Be242 Be242RB Be242-22 OEM's Manual V4.X.

XX - March - 2023 page 1

Be242 AMF CONTROLLER

Be242-22 AMF CONTROLLER (*)

Installation Manual
The information in this document may be subject to change without prior notice. 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.

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Warranty

Bernini Design SRL (hereinafter "BD") warrants that Be242 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 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 Be242 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
Be242 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, and negligence in use or handling.

This equipment complies with EMC protection requirements

WARNING!!
High voltage is present inside the Be242. To avoid electric-shock hazard, operating personnel must not remove
the protective cover. Do not disconnect the Earth connection. The Be242 can start the engine at anytime. Do not
work on equipment, which is controlled by the Be242. When servicing the engine, disconnect the battery and
battery charger. We recommend that warning signs be placed on equipment indicating the above.

(*) Replacing the Be22 AMF CONTROLLER

When you use this controller to replace a Be22 controller, inform us first. We will supply, free
of charge, a suitable adapter kit. In this way, all connections will be ‘plug-and-play’. You can
avoid the use of the adapter kit by re-wiring the connectors for Generator Voltage, Mains
Voltage and Current transformers asking for help to a qualified electrician. Contact us for
support.

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Alphabetic index

Alternator Failure E04 ..... 7.02B [P.15] Measurements .................... 3.0

Alarms .............................. 4.10, 8.0 Memory clear ...................... 12.3
Alarm output control ....... 7.09, [39] Memory Events................... 4.30
Alarm inputs .................... 7.06, 8.0 Messages (Display) ............ 4.0
Automatic......................... 2.3 Manual................................. 2.2
Battery, Alarms ................ 4.10 [Er.13]
Belt break ........................ 4.10 [Er.02] Outputs (programmable) ... 7.09
Choke, control ................. Table 7.03 [P.22] Operation modes ................ 2.0
Overload ............................. 4.10 [Er.05]
Characteristics ................. 14.0 Overload (external)............. 7.07 [20][21]
Charger Alternator ........... 11.0, 7.03 [P.26] Over Frequency .................. 4.10 [Er.01]
Clear the memory ............ 12.3 Over Voltage HI-U ............... 4.10 [HI-U]
Contactors ........................ 2.21, 18.0
Connectors, Plugs ........... 19.0 Parameters ......................... 7.0
Password ............................ 6.40
Crank timing .................... 7.03A [P.19] Parameters reading ............ 6.30
Current Transformer ....... 7.02B [P.18] Periodic test........................ 7.05 [P.41][P.42]
Cooling down time .......... 7.03A [P.24] Program, Programming ..... 6.0
Defaults ............................ 6.20 Pre Glow ............................. 7.03[P.22]
Dimensions ...................... 19.0 Pump Set control ............... 10.0
Display ............................. 3.0 Power Supply ..................... 14.0
Display Messages ........... 4.10, 4.20 Push buttons ...................... 2.0, 2.2
Er.0--8.. Error codes ........ 4.10
[FAIL] Memory error ........ 4.10 [FAIL] Rest time ............................. 7.03A [P.21]
Engine Running ............... 11.0 Rental Programming .......... 7.05 [P.47]
Emergency input ............. 4.10[Er.08] R.P.M...................................7.02B [P.16]
Events .............................. 4.30
Fail to Start ...................... 4.10[Er.11], P.34 Settings (Parameters) ........ 7.0
Fail to Stop....................... 4.10[Er.07] Service timers..................... 7.05, 16.40
Front Panel ...................... 1.0 Figure 1 Single Phase operation ...... 16.30
Frequency ........................ 7.02A [P.11][P.12] Specifications ..................... 14.0
Fuel Level......................... 7.04 [P.36] Start..................................... 2.2
Generator Voltage ........... 7.02 [P.9] [P.10] Start Attempts .................... 7.03B [P.31]
Generator Frequency ...... 7.02 [P.11] [P.12] Starting Failure ................... 4.10 [Er.11]
Generator Failure E04 ..... 7.02B [P.15] Stop, Stop solenoid............ 7.03A [P.25]
Glow Plugs....................... 7.03 [P.22]
Hi-U, Over Voltage ........... 7.02A [P.10] Temperature ....................... 7.03B [P.30]
Hour Counter ................... 9.0 Terminal description .......... 19.0
Horn Programming.......... 7.05 [P.50] Test, Remote Test ............. 7.07 [10] [11]
Inputs (Programmable) ... 7.06, 7.07 Test mode .......................... 2.4
Transformer, Current ......... 7.02B [P.18]
LED, LEDs ........................ 5.0, 2,21, 2.3 Troubleshooting ................. 13.0
Lamp Test ........................ 5.1
Lo-U, Under Voltage ........ 7.02A [P.09] Under Voltage Lo-U ............ 7.02A [P.09]
Lock, Remote Lock E03 .. 4.10 Under Frequency ................ 7.02A [P.11]
Low Battery voltage ........ 4.10,[Er.13] Voltage measurements ...... 3.0
Log Events.........................4.30 Warm-Up time ..................... 7.03A [P.23]
Mains Failure ................... 7.01A [P.01] Wiring diagram ................... 18.0
Mains Restore .................. 7.01B [P.02]
Maintenance timers ......... 7.05, 16.40
Mains Simulation ............. 7.07 [15]
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Be242 OEM's Manual - Contents

1.0 Introduction ...................................................... page 4

2.0 Selection of a Mode of operation ................... page 4

2.1 OFF mode ........................................................ page 5
2.2 MANUAL mode ................................................ page 5
2.3 AUTO mode ..................................................... page 6
2.4 TEST mode...................................................... page 6
2.5 PROGRAM mode ............. .............................. page 6
2.6 TROUBLESHOOTING mode .......................... page 6

3.0 DISPLAY measurements ................................. page 7

4.0 DISPLAY messages and Log Events ............. page 8
4.10 Alarm Messages ........................................... page 8
4.20 Miscellaneous Messages ............................. page 8
4.30 Log Events / Memory Events ........................ page 9

5.0 LED indicators description ............................. page 9

5.1 Lamp and Display Test .................................. page 9

6.0 PROGRAMMING & READING parameters ..... page 9

6.10 Enter the Programming Mode ...................... page 9
6.11 Enter the password ....................................... page 9
6.12 Programming ................................................ page 10
6.13 Saving ........................................................... page 10
6.14 Exit without saving ........................................ page 10
6.20 Re-programming default settings ................. page 10
6.30 Reading the parameters ............................... page 10
6.40 Activating the password ................................ page 11
6.50 Changing the password ................................ page 11
6.60 Removing the password ............................... page 11
6.70 Loosing the password ................................... page 11

7.0 Programmable Paramètre ............................... page 11

Table 7.01A-B Mains Failure Control................... page 12
Table 7.02A-B Generator Parameters ................ page 13
Table 7.03A-B Engine Parameters ..................... page 14
Table 7.04 Alarms Options .................................. page 15
Table 7.05 Miscellaneous ................................... page 15
Table 7.06 Programmable Inputs ........................ page 16
Table 7.07 Input Options list ................................ page 16
Table 7.08 Programmable Outputs ..................... page 16
Table 7.09 Outputs Options list ........................... page 17

