BIOS1 Control Unit
Installation Guide

BIOS1 Control Unit

Introduction

The control unit BIOS1 is particularly indicated for the installation of 1 230 Vac motor with maximum power absorbed of 700W. The control unit equipped with a display that allows a precise regulation of the thrust and sensitivity. The control unit can memorize up to 8000 transmitters with the external memory, with the step by step, partial opening, open and close functions. It is supplied with inputs for interior and exterior photocell, possibility to connect the buttons for step by step, partial opening, open, close and stop. The outputs include a 230 Vac flashing light, courtesy light/zone light/ open gate light, 24 Vdc accessories power supply.
ATTENTION: DO NOT INSTALL THE CONTROL UNIT WITHOUT READING THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST !!!
THE INSTALLATION SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Be sure that the limit switches are connected and correctly adjusted

Configuration

Connections

MOTOR OUTPUT
Connect the common of the motor to the clamp motor COM of the control unit.
Connect the phase 1 of the motor to the clamp motor L1 of the control unit.
Connect the phase 2 of the motor to the clamp L2 of the control unit.
Motor condensers 230 Vac !Risk of electric shock! CAPACITOR
Connect the capacitor to the clamps COND of the control unit. LIMIT SWITCHES
Connect the NORMALLY CLOSED contact of the limit switches to the control unit
During the learning of the stroke phase the control unit recognize itself the opening and closing limit switch. POWER SUPPLY
Connect the power supply cable between clamp 1 and 2 of the control unit
Power supply 230 Vac 50 Hz
Do not connect the card directly to the electric network. Put a device which can ensure the disconnection of each pole from the power supply of the control unit.

COURTESY LIGHT OUTPUT
Connect the courtesy light to the clamps 3 and 4, 230Vac 100W MAX.
FLASHING LIGHT OUTPUT
Connect the flashing light to the clamps 3 and 5.b
It is possible to light up the action area of the automatism during each motion. The functioning of the auxiliary light is controlled in the advanced menu FCY.
Use a flashing light without self flashing card 230Vac 60W MAXPHOTOCELLS POWER SUPPLY
Connect the clamp 6 of the control unit to the clamp + of the power supply of the photocells receiver.
Connect the clamp 7 of the control unit to the power supply clamp – of the photocells receiver and of the transmitter.
Connect the clamp 8 of the control unit to the power supply clamp of the transmitter of the photocells.
The photocells test is activated in the advanced menu tph.
ATTENTION: the control unit gives a voltage of 24 Vdc and can supply a maximum power of 4W.
For the safety edge test connect the test device of the safety edge on the power supply pins of the TX (test activated with low logic signal 0Vdc). Please refer to the manual of the safety edge.SAFETY EDGE INPUT
Connect the safety edge contacts to the clamps 9 and 10 of the control unti
Select the type of security edge used (mechanical or 8K2) through the menu EDMX, select the type of functioning through the minuid. If not used set the DIP switch EDGE ON. OPENING PHOTOCELL INPUT
Connect the NORMALLY CLOSED contact of the photocell (PHOTO 2) between the clamps 11 and 18 of the control unit.
The functioning of the opening photocell is controlled in the advanced menu Ph2. If not used set the DIP switch PH2 ON. CLOSING PHOTOCELL INPUT
Connect the NORMALLY CLOSED contact of the photocell (PHOTO 1) between the clamps 12 and 18 of the control unit.
The functioning of the closing photocell is controlled in the advanced menu Sph. If not used set the DIP switch PH1 ON. STOP INPUT
Connect the NORMALLY CLOSED contact of the STOP between the clamps 13 and 18 of the control unit.
If not used set the DIP switch STOP ON. OPEN INPUT
Connect the button OPEN between the clamps 14 and 18 of the control unit. CLOSE INPUT
Connect the button CLOSE between the clamps 15 and 18 of the control unit. PARTIAL OPENING INPUT
Connect the button PED between the clamps 16 and 18 of the control unit. STEP BY STEP INPUT
Connect the button SS between the clamps 17 and 18 of the control unit. ANTENNA
Connect the signal cable of the antenna to the clamp 19 and the ground of the antenna to the clamp 20 of the control unit.
The presence of the metallic parts or humidity in the walls could have negative influences on the range of the system. We suggest therefore to not place the receiving antenna and/or transmitters near big metallic objects, near the floor or on the ground.

