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OEM's Manual
- March- 2024
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Be1 /Be1-RS485
Auto Start Generator Controller
Installation Manual
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, bug
free and up-to-date, we accept that errors may occur. If you encounter problems with this instruction manual,
please complete this form and send it back to us.
BERNINI DESIGN SRL ITALY
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Warranty
Bernini Design SRL (hereinafter "BD") warrants that Be1 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 Be1 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 their cause
and existence. If the Be1 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 Be1 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. The warranty does not include the membrane
keyboard (front panel) in case of visible signs of misuse. This purchase is non-refundable.
This controller complies with the EMC protection requirements
WARNING!! High voltage is present inside the Be1. To avoid electric-shock hazard, operating personnel
must not remove the protective cover. Do not disconnect the grounding connection. The Be1 can start
the engine at anytime. Do not work on equipment, which is controlled by the Be1. 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 !!
Relays and solenoids connected to the Be1 must be suppressed
using flywheel diodes or suppression devices as indicated in section 17.0.
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- Page 1 3 years from the BD delivery date. BD shall, at its option, repair or replace the product without charge. BD shall return the Be1 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 their cause and existence.
- Page 2 OEM's Manual - March- 2024 page 2 Alphabetic index Manual......... 2.2 Alarms ......4.10, 8.0 Node address ..... 7.06 [P.47] Alarm output (Horn) ..7.08, option [ 4 ] Oil pressure ....... 7.03B [P.29] Alarm inputs ....7.07A-B Outputs (programmable) ... 7.09 Auto mode .......
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
OEM's Manual - March- 2024 page 3 Be1 OEM's Manual - Contents 1.0 Introduction ............page 4 2.0 Mode selection ..........page 4 2.1 OFF mode ............page 5 2.2 MANUAL mode ..........page 5 2.3 AUTO mode ............ page 5 2.4 TEST mode ............. -
Page 4: Introduction
The modes of operation are selected by pushbuttons. Every time the power supply is switched on, the Be1 returns to the “OFF” mode, unless the Be1 was in TEST or AUTO prior to power down. The following table indicates the available modes of operation. -
Page 5: Off Mode
AUTO will continue to blink. To program an input for ‘Remote Start’ see 7.07B (option [12]). To program a delay to start and stop the engine see the table 7.00 (parameters [P 0] and [P 1]). Once the Be1 is in AUTO mode, push the [AUTO] pushbutton for a short time if you want to select the MANUAL mode (see 2,2). -
Page 6: Display Messages
(*)NOTE: X indicates a numerical digit, if the measurement is out of range, the display will indicate [ - - -] Section 4.0 Display messages The Be1 shows alarms (table 4.10) and messages (table 4.20). Table 4.10: Alarm messages The presence of a warning or shutdown is indicated by the message [Alar.]. Push [→] to browse the message(s). - Page 7 7 Message Description of the Alarm Button [ ? ] [PicK] The Be1 detected a failure of the pick-up. The engine shuts down. None [bAtt] Battery Voltage Warning (High or Low, delayed 180 seconds). The alarm Vdc indication limits are automatically set to 11.8V-15V and 23,6V-31V [°C-1]...
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Page 8: Led Indicators
3) - Push [AUTO] or [ I ] in order to choose the proper code (between 00 and 99). 4) - Push [ACK] to confirm the password; if the password is ok, the Be1 will indicate [P 0] and the unit is ready for programming. -
Page 9: Exit Without Saving
6) - Press and hold the [ACK] and [→] pushbuttons simultaneously until the [SAVE] message appears; the Be1 saves the password and remains in PROGRAM mode. To exit, push the [ O ] pushbutton. You can change the password at anytime as indicated in the section 6.50. -
Page 10: Removing The Password
3B) - Disables the password: press and hold the [ACK] and [→] pushbuttons simultaneously until the [SaVE] message appears (approximately 5 seconds); the Be1 saves the code [4242] (it disables the password). The Be1 remains in PROGRAM mode. To exit, push the [ O ] pushbutton until the display turns off. Section 7.0 Programmable Parameters The programmable parameters are divided into classes as indicated below. - Page 11 OEM's Manual - March- 2024 page 11 >Table 7.02 - SPEED SETTINGS Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [ oFF ] = disabled Parameter Code & Description Default Options P 10 Over Speed [oFF] 4000 [oFF]...
