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BERNINI DESIGN BE126 Installation Manual

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Be126
NFPA20 Installation Manual
The information in this document may be subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be copied or
reproduced in any form or by 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 completely, error free and up-to-date, we
accept that errors may occur. Any future updates will be included in our official website www.bernini-design.com. If you
encounter problems with this instruction manual, please contact us.
e-mail: bernini@bernini-design.com
Warranty
Bernini Design SRL (hereinafter BD) warrants that Be124 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 Be124 to the buyer with the Default parameters at no extra charge. The buyer shall
furnish sufficient information on any alleged defects in the product, so as to enable BD to determine there cause
and existence. If the Be124 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 Be124 has not been used in
accordance with the User Manual and other operating instructions, particularly if any defects are caused by
misuse, improper repair attempts, negligence in use or incorrect handling. Then the purchase is non-refundable.
High voltage is present inside the Be124. To avoid any electric-shock hazard, operating personnel must not remove the
protective cover. Do not disconnect the grounding connection. The Be124 can start the engine at anytime. Do not work on
equipment, which is controlled by the Be124. When servicing the engine, disconnect the battery and battery charger. We
recommend that warning signs be placed on equipment indicating the above.
!!! WARNING !!! MAINS VOLTAGE OR POWER UTILITY VOLTAGE MAY BE EXPOSED WITHIN THE
BE124 AND ANCILLARY CIRCUITRY EVEN WHEN THE LED INDICATORS, PLACED ON THE FRONT
V4XX - 03 Nov - 2018
BE126 Diesel Fire Pump Controller
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  • Page 1 Although Bernini Design has taken all possible steps to ensure that the User Manual is completely, error free and up-to-date, we accept that errors may occur. Any future updates will be included in our official website www.bernini-design.com. If you encounter problems with this instruction manual, please contact us.
  • Page 2 High /Low Coolant Temperature . 18.0.1 Clear the memory ......24.0 Connectors, Plugs ......40.0 Idle time ........14.0.3 Connections of the Be126 .... 40.0 Idle speed ........14.0.4 Configurable outputs ....21.0 Instrumentation ......3.1 Coolant Alarms ......18.0 / 30.0.6 Coolant temperature .....
  • Page 3 Be126 NFPA20 Installation Manual V4XX - 03 Nov - 2018 page 3 OEM Password ......11.0/33.0 OFF mode of operation ....2.1 Service 1-2-3 ......... 15.0 Oil pressure indication ....3.1 Settings (Parameters) ....33.0 Oil pressure setting ...... 17.0 Scheduler ........

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Be126 NFPA20 Installation Manual V4XX - 03 Nov - 2018 page 4 BE126 DIESEL FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER - Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO BE126................. Page 7 SELECTING AN OPERATIONAL MODE............. Page 8 OFF MODE OF OPERATION DESCRIPTION..........Page 8 MANUAL MODE OF OPERATION (STARTING THE ENGINE)....
  • Page 5 Be126 NFPA20 Installation Manual V4XX - 03 Nov - 2018 page 5 13.0 ENGINE PARAMETERS AND OPTIONS............. Page 13 14.0 ROTATIONAL SPEED SETTINGS............... Page 19 15.0 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE SCHEDULER..........Page 19 16.0 TANK FUEL LEVEL ALARMS & SETTINGS..........Page 20 17.0...
  • Page 6 !! WARNING !! The Be126 can start the engine at anytime. Do not work on equipment, which is controlled by the Be126. When servicing the engine, disconnect the battery and battery charger. We recommend that warning signs be placed on equipment indicating the above.

  • Page 7: Introduction To Be126

    Section 1.0 - INTRODUCTION The Be126 fire pump controller is designed to control and monitor 12 or 24 volt, diesel fire pump engine used in NFPA 20 or UNI-EN 12845 compliant firefighting application. It features state-of-art multiprocessor structure providing embedded water pressure data logger capable of storing up to 31 days of data.

