090507.01
Switch panel P8FA
Introduction
Each separate group on the Vetus switch panel type P8F is protected.
Both push-in fuses and automatic fuses (thermal protectors or circuit
breakers) can be used. A range of push-in fuses is supplied with the panel
but automatic circuit breakers must be purchased separately. Each sepa-
rate group may be loaded to a maximum current of 15 A.!!!
All 8 groups
together should have a maximum load of 60 A
.
The LEDs (light emitting diodes) show which group is operating. The
function labels are fitted with background lighting that can be switched
off. The panel is suitable for both 12 Volt and 24 Volt electrical installa-
tions.
Overloading
If a particular group is overloaded the equipment connected to that
group will be switched off and the LED will go out. The particular group
can be switched on again as follows.
• Set the switch to OFF (O)and solve the overloading problem. Take off
the cap covering the fuses, see diagram 1, replace the push-in fuse
with one of the same value or reset the automatic circuit breaker. Put
the cover with the function labels back on and switch back to ON (|).
Installation
• Fit the panel in such a position that the user can easily operate the
switches and both the LEDs and the function labels can be seen clearly.
The panel is splash proof, class IP64, provided that the cover is fitted
properly over the fuse holder.
• Cut a hole in the instrument panel or a bulkhead using the template
provided, see diagram 2.
• Take off the cover to the fuses and the front plate. Fit the switch panel
using the 6 screws supplied.
Use hand tools to prevent overtighten-
ing the screws!
Refit the front plate.
W
arning
Large currents through too thin wires or contact resistances caused
by poor connections can result in wires or connections becoming
very hot and could cause a fire.
• Always connect
both
plus terminals (
BAT + INPUT 12/24V)
to a battery
and use insulated (5 mm) eye-bolt connectors.
• Use wire with a sufficiently large cross section, at least 4 mm
2
.
• Fit a main fuse, 60 A, in the connection between the battery and the
switch panel, see diagram 3.
• Connect the minus terminal (
- GND
) directly to the battery or a central
earth strip. Do not use the minus terminal on the switch panel to con-
nect the minus terminals of connected equipment. Use an insulated
(6.3 mm) flat push on cable connector and wire with cross section at
least 0.5 mm
2
.
Connect equipment (lights, pumps etc.) to be operated through the
switch panel using connecting wire with sufficiently large cross section, at
least 2.5 mm
2
, and insulated (4 mm) fork terminal connectors or pin plugs.
Technical details
Power supply
: 10 V – 32 V
Max. current per group
: 15 A
Current used by ‘ON’ LEDs per group
: 11 mA at 12 V
25 mA at 24 V
Current used by background lighting : 11 mA at 12 V
12 mA at 24 V
Protection class of front
: IP64
Ambient temperature
: -20°C to +50°C
Size of panel
: 99 x 161 mm
Required build in depth
: 45 mm
Weight
: 325 g
ENGLISH