8.0 Alarms, Warnings & Shutdowns .................... page 18

9.0 Hour Meter ........................................................ page 18
10.0 Be242; settings for Pump Set ...................... page 18
11.0 Engine Running detect ............................... page 19
12.0 Memory Clear ................................................ page 19
13.0 Troubleshooting guide ................................. page 19
14.0 General Specifications ................................. page 21
15.0 Software Upgrades & Revisions ................. page 21
16.0 Application Notes ......................................... page 22
17.0 Interfacing with remote Auto start .............. page 22
18.0 Typical application wiring............................. page 23,24
19.0 Dimensions & Connections ......................... page 25
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Section 1.0 Introduction

The Be242 is a 3-Phase AMF/Genset controller. The Be242 provides visual indication by means of LEDs and
Displays for Engine & Electrical parameters, Alarms and Status of the contactors.Figure 1 presents the panel
layout. The Be242 is connected to the Be242RB (Relay Board) via a 25 poles shielded cable supplied in the
BE242 KIT box. This controller is suitable for replacing the Be22 AMF controller.

Figure 1: Front Panel layout

Alarm
Alarm Display control
acknowledge
messages & indicators
push
button

F10

A V Hz / R.P.M. Engine h / Prog.

F8 F9

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7

Manual Engine Contactors Mode

Control Control push buttons &
LEDs

Section 2.0: Selection of the Mode of operation

When you apply the DC supply, the display indicates for a second, the version of the software (example 1.0.01)
and the detected kind of battery (12V or 24V) Should the battery supply be lower than 7,5V, the BE242 will
trigger the [ER.13] alarm code; the software will not run. The modes of operation are selected by push buttons
and indicated by means of green LED indicators as shown below:

Operating Modes Pusbuttons

Operating Modes
MANUAL Mode TEST Mode AUTO Mode
green LED green LED green LED

MAN OFF
OFF TEST
TEST AUTO
AUTO

Pushbutton Pushbutton Pushbutton Pushbutton

Note: default programming for emergency input is ‘normally closed ‘. To inhibit the alarm [Er.08]
you are required to connect terminal JH4 to JH1 (Emergency input) on the back of the controller. You
can reverse the contact by changing the type of the contact (see P35 on table 7.04).

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Every time the power supply is switched on, if the BE242 was in TEST or AUTO prior to power down, the Be242
returns to the “AUTO” mode. In the other cases, the Be242 will enter the OFF mode. The following table
indicates the modes of operation.

Mode Push button Indication Section

OFF [ OFF ] All turned Off, dot on the display 2.1
MANUAL [ MAN ] thr freen LED on the button 2.2
AUTO [AUTO] the green LED on the button 2.3
TEST [TEST] the green LED on the button 2.4
PROGRAMMING see section 6.0 The display shows [ProG] 6.0
TROUBLESHOOTING and 13.0 Various messages 13.0
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2.1 OFF mode

Push the button [OFF] to enter the OFF mode. The OFF mode clears the fault alarms and allows you to read or
program parameters (section 6.0). The Display and LEDs are turned off and a dot on the display will blink slowly.
Push one of the push buttons on the front panel to activate the display.

2.2 MANUAL mode

Note: default programming for emergency input is ‘normally closed ‘. To inhibit the alarm [Er.08]
you are required to connect terminal JH4 to JH1 (Emergency input). You can reverse the contact by
changing the type of the contact (see P35 on table 7.04).

The MANUAL mode allows manual control of the Engine and Contactors.

Instructions
Manual Engine Control
Push the [MAN] push button to select the MANUAL mode. Push
Engine Running
green LED
the [START] push button until the engine starts; the display
indicates the message [. . . .] during the starting attempts (and [! !
START STOP ! !] during the preheat).
Pushbutton Pushbutton When the engine is running, the green LED turns on. To stop the
engine, push the [STOP] push button until the [StOP] message
appears on the display. If the engine has already stopped, it is
possible to reset the STOP sequence by pressing the [STOP]
push button.

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2.21 Contactors: Manual control To control the contactors follow the instructions:

Instructions
Contactors Control Panel

Select the MANUAL mode, start the engine (see

Generator KG-closed KM-closed Mains
Presence LED indicator indicator Presence LED above) and wait for voltage presence.
(Green) (Green) (Green) (Green) Push the [ I ] (KG) push button to close the
contactor of the Generator. To transfer the Load
KG KM to Mains, push the [I] (KM) push button (the [KG]
will open). To open a Contactor, push the [O]
push button. In manual mode the
KG KM CHANGEOVER timer lasts one second. The
Pushbutton Pushbutton
(push to close) (push to close) green indicators of voltage (Mains or Generator)
blink when the voltage or frequency is out of limit
[ O ]Pushbutton
(push to open) (see the Mains and Generator parameters in
table 7.01-7.02). The indicators are off when the
voltage is lower than 48Vac

2.3 AUTO mode

Push the [AUTO] push button until the green LED illuminates. The engine starts when the Be242 detects a
Mains failure (see Table 7.01A). The Contactor of the MAINS (KM) opens after the BREAKER timing. After
the warm-up time, if the Voltage and Frequency are within the settings, the contactor of the Generator (KG)
will close. If the Mains restores, the KG will open. The KM will close following a programmed changeover
timing. The Engine will stop after a cooling down time (see tables 7.02 and 7.03). If the engine shuts down,
the KM closes independently of the Mains status if the [P.48] is [ON] (NFPA-110 mode), otherwise, the KM
will close only if the Mains is within programmed settings. In AUTO mode, the Be242 will periodically test
the engine if the parameters [P.41] and [P.42] have been programmed. During this test, the green LED of
the AUTO mode will continue to blink. In AUTO mode, the Be242 can start and stop the engine according to
programmed inputs (see Tables 7.06 and 7.07 options [10] & [11] for example).

Note: when the Mains (or Generator) is in stable condition, the green LED ‘V’ is permanently ON. When
voltage or frequency is outside limits, the green indicator ‘V’ blinks slowly (see table 7.01-7.02).

2.4 TEST mode

Push the [TEST] push button until the green LED illuminates. The Be242 starts the engine and transfers the load
to the 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] push button when the Be242 is in AUTO or TEST, the [Er.09] will energize.
To clear the alarm, select the OFF mode (section 8.0).

2.5 PROGRAM mode

The PROGRAM mode allows parameter programming and modifications of settings. A password can be set to
protect the panel from unauthorized access (see 6.0).

2.6 TROUBLESHOOTING mode

The TROUBLESHOOTING mode is used to diagnose system faults (see 13.0).

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Section 3.0 Display measurements

The Be242 features a 4 Digit display, two push buttons and 5 yellow LEDs as indicated below.

