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Welcome to PWT's Electrical Section
We have a range of BEP panels to
suit everyones needs.
From a baby panel with just three switches to the ones
you see below which cater for almost everything.
On this page you will also find individual amp and
volt meters, shunts, battery switches, voltage sensitive
relays, terminal studs and other electrical toys.
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Marty's note: When I first
looked at these panels, I said, jeez, they're not cheap.
Then, when I worked it all out, cost of circuit breakers, making
a mounting for them,
the wiring, the connections, the buss bars etc etc, I thought, jeez,
they're not so bad
after all. Add to that the professional finish they give to your
electrical installation and
the time you save putting the whole shebang in place and they start
to look pretty cheap.
...Features of BEP boards are.
• Analogue meters - 2.5% of full scale
accuracy
• Durable black powder coated marine grade aluminium
base panel
• Marine quality, magnetic, hydraulic, UL listed trip
free breakers
• Green LED back lighting for meters and labels
• Backlit labels supplied
• Negative buss bar
• Red LED indication for circuits ‘on’
• Double pole configurations available for survey or
additional safety
For those who prefer the more accurate
digital meter.
..Features are the same as other
panels +
• DC digital meters - 200 mV sensitivity, 1% accuracy including
alarms. ..12mm high numerals. (Even I can read that).
Okay, for those of you who want
to muck around making your own switchboard
panel, here are some of the items you may need - BEP Circuit Breakers.
The Single Pole "B" series version of this Circuit
breaker comes in:
2.5
5
10
15
20
25
30
40
50 amps
The Double pole "B" series
version comes in:
5
10
15
20
25
30
40
50 amps
This heavy duty "C" series baby only comes in three
sizes:
50
75
100 amps.
Strong, positive bolt connections ensure a good contact.
Carlingswitch® magnetic circuit breakers are
current sensing devices employing a time proven hydraulic magnetic
design. They are temperature stable and the hydraulic-magnetic
sensing mechanism reacts only to changes of current. There is
no warm up or cool down period to slow response. VDE approved
and UL recognised.
Heavy Duty Circuit Breakers - Bussman®:
Single pole thermal type switchable reset circuit breakers.
Typically used in auxiliary and accessory circuits. Sealed for
engine compartment and bilge area applications. Visual indicator
of tripped condition.
Specification:
• 30VDC, 3000 amp interrupt capacity
• -32ºC to 82ºC operating temperature
• Complies with SAEJ1625
Marty's note: We also
carry auto reset circuit breakers for the same price as the
single pole "B" series, $33.00, but, personally, I
would not use them on my boat. On land in a tin shed, fine,
but think about this. A circuit breaker is not there to protect
your batteries from your solar panels, wind generator, whatever,
it is there to protect those items and your wiring in the event
your batteries having a problem. If a circuit breaker trips,
it trips for a reason. So, assuming it was correctly sized in
the first place, do you really want it cutting back in automatically
to have another go at burning your beautiful GRP hull to the
waterline while your out enjoying yourself at the yacht club?
I reckon I'd prefer it to stay tripped until I get back.
Marty's
note:
I've seen so many of those cheap, chincy, battery switches fail
that I gave up on them on my own boat. They either burn out
or just fall apart. So, when you get seriously fed up of the
rubbish, this is what you get. BEP switches, buy it once and
you've got it for ever. On land based installations it is a
requirement that a double pole switch, (switch/circuit breaker
in fact) be installed that isolates both positive and negative
terminals, same goes for charter boats. It is a good idea.
BEP Mini Four Position Battery Switch:
The 701-S is the smallest selector switch on the market. This
battery switch offers a simple and economical way of separating
two batteries. Four position rotating switch provides off,
Battery 1, Both and Battery 2 alternatives. Removable rear
cover insulates the rear terminals against any short circuits.
Removable side plates on four sides provide access for heavy
duty battery cables. Surface mount or recess mount in a 52mm
hole. Mount holes 5mm roundhead. A version designed specifically
for panel mounting with the option of full recess or shallow
intrusion mounting also available. The flush mounting plate
supplied accepts 5mm countersunk screws. Please note this
switch will not separate electronics from harmful engine starting
spikes.
Specifications:
• Continuous rating: 200 amps DC
• Intermittent rating: 300 amps DC
• Cranking rating: 1000 amps DC for 10 seconds
• Voltage rating: 48V VDC maximum
• Base size: 69x69mm
113553 Mini Four Position Battery Switch
Panel mount
113557 Mini Four Position Battery Switch Surface mount
The 721 heavy duty selector switch provides four possible
operation settings, Off, Battery 1, Both and Battery 2 giving
the choice of charging a selected battery or isolating current
draw to a single battery. The switch can be recess mounted
in an 85mm hole or surface mounted. Screw holes 5mm roundhead.
Removable rear cover insulates the rear terminals against
short circuit and removable side plates provide access for
heavy duty battery cables. Please note this system will not
separate electronics away from harmful engine starting spikes.
Specifications:
• Continuous rating: 350 amps DC between common and B1
or B2. 500 amps DC between common and B1 and B2.
