Smart Bilge Pump Sensor

Introduction

Design engineers today look for procuring a complete solution.  If they can't find this,  they look for its component parts.  This application refers to the development of a bilge pump on a boat, which senses accumulating water in the bottom of the boat, which in turn operates a pump removing the water.  Currently the majority of boat companies use a mechanical float and switching system.  This has been wrought with quality and reliability problems that can endanger the lives of boat owners and their passengers.  MEDER has developed a complete solution vastly expanding capabilities, while improving quality and reliability...

Full application writeup: Smart Bilge Pump Sensor

Features

• Ability to turn off the motor if it fails to shut down with no water present
• Ability to sound an alarm or light if the motor does not stop running when there is no water
• Ability to sound an alarm or light in a stalled rotor condition
• Accurate control of the open and closure points
• Added functionality
• Additional epoxy seal
• Billions of hot switching operations
• Current limiting
• Designed for current surges up to 30 Amps
• Lower cost
• Minimal current draw
• Reduced size
• Retaining current product functionality
• Stalled rotor detection