Bep Marine 12 button waterproof horizontal keyboard

BEP Marine 12 Button Waterproof Horizontal Keypad

Product Description

Upgrade your vessel´s helm with the BEP Marine 12 Button Waterproof Horizontal Keypad, the ultimate solution for modern, reliable, and streamlined control of your onboard electronics. Designed to replace traditional and cluttered switch panels, this keypad offers an intuitive, robust, and aesthetically pleasing interface for any marine environment. Engineered for durability and performance, it integrates seamlessly into CZone and other NMEA 2000 networks, drastically simplifying wiring while enhancing functionality. Whether you are refitting an older boat or specifying a new build, this keypad provides the sophisticated control and resilience demanded by today´s boaters. Its low-profile, flush-mount design creates a clean, "glass bridge" look, while the rugged construction ensures flawless operation in the harshest conditions, from saltwater spray to intense sun exposure.

The primary benefit of the BEP Marine Keypad is its exceptional reliability and ease of use. Each of the twelve buttons provides positive confirmation with both haptic feedback (vibration) and an audible beep, so you know your command has been registered, even in rough seas or with gloves on. The individual RGB LED backlighting for each button is fully dimmable, ensuring perfect visibility at night without compromising your night vision, and remains clear and readable in direct sunlight. This intelligent illumination also doubles as a system status indicator, with LEDs showing when a circuit is active or alerting you to a fault, such as a blown fuse or a failed component, directly on the keypad. This immediate diagnostic feedback is invaluable for quick troubleshooting and enhanced safety on the water.

Key Benefits

* Unmatched Marine Durability: Built with a UV-stabilized housing and rated to IPX7 waterproof standards, this keypad can withstand complete submersion, heavy rain, and constant saltwater spray, ensuring long-lasting performance in open cockpits and on exposed helms.
* Simplified Installation & Reduced Clutter: Utilizing the NMEA 2000 network protocol, the keypad connects to your system with a single data cable that also provides power. This eliminates the complex, bulky, and failure-prone wiring harnesses associated with traditional switch panels, saving installation time and reducing potential points of failure.
* Intuitive and Modern User Interface: Experience effortless control with responsive buttons featuring haptic and audible feedback. The included sheet of 60 pre-printed labels allows for complete customization, ensuring every function is clearly marked for quick and easy operation.
* Enhanced System Awareness: Integrated red and green LED lights for each button provide instant visual status of each circuit. A green light indicates the system is on and running correctly, while a red light immediately alerts the operator to a fault, enabling rapid response.
* Superior Visibility Day or Night: Dimmable RGB backlighting allows you to customize the color and intensity of the keypad, ensuring optimal visibility in all lighting conditions without creating distracting glare during nighttime navigation.

Main Features

* IPX7 Waterproof Protection for Surface Mounting
* Clean, Low-Profile Design with 30mm (1.2") Mounting Depth
* NMEA 2000 Certified for Seamless Network Integration
* Dimmable RGB LED Backlighting for Each Individual Button
* Haptic Vibration and Audible Beep Feedback on Button Press
* Integrated LED Status Indicators (On/Fault) for Each Circuit
* Includes a Standard Sheet of 60 Common Marine Labels
* UV Stabilized for Longevity in Sun-Exposed Installations

Marine Keypads

As a leading example of modern marine Keypads, this BEP Marine unit serves as the command center for your vessel´s digital switching system. It replaces multiple mechanical switches with a single, intelligent, and networked device, offering superior control and diagnostic capabilities for lighting, pumps, navigation equipment, and other onboard circuits.

Technical Specifications

* Product: BEP Marine 12 Button Waterproof Horizontal Keypad
* Connectivity: NMEA 2000 Micro-C Port
* Protection Rating: IPX7 (Waterproof, submersible up to 1 meter for 30 minutes)
* Operating Voltage: 9-16V DC (via NMEA 2000 network)
* Current Draw: 150mA (max)
* Number of Buttons: 12
* Orientation: Horizontal
* Backlighting: Dimmable RGB LEDs
* Feedback: Haptic (Vibration) and Audible (Beep)
* Mounting: Front Mount with included gasket and mounting nuts
* Certifications: NMEA 2000 Certified, CE, UKCA