Vetus Electrical Systems

At first glance, you might think that electricity and water don't mix but as long as they don't get together, having power at your fingertips can be very useful!

The conventional approach to boat electrics is either 12v or 24v power and this is well catered for by Vetus with 12v batteries up to 225Ah as well all the accessories you are likely to need, including cables, switches and terminal sets.

In the modern world, there is much more use of household electrical appliances and thus the requirement to use an onboard power supply is greater.

ABC Powermarine also suppply Vetus battery chargers, 24v-12v converters, standard battery chargers, diode splitters and a battery watch for 2 or 3 batteries.

Battery chargers

Vetus battery chargers are suitable for connection to 120 or 230 volts mains supply and are three phase (normal, boost and float). They may be left permanently switched on. The combined battery charger and diode splitter models will also accept the feed from an alternator and have negligible voltage drop.

Code	Description
BC12202A	20 Amp 12v battery charger for 2 battery banks Dimensions: 293 x 180 x 95mm
BC12263A	26 Amp 12v battery charger for 3 battery banks Dimensions: 293 x 180 x 95mm
BCC12403A	40 Amp 12v battery charger for 3 battery banks Dimensions: 246 x 305 x 90mm
BCC12603A	60 Amp 12v battery charger for 3 battery banks Dimensions: 340 x 300 x 90mm
BCC12803A	80 Amp 12v battery charger for 3 battery banks Dimensions: 340 x 300 x 90mm
BCC24303A	30 Amp 24v battery charger for 3 battery banks Dimensions: 340 x 300 x 90mm
BCC2450A	50 Amp 24v battery charger for 3 battery banks Dimensions: 340 x 300 x 90mm
BCC24803A	80 Amp 24v battery charger for 3 battery banks Dimensions: 340 x 289 x 181mm
BCPANEL	Remote control panel for connection to all battery chargers with on/off switch, output current adjustment and battery charge status, fault warning LED and buzzer. Dimensions: 99mm x 62.5mm
TEMPS2	Battery temperature sensor for connection to Vetus battery
BCS1225	25 Amp 12v combined battery charger and diode splitter for 3 battery banks Dimensions: 300 x 245 x 115mm
BCS1245	45 Amp 12v combined battery charger and diode splitter for 3 battery banks Dimensions: 330 x 256 x 115mm
BCS2425	25 Amp 24v combined battery charger and diode splitter for 3 battery banks Dimensions: 330 x 256 x 115mm
BCS2445	45 Amp 24v combined battery charger and diode splitter for 3 battery banks Dimensions: 370 x 310 x 115mm

Sine wave inverters

Vetus inverters produce a pure sine wave output rather than the square wave or modified sine wave output that cheaper competitors do. The have inbuilt protection for high or low battery voltage, overload, short-circuit, overheating and reversed polarity.

Code	Input voltage	Details
IV050012 IV050024	12v 24v	Continuous output: 600W Continuous output (max 30 min): 780W Max output (5 min): 900W Dimensions: 350 x 285 x 120mm
IV100012 IV100024	12v 24v	Continuous output: 1000W Continuous output (max 30 min): 130W Max output (5 min): 1500W Dimensions: 410 x 285 x 120mm
IV150012 IV150024	12v 24v	Continuous output: 1500W Continuous output (max 30 min): 1950W Max output (5 min): 2250W Dimensions: 450 x 285 x 120mm
IV200012 IV200024	12v 24v	Continuous output: 2000W Continuous output (max 30 min): 2600W Max output (5 min): 3000W Dimensions: 410 x 285 x 185mm
IVPS		Automatic change-over device for automatic switching on of the inverter if the shore supply or generator supply is interrupted in order to maintain power supply to consumers. Dimensions: 290 x 180 x 95mm
IV150012		Remote control panel for all Vetus type IV inverters, includes on/off switch, fault warning LED and buzzer, connected to inverter by a thin UTP cable. Dimensions: 85mm x 85mm x 40mm depth.