Remote control learning

4.1 Learning of one transmitter
The 1st memorized button performs the STEP by STEP function (opening and closing of the gate), the 2nd button performs the partial opening, the 3rd button performs the OPEN function, 4th button performs the CLOSE function. The control unit exits from the learning phase if no new button or transmitter command is given in 10 seconds.

Make sure that the board is out of any menus, press the button UP[+]	On the display will appear and the flashing light lights on
Press one button of the transmitter	On the display will appear don. If the transmitter was already memorized will appear Fnd. After 2 seconds the display will show the memory location of the memorized transmitter, for example
If you want to memorize another button or a new transmitter repeat the procedure

4.2 Learning with the hidden button of an already memorized transmitter
With the hidden button of a transmitter it is possible to enter the learning phase in order to memorize new buttons or new transmitters.
With the automation still, with the aid of a clip press the hidden button of an already memorized transmitter, the flashing light lights on, now it is possible to memorize new buttons or transmitters.
4.3 Cancellation of one transmitter
Enter the learning phase with the UP[+] button or with the hidden button of a memorized transmitter (see 4.1 or 4.2). Press in the same time the hidden button and 1st button of the transmitter that you want to cancel. The flashing light bilnks 4 times and on the display will appear

Setting stroke

5.1 Easy settings of the stroke (parameter
Be sure that the limit switches are connected and correctly adjusted 

Unlock the gate and move it to the middle of the stroke
Press and keep pressed the buttons UP[+] e MENU for at least 5 seconds.	The gate moves in opening. If the gate moves in closing press the button DOWN to stop and reverse the direction of movement and give a step by step command (SS) to resume the procedure
When the gate reaches the opening limit switch it stops by itself	The gate moves in closing
When the gate reaches the closing limit switch it stops by itself	The gate moves in opening
When the gate reaches the opening limit switch it stops by itself	The gate closes with the settings of slowing down set in the menu. When the gate is closed the learning phase is ended.

Warning: in case of intervention of a safety device, the learning is stopped and will appear on the display the written Press Step by Step button to start again the learning from the 2nd point.5.2 Advanced settings of the stroke (parameter
Be sure that the limit switches are connected and correctly adjusted
In this procedure is necessary to provide the positions of beginning of slowing down with a step by step command (SS).

Unlock the gate and move it to the middle of the stroke	1
Press and keep pressed the buttons UP[+] e MENU for at least 5 seconds.	The gate moves in opening. If the gate moves in closing press the button DOWN to stop and reverse the direction of movement and give a step by step command (SS) to resume the procedure
When the gate reaches the opening limit switch it stops by itself	The gate moves in closing
When the gate reaches the position of beginning of slowing down give a step by step command (SS)	The gate begins the slowing down
When the gate reaches the closing limit switch it stops by itself	The gate moves in opening
When the gate reaches the position of beginning of slowing down give a step by step command (SS)	The gate begins the slowing down
When the gate reaches the opening limit switch it stops by itself	The gate closes with the settings of slowing down set in this learning. When the gate is closed the learning phase is ended.

Warning: in case of intervention of a safety device, the learning is stopped and will appear on the display the written  Press Step by Step button to start again the learning from the 2 nd point.

Menu

Entering the menu:
To enter the base menu settings keep pressed the MENU button for at least one second To enter the advanced menu settings keep pressed the MENU button for at least five seconds
Navigation into the menu:
It is possible to move from an entry to another one using UP[+] e DOWN[-] buttons,
To change a parameter keep pressed the MENU button for at least 1 second until the parameter begins blinking, so release the button.
Use UP[+] and DOWN[-] buttons to change the parameter
At the end keep pressed MENU for al least 1 second until the parameter stops blinking to save the change.
A quick pressure of the menu button is enough to leave a menu6.1 Base settings menu:

*ATTENTION!
It is not advisable the disabling of the slowing downs and, if possible, use the “soft start” function.