Display and Menus

Frequency-Speed OIL-°C-%FUEL-Vb
Vac-Generator-Mains Display menu
Display menu
Display menu
h-count - Programming
Generator-Current Display menu
Display menu A V Hz / R.P.M. Engine h / Prog.
[ F9 ]
[ F8 ] control Display control
Pushbutton
F8 F9 Pushbutton

4Digit Display

Use [←F8] and [F9→] to select a menu. Use [ACK-F10] (see the layout in section 1.0) to display the name of the
parameter. The OFF mode of operation shuts down the display and turns on the dot on the right side of it. Push
a button to turn on the panel. The following table includes the functions of the display.
Display Function Display indications (*) Push button(s)
The Current of the [AXXX] Ampere L1 A ac menu
Generator or Utility Power [-XXX] Ampere L2 [←F8] or [F9→] yellow indicator
(0 up to 1000A) [_XXX] Ampere L3
[A -G] [ACK-F10]
The Voltage of the [GXXX] Volt L1-L2
Generator [-XXX] Volt L2-L3 [←F8] or [F9→]
(60V up to 998V) [_XXX] Volt L1-L3
V ac menu
[U -G] [ACK-F10]
yellow indicator
The Voltage of the Mains [nXXX] (V R-S)
(60 V up to 998 V). If the [-XXX] (V S-T) [←F8] or [F9→]
Mains is simulated, the [_XXX] (L R-T)
display will show the
message [n-on] [U -on] [ACK-F10]

The Generator Frequency [GXXX] Hz [←F8] or [F9→]

(20Hz up to 70Hz)
[H - G] [ACK-F10] Hz/RPM menu
The Mains Frequency [nXXX] Hz yellow indicator
[←F8] or [F9→]
(20Hz up to 70Hz)
[H - n] [ACK-F10]
The Speed indication [XXXX] RPM [←F8] or [F9→] Hz/RPM menu
(600RPM up to 4000RPM) yellow indicator
[SPd] [ACK-F10]

Battery Voltage [bXX.X] Vdc [←F8] or [F9→] Engine

(5.5 Vdc up to 36 Vdc) yellow indicator
[batt] [ACK-F10]

Charger Voltage [←F8] or [F9→]

[cXX.X] Vdc
(3.0 Vdc up to 36 Vdc)
The Hours-count: 0 up to [XXXX] h [←F8] or [F9→] h/Prog menu
50,000 h. yellow indicator
[Hour] [ACK-F10]

(*)NOTE: X indicates a numerical digit, if the measurement is out of range, the display will indicate [- - - -]

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Section 4.0 Display messages and LOG Events

The Be242 displays alarms (table 4.10) and messages (table 4.20). The presence of alarms is indicated by the
blinking message [ ALAr.]. Push the [→F9] push buttons to display the alarms one by one. Push the [←F8] push
button to display additional information (section 8.0).

Table 4.10: Alarm messages

Display Display
Description of the Alarm Description of the Alarm
Message Message
[Er.01] Over Frequency Shutdown (see [P.12]) [Er. 14] Low Oil Pressure Shutdown
(Pressure switch connected to input #35)
[Er.02] Engine Belt Break Shutdown (see [P.26]) [Er. 15] Temperature Switch Shutdown
(Temperature switch connected to Input #34)
[Er.03] Remote LOCK Shutdown (see 7.07 option [Hi-C] Over Current Shutdown or Warning (see
[13]) [P.13]).
[Er.04] Alternator Failure Shutdown [Hi-U] Over Voltage Shutdown (see [P.10])

[Er.05] Overload Warning (see 7.07 option [20]) [Lo-U] Under Voltage Shutdown (see [P.09])

[Er.05] Overload Shutdown (see 7.07 option [21]) [InP.2] Input 2 Shutdown / Warning (see 7.07)

[Er.06] Under Frequency Shutdown (see [P.11])

[Er.07] Fail To STOP Shutdown (see parameter [InP.3] Input 3 Shutdown / Warning (see 7.07)
P.34, section 7, table 7.04)
[Er.08] Emergency Shutdown (see parameter [InP.4] Input 4 Shutdown / Warning (see 7.07)
P.35, section 7, table 7.04)
[Er.09] Emergency Shutdown triggered by Front [FUEL] Low Fuel level warning
Panel (Stop or [0] push button)
[Er.10] Maintenance SERVICE warning [rEnt] The rental contract is going to expire (48
(see parameters P44,P45 and P46) hours remaining). Push [←F8] to display the
value.
[Er.11] Fail To START Shutdown [FAIL] There is an internal failure or memory error in
the BE242 controller (see 12.3)
[Er.12] Low Fuel Shutdown [Er. 13] Battery Voltage Alarm. Push [←F8] to display
the value. (allowed battery limits: 11,8V-
15,5V & 23,6V-31V). Under 7,5V, the Be242
controller will not work.

4.20 Miscellaneous messages & description

[rESt] The Be242 is counting the rest time between [ProG] The Be242 is in program mode
the starting attempts
[n-on] The MAINS is simulated by an input
programmed with the option [15] (see table [. . . .] The Be242 is cranking the engine
7.07).
[''''] The Be242 is performing the pre-glow (P22) [tEst] The Be242 is in Test mode

[StoP] The Be242 is stopping the engine (P25) [----] Measurement out of range or disabled

[U-uP] Warm-up time of the engine before closing the The engine is running offload for
contactor of the generator (P23). [CooL] cooling.
[ dEL] The delay time before cranking (P.19, table
7.03A)

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4.30 LOG EVENTS

To have access to the LOG events follow the instructions:

- Push the [OFF] button.
- Push and hold the [STOP] button until the message [Hist.] appears on display (approx. 10 seconds).
- Release the [STOP] button.
- Using [←F8] and [F9→] you can browse the events E01 up to E100.
- Push the [STOP] button to display the code of the EVENT (see table 4.10). The message [----] indicates ‘No
Event’ in the memory.
- To quit the LOG EVENTS push the [OFF] button.

Note: to cancel the LOG EVENTS push the [←F8] and [F9→] buttons simultaneously until the display blinks one
time (approx. 10 seconds).

Section 5.0 LED indicators

5.1 Lamp and Display Testing

To test the LEDs and DISPLAY push the [OFF] push button; the display turns off (OFF mode of operation). Push
and hold the [←F8] and [F9→] push buttons simultaneously. The LEDs and DISPLAYs remain energized as long
as the push buttons are pressed and held together.

Section 6.0 Programming / Reading the Parameters

The 4-digits display indicates the code of a parameter and its setting. Section 7.0 lists all parameters. To enter
the Programming Mode, use the following instructions. To use a password see sections 6.40, 6.50 and 6.60.
Monitoring via TCP-IP is also allowed.

6.10 Enter the Programming Mode

1) - Provide a voltage from a battery supply of over 11.5 V. Push the [OFF-F7] push button to enter the OFF
mode; the LEDs and display turn OFF (the dot on the right side of the display will start to blink)

2) - Push and hold the [F9→] and [ACK-F10] push buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds, until the yellow
Led [h/Prog.] starts to blink. When the display indicates [ProG], release the buttons.

3) - If the Be242 is password protected (*), the messages [PASS] and [42.42] will appear in sequence; you are
required to follow the instructions of Table 6.11. If the Be242 is not password protected, the programmable
parameter [P.0] will be displayed and the Be242 is ready for programming (section 6.12, step-2).

(*) Note: the password consists of 2 groups of digits ranging from 0 to 99. Example: [12.34]; 12 is the 2-digit code
on the left, and 34 is the 2-digit code on the right.