• Intermittent rating: 500 amps DC
• Cranking rating: 1500 amps DC for 10 seconds
• Voltage rating: 48V DC maximum
• Terminal stud size: 3 x 10mm
• Base size: 102x89.4
113556 BEP Four 4 Position Battery Switch
BEP battery isolator switch HD 600 AH continuous
The 720 heavy duty Contour Master Switch is designed for larger
vessels with higher amp loads. It offers 600 amps continuous
and 2500 amps cranking capacity. The switch can be recess
mounted in a 85mm hole or surface mounted. Interchangeable
labelling system on the control knob allows a full range of
applications. Switches come standard with the battery symbol
label. Alternative label sets 113690 and 113691 are available.
Removable rear cover insulates the rear terminals against
any short circuits and ensures the switch meets ABYC requirements.
Non corrosive construction, self cleaning sliding contacts.
Ignition protected.
Specifications:
Continuous rating: 600 amps DC
Intermittent rating: 800 amps DC
Cranking rating: 2500 amps DC for 10 seconds
Voltage rating: 48V DC maximum
Terminal stud size: 2 x 12mm
Screw holes 5mm roundhead Base size: 102x89.4mm
113551 Contour H/D Battery Master Switch
Marty's note:
This is a battery isolator switch not a change over switch.
The 701 Contour Battery Master Switch is a simple on/off switch
which offers a number of unique features. The contour lock
system allows it to be a stand alone unit or locked together
with other switches. The 701 also features a control knob
which cannot be removed whilst in the on or off position,
however can be removed by switching to an anti-theft position.
Interchangeable labelling system on the control knob allows
a full range of applications. Switches come standard with
the battery symbol label. Alternative label sets 113690 and
113691 are available. Removable rear cover insulates the rear
terminals against any short circuits and ensures the switch
meets ABYC requirements. Removable side plates on 4 sides
provide access for heavy duty battery cables. Surface mount
or recess mount in a 52mm hole. Screw holes 5mm roundhead.
Ignition protected. Non-corrosive construction.
Specifications:
Continuous rating: 275 amps DC
Intermittent rating: 455 amps DC
Cranking rating: 1250 amps DC for 10 seconds
Voltage rating: 48V DC maximum
Terminal stud size: 2 x 10mm
Base size: 69x68 mm
Height overall: 75mm
113548 Panel mount
113550 Face mount
BEP through panel EasyFit battery master switch with removable
threaded ring allows for fast installation in panel thicknesses
up to 19mm. Control knob cannot be removed whilst in the On
or Off position, but is removable at an anti-theft position
at 45º past the off position. Removable back cover protects
terminals and meets ABYC specifications. The switch can also
be surface mounted. Ignition protected.
Continuous rating: 275 amp DC
Intermittent rating: 455 amp DC
Cranking rating: 1250 amp DC (10 seconds)
Voltage rating: 48V DC maximum
113547
BEP EasyFit Battery Switch
Designed to isolate both positive and negative circuits as
required in some commercial vessel installations. It is not
recommended for switching house and start battery systems
at the same time for safety reasons. Removable rear cover
insulates the rear terminals against short circuit and removable
side plates provide access for heavy duty battery cables.
Suitable for surface mounting or recessed mounting in an 85mm
hole. Screw holes 5mm roundhead. Ignition protected.
Specifications: 113527
Continuous rating: 400 amps DC
Intermittent rating: 525 amps DC
Cranking rating: 1500 amps DC for 10 seconds
Voltage rating: 48V DC maximum
Terminal stud size: 4 x 10mm
Base size: 102x89.4mm
Battery Distribution Cluster (1 eng. 2 bat.):
Pre assembled module with solid links and application labels,
based on the 701 Mini Battery Master Switch. Provides for
isolation of start battery and house batteries independently
with the ability to emergency parallel supply from both. Ignition
protected. Available in horizontal or vertical configuration
(designated in on position). An optional recessed mounting
plate is also available.
113552 Contour Horizontal Gang Battery Switch 207x69 H 69
113554 Contour Vertical Gang Battery Switch 69x207 H 69
Battery Management Systems with VSR in 3 configurations.:
Pre-assembled module with solid links and application labels
combining three 701 Mini Battery Master Switches with a 100
amp Voltage Sensitive Relay. This system is an ideal replacement
for an existing four position battery selector switch, easily
connected to the existing wires, to provide a fully automatic
battery management system. Provides for isolation of start
and house batteries independently with the ability to emergency
parallel supply from both. The VSR will automatically prioritise
the charging of the start battery. When the engine is first
started the relay is open and remains open until the start
battery has reached a preset 13.7 volt. At the rated voltage,
the relay closes providing charge to both batteries. When
the voltage drops below 12.8 volt the VSR disengages, separating
the batteries. This system eliminates the possibility of draining
the start battery and protects electronics powered by the
house battery from harmful engine starting spikes. Available
in horizontal, vertical or square configuration. An optional
recessed mounting plate is also available.
