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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATIONS MANUAL PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents:  Introduction:  Certification and Warnings:  Warranty and Return Policy:  BMS-300 Description:  SureFire Ignition units: 10-11  SureFire Additional Components: 12-13  Installation Guide: 14-18  Specifications:  Run Status and Flame Strength Information: ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    BMS-300 System Introduction The BMS-300 is designed for heavy duty oilfield applications and is certified to UL and ISA standards for hazardous areas. The BMS-300 is designed to operate with the FT Ignition units to provide optimal ignition. The controller’s display is designed to operate in ambient temperature from –40°F to 131°F, and is coated for corrosion resistance.

  • Page 4: Certification And Warnings

    Certifications and Warnings Suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Operation - 40°C ( - 40°F ) ≤ Groups C, D, T6 Hazardous Amb. Temp ≤ 55 °C ( 131°F ) (Classified) and Ordinary Location CONFORMS TO: CERTIFIED TO: UL STD 61010-1 CSA STD C22.2 NO.

  • Page 5: Warranty And Return Policy

    The warranty policy is related to manufacturing defects. The return policy is related to the return of product for any reason other than manufacturing defects. Returns must be approved by SureFire in advance of shipment and returned products must be in their original condition. Restocking fees for returns are at the discretion of SureFire and may vary by product.

  • Page 6: Bms-300 Description

    BMS-300 Description Enclosure: The SureFire BMS-300 System uses a polycarbonate NEMA 4X enclosure to house the circuit board. The graphic overlay, with membrane keypad is mounted on the exterior of the enclosure. The NEMA 4X enclosure provides a high level of protection from harsh outdoor elements: Windblown Dust Protection ...
  • Page 7 BMS-300 Description BMS-300 Circuit Board: The SureFire BMS-300 System is controlled by state of the art, non-arcing electronics, that monitor and control all burner functions. It comes with 4 LED indicators and a LED Display. It also comes with individual terminal blocks, ground lug, and power connector to ease wiring and installation.
  • Page 8 BMS-300 Description LED Indicators: The circuit boards LEDs illuminate through the lid of the enclosure. The LED’s indicate the following: LED Indicator Status LED ON - Indicates that the system is on and operating properly GREEN Blinking - Indicates a standby switch has been activated...
  • Page 9 BMS-300 Description 16 Button Keypad: The SureFire BMS-300 System has a 16 button Key Pad to control and monitor the system. The buttons perform the following functions: Button Displayed Value / Functional Operation  Increases the current value. Press & hold with the Hours On button for 5 seconds to unlock Up Arrow the system.

  • Page 10: Surefire Ignition Units

    Kanthal flame rod rated 2600°F  Armored wiring harness to 500°F duty / 800°F flash  Direct termination to BMS-300 controller  For proper pilot placement and flame sensing selection, contact SureFire Tech Support @ 505-333-2876 or the local SureFire representative...
  • Page 11 Kanthal flame rod rated 2600°F  Armored wiring harness to 500°F duty / 800°F flash  Direct termination to BMS-300 controller  For proper pilotless ignition unit and orifice sizing, contact tech support @ 505-333-2876 or the local SureFire representative...

  • Page 12: Surefire Additional Components

    Proof of valve closure switch kit available  Applications include– non-venting pilotless fuel trains,  double block fuel trains, fuel trains for combustors and flare systems. 1” & 2” SureFire Solenoid Valve: Fail-closed device.  No adjustment necessary.  Simple termination and installation.
  • Page 13 SureFire Additional Components 1/4” ASCO Solenoid Valve: Fail closed device.  No adjustment necessary.  Simple termination and installation.  Applications include– direct pilot (#72 orifice) and  pneumatic valve operation. 1/2” Pressure Switch: Used on a variety of standbys and shutdowns ...