MENU	DESCRIPTION	SELECTABLE VALUES min-max	DEFAULT	UNITS
	First coupling between Bluetooth device and control unit
	Electrical brake activation time 0 = disabled 1 – 100= enabled	0-100	0	x0.01 s
	Functioning of PHOTO1 moving from closed 0 = Check PHOTO1 1 = The gate opens also with PHOTO1 busy	0-1	1
	Functioning of PHOTO2 0 = Enabled in opening and closing OP/CL 1 = Enabled only in opening OP	0-1	0
	Photocells test 0 = disabled 1 = enabled PHOTO1 2 = enabled PHOTO2 3 = enabled PHOTO1 and PHOTO2	0-3	0
	Safety edge type 0 = contact (NC) 1 = resistive (8k2)	0-1	0
	Operation mode of safety edge 0= working only in closing with inversion of movement 1 = stops the automation (both opening and closing) and free the obstacle (short inversion)	0-1	0
	Safety edge test 0 = disabled 1 = enabled	0-1	0
	Partial opening	0-100	30	%
	Auto reclosing time from partial opening (0 = disabled)	0-900	20	s
	Blinker output mode 0 = Fix 1 = Blinking	0-1	1
	Pre-flashing time (0 = disabled)	0-10	0	s
	Courtesy light settings 0 = At the end of movement for a TCY time 1 = On if the gate is not closed + TCY time 2 = On if courtesy light timer (TCY) not expired 3 = Open gate light on/off 4 = Open gate light with proportional flashing	0-4	0
	Courtesy light time	0-900	0	s
	Dead-man 0 = disabled 1 = enabled	0-1	0
	Setting threshold of cycles for assistance request. Once limit is reached the next cycles will be done with fast blinking (only if FPr enabled) (0 = disabled)	0-100	0	x1000 cicli
	Continuous blinking for assistance request (done only with closed gate). 0 = disabled 1 = enabled	0-1	0
	Viewing of the memory location for a single transmitter	0-999
	Cancellation of a single transmitter	0-999
	Restore default settings, enter to modify the parameter and then keep pressed the MENU button, a count down appears that ends with don on the display
	Cancelling all transmitters, enter to modify the parameter and then keep pressed the MENU button, a count down appears that ends with don on the display

6.3 Menu description:
6.3.1 Base settings menu
Auto reclosing time
Active when the gate is in the completely open position, the gate automatically closes after seconds. In this phase the display shows with the blinking dash, that during the last 10 seconds will be replaced by the count down.
  Auto reclosing time after transit
If in the opening phase or in the completely open position the beam of the photocells is obscured and freed, the gate automatically closes after seconds when the completely open position is reached, In this phase the display shows with the blinking dash, that during the last 10 seconds will be replaced by the count down.
SEI Obstacle sensitivity
Adjust the obstacle sensitivity to ensure a correct functioning of the gate, it must stop if there is an obstacle but also it must ensure the complete movement in the worst conditions (exp. winter, hardening of motors, etc). After the adjustment of this parameter it is recommended to perform a complete movimentation (opening and closing) before trying the obstacle detection. The intervention of the obstacle sensitivity stops the gate and makes a short inversion of the movement.
Obstacle sensitivity
Adjust the obstacle sensitivity to ensure a correct functioning of the gate, it must stop if there is an obstacle but also it must ensure the complete movement in the worst conditions (exp. winter, hardening of motors, etc). After the adjustment of this parameter it is recommended to perform a complete movimentation (opening and closing) before trying the obstacle detection. The intervention of the obstacle sensitivity stops the  gate and makes a short inversion of the movement.
Motor torque
Adjust the motor torque to ensure a correct functioning of the gate, it is possible to adjust the percentage of torque between 10% to 100%. After the adjustment of this parameter it is recommended to perform a complete movimentation (opening and closing) to ensure a correct functioning of the gate.
  Slowing down mode
The control unit has 2 different type of slowing downs : standard or with higher torque and speed, for heavier gates.
  Step by step configuration (SS)

