000A ^ ^

====== Switches ======

===== Primary Panel =====

^ Switch # ^ Name ^ LED Color ^ Devices ^
| 01 | Bow/Stern Lights | Green  | 01,02 |
| 02 | Tri-Color Lights | Green  | 03 |
| 03 | Steaming Light   | Green  | 04 |
| 04 | Anchor Light     | Green  | 05 |
| 05 | Instruments      | Orange | 06,07,08 |
| 06 | Cabin Lights     | Green  | 09,10,11,12 |
| 07 | Electronics      | Orange | 13,14 |
| 08 | Outside DC       | Red    | 15 |
| 09 | Inside DC        | Red    | 16,17 |
| 10 | Audio Amplifier  | Orange | 18 |

===== Independent =====

^ Switch # ^ Name ^ LED Color ^ Devices ^
| 11 | Bilge Pump       | Red    | 22 |

====== Inside Lighting ======
  * Starboard/Port cabin LED strips (off-white)
  * Starboard/Port cabin LED night lighting strips (red)
  * Bow starboard/port wrap around LED lighting (pure white)
  * Stern engine-room LED lighting (pure white)

====== Wire Gauge per Distance @ 12V ======
**Note: 18 gauge wire is too fragile for boat use**

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