{"product_id":"arco-marine-12v-alternator-shield-18v-60v-alternator-protection-ip68-azas12","title":"ARCO Marine 12V Alternator Shield, 18V-60V Alternator Protection - IP68","description":"\u003ch3\u003eARCO Marine 12V Alternator Shield, 18V-60V Alternator Protection - IP68\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARCO Zeus AZAS12 Alternator Shield is the 12V version of ARCO’s protection device for high-output charging systems. It helps limit the damaging voltage spikes that can occur when a battery connection is suddenly interrupted, including a lithium battery BMS shutdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shield clamps excess voltage and diverts it to ground to reduce stress on alternator diodes. A status light provides a quick indication of whether the device is operating or needs replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to reduce damage from battery-disconnect and load-dump events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for high-output charging installations, including systems with LiFePO4 battery banks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen status light indicates protection; a red light means the Shield requires replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested to the ISO 16750-2 load-dump surge specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AZAS12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed protection range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–60V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngress rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12v\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility and installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall at the alternator positive and ground posts following the ARCO instructions, with Shield terminals on top of the terminal stack. Protection has limits: severe surges can damage the device. CAN-bus-only voltage sensing during a cable disconnect is a specific limitation; follow ARCO’s regulator voltage-sensing guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARCO Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198202646910,"sku":"AZAS12","price":102.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/7779\/5710\/files\/azas12_2d85db1c-e721-4687-91de-87f996226e53.jpg?v=1791882800","url":"https:\/\/boatpartsuperstore.com\/products\/arco-marine-12v-alternator-shield-18v-60v-alternator-protection-ip68-azas12","provider":"Boat Parts Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}