TABLE 6.11: Enter the PASSWORD

1) - Push [TEST] or [AUTO] in order to choose the proper code (between 00 and 99, except 42).
2) - Push [F9→] to select the 2 digits on the right side.
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 Be242 will indicate [P.0] and the unit is ready
for programming. If the password is wrong, the display will indicate [4242] and you are required to insert the correct
password.
If you lose the password, the unit must be returned for service.

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6.12 Programming

1) - Enter the Programming mode (see section 6.10).

2) - Press the [←F8] or [F9→] push button to select a parameter (see the list in section 7.0).
3) - To adjust the parameter, press [START-F1] and [TEST ↑] (or [AUTO ↓]) simultaneously.
(example: [P.10] = [500]; the Overvoltage limit is set to 500 Volt. If you want to set 450, push and hold
[START-F1] and [AUTO ↓] until the display indicates 450 )
4) - To adjust additional features of the same parameter, press [STOP-F2] and [TEST ↑] (or [AUTO ↓])
simultaneously (example: [P.10] [10'']; the timing delay of Overvoltage is set to 10 seconds)
5) - Press the [←F8] or [F9→] push button to select another parameter.
6) - Follow the instructions of sections 6.13 or 6.14 according to your needs.

6.13 Saving

Press and hold the [ACK-F10] and [F9→] push buttons simultaneously until the [SaVE] message appears
(approximately 5 seconds); the Be242 saves the settings and will enter the OFF mode. You can select the mode
of operation as indicated in section 2.0.

Note: if the memory fails, the message [FAIL] will appear. Try again to save or remove the power supply. If the
message persists, the Be242 is damaged and should be returned to Bernini Design for repair.

6.14 Exit without Saving

Press the [OFF] push button to enter the OFF mode without saving the parameters. You can select a mode of
operation as indicated in section 2.0.

6.20 Re-programming Default settings

The parameters of the Be242 are programmed in the factory with default settings (section 7.0). To restore them,
enter the Programming Mode (section 6.10). When the message [P.0] appears, follow the instructions:

1) - Press and hold the [←F8] and [F9→] push buttons simultaneously until the display blinks twice. Select
options 2A or 2B according to your needs.

2A) - Press the [OFF] push button to exit the procedure without saving the parameters.

2B) - Press and hold the [ACK-F10] and [F9→] push buttons simultaneously until the [SAVE] message appears
(approximately 5 seconds); the Be242 saves the settings and the display will indicate [P0]. Push the [OFF] push
button in order to enter the OFF mode.

6.30 Reading the parameters

To read the parameter settings, follow the instructions:

1) - Press the [OFF] push button until the LEDs and display turn off (OFF mode of operation).
2) - Push the [←F8] or [F9→] push button to select a parameter (section 7.0).
3) - Push [START-F1] to display the setting of the parameter (example: [P.10] > [450]; the Overvoltage limit is
set to 450 Volt).
4) - Push [STOP-F2] to display the setting of the sub-parameter (example: [P.10] > [2'']. The timing delay of
Overvoltage is set to 2 seconds).
5) - Push the [←F8] or [F9→] push button to select another parameter.
NOTE: if the push buttons remain inoperative for more than 5 minutes, the Be242 enters the OFF mode.

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6.40 Activating the password

1) - Enter the programming mode as indicated in section 6.10.

2) - When the display shows [P.0], push the [ACK-F10] push button for about 10 seconds until the display shows
[PPPP]. When the display will indicate [4242], release the button. The two digits on the right will blink.
3) - Push [TEST] or [AUTO] in order to choose a code.
4) - Push [←F8] to select the 2 digits on the left side. Repeat step 3) in order to choose a code
5) - Press the [OFF] push button if you want to exit the procedure without activating the password.
6) - Press and hold the [ACK-F10] and [F9→] push buttons simultaneously until the [SAVE] message appears;
the Be242 saves the password and remains in PROGRAM mode. To exit, push the OFF push button. You can
change the password at any time as indicated in section 6.50.

6.50 Changing the password

1) - Enter the programming as indicated in section 6.10 and table 6.11. When the display indicates the
parameter [P.0], push and hold the [ACK-F10] push button for about 10 seconds until the messages [PP.PP] and
[4242] appear. The two digits on the right side of the display will blink.
2) - Push [TEST] or [AUTO] in order to choose a code.
3) - Push [←F8] to select the 2 digits on the left side. Repeat step 3) in order to choose a code
4) - Press the [OFF] push button if you want to exit the procedure without activating the password.
5) - Press and hold the [ACK-F10] and [F9→] push buttons simultaneously until the [SAVE] message appears
(approximately 5 seconds); the Be242 saves the password and remains in PROGRAM mode. To exit, push the
OFF push button.

6.60 Removing the password

1) - Enter the programming mode as indicated in section 6.10 part 3 (you are required to use the old password).
2) - When the display indicates the parameter [P.0], push and hold the [ACK-F10] push button, for about 10
seconds until the display indicates in sequence [PPPP] and [4242]. The two digits on the right side will start to
blink. The code [4242] disables the use of the password. Follow step 3 of 4 according to your needs.
3) - Press the [OFF] push button if you no longer want to remove the password (exits the procedure).
4) - Press and hold the [ACK-F10] and [F9→] push buttons simultaneously until the [SAVE] message appears
(approximately 5 seconds); the Be242 saves the code [4242] that disables the password. The Be242 remains in
PROGRAM mode. To exit, push the OFF push button.

6.70 Losing the password

In case you lose the password follow the steps:

- remove the supply
- push and hold the [ACK] and [>] push buttons
- apply the supply; a 4-digit code appears on the display
- send the code to [email protected] together with your credentials.
- you will receive the new password in 24 hours.

Section 7.0 Programmable Parameters

The programmable parameters are divided into classes as indicated below.

7.01 - A, B - Mains Failure Control 7.07 - Input Options List
7.02 - A, B - Generator Parameters 7.08 - Programmable Outputs
7.03 - A, B - Engine Parameters 7.09 - Output Options table
7.04 - Alarms Options
7.05 - Miscellaneous
7.06 - Programmable Inputs

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Table 7.01A - Mains Failure Control Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [xxh ] = hours

Parameter Code & Description Default Min Max

P.0 Mains Contactor Control (KM). If the Mains Failure persists for more than [P.0] [ 5’’] 0 59 mins
(seconds or minutes), the Mains contactor will open and the [P.1] timer will start to
count. The Mains contactor will close only after the [P.2] timing.

P.1 Mains Failure time. After the [P.0] timing (see above), the engine will start if the [ 5’’] 0 23 h
Mains Failure persists for the [P.1] time.

P.2 Mains Restore time. The Be242 transfers the Load to the Mains once the MAINS [ 5’’] 0 23 h
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).

NOTE: WHEN VOLTAGE OR FREQUENCY IS OUTSIDE LIMITS, THE GREEN INDICATORS BLINK
SLOWLY. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT IN THE CONTROLLER EVEN IN CASE THE
INDICATORS ARE OFF

Table 7.01B - Mains Failure Control Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [ oFF ] = disabled

Parameter Code & Description Default Min Max Options

P.3 Contactors changeover. This timing introduces a delay [ 2’’] 0.1secs 15.0secs -
between the switching of the contactors.