  • Page 14: Installation Guide

    Before any welding is attempted, disconnect all wires going to the circuit board. Any damage caused by  welding to the SureFire BMS is NOT covered under warranty. Before terminating any wires ensure no power is supplied to the controller.
  • Page 15 1. Ensure main supply gas is shut off. 2. Locate the pilot gas supply line and eliminate the pilot fuel train completely. 3. Install the SureFire Actuator Valve in the fuel train on the main burner line down steam of the main burner control valve.
  • Page 16 Terminal block 2 @ SureFire Actuator port 2  Terminal block 3 @ SureFire Actuator port 3  Must use a SureFire Actuator valve or an actuator  approved by SureFire. ASCO Solenoid proper flow direction: 2 = Inlet and 1 = ...
  • Page 17 5 and the negative wire to port 4. 1-5 Volt: 1. If a 1-5 volt signal is desired instead of the 4-20mA. 2. Ensure there is no power to the BMS-300 or PLC before terminating any wires. 3. Connect the positive wire from the remote monitoring equipment to port 5.
  • Page 18 2. Connect negative (-) terminal to port 35 3. Connect positive (+) terminal to port 36 NOTES: If battery is more than 10 feet away from SureFire  controller, use larger wire as needed. If utilizing 12 VDC power supply, set voltage @ 13.4 VDC. Power supply should be rated for 90 + watts.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Power Supply Specifications Battery Volts 11-15 VDC 12 VDC Power Supply SET @ 13.4 VDC, 10 Amps Solar Panel 12 VDC Type Solar Panel Max System Amperage 7.8 Amps / 0.6 Amps Avg. Ignition Unit Specifications Igniter Current Draw 7.5 Amps Inrush, 2.0 Amps NOM (during Sensor Specifications RTD Range...

  • Page 20: Run Status And Flame Strength Information

    Run Status and Flame Strength Information Run Status Operational States: Green Blue Amber Operational State Status Red LED System OFF or Manual Open System ON, Pre-purge Open complete, igniter on Flame sensed, Burner Close running, No Errors Shutdown, Igniter Error Open Blinking Blinking...
  • Page 21 Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 22: Diagrams

    Fuel Train Diagrams Pilotless Fuel Train: Piloted Fuel Train:...

  • Page 23: Bms-300 Setup

    BMS-300 Setup High Temperature: High Temp 1. The button displays the current high temperature setpoint. 2. To adjust the High Temperature setpoint: Hours On Up Arrow Unlock the system by pressing and holding the buttons for  5 seconds until a series of zeros appear.
  • Page 24 BMS-300 Setup Igniter Volts: Igniter Volts 1. The button displays the current volts being delivered to the igniter element. 2. To adjust the voltage setting: Hours On Up Arrow Unlock the system by pressing and holding the buttons for ...
  • Page 25 BMS-300 Setup Flame Sensor Threshold Utilizing Flame Rod as Flame Sensor Flame Sensor Threshold 1. The button displays the current threshold value. 2. To adjust the threshold value: Hours On Up Arrow Unlock the system by pressing and holding the buttons for 5 seconds ...
  • Page 26 BMS-300 Setup F/C (Fahrenheit or Celsius): 1. The button displays the current temperature scale being used. 2. To set or change the temperature scale, follow these steps: Hours On Up Arrow Unlock the system by pressing and holding the and the buttons for 5 ...
  • Page 27 BMS-300 Setup Status Code / Pilot Mode: Primary Function: 1. The Status Code button displays the current code that corresponds with current unit status. 2. To observe the status of the system, press the status code button to view the current code. Reference the code to the status codes printed on the overlay of the controller.
  • Page 28 The EHTD setting range: 10°F — 100°F  Power Supply The SureFire controller accepts rated voltages as described in the specifications information on page 20.  No setup is required. However, the system does have a built-in volt meter to measure battery voltage at all times.