113681 Battery Distribution Cluster With VSR 276x69 5mm r/h
69 Horizontal
113685 Battery Distribution Cluster With VSR 138x138 5 r/h
69 Square
113689 Battery Distribution Cluster with VSR 69x276 5 r/h
69 Vertical
Battery Distribution Cluster (1 eng. 2 bat.):
Pre-wired module combining 701-S Mini Battery Selector Switch
and a dual sensing Voltage Sensitive Relay. With the selector
switch in position 1, it becomes the sensing battery for the
VSR. When the engine is first started the relay is open and
remains open until the selected battery reaches a preset 13.7
volt. The relay closes at the rated voltage providing charge
to both batteries. When the selected battery voltage drops
below 12.8 volt, the VSR disengages, separating the batteries
and ensuring that battery 1 is not discharged by house loads.
When the selector switch is in position 2, this becomes the
sensing battery and the reciprocal occurs. When the selector
switch is in the both position the VSR is inactive and the
charge and load is distributed evenly between the batteries.
With this system the loads are run off the same battery as
the engine starting battery..
Dimensions:
Base size:138x69
Height: 69mm
Mount holes: 5 r/h
113651 Battery Switch with Dual Sense VSR
BEP Battery Dist. Cluster & VSR:
This system is designed to provide automatic battery management
for twin outboard installations using outboards without AUX
outputs. It is a pre-assembled module with solid links and
application labels. Provides independent isolation of port
start, starboard start and house batteries with the ability
to emergency parallel both starting batteries, combined with
a 100 amp VSR connected to each engine. It will control the
port engine to charge the port start battery first and then
the house battery when the port start battery is fully charged
(refer 113646, for operation of VSR). It will also control
the starboard engine to charge the starboard start battery
first and then charge the house battery when the starboard
start battery is fully charged, giving a combined charge from
both engines to the house battery until the voltage regulators
of both engines control the charge. It will also allow the
house battery to be charged if running on one engine.
113687 BEP Battery Cluster & VSR (2 eng. 3 bat.) 69 207x138
5 r/h
Specifications:
• Continuous current: 100 amps DC
• Intermittent current: 140 amps DC
• Base size 69x69
• Height: 50mm
113646 BEP Contour VSR 12v 100 Amp 12 volt Single
113647 BEP Contour VSR 24v 100 Amp 24 volt Single
113649 BEP Contour VSR 12v 100 Amp 12 volt Dual
BEP VSR: Voltage Sensitive Relay:
The Voltage Sensitive Relay (VSR) allows two batteries to
be charged at the same time. It will automatically prioritise
the charging of the start battery in twin battery systems.
When the engine is first started the relay is open and remains
open until the start battery has reached a preset 13.7 volts
for 12 volt systems and 27.4 volts for 24 volt systems. At
the rated voltage the relay closes providing charge to both
batteries (start and house). When the voltage drops below
12.8 volts (when the engine is stopped), the VSR disengages,
separating the batteries. This system eliminates the possibility
of draining the start battery and protects electronics powered
by the house battery from harmful engine starting spikes.
A VSR has no voltage drop as opposed to conventional charge
diode isolators. Surface mounted, 5mm roundhead screws.
A dual sensing VSR is also available. This model allows the
unit to sense the voltage of both batteries that it is connected
between. If either battery is receiving a charge, the VSR
will activate, parallelling the two battery banks. It is designed
for applications where a battery charger or second charging
source is connected into the house battery.
Marty's Note: I have fallen in love
with the VSR, especially the dual direction model. If the
engine has brought the engine battery up, it will then charge
your house bank. If your wind/solar system has charged your
house bank, it will then charge your engine battery. And it's
all automatic. What more can you ask for?
Specifications:
• Continuous current: 300 amps DC
• Intermittent current: 400 amps DC
• Parallel rating: 1250 amps DC
• Terminal Stud Size: 2 x 10mm
• Base size: 102x102mm
• Height: 90mm
• Mount screws: 5 r/h
Heavy Duty VSR Voltage Sensitive
Relay:
A VSR designed for larger systems with all of the features of
the 100 amp models, with the added benefit of enabling push
button control from the steering station to parallel two batteries
in the event of a low battery upon starting. The unit is dual
sensing allowing it to sense the start batteries and the house
batteries enabling a single output battery charger to be connected
to the house batteries. This parallels the start batteries when
the house reaches 13.7 volts. The parallelling function can
be operated via a momentary button on the dash. Pushing the
button will parallel the two batteries for a period of ten minutes,
then revert to standard VSR mode. If the preset 13.7 volts has
been reached it will continue to charge both batteries, if 13.7
volts has not been reached, it will prioritise the charging
to the start battery only until the starting battery has reached
this potential, whereupon it will revert to charging the two
batteries together. When engines are restarted next time the
VSR will have reverted to it's normal mode i.e., starting from
the dedicated start battery only. The unit may also be used
as a parallelling solenoid by disengaging the voltage sensitive
function. There is also a manual control switch built in to
select Off - On (AUTO) or Battery Parallel (ON).
113652 Heavy Duty VSR 12v max 300 amp
113653 Heavy Duty VSR 24v max 300 amp
Battery Management Panel - Type 5:
Pre-assembled module with black powder coated aluminium recessed
face plate containing a 701-S
With this system the loads are run off the same battery
as the engine starting battery and care should be taken with
sensitive electronics when starting.
Single engine - Two battery banks.
Includes One X 100 amp mini
battery selection switch + one
X VSR + one X 100 amp CB
113667 Battery Management Panel - Type 5
127mm x 200mm
Single engine - Two battery banks.