- Page 12 OEM's Manual - March- 2024 page 12 >Table 7.03C - ENGINE CONTROL Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [ oFF ] = disabled Parameter Code & Description Default Options P 23 Stop Solenoid timing [ 15"...
- Page 13 OEM's Manual - March- 2024 page 13 >Table 7.06 - MISCELLANEOUS Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [ oFF ] = disabled Parameter Code & Description Default Options P 44 Periodic Test interval [oFF] 1 Day 60 Days...
- Page 14 Stop Solenoid [21] P.1 timing (delay to stop the engine) [ 6 ] [22] Contactor of the Generator (KG) Be1 in OFF MODE (Status) [ 7 ] [23] Engine Running Status Be1 in MANUAL MODE (Status) [ 8 ] PURGE (gas engine valve control)
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Page 15: Event History
The table 4.10 in the section 4.0 indicates all alarms. Section 8.1 – Event History The Be1 features an Event History register able to records the last 100 shut-downs. To read the contents of the Event History, follow the instructions: A) –... -
Page 16: Engine Running Detect (Charger Alternator)
The Be1 inhibits the starter motor when the engine starts running. When the engine is not running, the voltage of the terminal D+/WL of the charger alternator is 0V. As soon as the Be1 starts the engine, a voltage appears in the D+/WL terminal (0,8 to 2,5V). -
Page 17: Calibration And Memory Reset
If the Be1 programming is password protected, the message [4242] will appear; follow the instructions on the table 6.11. If the Be1 is not password protected, the parameter [voLt] will appear on the display and you can proceed as indicated in the section 11.2. -
Page 18: Basic Troubleshooting Guide
The Basic Troubleshooting Guide provides you a guide to solve problems that you may experience with the Be1. We recommend that you disconnect the unit from the panel and set up the troubleshooting application circuit as indicated in section 12.1. This procedure must be carried out by qualified personnel only. - Page 19 If the message [Gnd] appears, you are required to connect the terminal #19. NOTE - At this stage of the TEST, if the display indicates one of the codes contained in Table 12.1 or 12.2, the Be1 is damaged and should be returned for service. 12.1 Testing the Inputs D) - Connect the terminal #19 to ground.
- Page 20 A) - Push the [ACK] pushbutton, for about 10 seconds, until the message [-out ] appears. B) - Plug the terminals #1 - #4, as indicated in the Table 12.1. At this stage, if a lamp turns on, the Be1 is damaged and should be returned for service.
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Page 21: General Specifications
The engine will run for 20 minutes. IMPORTANT NOTICE If the Vdc supply is removed, the Be1 looses the counts of the days. If the supply restores, the Be1 starts to count the days from zero. To synchronize the periodic start, follow the instruction of the section 15.12. - Page 22 OEM's Manual - March- 2024 page 22 16.00 - Sensor connections WIRING OF RESISTIVE SINGLE ENDED SENSORS Electric panel Analog inputs Be-1 controller AC cables (*) Battery charger (*) Separation of AC and DC cables is strongly recommended NOT RECOMMENDED WIRING AC cables (*) Electric panel Ground reference...
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Page 23: Typical Application Wiring
K1 K2 Serial Interface Specification The Be1- RS485 supports the MODBUS protocol via a RS485 port. Software for remote control and monitoring is provided free of charge. To get the MODBUS manual or the remote control software, contact us at... -
Page 24: Rear View And Dimensions
OEM's Manual - March- 2024 page 24 Section 18.0: Rear view and dimensions Outputs 600Vac RS485 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Note: Drawing subject to change without notice... -
Page 25: Description Of The Connections
OEM's Manual - March- 2024 page 25 Section 19.0: Description of the connections Terminal Description Note Section Programmable output ‘1’ 300mA Active 'Low' 7.08A-B Programmable output ‘2’ 300mA Active 'Low' Programmable output ‘3’ 300mA Active 'Low' Programmable output ‘4’ 300mA Active 'Low' Alternator Excitement output Positive Output 3W RS485 Termination...
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