Mauch 023: PL 4-14S HYB-BEC / 2x5.3V + 1x5.0V - Premium Line High Voltage Dual Power Regulator for Pixhawk
The Mauch 023: PL 4-14S HYB-BEC / 2x5.3V + 1x5.0V is an industrial-grade, high-voltage switching power regulator engineered for large-scale enterprise multirotors and heavy-payload commercial UAV platforms. Designed to down-convert extreme high-voltage flight inputs up to 14S LiPo, this dual power regulator is highly optimized for integration with mission-critical systems like the Pixhawk 2.1 Cube. Its primary benefit lies in its redundant dual 5.3V power rails paired with a dedicated 5.0V auxiliary circuit, delivering exceptionally clean, ripple-free power to protect flight computers against catastrophic brownouts.
The Mauch 023: PL 4-14S HYB-BEC / 2x5.3V + 1x5.0V represents the gold standard in premium power regulation hardware, purpose-built to eliminate electrical vulnerabilities in commercial enterprise drone setups. Standard BEC modules often introduce high-frequency switching noise that distorts sensitive sensor data; however, Mauch’s Premium Line (PL) hybrid topology isolates circuits completely to output pristine, interference-free power. Featuring an enclosed carbon fiber protective top case, it seamlessly processes high-voltage inputs from massive main flight batteries, transforming them into reliable, dual-redundant voltage sources to keep your main flight computer and backup subsystems running smoothly.
Key Features :
Industrial High Voltage Input: Natively accepts raw input voltages ranging from 4S up to an extreme 14S LiPo (max 60V) setup for heavy-lift platforms.
Dual-Redundant 5.3V Outlets: Supplies two completely independent, highly accurate 5.3V power lines to provide safe backup power routing to your primary flight controller.
Dedicated 5.0V Auxiliary Rail: Outfitted with an auxiliary 5.0V channel specifically intended to power secondary devices such as companion computers or video transmitters.
Prism Carbon Armor Enclosure: The high-efficiency regulator board comes housed inside a beautiful, lightweight carbon fiber protective top cover that reduces EMI.
Use Cases :
Dual-redundant, heavy-duty primary power supply systems for commercial industrial surveying, agricultural spraying, and heavy-cargo multirotors.
Low-noise voltage regulation for enterprise flight controllers carrying sensitive LiDAR scanners or RTK/PPK GNSS positioning modules.
Clean auxiliary power source setups for onboard AI companion computers, high-power video downlinks, and long-range telemetry transceivers.
Technical Specifications :
| Specification Parameter | Product Detail |
| Brand Developer | Mauch (Premium Line Series) |
| Model Registration | PL-HYB-BEC-023 |
| Input Voltage Range | 4S to 14S LiPo / Max 60V Operational |
| Primary Voltage Outputs | 2x 5.3V @ 3A Continuous Per Channel |
| Auxiliary Voltage Output | 1x 5.0V @ 3A Continuous Channel |
| Total Max Current Delivery | Up to 9A Combined Output Capacity |
| Interfacing Connection Plugs | Molex Clik-Mate 2.0mm Wire-to-Board Sockets |
| Integrated Safety Systems | Reverse Polarity Protection & Active Thermal Cutoff |
Compatibility Information :
This high-end power regulation block interfaces perfectly with professional industrial autopilot ecosystems. The dual 5.3V output leads are configured to drop natively into the Power 1 and Power 2 ports of the Pixhawk 2.1 Cube Orange, Pixhawk 5X, and Pixhawk 6X. It links flawlessly with Mauch’s premium PL-Series sensor boards (such as the PL-100 or PL-200 current sensors) using pre-terminated high-flex silicone wire harnesses.
Frequently Ask Questions :
Q1 ) Why does this Mauch 023 module provide two separate 5.3V outputs instead of a single wire?
Ans : Professional flight controllers like the Pixhawk Cube feature internal power-switching circuits designed for redundancy. By connecting both independent 5.3V power leads from the Mauch BEC into the autopilot's Power 1 and Power 2 ports, your drone is fully protected—if one regulator line experiences an unexpected failure, the backup line instantly sustains flight operations.
Q2 ) Can I use the 5.0V auxiliary channel to power heavy high-current servo motors?
Ans : No. While the 5.0V rail easily delivers a continuous 3A current threshold perfect for companion computers or receivers, inductive voltage spikes from large digital servos can bleed backward and disrupt the regulation loop. Use a separate, dedicated servo BEC to power heavy mechanical control surfaces.
Q3 ) Is this Mauch hybrid BEC unit capable of measuring battery current and voltage directly?
Ans : The Mauch 023 is strictly a high-efficiency voltage regulator module; it does not contain onboard current sensing resistors. To send complete voltage and current telemetry logs back to your ground control station, you should pair this BEC with an external Mauch PL current sensor board.
Q4 ) How do the integrated status LEDs assist operators during pre-flight checks?
Ans : The regulator board is equipped with bright, independent blue status LEDs assigned to each individual voltage output rail. During your pre-flight inspection checklist, a quick visual check confirms that all three regulators are active, balanced, and outputting stable power.
Q5 ) Do I need to perform any software calibration within Mission Planner for this BEC?
Ans : The Mauch 023 outputs highly accurate, factory-calibrated voltages, so no direct calibration is needed for the BEC itself. However, if you are using it alongside a Mauch PL current sensor, you will need to enter the specific sensor voltage and current multipliers provided in the factory manual into your ArduPilot/Betaflight parameter list.