Battery Management Panel -Type
4
Pre-assembled module with black powder coated aluminium recessed
face plate containing two 701 Mini Battery Master Switches,
Bussmann heavy duty circuit breaker for anchor winch, two 24hr
essential power supply thermal circuit breakers and a 100amp
‘C’ Series circuit breaker for the DC main supply.
One battery master switch isolates the start battery. The other
battery switch parallels the start and house batteries for charging
and load applications where required. There is also provision
for an additional ‘C’ Series circuit breaker for other
high load applications such as davit winches, toilet treatment
systems etc. Supplied with comprehensive circuit breaker label
set.
113669 Battery Management Panel - Type 5
239mm x 160mm
Single engine - Two battery banks
351mm x 260mm
Battery Management Panel -Type 1
Pre-assembled module with white powder coated aluminium recessed
face plate containing four 701 mini battery master switches,
Bussmann heavy duty circuit breaker for anchor winch, four
24hr essential power supply ‘B’ Series circuit breakers
and a 100 amp ‘C’ Series circuit breaker for the
DC main supply. Start and house batteries can be isolated
independently with the ability to emergency parallel both
batteries. A spare battery master switch is supplied for radio,
genset, anchor winch etc. Space is available to fit an additional
two battery switches and a second ‘C’ Series circuit
breaker for other high load applications such as davit winches,
toilet treatment systems etc. Supplied with a comprehensive
circuit breaker label set.
113677 Battery Management Panel
Twin engine - Three battery banks
463mm x 281mm
Battery Management Panel-Type
2:
Pre-assembled module with white powder coated aluminium recessed
face plate containing five 701 Mini Battery Master Switches,
Bussmann heavy duty circuit breaker for anchor winch, five 24hr
essential power supply ‘B’ Series circuit breakers
and a 100 amp ‘C’ Series circuit breaker for the DC
main supply. Port start, starboard start and house batteries
can be isolated independently with the ability to emergency
parallel batteries in pairs or altogether. Space is available
to fit an additional two battery switches for radio, genset,
anchor winch, bow thruster type applications. It is also possible
to fit an additional two ‘C’ Series circuit breakers
for high load applications and up to five more essential circuits
‘B’ Series circuit breakers.
113678 Battery Management Panel
Triple engine - Triple battery
463mm x 380mm
Battery Management Panel-Type
3:
Pre-assembled module with white powder coated aluminium recessed
face plate containing 720 heavy duty Battery Master Switches
to cater for higher start up current of larger diesels, two
701 Mini Battery Master Switches, Bussmann heavy duty circuit
breaker for anchor winch, five 24hr essential power supply ‘B’
Series circuit breakers and a 100amp ‘C’ Series circuit
breaker for the DC main supply. Space is available to fit additional
battery switches and circuit breakers as above. Supplied with
a comprehensive circuit breaker label set.
113679 Battery Management Panel
Plugs and Shunts
Marty's note:
All shunts are not made equal. The type shown above are more
corrosion resistant than the one shown below. (Mild steel
bolts on the one below). The shunts above are also much more
compact. Mind you, the ones above are 50% dearer than the
one below. Personally, I would use the one below for land
based applications and the one above for my boat gear.
Suitable for our standard analogue meters
155 X 33 X 35mm
Ammeter Shunts:
Shunts are required when using both analogue and digital ammeters.
Main negative supply wire is cut and shunt inserted in line.
Type (A) mini shunts are used with analogue meters and type
(B) with the digital meters. All rated at 50mv for full scale
deflection.
113450:
50 Amp 50mV Ammeter
51 x 32mm
113454:
100 Amp 50mV Ammeter
51 x 32mm
113456:
150 Amp 50mV Ammeter
51 x 32mm
113457: 450 Amp 50mV Ammeter Shunt for digital meters 83
x 45mm
Standard analogue meter. Front or rear mount. OA: 90 X 64mm
Face: 78 X 33mm
Ammeters
0-10 amp
10-0-10 amp
0-20 amp
20-0-20
0-30 amp
0-50 amp - requires shunt
Volt meters
0-15 volt
030 volt
Ammeter Shunt Enclosures:
Contour style, moulded grey plastic enclosure with removable
side covers. Suits BEP ammeter shunts which are sold separately.
Meets ABYC standards by covering all exposed terminals.
113650 accepts one mini shunt as used on analogue meters.
113648 accepts two mini shunts or one maxi shunt as used on
digital meters.
113648 Contour Twin Shunt Enclosure 138 x 69mm
113650 Contour Single Shunt Enclosure 69 x 69mm
Analogue Ammeter shown
Voltmeter same style.
Analogue Battery Condition Panels:
Expanded scale gauge, switchable to show voltage on three different
battery banks. Durable black powder coated aluminium chassis
panel with contour styled dress cover. Green LED backlit meter,
colour coded for easy viewing.
