CBE PC180 Control Panel
The CBE PC180 Control Panel serves as the command centre for electrical systems in caravans and motorhomes. This microprocessor-controlled unit monitors both vehicle and leisure batteries, tracks fresh and waste water levels, and manages key systems including three-way refrigerators. The LED display provides real-time information at a glance, whilst the intuitive interface means you don’t need to be an electrician to understand what’s happening with your on-board systems. At 190 x 130 mm, it fits neatly into most control panel locations without eating up valuable wall space.
What sets this panel apart is the electronic battery separator and battery saver function working together to protect your leisure battery from over-discharge. The separator automatically disconnects the leisure battery from the vehicle battery when the engine stops, preventing you from draining the starter battery whilst wild camping. The waste water tank alarm gives advance warning before your grey tank overflows, which is particularly handy on longer stays. The twilight sensor adjusts display brightness automatically, so it won’t blind you at night but remains readable in bright sunlight.
Installation requires basic electrical knowledge and the panel comes with connection wiring to integrate with CBE electrical systems. You’ll need to purchase tank sensors, battery shunts and other accessories separately as these aren’t included. The control panel works with CBE’s modular system, so you can add components as your needs grow. This unit replaced older CBE panels and offers significantly more functionality than basic voltmeter setups, giving you proper battery state information rather than just voltage readings.