Console LED for charging relay

[aboston]

Hello all. I installed a charging relay on my 204C Overnighter and would like to install a led indicator at the helm. The Blue Sea Systems VSR I installed has an output for a remote indicator light to monitor the state of the realy. I would like to make it so the light will not come on if the ignition is off so it won't be lit when it is on the charger at home. I may be over thinking this (or underthinking) but I cannot figure out a good way to do this. Should I use a relay? Anybody have any ideas? A diagram would be awesome if possible.

Many thanks!

 

[dingbat]

Re: Console LED for charging relay

The light will only come one when the charging relay is closed. It will go out once the battery is fully charged. I use mine as a quick check to see if the batteries are fully charged or not.

 

[nikon]

Re: Console LED for charging relay

In reality the draw from the LED is minimal having it on at home wouldn't effect anything, but the easiest way would be to have a simple switch in line.

 

[aboston]

Re: Console LED for charging relay

Oh really? I guess I misunderstood how it worked. I thought that once the relay sees a voltage of around 13.5ish it will remain closed until it sees a drop down to mid 12s? At any rate, if I wanted to rig something like this up, I would love some advice on how to accomplish this.

Thanks again!