Dimensions:
Overall size: 127x115mm
Cut out size: 107x95mm
Intrusion: 47mm
Mount screws: 3 r/h
113400 12 Volt Analogue Battery Condition Meter
113402 24 Volt Analogue Battery Condition Meter
Contour 1000 Ammeter:
Analogue ammeter with 0 - 20 amps or 0-50 amps DC scale in 2
amp increments. Suitable for use with solar panel or battery
charger installations. Recessed mounting in injection moulded
plastic, Contour 1000 frame provides for simple modular installation
with other 1000 series panels in horizontal or vertical configuration.
113343 fitted with internal shunt.
113344 supplied complete with 50A - 50mV external shunt.
Dimensions:
Overall size: 108 x 108mm
Cut out: 60m x 60mm
Intrusion: 40mm
Protrusion: 16mm
Analogue Ammeter Panel:
Switchable for use on up to three different ammeter shunts.
Supplied with one shunt depending on meter scale. Meter scales
available; 0-50 and 0-100. Durable powder coated aluminium chassis
panel with contour styled dress cover. Green LED backlit meter.
Dimensions:
Overall size: 127x115 mm
Cut out size: 107x95 mm
Intrusion: 47 mm
113410 50 Amp Analogue Ammeter Panel 0 - 50 amps
113414 100 Amp Analogue Ammeter Panel 0-100 amps
Analogue Meters:
BEP analogue meters have a white face with black graphics and
pointer. The trim facia is styled in black stipple finish plastic.
Ammeter shunts required when using analogue ammeter.
113430 8-16 Volt DC Analogue Meter
113432 16-32 Volt DC Analogue Meter
113434 0-300 Volt AC Analogue Meter
113436 0-50 Amp DC Analogue Meter
113438 0-100 Amp DC Analogue Meter
113440 0-150 Amp DC Analogue Meter
Contour 1000 DC Meter:
The digital DC Meter provides voltage monitoring of up to three
battery banks with custom selectable legends and high/low voltage
alarms on all three banks. It also displays charge and discharge
amps on the house bank only, the remaining capacity and low
amp hour alarm. Supplied complete with 450A - 50mV external
shunt. Suitable for use on battery banks from 60 to 3000 amp
hour capacity, with 10-35VDC input. Contour 1000 frame provides
for simple modular installation with other 1000 series panels.
Not waterproof, suitable for protected installation only.
Overall size: 108 x 108mm
Cut-out: 71 x 71mm
Intrusion: 12mm
113340 Contour 1000 Digital DC Monitor
Bakelite Switch Panels:
Economical switch panels. Bakelite face panel pre-wired with
common supply to fuse. Screw top fuse holders and chromed brass
toggle switches. 12/24 volt. Supplied with 15 amp fuses. Available
in three and six gang configurations. Nameplates included.
114000 3 Switch Panel, Bakelite 115 x 93 X 35mm
Cutout 70 x 85
114002 6 Switch Panel, Bakelite 115 X 165 X 35
Cutout 145 x 85
Marty's note:
In practice, on any ocean going vessel where the salt environment
is at it corrosive best, I have found glass fuses to be less
than desirable. The ends do corrode and maintaining a good connection
means coating the fuses and regular maintenance. Cheap adn cheerful
but, in my opinion, not for the serious ocean going vessel.
Switch Panel - Black Alloy:
Six gang vertical switch panel. Black finished aluminium panel
with white graphics. Pre-wired with common supply to fuses and
switch illumination. Red illuminated rocker switches. Quick
inspection fuse holders. Labelled - anchor light, running lights,
cabin light, bilge pump, aux one, aux two (alternative nameplates
supplied). Supplied with 5 amp fuses. Suitable for 12 volt applications
114010 Vertical Illuminated 6 Switch Panel
115 X 167
Switch Panel - Black Alloy:
Six gang horizontal switch panel. Black finished aluminium panel
with white graphics. Pre-wired with common supply to fuses and
switch illumination. Red illuminated rocker switches. Quick
inspection fuse holders. Labelled - anchor light, running lights,
cabin light, bilge pump, aux one, aux two (alternative nameplates
supplied). Supplied with 5 amp fuses. Suitable for 12 volt applications.
114012 Horizontal Illuminated 6 Switch Panel
167 X 116
Switch Panel - Black Alloy:
Black finished aluminium, three gang switch panel with battery
test meter and cigarette lighter. Rocker switches are illuminated
red and are connected to panel mounted fuse holders. The battery
test meter can independently test two different batteries. Cigarette
lighter is connected to panel mount fuse holder and may be used
as a 12 volt power outlet. Common power supply to fuses. Common
negative to switch light. Supplied with three 5 amp and one
10 amp fuses.
114250 3 Switch Panel with Meter and Lighter Socket 116 X 167
Switch Panels - Silver Alloy:
Vertical switch panels. Silver aluminium panel with black graphics.
Red illuminated rocker switches. Quick inspection fuse holders
prewired with negative buss. Supplied with assorted labels.
Suitable for 12 volt applications, 10 amp maximum. Supplied
with 5 amp fuses.
114014 Illuminated 3 Vertical Switch Panel 116 X 97
114016 Illuminated 4 Vertical Switch Panel 116 X 127
114018 Illuminated 6 Vertical Switch Panel 116 X 167
Andersen plugs
You must have seen these before. With silver plated terminals,
positive push fit with lugs that lock into each other, these
are no ordinary connector.
