Smartswitch Manuals & User Guides

Smartswitch is a specialized marine electronics brand designed and manufactured by Penguin Electronics Ltd in New Zealand. Dedicated to the maritime industry, Smartswitch develops distributable intelligence controller systems, including the popular TD-4000 and TM-4000 Tank Management Systems, BC-8000 Bilge Controllers, and FD-Z2 Fire Monitors.

Their products are engineered to withstand harsh marine environments while providing accurate, user-friendly data management for vessel fluids, pumps, and safety sensors. The brand is recognized for its versatile network and hardwired solutions that allow boat builders and owners to maintain precise control over onboard operations.

• Where are Smartswitch products manufactured?

  Smartswitch products are designed and manufactured by Penguin Electronics Ltd in New Zealand, specifically for the marine industry.

• What types of sensors do Smartswitch tank monitors use?

  Smartswitch systems operate with various sensors, including the SEN-S/S pressure-type level sensors and ultrasonic sensors, capable of monitoring fuel, fresh water, grey water, and black water.

• How does the Smartswitch bilge controller detect pump faults?

  Models like the BC-100/P feature current sensing circuitry. If a pump is activated but fails to draw current (indicative of an open circuit or motor failure), the system triggers a 'Pump Fault' alarm.

• Can Smartswitch monitors handle irregularly shaped tanks?

  Yes, the systems support a 5-point calibration method to accurately measure fluid levels in tanks with irregular shapes, effectively dividing the tank into four separate volume sections for precise calculation.