{"title":"Vetus Proportional Panel for Bow and Stern Thruster DBPPJA — Installation \u0026 User Manual","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eINSTALLATION MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eInstallation, thrust-direction check, multi-panel set-up, joystick and HOLD operation, LED and buzzer codes and CAN bus troubleshooting for the Vetus DBPPJA double proportional panel controlling a BOW PRO bow and stern thruster together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVetus Proportional Panel for Bow and Stern Thruster DBPPJA Installation \u0026amp; User Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 76 pages · 16.8 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"om-dd\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"om-btn dl\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"om-dd-menu\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-DBPPJA-Double-Proportional-Thruster-Panel-Installation-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 76 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-DBPPJA-Double-Proportional-Thruster-Panel-User-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUser manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 48 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/products\/vtsdbppja\"\u003eBuy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-config\"\u003eSet-Up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-use\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-signals\"\u003eFault Codes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-trouble\"\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/VETUS-Genuine-Parts_1cd23886-5898-4041-8bdd-b44367c6567a.png?v=1773081699\" alt=\"Vetus Proportional Panel for Bow and Stern Thruster DBPPJA — Installation \u0026amp; User Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the panel at the helm position with 150 mm of free space behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrincipal dimensions: front 85 × 85 mm (3 3\/8\"), 80 mm (3 1\/8\") in front of the panel, 115 mm (4 1\/2\") behind it, body ø 76 mm (3\"), panel thickness 0.5 – 22 mm (7\/8\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwapping plus (+) and minus (-) causes irreparable damage. Never work on the electrical system while it is energized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to four DBPPJA control panels can be used on one system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eV-CAN Bus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe CAN bus power supply must always be connected to 12 Volt (≥10 V, ≤16 V).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum CAN line length is 40 metres; use the Vetus CAN repeater (CANR) to extend it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponents with one connection must join the network through a hub; components with two connections can be simply interconnected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the 12 Volt CAN bus power supply preferably in the middle of the system; both ends of the network always need a terminating resistor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagrams in the manual: DBPPJA with a BOWB thruster, DBPPJA with a BOWA thruster, and two DBPPJA panels with BOWA and BOWB thrusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-config\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eCheck and Configure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch on: main switch on (stand-by), press ON\/OFF; LED (1) flashes blue with di-di-di, press again within 6 seconds; LED (1) stays on and the buzzer gives dah-di-dah (- . -). Panels not switched on show a heartbeat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch off: keep pressing ON\/OFF until all LEDs are off and you hear di-di-di-dah-dah (. . . - -). Automatic switch-off 30 minutes after the last joystick use (not with HOLD engaged).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore use, check that the boat moves in the direction the joystick is moved – carefully and in a safe location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThrust direction (4.6)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMultiple panels (4.7)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch the panel off and wait 5 seconds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch the panel off and wait 5 seconds; do it on EACH panel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHold ON\/OFF for 10 seconds (blue flashing and di-di-di for 6 s, then di-di-di-di-dah).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush the joystick to the right and hold ON\/OFF for 10 seconds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress ON\/OFF twice; LEDs (1) blue, (2) red and (4) red flash and you hear di-dah-di: configuration mode.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress ON\/OFF once; LED (1) flashes blue with di-dah-di: configuration mode.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow thruster: if the top-right LED (green) flashes, move the joystick to the top-left corner and back (or the reverse); signal dah (-) and the opposite top LED flashes = reversed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMove the joystick left or right to choose the group code: A = blue flashing, B = red flashing, C = blue and red flashing together, D = purple flashing. One code per panel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStern thruster: same with the bottom LEDs and the bottom corners; signal dah dah (- -).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress ON\/OFF once to confirm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress ON\/OFF once to confirm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eIf another combination of LEDs is lit, first restore the factory settings and start the thrust-direction check again. Factory settings: with all panels off, hold ON\/OFF for 30 seconds until LED (2) flashes red and LED (3) is green (dah-di-di-di-dah), release, press ON\/OFF once; all LEDs go off with the signal dah (-).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-use\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eJoystick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the panel at low speed or when manoeuvring; get familiar with it in a safe location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove the joystick in the direction you want the boat to go: thrust starts at about 25% and increases proportionally to maximum at the outermost position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect the direction from the mid position by moving the joystick slightly up or down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the rotary knob to turn the boat around its axis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eHOLD (temporary mooring)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManoeuvre against the object to be moored (use fenders) and run bow and stern thrusters with enough force to hold the boat against it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout moving the joystick, press HOLD, then release the joystick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeactivate with the HOLD button, the ON\/OFF button, or by moving the joystick in the opposite direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-signals\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eBuzzer Beeps (t \u0026gt; 10 seconds)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBeeps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeaning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow or stern thruster is limiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow or stern thruster is overheated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow or stern thruster is overloaded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow or stern thruster supply is high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBow or stern thruster supply is low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAN bus supply is low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAN bus supply is high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoystick is broken\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo communication with bow or stern thruster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eThe corner LEDs show which thruster the code belongs to (top = bow, bottom = stern); blue LED + red LED = purple. The full LED table is in the installation manual, section 4.8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-trouble\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eCAN Bus Troubleshooting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFault\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExplanation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply voltage and polarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage outside the specified range on a node or the whole bus can lead to hardware failure or damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the V-CAN supply voltage (12 VDC) and the polarity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrounding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferences in ground potential between nodes can cause problems; all nodes need a common ground reference.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck that all negative terminals (of every system power supply present) are connected and in good condition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWire lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong branches from the main bus line, or very long CAN bus lengths, can cause signal reflections or weakening.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the CAN bus line length; fit the CAN repeater (CANR) if it exceeds 40 metres.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoor termination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe V-CAN system must be terminated with 120 ohm resistors at both ends; incorrect or missing termination causes communication failures.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the termination resistors and replace if necessary.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetween CAN_H and CAN_L, or between one of them and ground or supply voltage: faulty connectors, damaged cables or node problems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck all V-CAN components.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal interruption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroken wires, disconnected connectors or faulty pins create open circuits; some or all nodes may stop communicating.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck all V-CAN components.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical damage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWear and tear, environment or accidents can cause intermittent or consistent hardware problems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck all V-CAN components.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical interference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong electromagnetic interference from nearby circuits or high-current devices may disturb CAN signals.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the whole CAN bus system for strong interference sources.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vtsdbppja","title":"Vetus Double thruster panel (proportional, CAN)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAchieve unparalleled vessel control with the \u003cb\u003eVetus Double thruster panel (proportional, CAN)\u003c\/b\u003e. 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