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BERNINI DESIGN BeK3 Quick Start Manual

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BeK3 AMF CONTROLLER GSM GATEWAY
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be copied
or reproduced in any form or any means without the prior written consent of Bernini Design Company. Bernini
Design assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this instruction manual or in the wiring
diagrams. Although Bernini Design has taken all possible steps to ensure that the User Manual is complete,
Customer Support : mobile: ++40 721241361 e-mail:
Bernini Design SRL (hereinafter "BD") warrants that Be16 shall be free from defect in material or workmanship for a
period of 3 years from the BD delivery date. BD shall, at its option, repair or replace the product without charge. BD shall
return the Be16 to the buyer with the default parameters with no charge. The buyer shall furnish sufficient information on
any alleged defects in the product so as to enable BD to determine their cause and existence. If the Be16 is not defective,
or the product is defective for reason other than covered by this warranty, the buyer will be charged accordingly. This
warranty shall not apply if the Be16 has not been used in accordance with the User Manual and other operating
instruction, particularly if any defects are caused by misuse, improper repair attempts, negligence in use or handling.
Be16 supports Four-Faith F1103 modem. Other modems may work, but full operation cannot be
guaranteed. We recommend that you use the Be16 module to supply your modem. It provides all
protections when the battery of the engine is the sole source that supplies the modem.
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The Be16 is an optional module (see section 6.0) suitable for the BeK3 AMF & generator controller. It
features RS485 & RS232 serial interface. It includes a regulated power supply for the modem. You can
connect the Be16 directly to the battery of the engine or to any DC supply in the range 8-30V. It stores up to
14-numbers in a Phone-book. The Be16 is basically a gateway that translates a Short Messages Service
(SMS) into MOD-BUS compatible commands and vice versa. This module allows you to monitor & control a
standby generator using your mobile phone. You can control the connection of the LOAD to Mains or
Generator as well.
AMF CONTROLLER GSM GATEWAY
bug free and up-to-date, we accept that errors may occur.
This purchase is non-refundable.
Be16XBeK3 OEM's Manual - Table of Contents
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20 April 2023
bernini@bernini-design.com
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Bernini Design SRL (hereinafter "BD") warrants that Be16 shall be free from defect in material or workmanship for a period of 3 years from the BD delivery date. BD shall, at its option, repair or replace the product without charge. BD shall return the Be16 to the buyer with the default parameters with no charge.

  • Page 2: Setting Up The Be16

    Connect the RS232 cable to the modem, connect the RS485 cable to the BeK3, connect the modem supply cable to Be16. Finally, connect the Be16 & BeK3 to a DC power supply (10-30V). The wiring diagram is printed on the Be16 plastic box.

  • Page 3: Advanced Configuration Via Computer

    Be16 if you have a network of MOD-BUS devices where node is ‘1’ is already assigned to a device. Using the software you can change the [Device name] (so called DEVICE_ID) . The default name is BeK3. You are allowed to use 9 characters, numbers or letters (not case-sensitive).

  • Page 4: Examples Of Valid Commands

    2) Start, on the computer, the Be16 configuration software. 4) Select the proper communication port of your computer. Supply the Be16 (10-30VDC). 5) Click [Connect]. 6) Using the cursor enter and click the box [Device Name] (default Bek3). 7) Type a new [DEVICE_ID] (example ‘mygen’). 8) Click [WRITE].

  • Page 5: Table Of The Bek3 Commands

    AUTO It forces the BeK3 to enter the AUTO mode of operation (only if it was in OFF mode). You cannot change a MODE of operation if the BeK3 is locally in MANUAL mode. So, this command is totally ignored in MANUAL mode of operation.

  • Page 6: Log-In And Log-Out

    20 April 2023 4.5 LOG-IN AND LOG-OUT We recommend that you limit the access to the BeK3 by using a password (see OEM BeK3 manual section 11.0). In this way you protect the settings of the parameters and you will limit the execution of critical SMS commands;...

  • Page 7: Automatic Notifications

    The Be16 will send an SMS each time there is at least a 5% variation in the Fuel Level. Example of a message: DEVICE_ID: BE16 FUEL LEVEL 63% 5) When there is a failure of the MODBUS connection in between the BeK3 controller and the Be16 module, the Modem will send you this SMS DEVICE_ID: MODBUS Communication failure;...

  • Page 8: Dimensions And Connections

    The maximum distance is limited by the RS485 specifications: about 1000 meters. The Be16 is supplied with one-meter RS485 cable suitable with all Bernini Design generator controller. If you purchase our modem, we supply the RS232 cable as well (one-meter long).

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