• = 0 Normal (OP-ST-CL-ST-OP-ST…)
  Typical functioning of Step by Step. During the movement a SS command stops the gate.
• = 1 Alternated STOP (OP-ST-CL-OP-ST-CL…)
  Alternated functioning with STOP during the opening. During the opening phase a SS command stops the gate.
• = 2 Alternated (OP-CL-OP-CL…)
  The user cannot stop the gate during the movement with a SS command.
  A SS command during the movement inverts the movement.
• = 3 Condominium – timer
  A SS command only opens the gate. When the gate is completely open, if the command persist the control unit will wait until the opening of the contact before beginning the countdown of the automatic reclosing (if enabled), on other SS command in this phase will restart the countdown of the automatic reclosing.
• = 4 Condominium with immediate auto reclosing
  Like condominium – timer (previous point) but during the countdown a SS command will close the gate.

After black-out
When the control unit turns on after a black-out,

•  = 0 No action – when the control unit turns on the gate doesn’t move until the first command, the first movement is a slow opening.
•  = 1 Closing– turning on the control unit it will perform a slow closing.

Soft start
The movement begins with reduced torque, used in light gates.
Amplitude of slowing down
With this parameter it is possible to adjust the amplitude of the slowing down and eventually disable it (LSI=0). If you need more precise or different slowing down between opening and closing it is possible to set the parameter LSI on P (personalized) and perform an advanced learning of strokes (5.2) providing also the beginning of slowing downs during the learning.
Deceleration ramp amplitude
With this parameter it is possible to define the amplitude of the deceleration ramp and possibly its exclusion (SLr = 0).
It allows performing a deceleration from cruising speed to the retarding speed, more or less evident depending on the installation requirements.
*ATTENTION!
It is not advisable the disabling of the slowing downs and, if possible, use the “soft start” function.
6.3.2 Advanced menu
Bluetooth
Item of the menu needed to the first coupling between an Android device and the control unit. Refer to the Help of the Android application for the connection procedure.
Electrical brake
Short reverse movement with reduced torque to reduce the inertia of the gate. The operation is performed at each stop of the movement except for fast movement after the intervention of a safety devices.
Functioning of closing photocell PHOTO1 moving from closed position
The closing photocell has the following functioning

• Closing: immediate inversion of movement
• Opening from an intermediate position: no intervention
•  Opening from closed position:
  ♦ . = 0 The gate doesn’t move if PHOTO1 beam is cut
  ♦ . = 1 The gate moves while PHOTO1 beam is cut

 Functioning of opening photocell PHOTO2
The opening photocell has the following functioning

• Opening: stops the movement and waits until the beam is freed, then moves in opening.
•  Closing:
  ♦ . = 0 Stops the movement and waits until the beam is freed, then moves in opening
  ♦ . = 1 No intervention

Photocells test
Enabling this function, before each movement starting from still gate, the control unit performs a functional check of the photocells. The check will not be performed in case of fast movement after the intervention of a safety devices. Follow paragraph 3.6 for the connections of the photocells.
Safety edge type
The control unit can work with two different type of safety edge:

•   = 0 Mechanical with normally closed contact
• = 1 Resistive 8k2

Operation mode of safety edge
To allow the installation of the safety edges in both the directions of movements, it is possible to choose 2 different functioning:

•  = 0 Only in closing with total inversion of movement
• = 1 Both directions of movements, stop and short inversion to free the obstacle

