Vetus HT5034 Electrical Connection Box (12/24 V)
The Vetus HT5034 Electrical Connection Box is designed as a centralised junction unit for wiring in marine hydraulic installations. It enables efficient connection of solenoid valves, control panels and supply voltage, supporting both 12 V and 24 V systems, making it suitable for most standard on-board power configurations.
| Specification / Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number (SKU) | HT5034 |
| Supply Voltage | 12 V or 24 V (jumper selectable) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} |
| Application | Hydraulic installations — solenoid valves, control panels, thrusters, windlasses etc. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} |
| Cable types (control wiring) | CC cable, 2 × 1 mm² per solenoid coil; 4 × 1 mm² for standard bow-thruster control panel (‘1-step load-sensing’); 7 × 1 mm² for 5-position joystick control (‘2-step load-sensing’) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} |
| Power supply cable | CC cable, 2 × 1.5 mm² :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} |
| Mounting recommendation | Mount as close as possible to the hydraulic oil tank for optimal hydraulic-electrical integration :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} |
| LED Indicators | On-board LEDs show which solenoid coils are currently energised — useful for commissioning and troubleshooting :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} |
Functionality & Use Cases
- Acts as a single central junction point — unites power supply, control wiring and solenoid connections into one organised box
- Supports both 12 V and 24 V on-board electrical systems — flexible for different vessel configurations
- Compatible with a variety of hydraulic accessories: bow/stern thrusters, anchor windlasses, mast-handling systems, roll-damping valves, etc. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Facilitates clean professional installation: reduces wiring clutter, eases maintenance and future expansion
- Provides status insight via LED indicators — simplifies initial commissioning and ongoing diagnostics
Installation & Wiring Guidelines
- Only for installation by qualified personnel — incorrect wiring or handling may cause malfunction or hazards. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Before wiring, set internal jumper to match vessel voltage (12 V or 24 V) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Use correct cable types as specified — control cables 1 mm² per conductor, power cables 1.5 mm² per conductor for safe current handling :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Mount the box near the hydraulic oil tank to minimize cable length and potential voltage or signal drop issues :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
By implementing the Vetus HT5034 Electrical Connection Box, marine hydraulic systems gain a structured, reliable electrical backbone — reducing wiring complexity and improving maintainability while ensuring compatibility with a broad range of hydraulic accessories.
