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AIMS Power EMS18A 18A 120V Energy Management Switch
Model: EMS18A · SKU: EMS18A
Prepared Nov 12, 2026
Common specifications
| Device type | Energy management switch: sheds a secondary load to keep a single 20 A branch circuit from trippingSource [1] |
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| Communications | Not documented |
| Supported devices | Two AC loads sharing one 20 A branch circuit fed by an inverter, shore power or a generatorSource [1] |
| Ports | Not documented |
| Display | Not documented |
| Power input | Not documented |
| Mounting | Not documented |
| Enclosure | Not documented |
| Operating temperature | Not documented |
| Weight | Not documented |
| Dimensions | Not documented |
| Enclosure volume | Not documented |
| Warranty term | 1 yearSource [1] |
All recorded specifications
| Current rating | 18 ADocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as an AC input current of 18 A maximum (the output also 18 A maximum). The store page prints the same specifications. Location: PDF page 2, Specifications Printed as an AC input current of 18 A maximum (the output also 18 A maximum). The store page prints the same specifications. Location: PDF page 2, Specifications Official instruction manual · Energy Management Switch User's Guide, EMS18A (November 2, 2026 capture)Official product page · AIMS Power product page for the EMS18A (November 2, 2026 capture) [1, 2] |
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| Device type | Energy management switch: sheds a secondary load to keep a single 20 A branch circuit from trippingDocumented claim ConditionsThe guide says the switch powers both loads until the total current exceeds about 18 A AC, then cuts the secondary load and restores it below about 5 A; it has one input and two outputs. Location: PDF page 2, product description The guide says the switch powers both loads until the total current exceeds about 18 A AC, then cuts the secondary load and restores it below about 5 A; it has one input and two outputs. Location: PDF page 2, product description |
| Supported devices | Two AC loads sharing one 20 A branch circuit fed by an inverter, shore power or a generatorDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as applications using inputs from an inverter, shore or generator that have a single 20A branch circuit. Location: PDF page 2, product description Printed as applications using inputs from an inverter, shore or generator that have a single 20A branch circuit. Location: PDF page 2, product description |
| Voltage rating | 120 VAC 50/60 HzDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as an AC input of 120 VAC at 50/60 Hz. The store page prints the same specifications. Location: PDF page 2, Specifications Printed as an AC input of 120 VAC at 50/60 Hz. The store page prints the same specifications. Location: PDF page 2, Specifications Official instruction manual · Energy Management Switch User's Guide, EMS18A (November 2, 2026 capture)Official product page · AIMS Power product page for the EMS18A (November 2, 2026 capture) [1, 2] |
Warranty
| Warranty term | 1 yearDocumented claim ConditionsPrinted as a full year warranty from date of purchase, read as 1 year (said so). Location: PDF page 5, Warranty Printed as a full year warranty from date of purchase, read as 1 year (said so). Location: PDF page 5, Warranty |
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Certificate records
No records documented.
Sources and revisions
- Energy Management Switch User's Guide, EMS18A (November 2, 2026 capture)Official instruction manual · Checked https://www.aimscorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Energy-Management-Switch-Manual.pdf
- AIMS Power product page for the EMS18A (November 2, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked https://www.aimscorp.net/product/energy-managment-switch-to-prevent-tripping-of-breakers/