Safety edge test
Enabling this function the control unit performs a functional check of the safety edge. This function is used if the edge connected to the control unit has an electronic self test (exp. radio edge R.CO.O). Connect the test contact of the edge to the power supply of the transmitter of the photocells (paragraph 3.6) ad enable the self test with low voltage 0Vdc (for the compatibility follow the instruction of the manual of the safety edge).
Partial opening
Partial opening can be performed only starting from closed. The parameter sets the opening like a percentage of the total stroke of the first wing.
Auto reclosing time from partial opening
Active when the gate is in the partial opening, the gate automatically closes after . seconds. In this phase the display shows with the blinking dash, that during the last 10 seconds will be replaced by the count down.
Flashing light output mode
It is possible to choose 2 different functioning for the blinker output:

•  = 0 Fixed blinker output. It will be necessary to connect a self flashing blinker (B.RO LIGHT 230 Vac)
•  = 1 Flashing light blinker output. It will be necessary to connect a fix light blinker (B.RO LIGHT FIX 230 Vac)

Pre-flashing time
Pre-flashing before each movement in both directions,   seconds of pre-flashing
Courtesy light settings
The control unit has 4 different functioning’s for courtesy light:

• . = 0 the light switches off at the end of a movement after seconds
• = 1 the light switches off only with closed gate after seconds
• = 2 lighted on for seconds from the beginning of a movement, independently of the condition of the gate (the light could switch off before the end of movement)
• = 3 open gate light – the light switches off immediately when the gate reaches the closed position
• = 4 open gate light with proportional blinking:
  ♦ opening – slow blinking
  ♦ closing – fast blinking
  ♦ opened – light on
  ♦ closed – light off
  ♦ stopped – 2flash + long wait + 2flash + long wait +…

Courtesy light timer
Courtesy light activation timer
  Dead man
During dead man functioning mode the gate moves only with a permanent command.
The enabled commands are OPEN and CLOSE. SS and PED are disabled. During dead man functioning all the automatic movements are disabled, like short or total inversions. All safety devices are disabled except for STOP.
  Setting threshold of cycles for assistance request
It is possible to set a number of cycles before the request of assistance. Once the limit is reached the next cycles will be done with fast blinking (only if enabled)
Continuous flashing light for assistance request
Once limit  is reached the flashing light will blink also with the gate closed to show the request of assistance.
Viewing of the memory position for a single transmitter
With the item of the menu it is possible to view the memory location in which a transmitter is memorized.
To perform the function, move to and then confirm by pressing the button MENU. Keep pressed MENU button untill the display will show then release the button.
At this point press a button of the memorized transmitter (it does not active any command). The display shows:

• the memory location for 2 seconds, if is memorized;
• the written  for 2 seconds, if is not memorized.

After 2 seconds the display returns to the screenl and it will be possible to perform this function with another transmitter.
To exit from the function, press MENU button. Otherwise after 15 seconds without transmission, the control unit exits from the function and shows the written
  Cancellation of a single transmitter
With the item of the menu   it is possible to delete a single transmitter from the memory.
To perform the function, move to trace. and then confirm by pressing the button MENU. Keep pressed MENU button until the display will show , then release the button. Select the memory location of the  transmitter. Press and keep pressed MENU button until the display will show release the button.
To exit from the function, press MENU button. If the display shows the written , there are problems with the memory (for example empty position or disconnected memory).
Restore default settings
With this parameter it is possible to restore the default settings of the control unit. The reset will restore all the parameters of the base and advanced menu, but doesn’t modify the learnt strokes, the directions of motors and the transmitters.
Move to then keep pressed MENU button until the display shows 0, release the button. Press again and keep pressed MENU button, the display will show a count down ,don’t release the button until the display show’s
Erasing of all transmitters
With this parameter it is possible to erase all the transmitters learnt.
Move to then keep pressed MENU button until the display shows 0, release the button. Press again and keep pressed MENU button, the display will show a count down ,don’t release the button until the display show’s