P.4 Undervoltage limit. If the Phase-to-Phase voltage falls [320] 60V 998V
under this limit, the [P.0] timer will energize. [oFF]

P.5 Overvoltage limit. If the Phase-to-Phase voltage rises [500] 60V 998V [oFF]
above the limit, the [P.0] timer will energize.
P.6 UnderHz limit. If the Phase-to-Phase frequency falls [47.0] 20.0Hz 70.0Hz
under the limit, the [P.0] timer will energise. [oFF]

P.7 OverHz limit. If the Phase-to-Phase frequency rises [53.0] 20.0Hz 70.0Hz
above the limit, the [P.0] timer will energise. [oFF]

P.8 Phase Selection. It allows 3-Phase or Single Phase control [0] 0 3 -

of voltages and currents. The following options are available:
[0] 3 Phase V Mains & 3 Phase Generator
[1] 3 Phase V Mains & 1 Phase Generator
[2] 1 Phase V Mains & 3 Phase Generator .
[3] 1 Phase V Mains & 1 Phase Generator

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Table 7.02A - GENERATOR PARAMETERS Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [ oFF ] = disabled

Parameter Code & Description Mode (°) Default Min Max Options

P.9 Under voltage (Push F1) 1 [320] 60 V 998 V [oFF]

Delay (Push F2) [ 6" ] 1 sec 15 secs -

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P.10 Overvoltage (Push F1) 2 [500] 60 V 998 V [oFF]

Delay (Push F2) [ 2" ] 1 sec 15 secs -

P.11 Under Hz (Push F1) 1 [47.0] 20.0 Hz 70.0 Hz [oFF]

Delay (Push F2) [ 6'' ] 1 sec 15 secs -

P.12 Over Hz (Push F1) 2 [53.0] 20.0 Hz 70.0 Hz [oFF]

Delay (Push F2) [ 1" ] 1 sec 15 secs -

P.13 Current limit Warning (Push F1) 3 [oFF] 10 A 999 A [oFF]

(*) Delay (Push F2) [ 1" ] 1 sec 15 mins -

P.14 Over-current shutdown (Push F1) 1 [oFF] 10 A 999 A [oFF]

(*)
Delay (Push F2) [ 1" ] 1 sec 15 mins -

(°) Mode 1: The engine shuts down after cooling down time ([P.24]). (°) Mode2: The engine shuts down without cooling down time.
(°) Mode 3: The Be242 provides a warning if the parameters rise above the setting for the specified timing.
(*) The setting is allowed in step 5 Amps by using the push button on Be242 or in the step of 1Amp by using programming by Computer.

NOTE: WHEN VOLTAGE OR FREQUENCY IS OUTSIDE LIMITS, THE GREEN INDICATORS BLINK
SLOWLY. VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT IN THE CONTROLLER EVEN IN CASE THE INDICATORS ARE
OFF

Table 7.02B - GENERATOR PARAMETERS Note: [ oFF ] = disabled, [ on ] = enabled

Parameter Code & Description Default Min Max Options

P.15 Alternator failure options. The alarm [E04] energizes if the [oFF] - - [on] [oFF]
voltage (or the frequency) is lower than the setting of P.9 (or
P11) for more than 150 seconds.

P.16 Alternator number of Poles. Options [2] or [4] allow you to [4] 2 4 -
display the engine speed.

P.17 Generator Contactor Control. The option [off] inhibits Load [oFF] - - [on] [oFF]
transfer to the generator in TEST mode (or remote TEST)
when MAINS is present.

P.18 CT size (/5Aac). [100] 50 A 1000 A -

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Table 7.03A - ENGINE PARAMETERS Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [ oFF ] = disabled

Parameter Code & Description Default Min Max Options

P.19 Crank delay (it delays the cranking) [ 2" ] 0 15 secs -

P.20 Crank time (maximum cranking time if the [ 5" ] 1 sec 15 secs -
engine fails to start during the attempt)

P.21 Rest time (pause of time between starting [ 5" ] 3 secs 15 secs -
attempts)

P.22 Pre-glow time (see ‘Modes’ for the mode of [ oFF ] 1 sec 59 mins [ oFF ]
operation. (Push F1)

Modes as indicated below (Push F2) [ 1] - - 1-2-3-4

Starting Motor Total rest timing

[ P.20 ]
Pre-glow mode 1 [ P.22 ]
[ P.22 ]
Pre-glow mode 2
[ P.21 ]
Pre-glow mode 3

Pre-glow mode 4 (Choke) [ P.22 ]

Crank termination (engine running detect) [ P.26]..27]..28 ]

P.23 Engine Warm-up time [ 15" ] 0 59 mins -

P.24 Engine Cooling time [ 15" ] 0 59 mins -

P.25 Stop Solenoid timing (Energized to stop) [ 5" ] 1 sec 59 mins -

P.26 Alternator Crank termination (Push F1) [ oFF ] 3.0 V 30.0 V [oFF]

Belt break setting (Push F2) [ oFF ] 3.0 V 30.0 V [oFF]

P.27 Crank termination setting (Generator Voltage) [ 100 ] 60 V 998 V [oFF]

P.28 Crank termination (Generator Frequency) [30.0] 20.0 Hz 70.0 Hz [oFF]

Table 7.03B - ENGINE PARAMETERS Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [ oFF ] = disabled

Parameter Code & Description Default Min Max Options

29-30 NOT USED [ oFF ]

P.31 Crank attempts (numbers) [3] 3 15 -

P.32 Purge timing (for Gas fuelled engine) [ 1" ] 1 sec 15 secs -

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Table 7.04 - ALARM OPTIONS Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [ oFF ] = disabled

Parameter Code & Description Default Min Max Options

P.33 Alarm bypass (for Oil, Temperature, Auxiliary 2-

[ 5" ] 2 secs 90 secs -
3-4 alarms)

P.34 Fail to stop alarm control (oFF = inhibited,

[oFF] - - [oFF]/ [on]
on = enabled)

P.35 Emergency contact type (Input JH1-JH4). It

[n.c.] - - [n.o. / n.c.]
generates the alarm [Er.08].

P.36 No fuel bypass timeout (it starts to count when

you activate the Low Fuel Input, terminal #9. It [ 5' ] 15 secs 99 mins [oFF]
shuts down the engine after timeout).

P.37.38 NOT USED [ oFF ]

P.39 Engine Temperature Switch type (input # 12) [n.o.] - - [n.o. / n.c.]

Table 7.05 - MISCELLANEOUS Note: [ xx " ] = seconds, [ xx ' ] = minutes, [ oFF ] = disabled

Parameter Code & Description Default Min Max Options

P.40 EJP time [ 5" ] 1 sec 99 mins -

P.41 Periodic Test interval (see 16.10) [oFF] 2 hours 9999 h [oFF]

P.42 Periodic Test duration (see 16.10) [ 5' ] 1 min 99 mins -

P.43 Test timeout ([OFF]= no timeout). It limits the

running time in case of a TEST initiated by a
[ 5' ] 1 min 99 mins [oFF]
MODBUS command. Idle speed control (see
application note in section16.60)

Ser.1 Maintenance SERVICE 1 / 2 / 3

(for the use, see section 16.40) [oFF] 1h
Ser.2 9999 h [oFF]
The alarm generated by these parameters
Ser.3 only provides a warning.

