Blue Sea Systems 360 Panel 8-Position DC Branch Circuit Breaker Panel, 12V, M2 Multimeter with SOC, Dual USB 4.8A, 12V Dash Socket, 100A

Overview

The Blue Sea Systems 1497 is a 12V DC branch circuit breaker panel with eight positions, an integrated M2 Multimeter with state of charge display, a dual USB charger, and a 12V dash socket. It is built to take one higher-amperage DC feed and split it into protected branch circuits, with a maximum panel rating of 100A. The panel measures 7.75 x 9.25 x 4 inches, which gives you a useful planning number for helm, cabin, or electrical locker installations where depth matters as much as face size.

This layout makes sense when you want circuit protection, battery information, and charging outlets in one place instead of scattering separate pieces around the boat. The M2 section adds battery state of charge monitoring and multimeter functions, while the USB and 12V socket give you power for handheld electronics at the helm or nav station.

It is part of the Panel 360 range, so the layout groups multiple functions into one panel frame. On a cruising boat, fishing boat, or sailboat with limited dash space, that can make the electrical area easier to wire, label, and live with day to day.

Key features

• Eight 15A A-Series flat rocker breakers for switched and protected 12V branch circuits
• 100A maximum panel amperage for the main DC feed into the panel
• M2 Multimeter with state of charge display for battery monitoring at the panel
• Dual USB charger rated at 4.8A total output for phones, tablets, and other onboard devices
• Integrated 12V dash socket for accessories that still use a standard marine 12V plug
• ON-indicating LEDs and backlit label positions for quick circuit identification in low light
• Panel size of 7.75 x 9.25 x 4 inches for fit checks before cutting or reworking a console panel

Installation and setup

This panel is intended for 12V DC systems where you need a central point for accessory and service circuits. The eight installed breakers are 15A models, so branch loads and wire sizes need to be matched to each circuit rather than treated as a one-size-fits-all panel. The upstream feed, main protection, and cable sizing should also be planned around the total load on the panel, not just the number of switch positions.

The M2 state of charge function is useful when battery status matters at a glance, but it needs the battery monitor side of the system to be set up correctly so the readings are meaningful. That matters on boats that spend time on the hook, run house loads for long periods, or depend on battery reserve for electronics and lighting.

Compatibility and fit

The integrated USB charger accepts 12V or 24V input at the charger module, while the panel itself is a nominal 12V assembly. The 12V dash socket remains a standard 12V outlet, so this panel fits best where the vessel uses 12V accessory power and you want both modern USB charging and a traditional socket in the same space.

For buyers comparing panel options, the main fit questions are panel opening size, behind-panel depth, total branch load, and whether eight protected circuits cover the equipment you want to bring onto this section of the boat. It is a good match for helm panels, navigation stations, and service panels where battery data and accessory charging need to stay close at hand.

What’s included

• Blue Sea Systems 1497 panel
• Instruction manual

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