  • Page 8: Selecting An Operational Mode

    Push the [ ↓ ] button to open the engine instruments page. In case the battery ignores the voltage drops below 6 volts, the Be126 may reset the software. The controller will restart in OFF mode of operation. 2.2.1 Note for NFPA or EN12845 In case of fire, the start push buttons are not inhibited (or start is not terminated) by the ‘Engine Running Status’...

  • Page 9: 2.3 Auto Mode Of Operation: Description

    You can browse the event log at any time (see section 7.0). When the Be126 is in AUTO mode of operation, you can carry out a test of the automatic system by pushing the button.

  • Page 10: Test Mode Of Operation (Description)

    . After carrying out the test, the Be126 turns off the lamp. BUTTON IF LAMP IS LIT' 2.4.2 UNI EN 12845 RESTARTING TEST UTILITY (Weekly Test) When the Be126 is in AUTO mode of operation, you have to periodically test the automatic system. Follow the instructions: • - Push the button.

  • Page 11: Led Indicators & Displays Description

    (see 8.0). Section 3.0 - SYSTEM STATUS PAGE The Be126 displays the ‘System Status Page’ when you push the [HOME] button, when you change a mode of operation and when the Be126 starts the engine. Example of a typical ‘System Status Page’...
  • Page 12 50.0 MAINS and other. The Be126 will trigger an alarm and will record the event in the LOG EVENT MEMORY. To browse other pages push the [ ↓ ] arrow. To return to the ‘System Status’ page push the [ HOME ] button.

  • Page 13: Engine Parameters And Options

    You are required to connect the Battery Alarm ‘1’ & ‘2’ inputs (see section 40.2.2. (*) Bernini Design battery chargers model MCB are available for 12V or 24V lead acid battery. Versions for 5Amps or 8Amps are available as well.

  • Page 14: Be126 Main Menu & Functions

    V4XX - 03 Nov - 2018 page 14 Section 4.00 BE126 MAIN MENU & FUNCTIONS To display the ‘Main Menu’ push the [MENU] button. Push [ ↓ ] to browse the list. The selected sub-menu (or function) is evidenced by the display. General navigation instructions: -Push the [ ↓...

  • Page 15: Set Date & Time (Real Time Clock)

    Select the [SAVE] [SAVE] item, push the [→] arrow to initiate the clock of Be126 at the correct local time (use an external clock reference) or push [←] to quit without affecting the clock. Section 6.0 – VIEW ALARMS (ALARM MONITORING) ‘Alarm Page’,...

  • Page 16: Test Scheduler (Weekly Test)

    NODE 2. Connect ‘Battery Charger 1’ to battery set ‘1’ & ‘Battery Charger 2’ to battery set ‘2’. Default MODBUS node for BE126 is ‘3’. The nodes 1 & 2 are reserved for the battery chargers. In case you enable a battery charger MODBUS, you are no longer allowed to...

  • Page 17: Oem Password (Oem Parameters)

    NO ([→]) [CLEAR PASSWORD DONE]. c) The display will indicate the message d) From now on, you will no longer need a password to program the Be126. SECTION 33.0 (*) Note: the password ‘0000’ is not allowed INDICATES THE MENU PROTECTED BY THE If you have lost the password, see section 35.0 for additional help...
  • Page 18 10 sec [ALARM BYPASS] timer [BELT BREAK]: it detects a belt break allows the Be126 to ignore the (1s-5mins /3-30VDC) condition of the belt alternator. The Oil Pressure /Temperature (limits 2-99seconds) option OFF disables the alarm. In alarms for a few seconds after NFPA/EN modes the alarm does engine starting.

  • Page 19: Rotational Speed Settings

    OFF mode to stop the engine. Push the [MAN] button to enter the Manual mode of operation. Push & hold the button [HOME] for about 20 seconds. The Be126 will automatically restart the timer(s). Push the [OFF] button for about 20 second to totally cancel the...