P.47 Rental Contract Setting (see section 16.40) [oFF] 1h 9999 h [oFF]

P.48 NFPA - 110 Level 1&2 [on] - - [on]/[oFF]

P.49 NOT USED [ 1]

P.50 Horn timeout (see section 8.0) [ 5" ] 5secs 15 mins [oFF]

P.51 Hour Counter set (over 9999, a dot will appear

to indicate a value multiplied by 10. Example
[ 0] 0h 50.000 [oFF]
3250. will indicate 32500 hours. In this case
the resolution is 10 hours).

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Table 7.06 - Programmable inputs (see options list in table 7.07)

Parameter Options Default Parameter Options Default

NONE [2] Option [0] - - - [28] [10]

available
[InP.1] [InP.3]
NOT (terminal Contact type [n.o.][n.c.] [n.o.]
#10 on
USED
B242RB)

[ 13 ] [0] - - - [28] [13] Option [0] - - - [28] [15]

available
[InP.2] [InP.4]
(terminal Contac_t [n.o.][n.c.] [n.o.] (terminal Contact type [n.o. ][n.c.] [n.o.]
#13 on type #14 on
B242RB) B242RB)

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Table 7.07 - Input Options List

Option Option
[0] Off: disables the input [ 14 ] Generator simulation ON
[1] Immediate Stop [ 15 ] Mains Simulated ON
[2] Bypass and Stop [ 16 ] Front panel LEDs test
[3] Cooling and Stop [ 17 ] Horn silence
[4] Bypass+Cooling and Stop [ 18 ] Display Right Push button
[5] Warning only (^) [ 19 ] Display Left Push button
[6] Bypass and Warning [ 20 ] Overload Input Warning
[7] Remote Manual Mode (^^) [ 21 ] Overload Input Shutdown
[8] Remote Auto Mode (^^) [ 22 ] KG Forced closed
[9] Remote Off Mode (^^) [ 23 ] KM Forced closed
[ 10 ] Remote Engine Test [ 24 ] KG LED Feedback
[ 11 ] Remote Generator Test [ 25 ] KM LED Feedback
[ 12 ] Ejp function [ 26 ] Idle Engine
[ 13 ] Remote LOCK [ 27 ] Manual START push button
[ 28 ] Manual STOP push button

(^) The Be242 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 Default Options

[Out.1] Output 1 (terminal #6 [ 39 ] [Out.3] NOT USED [ 54 ]

HORN)

[Out.2] Output 2 (terminal #5 [ 46 ] [Out.4] NOT USED [ 57 ]

PREGLOW)

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Table 7.09 - Output Options Table

Option & description Option & description
[ 0 ] Output is disabled [32] Alarm from Input 2: Shutdown/Warning
[ 1 ] Under Frequency Shutdown [33] Alarm from Input 3: Shutdown/Warning
[ 2 ] Over Frequency Shutdown [34] Alarm from Input 4: Shutdown/Warning
[ 3 ] Over Current Shutdown [35] NOT USED
[ 4 ] Over Current Warning [36] NOT USED
[ 5 ] Overload Warning or Shutdown (^^^) [37] Cumulative Alternator Alarms
[ 6 ] Over Voltage Shutdown [38] Common Fuel Alarms
[ 7 ] Under Voltage Shutdown [39] HORN
[ 8 ] Alternator Failure Shutdown [40] Crank Delay (Start Warning)
[ 9 ] NOT USED [41] Presence of Nominal Mains Parameters
[10] Low Oil Pressure Shutdown [42] Mains Failure Timing
[11] NOT USED [43] Mains Restore Timing
[12] NOT USED [44] KG Status
[13] Temperature Switch Shutdown [45] KM Status
[14] NOT USED [46] Pre-glow MODE 1/2/3/4
[15] Low Battery Voltage Warning [47] NOT USED
[16] High Battery Voltage Warning [48] RENT<48h
[17] Low Fuel Shutdown (switch) [49] RENT=0h (Expired)
[18] NOT USED [50] Engine Running Status
[19] Fuel Reserve Warning (switch) [51] Presence of Nominal Generator Voltage
[20] NOT USED [52] Be242 in OFF MODE (Status)
[21] NOT USED [53] Be242 in MANUAL MODE (Status)
[22] Emergency Stop Shutdown (Er08) [54] Be242 in AUTO MODE (Status)
[23] Stop Push button Used in AUTO (Er09) [55] Be242 in TEST MODE (Status)
[24] Maintenance SERVICE 1 (Er10) [56] Be242 in LOCK MODE (Status)
[25] Maintenance SERVICE 2 (Er10) [57] Be242 runs the Automatic Periodic Test
[26] Maintenance SERVICE 3 (Er10) [58] Cooling Timing
[27] Engine Belt Break Shutdown [59] Warm-up Timing
[28] Fail To START Shutdown [60] Cycling mode (Logical OR of engine running and
stop solenoid)
[29] Fail To STOP Shutdown [61] Start Pilot repeat output (it repeats the crank output
terminal #9)
[30] Idle Speed (see section 16.60) - --
[31] NOT USED - --

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Section 8.0 - Alarms, Warnings and Shutdowns

The Be242 features Shutdowns (the engine stops) and Warnings (the engine will continue to run) and provides:
A) - a general indication of alarm presence by means of the message [ALAr.] on the display
B) - 2 configurable outputs for specific alarm indications with more than 40 options (see 7.08 and 7.09)
C) - symbols on the front panel to indicate the most important alarms
D) - display messages indicating warnings and shutdowns (see Table 4.1)
E) - a push button to silence the Horn ([ACK-F10])

Terminal #6 is pre-configured for HORN output (Option 39). A HORN should be externally provided. To silence
the HORN, push the [ACK-F10] push button or wait for the [P.50] to expire (see section 7.05). If the [P.50] is set
to [OFF], the only way to silence the Horn is by means of the [ACK-F10] push button.
To browse the alarm memory push the [→F9] push button. To display alarm details, push the [←F8] push button.
To clear the alarm from the panel, remove the cause of the alarm and then press the [OFF] push button. Table
4.10 in section 4.0 indicates all alarms.

Section 9.0 Hour Meter

To clear or pre-load the counter, use the following instructions:

1) - Enter the programming mode as indicated in sections 6.10 & 6.20
2) - Select the parameter [P.51] by means of the [←F8] or [F9→] push button.
3) - Press the [START-F1] and [TEST ↑] to set a value. If you set [0], you will cancel the [h-counter]. If you set a
value between 1 and 50000, you will pre-set the counter. Follow steps 4A) or 4B) according to your needs.
4A) - Press and hold the [ACK-F10] and [F9→] push buttons simultaneously until the [SaVE] message appears
(for about 5 seconds); the Be242 saves the hour counter in the memory and will enter the OFF mode.
4B) - Press the [OFF] push button to exit the procedure without modifying the counter.