Comes in two sizes
50 amp: $15.00 each or two for $29.00
175 amp:$17.00 each or 2 for $33.00
Sold singularly.
X-Treme Tape: $9.50 for 3m roll.
An amalgamating
silicone tape for a multitude of uses on the boat or in the
shed - including.
Boat rigging.
Rope tail ends.
Electrical insulation.
Plumbing repair.
Tool grips.
Emergency radiator hose repair.
Air and water tight, comes in back or white in 3m rolls.
Will not melt up to 260C and stays flexible down to -54C
Marty's note:
I have been using this stuff
on my boat and in the workshop for years.
When it comes to closing off those swage ends on the lifelines,
nothing comes much better than this. And when it comes to sealing
that solder joint on your wiring, forget the standard insulation
tape, it simply doesn't cut it
in a marine environment. It ain't cheap but then you don't normally
use a lot of it and, the fact is, once it is in place, it won't
fall off as some of the cheaper tapes will do, you'll need to
cut it off. We all know that duct tape is invaluable on a boat,
well here's another indispensible item. Do it once, do it right,
then forget it.
Ph: 02-6679 1234
Fax: 02-6679 1634
Mobile: 0427-734 026
Email: martypwt@bigpond.com
Welcome to PWT's Electrical Section
We have a range of BEP panels to
suit everyones needs.
From a baby panel with just three switches to the ones
you see below which cater for almost everything.
On this page you will also find individual amp and
volt meters, shunts, battery switches, voltage sensitive
relays, terminal studs and other electrical toys.
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Marty's note: When I first
looked at these panels, I said, jeez, they're not cheap.
Then, when I worked it all out, cost of circuit breakers, making
a mounting for them,
the wiring, the connections, the buss bars etc etc, I thought, jeez,
they're not so bad
after all. Add to that the professional finish they give to your
electrical installation and
the time you save putting the whole shebang in place and they start
to look pretty cheap.
|
...Features of BEP boards are. |
For those who prefer the more accurate digital meter.
| ..Features are the same as other
panels + • DC digital meters - 200 mV sensitivity, 1% accuracy including alarms. ..12mm high numerals. (Even I can read that). |
Okay, for those of you who want
to muck around making your own switchboard
panel, here are some of the items you may need - BEP Circuit Breakers.
|
The Single Pole "B" series version of this Circuit
breaker comes in: |
The Double pole "B" series
version comes in: 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 amps |
|
This heavy duty "C" series baby only comes in three
sizes: Strong, positive bolt connections ensure a good contact. |
Carlingswitch® magnetic circuit breakers are current sensing devices employing a time proven hydraulic magnetic design. They are temperature stable and the hydraulic-magnetic sensing mechanism reacts only to changes of current. There is no warm up or cool down period to slow response. VDE approved and UL recognised. |
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Heavy Duty Circuit Breakers - Bussman®:
Single pole thermal type switchable reset circuit breakers. Typically used in auxiliary and accessory circuits. Sealed for engine compartment and bilge area applications. Visual indicator of tripped condition. Specification: |
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| Marty's note: We also carry auto reset circuit breakers for the same price as the single pole "B" series, $33.00, but, personally, I would not use them on my boat. On land in a tin shed, fine, but think about this. A circuit breaker is not there to protect your batteries from your solar panels, wind generator, whatever, it is there to protect those items and your wiring in the event your batteries having a problem. If a circuit breaker trips, it trips for a reason. So, assuming it was correctly sized in the first place, do you really want it cutting back in automatically to have another go at burning your beautiful GRP hull to the waterline while your out enjoying yourself at the yacht club? I reckon I'd prefer it to stay tripped until I get back. | ||
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note: I've seen so many of those cheap, chincy, battery switches fail that I gave up on them on my own boat. They either burn out or just fall apart. So, when you get seriously fed up of the rubbish, this is what you get. BEP switches, buy it once and you've got it for ever. On land based installations it is a requirement that a double pole switch, (switch/circuit breaker in fact) be installed that isolates both positive and negative terminals, same goes for charter boats. It is a good idea. |
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BEP Mini Four Position Battery Switch: Specifications:
113557 Mini Four Position Battery Switch Surface mount |
Specifications: 113556 BEP Four 4 Position Battery Switch
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BEP battery isolator switch HD 600 AH continuous Specifications: 113551 Contour H/D Battery Master Switch |
Specifications: 113548 Panel mount |
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Designed to isolate both positive and negative circuits as required in some commercial vessel installations. It is not recommended for switching house and start battery systems at the same time for safety reasons. Removable rear cover insulates the rear terminals against short circuit and removable side plates provide access for heavy duty battery cables. Suitable for surface mounting or recessed mounting in an 85mm hole. Screw holes 5mm roundhead. Ignition protected. Specifications: 113527
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Battery Distribution Cluster (1 eng. 2 bat.):
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Battery Management Systems with VSR in 3 configurations.:
113681 Battery Distribution Cluster With VSR 276x69 5mm r/h
69 Horizontal |
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Battery Distribution Cluster (1 eng. 2 bat.): Dimensions: 113651 Battery Switch with Dual Sense VSR |
BEP Battery Dist. Cluster & VSR:
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BEP VSR: Voltage Sensitive Relay: A dual sensing VSR is also available. This model allows the
unit to sense the voltage of both batteries that it is connected
between. If either battery is receiving a charge, the VSR
will activate, parallelling the two battery banks. It is designed
for applications where a battery charger or second charging
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Heavy Duty VSR Voltage Sensitive
Relay: A VSR designed for larger systems with all of the features of the 100 amp models, with the added benefit of enabling push button control from the steering station to parallel two batteries in the event of a low battery upon starting. The unit is dual sensing allowing it to sense the start batteries and the house batteries enabling a single output battery charger to be connected to the house batteries. This parallels the start batteries when the house reaches 13.7 volts. The parallelling function can be operated via a momentary button on the dash. Pushing the button will parallel the two batteries for a period of ten minutes, then revert to standard VSR mode. If the preset 13.7 volts has been reached it will continue to charge both batteries, if 13.7 volts has not been reached, it will prioritise the charging to the start battery only until the starting battery has reached this potential, whereupon it will revert to charging the two batteries together. When engines are restarted next time the VSR will have reverted to it's normal mode i.e., starting from the dedicated start battery only. The unit may also be used as a parallelling solenoid by disengaging the voltage sensitive function. There is also a manual control switch built in to select Off - On (AUTO) or Battery Parallel (ON). 113652 Heavy Duty VSR 12v max 300 amp 113653 Heavy Duty VSR 24v max 300 amp |
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Battery Management Panel - Type 5: With this system the loads are run off the same battery
as the engine starting battery and care should be taken with
sensitive electronics when starting. 113667 Battery Management Panel - Type 5 |
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Single engine - Two battery banks. |
Battery Management Panel -Type
4 Pre-assembled module with black powder coated aluminium recessed face plate containing two 701 Mini Battery Master Switches, Bussmann heavy duty circuit breaker for anchor winch, two 24hr essential power supply thermal circuit breakers and a 100amp ‘C’ Series circuit breaker for the DC main supply. One battery master switch isolates the start battery. The other battery switch parallels the start and house batteries for charging and load applications where required. There is also provision for an additional ‘C’ Series circuit breaker for other high load applications such as davit winches, toilet treatment systems etc. Supplied with comprehensive circuit breaker label set. 113669 Battery Management Panel - Type 5 239mm x 160mm |
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Single engine - Two battery banks |
Battery Management Panel -Type 1 |
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Twin engine - Three battery banks |
Battery Management Panel-Type
2: Pre-assembled module with white powder coated aluminium recessed face plate containing five 701 Mini Battery Master Switches, Bussmann heavy duty circuit breaker for anchor winch, five 24hr essential power supply ‘B’ Series circuit breakers and a 100 amp ‘C’ Series circuit breaker for the DC main supply. Port start, starboard start and house batteries can be isolated independently with the ability to emergency parallel batteries in pairs or altogether. Space is available to fit an additional two battery switches for radio, genset, anchor winch, bow thruster type applications. It is also possible to fit an additional two ‘C’ Series circuit breakers for high load applications and up to five more essential circuits ‘B’ Series circuit breakers. 113678 Battery Management Panel |
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Triple engine - Triple battery |
Battery Management Panel-Type
3: Pre-assembled module with white powder coated aluminium recessed face plate containing 720 heavy duty Battery Master Switches to cater for higher start up current of larger diesels, two 701 Mini Battery Master Switches, Bussmann heavy duty circuit breaker for anchor winch, five 24hr essential power supply ‘B’ Series circuit breakers and a 100amp ‘C’ Series circuit breaker for the DC main supply. Space is available to fit additional battery switches and circuit breakers as above. Supplied with a comprehensive circuit breaker label set. 113679 Battery Management Panel |
Plugs and Shunts
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Ammeter Shunts: Shunts are required when using both analogue and digital ammeters. Main negative supply wire is cut and shunt inserted in line. Type (A) mini shunts are used with analogue meters and type (B) with the digital meters. All rated at 50mv for full scale deflection. 113450: 113457: 450 Amp 50mV Ammeter Shunt for digital meters 83
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Standard analogue meter. Front or rear mount. OA: 90 X 64mm Face: 78 X 33mm |
Ammeters |
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Ammeter Shunt Enclosures: Contour style, moulded grey plastic enclosure with removable side covers. Suits BEP ammeter shunts which are sold separately. Meets ABYC standards by covering all exposed terminals. 113650 accepts one mini shunt as used on analogue meters.
