Red light „POL“ on panel?

Started by Krumelur, April 03 2022, 06:30

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Krumelur

On my 301 panel a red light labeled ,,POL" in the 230V section is on. According to the manual there is no such light. So I'm at a loss. Does anyone know what the light means?
It seems my manual is from a different version of the panel.

Lazy Pelican

The red light on my panel is for the Water Heater (Calorifier).

IslandAlchemy

It shows the polarity of the mains supply.  If the red light is on, it is telling you that the mains supply has reversed polarity, which could fry your charger or other mains equipment.

paulemeier1

would like to see a picture. Could not find this feature at my 301/302.

SYJetzt

Seems to be a polarity(warning)light for the mains supply. As there are different standards for wiring the mains between central europe and uk/us i suspect this light is for boats designated for uk/us use. Boats designated for central europe or the med dont have/need such a light. Would suggest to ask this question to bavaria or their representatives in uk/us and ask for a wiring scheme!

IslandAlchemy

As I said above.

I have one on my boat, and is listed in the documentation.

tiger79

There are several versions of the mains panel.  Some versions, seen on boats in Europe, have a "POL" warning light, as shown in this pic.


Krumelur

Mine is a European and it has this POL light. And I can confirm its about polarity. Although, it should not matter which direction you plug in the connector.
We're now in the next marina and the light is off.
Thanks all!