Section 10.0 Be242 setting required for PUMP SET application

If you use the Be242 to control a PUMP SET, we recommend the use of the following settings:

Parameter Table 10.0: Recommended settings setup

[P.15] [oFF] (This disables the 'alternator failure alarm')

[Inp.4] [ 15 ] (This selects the Mains Simulation input mode). Connect a switch (or level switch) to
terminal #14 in order to control the set by remote
[P.41] [oFF] (This disables the Periodic Test interval)
[P.0] [ 0 ] (This disables the Breaker delay time)
[P.1] According to your needs; the engine will start after a delay
[P.2] According to your needs; the engine will stop after a delay

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Section 11.0 Engine Running Detect (Charger Alternator)

The Be242 inhibits the starter motor when the engine starts running. When the engine is not running, the voltage
in terminal D+/WL of the charger alternator (input #15) is 0 V. As soon as the Be242 starts the engine, a voltage
appears in the D+/WL terminal (0.8 to 2.5 V). When the engine starts running, the voltage of the D+/WL terminal
increases by up to 3 V - 6 V. When the engine runs, the voltage reaches 14 V (28 V) needed to charge the
battery. The safest point to disconnect the starter motor is between 6 V to 10 V. The default parameter of [P.26]
is 8.0 V. This value is recommended for engines using 12 V batteries. For 24 V batteries, we recommend that
you set the threshold to 16 V.
For safe calibration, ensure the green ‘ENGINE RUNNING’ LED on the front panel is off during all of the starting
attempts. The Charger Alternator voltage can be displayed in the 'Engine menu' as indicated in section 3.0. For
Flywheel chargers, the reading is not accurate. The [P.26] setting, in this case, expresses only a proportional
factor.
The Be242 also uses the output of the Generator in order to disconnect the crank motor. Parameters [P.27] and
[P.28] set the crank termination. These parameters do not affect the status of the green ‘ENGINE RUNNING’
LED.

NOTE: THE ‘ENGINE RUNNING’ LED MUST BE LIT WHEN THE ENGINE RUNS. USING THE ENGINE
WITHOUT THIS SIGNAL MAY BE DANGEROUS.

Normally, using a diesel engine, we recommend enabling the BELT BREAK protection. This is accomplished by
programming a voltage setting in the [P.26] sub-menu. To test the efficiency of this protection, disconnect
terminal D+ from the charger alternator and connect to ground the #15 terminal. This protection is delayed by 15
seconds.

Section 12.0 - Memory Reset

12.3 - To clear the Memory

- Remove the supply. Push and hold the [I-F3] & [I-F5] push buttons simultaneously and apply the Vdc supply.
- As soon as the message AUTO-TEST appears, release the push buttons; the display will indicate [ F1].
- Push [F1] and then push, one by one, all push buttons indicated by the message on display.
- After pushing the last push button ([AUTO]), the message [-EPP] will appear; wait a few seconds.
- The memory, now, is erased. The Be242 will use the factory-programmed parameters (defaults).
- Remove the supply and re-program the controller according to your need. We always recommend that you
program a password in order to limit access (see section 6.40).

Section 13.0 Troubleshooting Guide

The Basic Troubleshooting Guide is intended to provide you with a guide to problems that you may experience
with the Be242. We recommend that you disconnect all removable terminal blocks from the BE242RB interface
board. This procedure should only be carried out by qualified personnel.

To exit the Troubleshooting, remove the Vdc supply at anytime

! W A R N I N G ! High voltage is inside the Be242. To avoid electric-shock hazards, operating personnel
must not remove the protective cover. Do not disconnect the Earth connection. Any interruption of the grounding
connection can create an electric shock hazard. Before making external connections, always ground the B242
first by connecting the control panel to the ground.

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Follow the instructions:

A) - Remove the battery power supply; disconnect all connectors and disconnect the Mains/Generator plugs.
B) - Push and hold the [ACK-F10] push button amd apply the Vdc power supply; all LEDs/Display turn on.
C) - Release the button when you have verified all indicators; the LEDs will turn off and the message [- - - -] will
be displayed.

NOTE - At this stage of the TEST, if the display indicates one of the codes contained in Table 13.1 or
13.2, the Be242 is damaged and should be returned to Bernini Design.

To exit the Troubleshooting, remove the Vdc supply at anytime

13.1 Testing the Push buttons

A) - Push the push buttons on the front panel one by one. The display will show a message according to Table
13.1. As soon as you release all buttons, the message [- - - -] will be displayed.

Table 13.1: Push buttons true table

Push button Display Push button Display

Code Code
[START-F1] [ F1 ] [OFF-F7 ] [ F7 ]
[STOP-F2] [ F2 ] [AUTO↓] [auto]
[ I-F3 ] [ F3 ] [TEST↑] [tESt]
[ O-F4 ] [ F4 ] [←F8] [ F8 ]
[ I-F5 ] [ F5 ] [F9→] [ F9 ]
[ MAN-F6 ] [ F6 ] [ACK-F10] [ F10]

13.2 Testing the Inputs

Push and hold the [ACK-F10] button until the message [-in-] appears. Connect, one by one, inputs #9 to #14 to
the battery minus. For each input, a code will be displayed according to Table 13.2. If more than one input is
connected together (or some of them are in short circuit), the display indicates the messages in sequence.

Table 13.2
Terminal number Display Terminal number Display
(function) Code (function) Code
#14 (Input 4) [ inP 4] #9 (Low fuel) [ FUEL]
#10 (Input 3) [ inP 3] #12 (Temperature) [ tEMP]
#13 (Input 2) [ inP 2] #11 (Oil pressure) [ oiL]
[ #JH1-JH4 (Emergency) [ EMEr]

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13.3 Testing the Outputs

A) - Push the [ACK-F10] push button, for about 10 seconds, until the message [-out] appears.
B) - Connect a lamp (1..2W) to the output terminals (#2 - #6), as indicated in the wiring diagram. At this stage, if
a lamp turns on, the Be242(RB) is damaged and should be returned for service.
C) - Push a button on the front panel. According to Table 13.3, the display should indicate the proper message
and the lamp must turn on. If a lamp fails to turn on, the Be242(RB) is damaged and should be returned for
service.

Table 13.3: Outputs true table

Push button Display Terminal Push button Display Terminal

Code Output Code Output
[START-F1] [KG] L3-KG [OFF-F7]
USE OHM-METER to check
the contact resistance L3-KG
[STOP-F2] [KM] T-KM [DISPLAY-F8]
and T-KM
[I-F5] [out 2] #5 [OFF-F7] [FUEL] #2
[MAN-F6] [out 1] #6 [DISPLAY-F8] [StoP] #4

To exit the Troubleshooting, remove the Vdc supply at anytime

Section 14.0 General Specifications

Supply Voltage : 11 Vdc to 33 Vdc. Protection: internal 300 mA thermal fuse. Supply Current: 50 mA up to 150 mA
Vbatt. Measurement Precision Vdc: 1%

Dimensions: 224X105 X 68 mm, Cut-out: round 56mm min. Be242RB Dim.: 195X126 X 70 mm /Rail mount.

Operating Temperature range: -30 deg C up to +70 deg C. Humidity Range: 5% up to 95% non-condensing.

