8200
ActiveMarine Push Button Switch SPST
Blue Sea Systems marine-grade push button, sealed for marine environments.
Common Applications
Purpose-built for boats. Neoprene boot seals against salt spray and wave splash. Found on helm panels and engine rooms. Ignition-protected per ABYC E-11 for gasoline boats.
Specifications
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Actuator Function
Momentary = springs back when released. Maintained/latching = stays pressed until pressed again.
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Momentary
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Certifications
Third-party safety certifications. UL = required for US NEC installations. CE = EU compliance. CSA = Canadian standards.
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UL, ABYC E-11, CE
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Color
Button/actuator color. Green = start/go, Red = stop/emergency, Yellow = caution, Blue = reset (per IEC 60204-1).
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Red
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Contact Configuration
The electrical switching arrangement.
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SPST
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IP Rating
IP66: Dust-tight and withstands powerful water jets from any direction. Standard for outdoor and washdown applications.
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IP66
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Material
The bezel/body material. Metal bezels are more durable in harsh environments. Plastic is lighter and cheaper.
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Nylon with neoprene boot
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Installation Quick Reference
Panel cutout: 22mm. Insert from the front of the panel, secure with mounting nut from behind (tighten to 2-3 Nm).
Contact block: Snap or screw the contact block onto the rear of the button body. Ensure the contact block orientation matches the wiring diagram — NO terminals are usually marked.
Wiring: Use 0.5-2.5mm² stranded wire with ferrules. Tighten screw terminals to 0.8 Nm. Test the button function before energizing the circuit.
Dimensions
Wiring Diagram
Troubleshooting
Button doesn't respond when pressed
Check the contact block first — it's the most common failure point. Test continuity across the NO or NC terminals with a multimeter. If no click is felt, the return spring in the head may be broken.
Works intermittently
Contact block contacts are pitted or burned. Replace the contact block — don't try to file the contacts. Check if the rated cycle count has been exceeded.
Button feels mushy or doesn't click
The spring return mechanism in the button head is worn. Replace the head. The contact block can usually be reused if it tests OK.
Where to Buy
Price range
$18.34 — $49.64
across 2 distributors
Quick Specs
- Actuator Function
- Momentary
- Certifications
- UL, ABYC E-11, CE
- Color
- Red
- Contact Configuration
- SPST
- IP Rating
- IP66
What People Are Saying
“Blue Sea is the gold standard for marine electrical. The 8200 push button with neoprene boot has survived 5 years of saltwater fishing. Nothing else comes close for the marine environment.”