{"title":"Vetus Bow \u0026 Stern Thruster Control Panels BPAJ, BPAS, BPJR(C), BPSR(C) — 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\"\u003eOWNER'S MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eOperation, automatic switch-off setting, thermal protection and dimensions of the Vetus BPAJ, BPAS, BPJR(C) and BPSR(C) on\/off thruster panels, plus the wiring diagrams for remote control of a battery main switch and the BPAJ \/ BPAS drill pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVetus Bow \u0026amp; Stern Thruster Control Panels BPAJ, BPAS, BPJR(C), BPSR(C) User Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 2 pages · 0.5 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-BPAJ-BPAS-BPJR-BPSR-Thruster-Panels-User-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwner's Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 2 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-BPAJ-BPAS-BPJR-BPSR-Main-Switch-Remote-Wiring-Diagrams.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWiring diagrams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 12 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-BPAJ-BPAS-Thruster-Panel-Drill-Pattern.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrill pattern BPAJ, BPAS (1:1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 1 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/collections\/vetus-bow-stern-thrusters-control-panels\"\u003eView Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-use\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-auto\"\u003eSettings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-specs\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-wiring\"\u003eWiring\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\/BPJRC_d4a2c943-cfd5-4d67-a0d9-eab6b02e2cb6.jpg?v=1771633602\" alt=\"Vetus Bow \u0026amp; Stern Thruster Control Panels BPAJ, BPAS, BPJR(C), BPSR(C) — User Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-use\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eUse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe careful: with 2 control panels installed, never operate the bow thruster from both panels at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch on the main switch, then press the on\/off switch twice: after the first press the LED flashes blue and the buzzer sounds continuously; press again within 6 seconds. The LED stays blue and the buzzer gives (- . -).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe motor runs on the direction switch. Changing from port to starboard (or back) in one movement gives a delay of about 1.5 seconds so the motor stops before reversing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating a direction switch for more than 2 minutes at a time switches the motor off: a warning (. - . . -) sounds while the switch is held and the LED flashes red for 5 seconds. Release it; once the LED is back to blue the motor can run again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch off: press on\/off once after use; the panel sounds (. . . - . -). Switch off the main switch when leaving the ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eAutomatic Switch-Off and Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard setting: the panel switches itself off 30 minutes after the direction switch was last used; this can be switched off (the panel then only switches off with the on\/off button) and on again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo change it: switch off the thruster power supply (battery main switch), hold the direction switch (or both) to starboard, switch the power back on and watch the LED(s): RED = automatic switch-off now OFF, BLUE = automatic switch-off now ON. Release the switch(es); the setting is kept when the power is switched off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal protection of the control current: on overload the panel sounds ( . - . . - ) once and the LED alternates red and blue for about 7 seconds; once the overload is solved the system works normally again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eOverall Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePanel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIn front of panel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBehind panel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePanel thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPAJ (joystick)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97 × 94.5 mm (3 13\/16\" × 3 3\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 mm (2 7\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89 mm (3 1\/2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø 52 mm (2 1\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1,5 – max. 22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPAS (touch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97 × 94.5 mm (3 13\/16\" × 3 3\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mm (3\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89 mm (3 1\/2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø 52 mm (2 1\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1,5 – max. 22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPJR(C) (round joystick)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø 63.5 mm (2 1\/2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 mm (2 1\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89 mm (3 1\/2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø 52 mm (2 1\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1,5 – max. 22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPSR(C) (round push buttons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø 63.5 mm (2 1\/2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 mm (7\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89 mm (3 1\/2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø 52 mm (2 1\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1,5 – max. 22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eBPAJ \/ BPAS drill pattern (scale 1:1): ø 52 mm (2 1\/16\") hole, plate 97 × 94.5 mm. Print at 100% and check the dimensions before drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-wiring\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eWiring Diagrams (Negative Switching Relay as of 2023)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control of a battery main switch through the thruster panel, 12 \/ 24 V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBOW25 and BOW35, single battery and with a second battery and battery splitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBOW55, BOW60, BOW75, BOW95, BOW125, BOW160, BOW220 and BOW285 (48 V), single battery and with two batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNo.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWiring colour code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed (+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack (-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eLegend: main fuse, main switch, control current fuse, solenoid switch, electric motor, control panel, battery, plug, socket, extension cable, alternator, thermal protection, fuse, battery splitter.\u003c\/p\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":"vtsbpsr","title":"Vetus Compact Thruster Panel w\/ Push Buttons - Incl. 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This panel is a smart choice for seamless integration with existing VETUS systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe design with high-quality coated aluminum front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackwards compatible with existing VETUS bow thruster panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a switched outlet for additional equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof to IP66 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in time delay to prevent thruster damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarning signal with automatic shutdown for prolonged use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection against accidental operation with a child lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic shut off after 30 minutes of inactivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis panel fits conveniently into a 52 mm diameter hole, making installation quick and straightforward with a standard hole saw. 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This panel is waterproof to IP66, promising durability under various conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact design fits a 52 mm diameter hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes white, black, and chrome bezel rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with other Vetus instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof to IP66 for all-weather reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitched outlet with a maximum of 3 A for extra equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted from high-quality materials, this thruster panel is a compact and essential addition to any boat's dashboard. It can be seamlessly mounted alongside other Vetus instruments or replace an existing instrument in an engine panel. 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Plus, it's built to fit seamlessly with existing Vetus panel setups, so upgrading is a breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe design with high-quality aluminum front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits a standard 52 mm diameter hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackwards compatible with other Vetus thruster panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a switched outlet with max 3 A capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof rating of IP66 for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted with a robust coated aluminum front, this panel is designed to fit effortlessly into a 52 mm hole, simplifying the installation process. It retains compatibility with previous Vetus models, allowing for easy updates without the need for additional modifications. 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