Diode Splitters & Battery Watch

Vetus diode splitters may be considered as an automatic battery selector switch, which ensures automatic distrubution of the charging current from the alternator to all banks of batteries while keeping them isolated as supply sources. The Battery Watch controls three battery banks and fulfils the function of a diode splitter plus an alarm for when low voltage occurrs, a switch on/off relay for the lighting battery and a trickle charger for the starting and bow thruster batteries when using a combined charger/inverter.

Code	Description	Dimensions
BS1252	125 Amp diode splitter for two batteries. Dimensions: 150 x 133 x 83mm
BS1253	125 Amp diode splitter for three batteries. Dimensions: 150 x 133 x 83mm
BW312A	Battery watch 12v with remote panel Dimensions: 220 x 87 x 133mm
BW324A	Battery watch 24v with remote panel Dimensions: 220 x 87 x 133mm
-	Remote panel for battery watch, as supplied with BW312A and BW324A Dimensions: 161 x 99mm
BW312AL	Battery watch 12v excluding remote panel Dimensions: 220 x 87 x 133mm
BW324AL	Battery watch 24v excluding remote panel Dimensions: 220 x 87 x 133mm
BW3A	Adaptor to connect two battery watched to one single control panel for an installation with two alternators charging up to three battery banks.

Batteries

All Vetus batteries are maintenance free and sufficient electrolyte for their whole life: this means no topping-up and as a result the casing is completely sealed with the exception of a flame-proof vent.
Please note that we are unable to supply batteries by mail order.

Capacity (Ah)	Voltage	Cold Cranking Amps	Reserve Capacity Min @ 25A	Dimensions (mm)	Weight (kg)
55	12	525	90	244 x 175 x 175	14.6
70	12	650	110	279 x 175 x 175	16.4
70M	12	480	115	279 x 175 x 229	19.3
90	12	660	170	354 x 175 x 190	23.7
108	12	735	180	330 x 175 x 240	26
108M	12	570	180	330 x 172 x 234	26.8
120	12	780	230	505 x 182 x 234	35.4
143	12	970	300	508 x 215 x 234	41
165	12	1000	320	508 x 215 x 234	41.3
200	12	1060	430	512 x 277 x 244	58.6
225	12	1060	440	512 x 277 x 241	59.9

Battery accessories

A full complement of components for battery installations is also available.

Code	Description
ACCUSCH	The famous Vetus battery master switch with rotary series switch. Allows use of either or both of two batteries. The switch enables using and charging of the batteries, both individually and in parallel connection. Also acts as a battery isolator switch for both batteries (battery banks). Dimensions: 135x135x75mm Capacity: 175A continuous, 300A interval
BATSW75 BATSW100 BATSW250 BATSW600	Battery main switch for connection to either the positive or the negative electric cable. two positions: "on" and "off". In the "off" position, the key may be removed (except 600A version). Capacity: BATSW75 - 75A continuous, 350A interval Capacity: BATSW100 - 100A continuous, 500A interval Capacity: BATSW250 - 250A continuous, 25000A interval Capacity: BATSW600 - 450A continuous, 3500A interval
BATC	Battery cables (measured by cross sectional area). Neoprene-rubber insulating jacket with multi-strand copper core. Cables are available in black (negative) or red (positive). Sizes: 35, 50, 70, 95, 120, 150 (150 only available in black)
BATT	Battery terminal sets are available in two sizes, for connection of the battery terminals to the cables. Sizes: 16-35, 50-95
BATCC	Battery cable tags are available, for termination of cables. For 35mm cable: M6, M8, M10 hole For 50mm cable: M6, M8, M10 hole For 70mm cable: M6, M8, M10 hole For 95mm cable: M8, M10, M12 hole For 120mm cable: M10, M12 hole For 120mm cable: M10, M12 hole
ZEHC	Fuse holder and slow-blow fuses, encapsulated in glass so as to prevent fire. Suitable for bow thrusters, windlasses etc.. Holder is suplied with a protective cover. Fuse sizes: 40A, 50A, 63A, 80A, 100A, 125A, 160A, 200A, 250A, 300A, 355A, 425A.

Note: all specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for details of prices and any further information, full details are available in the current Vetus catalogue which you can request online.