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Be42
OEM's Manual
(Consult Section 15.0 for software upgrades & revisions)
The information in this document may be subject to change without prior 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 that 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, bug free and
up-to-date, we accept that errors may occur. If you encounter problems with this instruction manual, please
contact us.
mobile #1: +39 335 70 77 148 mobile #2: 0040 721 241 361
Warranty
Bernini Design SRL (hereinafter "BD") warrants that Be42 shall be free from defect in material or workmanship
for a period of 3 years from the BD delivery date. BD shall, at its discretion, repair or replace the product without
charge. BD shall return the Be42 to the buyer with the Default parameters at no extra charge. The buyer shall
provide sufficient information on any alleged defects in the product, so as to enable BD to determine their cause
and existence. If the Be42 is not defective, or the product is defective for reasons other than covered by this
warranty, the buyer will be charged accordingly. This warranty shall not apply if the Be42 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.
This purchase is non-refundable.
This equipment complies with EMC protection requirements
WARNING!! High voltage is present inside the Be42. To avoid electric-shock hazard, operating
personnel must not remove the protective cover. Do not disconnect the Earth connection. The Be42 can
start the engine at anytime. Do not work on equipment, which is controlled by the Be42. When servicing
the engine, disconnect the battery and battery charger. We recommend that warning signs be placed on
equipment indicating the above.
!! W A R N I N G !!
using flywheel diodes or suppression devices as indicated in section 18.0. In case the
VDC supply can deliver spikes over 40 Vdc we recommend to place a 1 A (fast blow) in
V5.0.XX - December - 2010
Be42 OEM's Manual V5.0.XX
Customer Support BERNINI DESIGN SRL Italy
e-mail:
bernini@bernini-design.com
Relays and solenoids connected to the Be42 must be suppressed
series to the terminal #24.
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  • Page 1 3 years from the BD delivery date. BD shall, at its discretion, repair or replace the product without charge. BD shall return the Be42 to the buyer with the Default parameters at no extra charge. The buyer shall provide sufficient information on any alleged defects in the product, so as to enable BD to determine their cause and existence.
  • Page 2 Be42 OEM's Manual V5.0.XX - December - 2010 page 2 Alphabetic index Measurements ....3.0 Alternator Failure E04 ..7.02B [P.15] Memory clear ...... 12.3 Alarms ......4.10, 8.0 Memory Events ....4.30 Alarm output control ..7.09, [39] Messages (Display) .... 4.0 Alarm inputs ....

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table 7.12 Fuel Level Sensor ......page 17 8.0 Alarms, Warnings & Shutdowns ....page 17 9.0 Hour Meter ............page 18 10.0 Be42; settings for Pump Set ......page 18 11.0 Engine Running detect ....... page 18 12.0 Calibration and Memory Clear ..... page 19 13.0 Troubleshooting guide .........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    #36 (Emergency input). Every time the power supply is switched on, if the BE42 was in TEST or AUTO prior to power down, the Be42 returns to the “AUTO” mode. In the other cases, the Be42 will enter the OFF mode. The following table indicates...

  • Page 5: Off Mode

    Be42 OEM's Manual V5.0.XX - December - 2010 page 5 Mode Pushbutton Indication Section [ OFF ] All turned Off, dot on display MANUAL [ MAN ] Green LED on the button AUTO [AUTO] Green LED on the button TEST...

  • Page 6: Auto Mode

    Generator if [P.17] is [on]. To stop the engine, select the AUTO mode (if Mains is present) or select the OFF mode. If you push the [STOP] pushbutton when the Be42 is in AUTO or TEST, the [Er.09] will energize. To clear the alarm, select the OFF mode (section 8.0).
  • Page 7 Be42 OEM's Manual V5.0.XX - December - 2010 page 7 Display Function Display indications (*) Pushbutton(s) Menu & Led indicator Current of the Generator Yellow [←F8] or [F9→] [XXXX] Ampere (0 up to 2000A) menu [A -G] [ACK-F10] Voltage of the Generator Yellow [←F8] or [F9→]...

  • Page 8: Display Messages And Log Events

    Section 4.0 Display messages and LOG Events The Be42 shows alarms (table 4.10) and messages (table 4.20). The presence of alarms is indicated by the blinking message [ ALAr.]. Push the [→F9] pushbuttons to display the alarms one by one. Push the [←F8] pushbutton to display additional information (section 8.0).

  • Page 9: Log Events / Memory Events

    3) - Push [TEST] or [AUTO] in order to choose the proper code (between 00 and 99, except 42). 4) - Push [ACK-F10] to confirm the password; if the password is ok, the Be42 will indicate [P.0] and the unit is ready for programming.

  • Page 10: Programming

    Press and hold the [ACK-F10] and [F9→] pushbuttons simultaneously until the [SaVE] message appears (approximately 5 seconds); the Be42 saves the settings and will enter the OFF mode. You can select the mode of operation as indicated in section 2.0.