  • Page 20: Tank Fuel Level Alarms & Settings

    SHUTDOWN] limit. The Be126 In order to make Be126 in condition to display the FUEL LEVEL provides, automatically, a 15 measurement, in addition to a level sensor connected to JM-5, you second bypass time delay. You are...

  • Page 21: Oil Pressure Alarms & Settings

    (0,1- 20.0 BAR) IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT OIL PRESSURE MEASUREMENT In order to make Be126 able to display the engine OIL PRESSURE measurement, in addition to the oil pressure sensor connected to JM-4, [LOW BAR WARNING] you are required to set up at least one alarm of oil pressure (example...

  • Page 22: Engine Temperature Alarms & Settings

    (0 - 250 Degree Celsius) IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT COOLANT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT In order to make Be126 able to display the engine COOLANT TEMPERATURE, in addition to the TEMPERATURE sensor connected to [LOW °C WARNING] JM-3, you are required to set up at least one TEMPERATURE alarm (example...

  • Page 23: Water Pressure Transmitter Settings

    Be126 initiates a start sequence. When all signals return to a normal condition the BE126, depending on your settings, may initiate the stop sequence. In this page you can set up the water pressure measurement provided by a water pressure transmitter. There is no particular set up for water pressure or level switches except the fact that you are required to use normally closed switches: the circuit must open in case of low pressure or low level.

  • Page 24: Auxiliary Temperature Alarms & Settings

    (0- 250 Degree Celsius) IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT AUXILIARY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT In order to make Be126 able to display the engine AUXILIARY TEMPERATURE, in addition to the TEMPERATURE transmitter connected to [LOW AUX. WARN.] JM-2 input, you are required to set up at least one AUXILIARY TEMPERATURE alarm (example ).

  • Page 25: Miscellaneous Functions & Settings

    Section 21.0 – MISCELLANEOUS PARAMETERS This menu contains parameters about the working mode of the Be126 controller. To enter this menu, push the [OFF] button. Push the [MENU] button to open the Main Menu. Use the [ ↑ ] or [ ↓ ] arrows to navigate until you [MISCELLANEOUS] menu.

  • Page 26: Mains Parameters Programming

    Section 22.0 – MAINS PARAMETERS This menu contains key parameters that allow Be126 to monitor the Mains parameters. To enter this menu, push the [OFF] button. Push the [MENU] button to open the Main Menu. Use [ ↑ ] or [ ↓ ] to navigate and select the [MAINS PARAMETERS] menu.

  • Page 27: Clearing The Memory

    Be126 NFPA20 Installation Manual V4XX - 03 Nov - 2018 page 27 Section 23.0 – RESTORE DEFAULTS To enter this menu, push the [OFF] button to enter the OFF mode of operation. Push the [MENU] button to open [RESTORE DEFAULTS] the Main Menu.

  • Page 28: Display & Language

    [MAN] [AUTO] push buttons are active all time (if working) you will get a change of mode of operation. In other words, these push you push [AUTO], the Be126 will buttons are always active. The & push-buttons trigger only a enter the AUTO mode).

  • Page 29: Switches Test (Troubleshotting)

    Be126 NFPA20 Installation Manual V4XX - 03 Nov - 2018 page 29 Section 29.0 - SWITCHES TEST (DIGITAL INPUTS) To activate this sub-menu, push the [OFF] button to enter the [ ] mode of operation. Push the [MENU] button [SWITCHES TEST] to open the Main Menu.

  • Page 30: Water Pressure Data Logger

    ‘PRESSURE.CSV’ file). - remotely downloads the data via the RS485 serial interface by using the Be126 software for remote monitoring. - set up a Low Pressure peak detect mode (the display shows only samples lower than P ) [*].

  • Page 31: Downloading Logger Data

    Section 32.1 - DOWNLOADING WATER PRESSURE DATA LOGGER You can download the water pressure data at any time in any mode of operation by using Be126 control and monitoring software. As an option, you can manually download the data by using a laptop directly from the controller.