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Analogue Battery Condition Panels:
Expanded scale gauge, switchable to show voltage on three different battery banks. Durable black powder coated aluminium chassis panel with contour styled dress cover. Green LED backlit meter, colour coded for easy viewing. Dimensions: |
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Contour 1000 Ammeter: Analogue ammeter with 0 - 20 amps or 0-50 amps DC scale in 2 amp increments. Suitable for use with solar panel or battery charger installations. Recessed mounting in injection moulded plastic, Contour 1000 frame provides for simple modular installation with other 1000 series panels in horizontal or vertical configuration. 113343 fitted with internal shunt. Dimensions: |
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Analogue Ammeter Panel: Switchable for use on up to three different ammeter shunts. Supplied with one shunt depending on meter scale. Meter scales available; 0-50 and 0-100. Durable powder coated aluminium chassis panel with contour styled dress cover. Green LED backlit meter. Dimensions: 113410 50 Amp Analogue Ammeter Panel 0 - 50 amps |
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Analogue Meters: BEP analogue meters have a white face with black graphics and pointer. The trim facia is styled in black stipple finish plastic. Ammeter shunts required when using analogue ammeter. 113430 8-16 Volt DC Analogue Meter 113432 16-32 Volt DC Analogue Meter 113434 0-300 Volt AC Analogue Meter 113436 0-50 Amp DC Analogue Meter 113438 0-100 Amp DC Analogue Meter 113440 0-150 Amp DC Analogue Meter |
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Contour 1000 DC Meter: The digital DC Meter provides voltage monitoring of up to three battery banks with custom selectable legends and high/low voltage alarms on all three banks. It also displays charge and discharge amps on the house bank only, the remaining capacity and low amp hour alarm. Supplied complete with 450A - 50mV external shunt. Suitable for use on battery banks from 60 to 3000 amp hour capacity, with 10-35VDC input. Contour 1000 frame provides for simple modular installation with other 1000 series panels. Not waterproof, suitable for protected installation only. Overall size: 108 x 108mm Cut-out: 71 x 71mm Intrusion: 12mm 113340 Contour 1000 Digital DC Monitor |
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Bakelite Switch Panels: Economical switch panels. Bakelite face panel pre-wired with common supply to fuse. Screw top fuse holders and chromed brass toggle switches. 12/24 volt. Supplied with 15 amp fuses. Available in three and six gang configurations. Nameplates included. 114000 3 Switch Panel, Bakelite 115 x 93 X 35mm Cutout 70 x 85 114002 6 Switch Panel, Bakelite 115 X 165 X 35 Cutout 145 x 85 Marty's note: In practice, on any ocean going vessel where the salt environment is at it corrosive best, I have found glass fuses to be less than desirable. The ends do corrode and maintaining a good connection means coating the fuses and regular maintenance. Cheap adn cheerful but, in my opinion, not for the serious ocean going vessel. |
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Switch Panel - Black Alloy: Six gang vertical switch panel. Black finished aluminium panel with white graphics. Pre-wired with common supply to fuses and switch illumination. Red illuminated rocker switches. Quick inspection fuse holders. Labelled - anchor light, running lights, cabin light, bilge pump, aux one, aux two (alternative nameplates supplied). Supplied with 5 amp fuses. Suitable for 12 volt applications 114010 Vertical Illuminated 6 Switch Panel 115 X 167 |
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Switch Panel - Black Alloy: Six gang horizontal switch panel. Black finished aluminium panel with white graphics. Pre-wired with common supply to fuses and switch illumination. Red illuminated rocker switches. Quick inspection fuse holders. Labelled - anchor light, running lights, cabin light, bilge pump, aux one, aux two (alternative nameplates supplied). Supplied with 5 amp fuses. Suitable for 12 volt applications. 114012 Horizontal Illuminated 6 Switch Panel 167 X 116 |
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Switch Panel - Black Alloy: Black finished aluminium, three gang switch panel with battery test meter and cigarette lighter. Rocker switches are illuminated red and are connected to panel mounted fuse holders. The battery test meter can independently test two different batteries. Cigarette lighter is connected to panel mount fuse holder and may be used as a 12 volt power outlet. Common power supply to fuses. Common negative to switch light. Supplied with three 5 amp and one 10 amp fuses. 114250 3 Switch Panel with Meter and Lighter Socket 116 X 167 |
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Switch Panels - Silver Alloy:
Vertical switch panels. Silver aluminium panel with black graphics. Red illuminated rocker switches. Quick inspection fuse holders prewired with negative buss. Supplied with assorted labels. Suitable for 12 volt applications, 10 amp maximum. Supplied with 5 amp fuses. 114014 Illuminated 3 Vertical Switch Panel 116 X 97 114016 Illuminated 4 Vertical Switch Panel 116 X 127 114018 Illuminated 6 Vertical Switch Panel 116 X 167 |
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Andersen plugs |
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Comes in two sizes 50 amp: $15.00 each or two for $29.00 175 amp:$17.00 each or 2 for $33.00 Sold singularly. |
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X-Treme Tape: $9.50 for 3m roll. |
| Marty's note: I have been using this stuff on my boat and in the workshop for years. When it comes to closing off those swage ends on the lifelines, nothing comes much better than this. And when it comes to sealing that solder joint on your wiring, forget the standard insulation tape, it simply doesn't cut it in a marine environment. It ain't cheap but then you don't normally use a lot of it and, the fact is, once it is in place, it won't fall off as some of the cheaper tapes will do, you'll need to cut it off. We all know that duct tape is invaluable on a boat, well here's another indispensible item. Do it once, do it right, then forget it. |
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Ph: 02-6679 1234
Fax: 02-6679 1634
Mobile: 0427-734 026
Email: martypwt@bigpond.com
Precision Wind Technology.
"Yarrageh",
352, Upper Crystal Creek Road,
Crystal Creek, NSW, 2484.
Last Update on 25-04-2008