Garmin DCM 12/24V, 12V, In 16, Out 16, 18A, EnOcean
This is a Garmin/EmpirBus Digital Control Module (DCM), the core switching hub of Garmin's marine digital switching system — it replaces a traditional physical breaker panel and mechanical relays with a networked module that turns circuits on/off and monitors current draw electronically, controlled from a compatible Garmin chartplotter/MFD or a dedicated switch panel. This variant is configured for 12/24V DC operation on the 12V side, with 16 digital inputs and 16 outputs rated up to 18A, and includes EnOcean wireless switch compatibility, letting battery-free wireless rocker switches trigger circuits without running physical control wiring back to the panel.
On a boat, a DCM like this is typically mounted near the helm or in an electrical compartment and wired directly to the circuits it controls (lighting, pumps, blowers, accessories), while the actual on/off commands come over Garmin's NMEA 2000/EmpirBus network from a chartplotter touchscreen, dedicated switch panel, or an EnOcean wireless switch — useful for retrofits where running new wiring to a switch position is impractical. General DCM specifications from the family this module belongs to include IP65 water/dust resistance, an operating range of roughly -20°C to +55°C, and connection via NMEA 2000 (Micro/M12 5-pin) for network data plus Molex MX150L circuit connectors for the load wiring itself.
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Electrical
- Supply: 12/24V DC (12V side)
- Digital inputs: 16
- Digital outputs: 16, up to 18A
Connectivity
- Wireless switch support: EnOcean
- Network: NMEA 2000 / EmpirBus digital switching network
General (typical for this DCM family)
- Ingress protection: IP65
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Compliance: ABYC, CE, RoHS