  • Page 32: Programming Parameters, Settings & Options

    [←] button to exit programming. 8 sec STOP DELAY D) Before quitting, the Be126 asks for a confirmation. Push the [←] to quit & save the modification or push [→] to quit without saving the modification. _________________________...

  • Page 33: Programming Instructions

    1) The Be126 will ask you to type the password when you try to adjust a parameter. 2) Once you are logged in, the Be126 continuously monitors your actions. If you forget to make a decision (save or quit) or you remain in a programming page for over one minute without taking decisions for at least one minute, the BE126 automatically logs out and cancels the ‘unsaved’...

  • Page 34: Recovering A Lost Password

    Section 35.0 - RECOVERING A LOST PASSWORD In case you inadvertently lost the password, you can contact Bernini Design. You will be asked for some details & key information. Bernini Design will provide an 'alternative' password in order that you can retrieve your password.
  • Page 35 36.0.2 Battery & Battery Charger alarms BATTERY CHARGER 1 These alarms are sent to Be126 via MOD-BUS from the battery chargers. It is about a ALARM (FAILURE) general failure of the battery charger. These alarms energize also when you connect the BATTERY CHARGER 2 alarm inputs JF-1 or JF-2 to the common battery minus.
  • Page 36 FUEL RESERVE Fuel switch alarm monitoring (input JF-5). WARNING The Be126 monitors the fuel level in the tank via a level switch. The default setting provides [BYPASS SWITCH] a warning only, but by programming the timer you will allow the Be126 to FUEL RESERVE shut down the engine after a programmable time.

  • Page 37: Detecting Engine Running

    - Make sure that Be126 does not terminate the crank while you hold the start (do not hold it for more than 20 secs). - Reconnect the fuel solenoid, and start the engine in MAN mode (as described above).

  • Page 38: General Specifications

    300mA. Reverse polarity: -36Vdc Supply Voltage Surge Protection: 100Vdc /500 Amps (8/20 microseconds). Absorption capacity: 8 Joule max Cranking Dropout: Be126 survives 0V for a half-second (supposing an initial voltage of about12Vdc). Dimensions: Panel Size Cut-out: 250mm X 185mm X 67,5mm.

  • Page 39: Terminal Description

    When you set an IDLE speed and an IDLE TIME (see section 14.0), the output remains disabled as long as requested by the IDLE timer. When Be126 requires a nominal speed (in other words, the IDLE timer expired), the output JB-2 will energize.
  • Page 40 Energized to run output for Fuel solenoid and ancillary circuitry (e.g. ECU). It energize JC-8 Fuel Solenoid all the time the engine have to run. The Be126 shuts down the output all the time you (Negative Out) need to stop the engine or in case of automatic shut-down.
  • Page 41 ‘2’. The alarm triggers when you connect this input to the battery minus. JF-3 COOLANT This input monitors the Engine Coolant Temperature Switch. The alarm triggers when you connect this input to the battery minus. The Be126 shuts down the engine only in TEMPERATURE ‘Engine Protection Mode’. JF-4 WATER This Input detects the loss of water pressure in the fire fighting system.
  • Page 42 Battery 2 Plus Vdc An internal electronic 1A thermal protection is provided. You have to connect a supply JI-1 supply between 8 up to 36VDC. The Be126 uses this connection to indicate battery 2 voltage (DC plant supply) measurement. JI-2 Common Battery minus Must be connected straight to the battery minus.

  • Page 43: Typical Wiring Diagram

    RS232 RS485 J1939 RS232 Supply MAINS MODEM 36Vdc SUPPLY RS485 SAE J1939 RS232 Vac INPUTS Be126 REAR VIEW 4-20mA ANALOG PICK-UP DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL OUTPUTS INPUTS INPUT 1 2 3 (4 5 6) OUTPUTS 0-10V 1 2 3 (4 5 6)

  • Page 44: Rear View And Dimensions

    Be126 NFPA20 Installation Manual V4XX - 03 Nov - 2018 page 44 Section 42.0 - REAR VIEW AND DIMENSIONS Silicon Gasket Steel Cover 169 mm 185 mm...

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