{"title":"Vetus Remotely Operated Main Switch \/ Emergency Stop BPMAIN12, BPMAIN24 — Installation Instructions","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\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eInstallation, wiring examples, remote control fitting, operation and technical data for the Vetus BPMAIN12 \/ BPMAIN24 remotely operated battery main switch and emergency stop for a bow thruster or anchor windlass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVetus Remotely Operated Main Switch \/ Emergency Stop BPMAIN12, BPMAIN24 Installation Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 16 pages · 1.0 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\u003ca class=\"om-btn dl\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-BPMAIN12-BPMAIN24-Remote-Main-Switch-Installation-Instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\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\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/collections\/vetus-bow-stern-thrusters-switches-boxes\"\u003eView Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-specs\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-use\"\u003eOperation\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-BPMAIN12-BPMAIN24-Remote-Main-Switch-Installation-Instructions-Cover.png\" alt=\"Vetus Remotely Operated Main Switch \/ Emergency Stop BPMAIN12, BPMAIN24 — Installation Instructions\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x Normally Open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous, not changing: 250 A; intermittent for 3 min.: 800 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.85 A at 12 V DC; 0.45 A at 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 × 140 mm (5 1\/2\") flange; 165 mm (6 1\/2\") overall depth, 131 mm (5 3\/16\") behind the bulkhead, knob 61 mm (2 3\/8\") in front; bulkhead max 25 mm (1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulkhead cut-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 × 100 mm (3 15\/16\"); 4 holes ø 4,5 mm (3\/16\") on 124 × 124 mm (4 7\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 55 mm (33 × 58 mm with cover); hole 22.3 +0.4 mm with 24.1 +0.4 mm key; panel 1 – 6 mm; nut 1.2 – 2 Nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eA 1:1 drill template is on the last page of the PDF: print at 100% and check the scale bar before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eMain Switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect all battery cables when adding the switch to an existing installation; keep the switch OFF while connecting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit it in a bulkhead as close as possible to the bow thruster or windlass battery to keep cables short.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect it in the − (ground) cable from the battery to the motor; use cables of sufficient cross-section and cable terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a series-parallel switch: use a 12 Volt main switch for a 24 Volt thruster on a 12 Volt network, and a 24 Volt main switch for a 48 Volt thruster on a 24 Volt network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it near the steering position, readily accessible, and fit it as shown in the drawings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the cable to the main switch and plug the connectors together; if the cable must be cut, reconnect core to core by colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith two steering positions both panels connect through a T-piece or splitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck: battery connected, switch on and confirm the thruster or windlass works; switch off and confirm it can no longer be switched on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-wiring\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eWiring Examples\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Volt bow thruster; 24 Volt bow thruster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 Volt bow thruster with a series-parallel switch on a 12 Volt board system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 Volt bow thruster with a series-parallel switch on a 24 Volt board system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eMain fuse size and main current cable cross-section: see the bow thruster manual. The main switch power supply is wired in 1mm2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-use\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eOperating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMake sure the large red knob on the main switch is pulled out; press the green key ( I ) briefly. The light on the remote control comes on.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress the red key ( O ) briefly. The light goes out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmergency off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush in the large red knob on the battery main switch.\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":"vtsbpmain12","title":"Vetus Remotely Controlled Battery Main Switch and Emergency Stop 12V NS","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan be remotely controlled or activated by hand in an emergency. Ideal for use with bow thrusters, anchor windlasses and other high current consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Part # VTSBPMAIN12 | Mfr. 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