Be242 Weight: 230 gr Be242RB Weight: 500 gr Interconnection Cable: 1 meter

General Design: 89/336 EEC, 89/392 EEC, 73/23 EEC, 93/68 EEC, IEC 68-2-6 Certification: CE

Be242RB Relay Output Characteristics:

Output Current Rating: 8A . Recommended DC LOAD 1A Max @ 24VDC..

Mains and Generator Voltage Inputs: Nominal Voltage: 80 Vac up to 600 Vac (permanent & continuously Ph-Ph)
Over voltage: 4 KVac for one second. Measurement precision: +/- 1% . Input impedance: 2 Mega Ohm

Mains and Generator Frequency Measurements: 30-99Hz, Resolution 0,1Hz, Precision/Accuracy 0,5% .

Current Transformer Inputs (3-Phases): 10 / 5 Aac up to 1000 / 5 Aac. Maximum Over Current: 8 Aac for 30 seconds.
Measurement precision: +/- 5% . Internal resistance: 0.05 Ohm

Digital Inputs: Open circuit voltage: 10 /22 Vdc (12 V /24V supply). - Closed circuit current: 15 mA dc max.

Charger Alternator Monitoring: Operating 3-33 Vdc. Vdc reading accuracy +/- 2%. Excitation Power: max 3 W

Hour Run Counter & Timers: internal Quartz Crystal oscillator 4.91Mhz. Resolution 1 second; precision 0,25%

Section 15.0 Software Upgrades & Revisions

Firmware Date Description
Versions
1.0.01 December 2020 First release
4.0.40 March 2023 Minor bugs corrected

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Section 16.0 Application Notes

16.10 - Programming of the Automatic Periodic Test (example: 20 minutes every 7 days)

A) - Enter the 'Program Mode' and set [P.41] to [168] hours (168 hours=7days).
B) - Set [P.42] to [ 20'] and save the programming
C) - Select the AUTO mode
D) - Disconnect the battery and wait for the desired start time (using an external clock reference).
E) - Connect the battery and select the 'AUTO' mode.
The Be242 will start the engine after the programmed hours. The engine will run OFF-LOAD for 20 minutes. If
the Mains fails during the automatic periodic test, the Be242 will transfer the load to the generator.

The Be242 does not use an internal real time clock for the programmed hours ([P.41] setting, table 7.05). The
user could experiment with shifting the periodic tests (about some minutes a month). To avoid error
accumulation, we recommend the following procedures (D) and (E) as indicated in section 16.10.

IMPORTANT NOTICE If the Vdc voltage supply is removed, the Be242 loses count of the days. When the
supply restores, the Be242 starts to count the A.P.T. from zero. To synchronize the periodic start follow the
above instructions (D) & (E).

16.20 - Interfacing an Auto start with Be242 A.T.S Controller

To use the Be242 as an A.T.S. controller you may connect the FUEL output to the AUTOSTART remote start
input via a suitable relay. Program the [P.26] to [oFF]. We recommend that you program the [P.31] to [15]
(number of attempts) in order to provide proper time for AUTOSTART to start the engine.

16.30 - Single Phase operation

Program the parameter [P.8] with the option ‘3’ as indicated in section 7.01B. Connect the Mains LIVE (phase) to
terminals ‘S’ and ‘T’. Connect the NEUTRAL to terminal ‘R’. Connect the Generator LIVE (phase) to terminals
‘L2’ and ‘L3’. Connect the Neutral to ‘L1’. In this way, the outputs KM and KG will output a ‘phase’. This will allow
to energize the coils of the contactors (supposed to connect the other side of the coils as indicated in section
18). Connect the current transformer to terminals ‘COM’ and ‘CT1’. Finally, adjust the parameters P4, P5, P9
and P10 (Over/Under Voltage settings) according to your needs.

16.40 - Maintenance & Rental Timers

Once a timer expires, the Be242 indicates the [Er.10] on display. To clear the alarm(s), enter the manual mode,
push and hold the [ACK-F10] button for at least 20 seconds. You are allowed to modify the programmed
Maintenance timer at anytime. Programmable timers are described in section 7, table 7.05A-B (P44, P45 and
P46). To restart the Rental Timer, you are required to enter the programming and exit the programming (we
recommend that you limit the access to the programming by using a password).

16.50 - Panel & Gen-set Builders Notes:

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17.00 - Interfacing Auto Start Module

You may use the FUEL SOLENOID output relay JA2. You may use RUN PLUS input as feedback. You are in
some cases required to increase the attempt numbers to let a reasonable time to the AUTO START module to
start the engine, When FUEL SOLENOID shuts down, the AUTO START module will stop the engine.

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18.0 Typical Application Wiring Diagram

The following drawing illustrates the recommended wiring diagram of the BE242
kit controller. In making the panel please consider the following information.

- Always consult the international standard IEC 61439-1-2-34-5-6-7 IEC 60529

- Keep a reasonable distance between cables that carry 400V utility power and
low-voltage cables committed to controlling the engine. This will avoid problems
in case of severe lightning.

- Do not underestimate the maximum operating temperature of the panel.

Consider a proper de-rating of the electrical parameters. A wrong calculation of
the size of the cables, size of terminal blocks or nominal current of the
contactors can produce a dangerous over-heat.

- Always limit the current into the panel, from utility power and generator,
according to the AC1 rating of the contactors and according to the size of cables
and terminal blocks. In case of a short circuit, when the automatic protections
fail, you can trust an additional external overcurrent protection (e.g. circuit
breaker). Doing so will preserve the integrity of the panel even in case of a direct
short circuit.

- Always protect with the appropriate fuse the cables connected to the battery
plus. A short circuit on the battery cable can reach several hundred amps.

- Always use pilot relays connected as close as possibile to the engine. This is
really important if the panel is far away from the generator.

- We recommend that you use a mechanical interlock and auxiliary electrical

interlock on the contactors.

- Before commencing the connection of utility power and generator we

recommend that you test 100% the automation of the engine and generator.

- Before connecting the final LOAD (e.g. the building) always make a test using
some lamps. In this way, you are sure that all connections are very well done,

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19.0 Dimensions & Connections

JA 6-Poles 5mm JD 8-Poles 5mm JE 4-Poles 5mm JF 4-Poles 7.5mm

1 Alternator Excitement 9 Low Fuel Input 18 Current Trasf. 1 L1 Generator
2 Fuel Solenoid 10 Input 3 19 Current Trasf. 2 L2 Volatge
3 Start Solenoid 11 Low Oil Pressure 20 Current Trasf. 3 L3 Input
4 Stop Solenoid 12 High Temperature 21 Common CTs KG Conatct Output
5 Output 2 13 Input 2 JG 4-Poles 7.5mm
6 Output 1 14 Input 4 JC SUB-D 25 R Mains
JB Male Faston 6.3mm 15 Running Plus POLES S Voltage
7 Battery Plus 16 Running Minus (cable 1m included T Input
8 Battery Minus in the Be242 kit) KM Contact Output

BE242RB DIMENSIONS

BE242 DIMENSIONS (DOWNLOAD FOOT PRINT FOR MAKING HOLES)

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