Kolekcija: BEP

BEP Marine: Excellence in Marine Electrical Distribution

BEP Marine, founded in New Zealand and now part of the Navico Group (alongside Simrad, B&G, Lowrance and CZone), is the global reference for power distribution and switching aboard vessels. Specializing in motorized battery switches, smart battery hubs, high-current bus bars, and high-performance marine circuit breakers, BEP has equipped cruising sailboats, luxury yachts, and commercial vessels for over forty years. The brand is recognized for the robustness of its silver contacts, compatibility with the CZone digital switching ecosystem, and the manufacturing quality of its products, all certified to ABYC, IEC, and CE standards. Skysat, leveraging its expertise in offshore racing and pleasure craft equipment, assists customers in selecting and integrating BEP solutions — from simple 275 A battery switches to intelligent multi-battery 600 A networks controlled via NMEA 2000.

Motorized and Manual Battery Switches (Series 700)

The Series 700 from BEP is the benchmark line of marine battery switches, available in manual, remote-controlled, and VSR/VSS versions for all configurations. Built with solid silver contacts and an IP66 housing, these battery switches ensure total isolation of the battery bank for maintenance, winterization, or emergency safety.

• 701-MDVS / 701-MDCZ: Remote-controlled 275 A continuous (1500 A peak) battery switches, VSS version for automatic paralleling, CZone version for NMEA 2000 integration.
• 720-MDO / 720-MDVSO: 500 A continuous battery switches for multi-bank and high-power applications. Motorized versions with optical sensors for remote control.
• 770-DP-EZ: Bipolar (positive and negative) 400 A continuous battery switch, essential for metal-hulled boats to prevent galvanic corrosion.
• 721: 350 A battery selector for intensive use, ideal for multi-bank ON/OFF/BOTH configurations.

Smart Battery Hubs

BEP’s Smart Battery Hubs (SBH) revolutionize the management of multi-engine battery banks by integrating switching, monitoring, and automatic paralleling in a compact IPX7 waterproof housing. Each hub reports individual voltages and overall state of charge via NMEA 2000, enabling direct integration with multifunction displays.

• 80-701-0018-00: Single-engine Smart Battery Hub, 12/24 V management, VSS functions, and emergency paralleling.
• 80-716-0030-00: Twin-engine Smart Battery Hub, two banks + service, 300 A magnetic switching technology.
• 80-716-0031-00: Triple-engine Smart Battery Hub, three engine banks + service, ideal for fishing vessels and large units.
• 80-716-0032-00 / 80-708-0013-01 / 80-708-0017-01: Temperature sensors and bus bar link kits for custom configurations.

VSR / VSS: Automatic Bank Coupling

BEP’s voltage-sensitive relays (VSR) automate battery bank coupling during charging while maintaining isolation at rest, allowing the alternator to recharge both engine and service batteries simultaneously without cross-discharge risk.

• 710-140A: 140 A digital VSR for 12 V and 24 V systems, standard MC20 version.
• 714-140A-DVSR / 716-V/H/SQ-140A-DVSR / 719-140A-DVSR: Distribution clusters integrating VSR + battery switch + bank selection, available in one-, two-, and three-engine versions with dedicated banks.

Heavy-Duty Circuit Breakers (HD)

BEP’s 185 Series circuit breakers cover main onboard circuit protection needs, from starters to windlasses. Their reliable thermal tripping and manual reset eliminate the need for fuse replacements while underway. See the full range in the Electrical Distribution collection.

• 185050F/DSP, 185080F/DSP, 185150F/DSP: 50 / 80 / 150 A resettable HD circuit breakers, surface-mount or panel-mount versions.
• 185080P-01-1, 185150P/DSP: Thermal panel-mount versions with protective covers.

Bus Bars and Fuse Holders

BEP’s Bus Bar and class T fuse holder systems simplify the wiring of complex marine electrical installations. Constructed from nickel-plated copper, with transparent covers and 10 mm stainless steel studs for cable cross-sections up to 95 mm².

• 777-BB5S-650 / 777-BB8S-650: 5- and 8-stud 650 A bus bars for main distribution.
• 703-500A: 500 A multi-circuit bus bar, ideal for professional installations.
• 778-T2S-400 / 778-T2S-600, 778-ANL-B, 778-ANLTP: Class T 400–600 A and ANL fuse holders for inverter and high-power charger protection.
• 779-LBJ / 779-LB: Link bars for fuse holders, 2- to 5-way configurations.

Circuit Breaker Panels and Switchboards

BEP offers a complete range of pre-assembled panels for direct installation in technical compartments, grouping single-pole and double-pole circuit breakers in a standardized format.

• 901H / 901V: 8-circuit 12 V DC panels, horizontal and vertical.
• 902NMH / 902NMV: 12-circuit 12 V DC panels, horizontal and vertical.
• 904NM, 800-MS3: 16-circuit panels and complete battery management panels.
• 900-RCD-16A: 1×16 A RCD panel for 230 V AC onboard networks.

Monitoring & Safety (Contour Matrix, Ammeters)

BEP’s monitoring instruments, including the Contour Matrix range, enable professional-grade monitoring of voltages, currents, and fluids aboard.

• 600-GDL: Contour Matrix gas detector with valve control for LPG, gasoline, and CNG, supporting up to two external sensors.
• 600-GDRV: Compact all-in-one LPG detector with integrated sensor, discreet mounting.
• 80-600-0021-00 / 80-600-0028-00: Color DC and AC battery monitors with high-readability graphical interfaces.
• 80-601-0020/24/25/26-00: 50 A, 100 A, and 150 A analog ammeters and voltmeters for panel mounting.
• LB-450-50, AC-VSEN-4, CT-10-3: 450 A / 50 mV shunt, AC voltage transducer, and digital current transformer for advanced measurement systems.
• RV-TG-2T, RV-TSPK: Tank gauges and sensors for marine and RV applications.

Push Buttons, Terminals, and Accessories

To complete a professional electrical installation, BEP offers an extensive range of 12 / 24 V illuminated push buttons (series 80-511), double-row terminal blocks (series TB-118), bus bar protectors, and connection housings.

• Series 80-511: Illuminated ON/OFF push buttons for 12 V and 24 V, available in multiple colors (red, blue, green).
• TB-118-6P / TB-118-10P: 30 A screw terminal blocks, 6- and 10-way, double row 6.3 mm.
• BB-12W-2NC, BB-4S-150A: Versatile 100 A and 150 A bus bars for positive or ground distribution.
• BBC-6WBK / BBC-24WBK, CC-1, AD063, AD098, AD100, AD108, AD138, AD185: Protective covers, fascias, and connection housings for discreet integration.

💡 Skysat’s Advice

For optimal BEP installation, Skysat recommends always sizing the battery switch based on the total starting current (not just continuous current) and favoring motorized versions (720-MDO or 701-MDVS series) for boats where engine-compartment access is restricted. For multi-battery configurations, the Smart Battery Hub is the modern choice par excellence: it replaces multiple discrete components (battery switches, VSRs, monitoring) with a single integrated NMEA 2000-communicating unit, greatly simplifying wiring and maintenance. Finally, consider combining the BEP range with the CZone ecosystem to transition to digital switching on secondary panels: the gains in reliability, weight, and modularity are substantial.