BEP 701S Mini Battery Selector Switch, 2 Bank, 1-2-Both-Off, 200A Continuous

The BEP 701S Mini Battery Selector Switch is a compact, 2-bank battery switch built for boats that need to isolate or combine two battery banks in a small footprint. It offers 1, 2, Both, and Off operation, letting the operator select either battery bank individually, run both together, or shut off battery power entirely. The switch body is molded from high-strength, fiber reinforced plastic engineered for strong high-temperature performance and resistance to onboard chemicals and fuels. Tin-plated copper studs and nuts resist corrosion and maintain a solid electrical connection over time.

Three removable side panels give access for running cables up to 1/0 gauge, and a rear cover insulates the rear terminals to guard against short circuits, helping the switch meet ABYC requirements. The BEP 701S is ignition protected and can be surface mounted or recess mounted by cutting a 2.1 inch hole. Please note that, like other selector switches, the BEP 701S does not separate connected electronics from harmful engine starting voltage spikes, so sensitive electronics should be wired accordingly.

Rated 200 Amps DC continuous, 300 Amps DC intermittent (5 minutes), and 1000 Amps DC cranking (10 seconds) at 48 Volts DC, the BEP 701S suits dual-battery-bank boats needing a simple, economical way to manage two banks from one compact switch.

Specifications

• Brand: BEP
• Manufacturer Part Number: 701S
• Operation: 1, 2, Both, Off
• Number of Battery Banks: 2
• Continuous Rating: 200 Amps DC
• Intermittent Rating (5 min): 300 Amps DC
• Crank Rating (10 sec): 1000 Amps DC
• Voltage: 48 Volts DC
• Stud Size: 2 x 3/8 inch (10mm)
• Cable Size to Meet Rating: 3/0 AWG (95 square mm)
• Dimensions: 2.75 inches L x 2.75 inches W x 3 inches H
• Mounting Hole Diameter: 2.1 inches
• Mounting Type: Surface mount or recess mount
• Material: High-strength, fiber reinforced plastic
• Stud and Nut Finish: Tin-plated copper
• Ignition Protection: Ignition protected
• Color: Black
• Weight: 0.3 pounds
• UPC: 870216001968

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the BEP 701S battery selector switch do? The BEP 701S Mini Battery Selector Switch lets a boat owner choose which of two battery banks is connected, using 1, 2, Both, and Off positions, so batteries can be run individually, combined, or fully disconnected.

How many battery banks does the 701S support? The BEP 701S is a 2-bank switch, designed to manage two separate battery banks from a single rotary control.

What is the amperage rating of the 701S switch? It is rated 200 Amps DC continuous, 300 Amps DC intermittent for 5 minutes, and 1000 Amps DC cranking for 10 seconds, at 48 Volts DC.

What size hole is needed to mount the BEP 701S? A 2.1 inch mounting hole is required, and the BEP 701S Mini Battery Selector Switch can be either surface mounted or recess mounted using that hole.

What are the overall dimensions of the switch? The BEP 701S measures 2.75 inches long by 2.75 inches wide by 3 inches high.

What material is the 701S switch made from? It is constructed of high-strength, fiber reinforced plastic chosen for strong high-temperature performance and resistance to chemicals, with tin-plated copper studs and nuts.

What cable size does the 701S require? To meet the switch's rating, 3/0 AWG (95 square mm) cable should be used, and the switch accommodates cable up to 1/0 gauge through its removable side panels.

Will the BEP 701S protect electronics from engine starting spikes? No. Like other selector switches, the BEP 701S does not separate connected electronics from harmful engine starting voltage spikes, so sensitive electronics should not rely on it for that protection.

Is the BEP 701S ignition protected and ABYC compliant? Yes, the BEP 701S is ignition protected, and its three removable side panels plus insulated rear terminal cover are designed to help the installation meet ABYC requirements.

How is the 701S different from the BEP 701 Contour switch? The BEP 701S is a smaller 2-bank selector switch with 1-2-Both-Off operation rated 200A continuous, while the BEP 701 Contour is a larger single-bank On/Off master switch rated 275A continuous with a patented locking system for ganging multiple switches together.

What is included with the BEP 701S? The BEP 701S Mini Battery Selector Switch ships as a complete switch assembly with control knob, removable side panels, and rear terminal cover, ready for surface or recess mounting.

What is the weight of the BEP 701S switch? The BEP 701S Mini Battery Selector Switch weighs 0.3 pounds.