  • Page 29: Sequence Of Operation

    Intermittent Pilot Sequence of Operation Ignition Process: 1. Press the ON button. 2. Pre-purge - 120 second countdown displayed - LED ON. 5. Audible Alarm - 5 second countdown- Green LED ON. 6. Igniter on - 5 second countdown - Green Amber LED ON.
  • Page 30 Intermittent Pilot Sequence of Operation Flow Chart:...
  • Page 31 Standing Pilot Sequence of Operation Ignition Process: 1. Press the ON button 2. Pre-Purge - 120 second countdown displayed– LED ON 5. Audible Alarm - 5 second countdown - Green LED ON 6. Igniter on - 5 second countdown- Green Amber LED ON 7.
  • Page 32 Standing Pilot Sequence of Operation Flow Chart:...
  • Page 33 Pilotless Sequence of Operation Ignition Process: 1. Press the ON button 2. Pre-Purge - 120 second countdown displayed– LED ON 3. Audible Alarm - 5 second countdown - Green LED ON 4. Igniter on - 5 second countdown- Green and Amber LED ON 5.
  • Page 34 Pilotless Sequence of Operation Flow Chart:...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Run Codes: Code Symptom Action Normal operation.  Blue and Green Pilot/main burner is on. Successful ignition recorded   System LEDs ON Process temperature increasing.  Running Normal operation.  Pilot/main burner is not on. Red LED ON ...
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Guide Shutdown Codes: Code Symptom Action System was manually or remotely  Pilot/main burner is not  Manual / turned OFF. Red LED ON Remote Shut To startup system press the ON button.  Check fuel supply.  Check power supply. ...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Guide Shutdown Codes: Code Symptom Action Ensure proper flame sensing mode is  selected. Pilot/main burner is not  Flame rod wire shorting against  Blinking Red Flame Sensed ground. No activity when system  Before Startup Flame Rod shorting against ground. ...

  • Page 38: Modbus Information

    Modbus registers, their contents, command sequencing and examples of command execution over Mod- bus are described. This document applies to Modbus firmware version 1.8. In order to use Modbus with the BMS-300, the BMS-300 firmware needs to be version 3.5.
  • Page 39 Note: Address 40001 maps to Register 1 Address 40002 maps to Register 2 ↓ ↓ ↓ The following table is the register map for the BMS-300. Bits are in MSB first order. Modbus Register Name Data Type Notes Address Modbus Master...
  • Page 40 Modbus Information Modbus Register Name Data Type Notes Address Modbus Master Bit 0 – Light status 0 : RED light is on solid 1 : GREEN light is on solid Bit 1 – Temperature units 0 : Degrees C 1 : Degrees F Bit 2 –...
  • Page 41 Modbus Information Modbus Register Name Data Type Notes Address Modbus Master 0x55 IDLE - Ready for new command 0x01 Command executed OK 0x02 Bad command, nothing done 0x03 BMS read of exec reg from Modbus board timed 0x04 BMS read of exec packet from Modbus board had bad check sum 0x05 BMS read of cmd reg from Modbus board timed 0x06 BMS read of cmd packet had bad checksum...
  • Page 42 Modbus Information Modbus Register Name Data Type Notes Address Modbus Master Bit 5 – Flame sensed Bit #5 of register 40005 unpacked into a single register 40025 0 : No flame sensed unsigned int 16 for use by controllers with primitive bit manipulation 1 : Flame sensed capabilities.
  • Page 43 Modbus Information Modbus Register Name Data Type Notes Address Modbus Master 40036 thru Unallocated unsigned int 16 Read as zero, can be written but will be ignored 40249 BMS diagnostics register 40250 unsigned int 16 Factory use only #1 (R) BMS diagnostics register 40251 unsigned int 16...
  • Page 44 Modbus Information The following table shows the switch settings for SW1-1 through SW1-5 required to obtain the desired Modbus address: Desired Modbus address SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4 SW1-5...
  • Page 45 Modbus is being queried on a continuous basis, the display and keypad may become diffi- cult to operate. Possible Solutions: 1. Limit the number of registers being read from the BMS-300 during each transfer to about 10 or less. 2. Limit the polling interval to about twice per second.

  • Page 46: Software Versions

    Software Versions BMS-300 Software Version Release Date Description V 3.5 4/2/2019 Standard base software MODBUS Software Version Release Date Description Standard base software V 1.8 5/6/2013 (Read only) Serial Number: Software Version:...
  • Page 47 Installation Notes...
  • Page 48 BMS-300 Installation and Operations Manual: Last Update: 08/04/2020 Version: 8.0 SureFire Farmington, NM Office: Mailing Address: 1910 Rustic Place, Farmington, NM 87401 Phone: (505) 333 - 2878 Fax: (505) 333 - 2879 SureFire Houston, TX Office: Mailing Address: 12510 Cutten Road, Houston, TX 77066...

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