  • Page 11: Activating The Password

    6) - Press and hold the [ACK-F10] and [F9→] pushbuttons simultaneously until the [SAVE] message appears; the Be42 saves the password and remains in PROGRAM mode. To exit, push the OFF pushbutton. You can change the password at anytime as indicated in section 6.50.
  • Page 12 [ 5‟‟] P.2 Mains Restore time. The Be42 transfers the Load to the Mains once the MAINS is stable for at least [P.2] (seconds, minutes or hours) . During [P.2] , the engine will continue to run ON-LOAD. After [P.2], the [P.24] timer will take place to run the engine OFF-LOAD (the contactor of the generator will open) Table 7.01B - Mains Failure Control...
  • Page 13 The engine shuts down without a cooling down time. (°) Mode3: The Be42 provides a warning if the parameters rise above the setting for the specified timing. Table 7.02B - GENERATOR PARAMETERS Note: [ oFF ] = disabled, [ on ] = enabled Parameter Code &...

  • Page 14: Operation Modes

    Be42 OEM's Manual V5.0.XX - December - 2010 page 14 Table 7.03A - ENGINE PARAMETERS Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [ oFF ] = disabled Parameter Code & Description Default Options P.19 Crank delay (it delays the cranking) [ 2"...
  • Page 15 Be42 OEM's Manual V5.0.XX - December - 2010 page 15 Table 7.04 - ALARM OPTIONS Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [ oFF ] = disabled Parameter Code & Description Default Options P.33 Alarm bypass (for oil, temperature, auxiliary1-2- [ 5"...
  • Page 16 [ 27 ] Remote LOCK Manual STARTpushbutton [ 28 ] Manual STOP pushbutton The Be42 detects the alarm if the engine is running (^^) We recommend the use of an AUTO-OFF-MAN switch 7.08 - Programmable Outputs Parameter Code & description Default Parameter Code &description...
  • Page 17 BE42 in TEST MODE (Status) [24] Maintenance SERVICE 1 (Er10) [56] BE42 in LOCK MODE (Status) [25] Maintenance SERVICE 2 (Er10) [57] Be42 runs the Automatic Periodic Test [26] Maintenance SERVICE 3 (Er10) [58] Cooling Timing [27] Engine Belt Break Shutdown [59]...

  • Page 18: Hour Meter

    4A) - Press and hold the [ACK-F10] and [F9→] pushbuttons simultaneously until the [SaVE] message appears (for about 5 seconds); the Be42 saves the hour counter in the memory and will enter the OFF mode. 4B) - Press the [OFF] pushbutton to exit the procedure without modifying the counter.

  • Page 19: Engine Running Detect

    If the Be42 programming is password protected, the message [42.42] will appear; follow the instructions in table 6.11. If the Be42 is not password protected, the parameter [n1.n2] will appear on the display and you can proceed as indicated in section 12.2.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    The Basic Troubleshooting Guide is intended to provide you with a guide to problems that you may experience with the Be42. We recommend that you disconnect the unit from the panel and set up the troubleshooting application circuit as indicated in section 13.1. This procedure should be carried out by qualified personnel only.
  • Page 21 NOTE - At this stage of the TEST, if the display indicates one of the codes contained in Table13.1 or 13.2, the Be42 is damaged and should be returned to Bernini Design. To exit the Troubleshooting, remove the Vdc supply at anytime 13.1 Testing the Pushbuttons...
  • Page 22 C) - Push a button on the front panel. According to Table 13.3, the display should indicate the proper message and the lamp turns on. If a lamp fails to turn on, the Be42 is damaged and should be returned for service.

  • Page 23: General Specifications

    (°)Note. [XXXX] indicates a 4 digit number. Note: If readings are within +/- 3% tolerance, the Be42 is working well. You can increase the precision by using the calibration (see section 12.0). If the readings are outside + / - 3% tolerance, the Be42 is damaged and should be returned for service.

  • Page 24: Software Upgrades & Revisions

    E) - Connect the battery and select the 'AUTO' mode. The Be42 will start the engine after the programmed days. The engine will run OFF-LOAD for 20 minutes. If the Mains fails during the A.P.T., the B42 will transfer the load to the generator.
  • Page 25 K-ALARM interlock KG-AUX KM-AUX Autostart Terminal Block Power ac Terminal Block (**) Relays connected to the Be42 must be GENERATING SET suppressed using flywell diodes (*) Shielding required over 25 meters Genset Remote Start Input Generator Phase L1 Battery Minus...

  • Page 26: Typical Application Wiring

    Be42 OEM's Manual V5.0.XX - December - 2010 page 26 18.0 Typical application wiring NOTE: a minimum of 4KVac insulation is recommended for the relays KGC and KMC, A fuse of 1A (fast-blow) in series with terminal #24 is recommended to protect against large spikes on power supply.
  • Page 27 Be42 OEM's Manual V5.0.XX - December - 2010 page 27 Electric panel Electric panel Be42 Be42 Fuses NOTE Battery charger the separation of the battery Battery charger (see NOTE) charger wires is a mandatory requirements in case of switching or SCR chargers...

  • Page 28: Connections Description

    RS485 Common Ground !! W A R N I N G !! Relays and solenoids connected to the Be42 must be suppressed using flywheel diodes or suppression devices as indicated in section 18.0. We recommend that you connect a 1A Fuse (fast BLOWING) in series to the terminal #24;...

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