Display and control unit state

7.1 Input LED and safety devices

7.2 Normal functioning:

	Standby – Gate closed or after the switch on of the control unit
	Opening phase
	Closing phase
	Gate closed by user during opening
	Gate closed by user during closing
	Gate stopped by an external event (photocells, stop)
	Gate opened without automatic reclosing
	Gate opened in partial opening position without automatic reclosing
	Gate opened waiting for auto reclosing, last 10 seconds the dash will be replaced by the countdown
	Gate opened in partial opening position waiting for auto reclosing, last 10 seconds the dash will be replaced by the countdown
	During the normal functioning and out from any menu, the pression of the DOWN[-] button lets you see the number of cycles done, you will see units with  dots on the bottom of display and thousand without dot, another pression of DOWN[-] or MENU button let you to leave the cycles visualization
	Visualized during the learning of transmitters
	Visualized when memorized a new transmitter or at the and of a reset
	Visualized when memorized a button of a transmitter already memorized
	Visualized when a transmitter is erased
	Visualized during the learning of strokes to indicate that the control unit is opening the gate and waiting for the command of opening mechanical stop
	Visualized during the learning of strokes to indicate that the control unit is closing the gate and waiting for the command of closing mechanical stop
	Visualized during the learning of strokes if there is an intervention of safety devices
	Visualized when the control unit waits a transmitter signal, during the function of viewing of the memory location.
	Visualized when the transmitter is not stored on the memory, during the function of viewing of the memory location.
	Visualized when the control unit exits from the function of viewing of the memory location for inactivity.
	Visualized during the first coupling with the Bluetooth device.
	Visualized when the control unit is connected to a Bluetooth device
	Visualized when Bluetooth device is disconnecting from the control unit.

7.3 Errors:

	Impact sensor intervention
	Safety edge intervention
	Limit switches error (both opening and closing electrical limit switches busy in the same time)
	Malfunctioning of photocells
	Thermically intervention to preserve the control unit
	Memory error
	Full memory
	Memory error during functions viewing memory location or cancellation of a single transmitter

The visualization of an error on the display persist until another command is given

Technical features

POWER SUPPLY AND CONSUMPTION

MOTOR POWER SUPPLY

ACCESSORIES POWER SUPPLY

FUNCTIONALITY

DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT
This product is an integral part of the automation, and therefore, they must be disposed of together. As for the installation operations, at the end of the life of this product, the dismantling operations must be  performed by qualified personnel. This product is made from different types of materials: some can be recycled, others must be disposed of. Please inform yourselves on the recycling or disposal systems provided for  by the laws in force in your area, for this category of product.
CAUTION! – some parts of the product can contain polluting or dangerous substances which, if dispersed in the environment, may cause serious harm to the environment and human health.
As indicated by the symbol at the side, it is forbidden to throw this product into domestic refuse. Therefore, follow the “separated collection” instructions for disposal, according to the methods provided for by local  regulations in force, or redeliver the product to the retailer at the moment of purchase of a new, equivalent product.
CAUTION! – the regulations in force at local level may envisage heavy sanctions in case of abusive disposal of this product.
GUARANTEE – In compliance with legislation, the manufacturer’s guarantee is valid from the date stamped on the product and is restricted to the repair or free replacement of the parts accepted by the  manufacturer as being defective due to poor quality materials or manufacturing defects. The guarantee does not cover damage or defects caused by external agents, faulty maintenance, overloading, natural wear and  tear, choice of incorrect product, assembly errors, or any other cause not imputable to the manufacturer. Products that have been misused will not be guaranteed or repaired. Printed specifications are only indicative.  The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for range reductions or malfunctions caused by environmental interference. The manufacturer’s responsibility for damage caused to persons resulting  from accidents of any nature caused by our defective products, are only those responsibilities that come under Italian law.

ALLMATIC S.r.l
32026 Borgo Valtellina – Bellion – Italy
Via dell’Artigiano, n°1 – Z.A.
Tel. 0437 751175 – 751163 ran
http://www.allmatic.com
E-mail: info@allmatic.com

Documents / Resources

ALLMATIC BIOS1 Control Unit [pdf] Installation Guide BIOS1 Control Unit, BIOS1, Control Unit, Unit

References

• User Manual