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Description
The Vetus BPJE2 Thruster Control Panel provides safe, reliable joystick control for a single bow or stern thruster. Designed for easy installation at any helm, it features built-in time delays, automatic shutoff, and overload protection to prevent damage and ensure confident maneuvering.
Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2 Item # 887205
Description
Vetus control panels for electric bow and stern thrusters can be fitted at any helm position and are easily interconnected.
Features:
- Built-in time delay, to prevent thruster damage caused by reversing rotation direction too quickly
- Automatic switch off after 30 minutes of inactivity
- Warning LED and buzzer in the event of 2 minute continuous running
- Automatic thruster switch-off after 2 minutes continuous running
- Protected against accidental or unauthorized operation
- Panel power on indicator
- Control circuit overload protection
- Waterproof to IP66
Specifications:
- Interface: Joystick
- Dimensions (Cutout): 3 11/32" x 3 11/32"
- Designed for: 1 Bow Thruster or 1 Stern Thruster
Note: imperial dimensions are approximate, the manufacturer built this product to metric specs.
Part Numbers for Vetus Thruster Control Panel - BPJE2
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dixson from
High quality joystick
High quality replacement for older Vetus joystick. Advanced features prevent you from changing prop direction too quickly which can damage motor. In my case, it was plug compatible with the old joystick wiring so absolutely no wiring issues
Date published: 2025-06-19
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Mark from
Simple installation depending on location
Installation was pretty easy, depending on where it’s located. In my case, I had to pull my chartplotter, compass from the binnacle to get to the switch. After that the installation is a simple “plug and play”.
Date published: 2024-06-05
Questions
Is the BPSE 2 interchangeable with the BPJE2 switch
Thank you for reaching out to the Defender Team! Yes, thse are interchangeable on Vetus electric bow and stern thrusters.
Date published: 2024-09-13