EXALUS SBR-BIDI Controller

Technical Data

• Power supply: 230V 50Hz
• Transmission power: <25 mW
• Maximum motor power: 900W

Controller Overview

A wired tubular motor can be connected to the SBR-BIDI gate controller if, before it is connected to the controller, the motor has had the limit positions set up.

The controller is housed in a clear plastic enclosure, showing the internal circuitry. Exterior buttons labeled UP, STOP, and DOWN are connected to the board.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ⚠️

1. General rules

Before any installation or maintenance works, disconnect the gate controller from the power supply. Any installation or maintenance works shall be exclusively made by licensed personnel.

2. Installation warnings

The device shall be installed in a location inaccessible to children. Avoid installation in places exposed to direct impact of water, fire or intense sunlight. Signal and power supply wires shall be routed separately and protected against mechanical damage.

3. Use

Do not attempt to open the controller housing. Doing so may cause electric shock or damage to the device. Do not operate the gate controller system if there are people, vehicles, or animals within its operating area. In case of any unusual operation (e.g. no reaction to remote control, strange sounds), immediately disconnect the power supply and contact the maintenance technician or installer.

4. Maintenance and inspections

Regularly inspect wires, protective components, and mechanical fastenings. Have your device inspected at least once a year by a licensed installer. Do not use any chemical agents or water under pressure to clean the controller unit.

5. In case of a failure

In case of smoke, burning smell, or short circuit, immediately disconnect the power supply. Do not attempt to repair the device yourself. Contact the maintenance technician, the installer or the manufacturer.

Product Description

The SBR-BIDI gate controller is intended to control the motor installed in the gate or roller shutter. Before operating the device, read this operating manual.

The gate controller manages the following safety protection systems:

• Resistive/optical safety edge - obstacle detection
• Photocell - collision protection
• Reed switches - information on gate position
• Inertia brake - protection against rapid curtain falling
• Warning light - gate movement signalling

Additionally, a zone indicator light can be connected to the gate area lighting.

NOTE: The gate controller operates correctly only when the safety devices indicate “no error.” Therefore, it is necessary to correctly set up the DIP electrical switches on the controller board (see: the connection diagram).

NOTE: The inertia brake and the (resistive/optical) safety edge are absolutely required components. If they are not connected, the gate controller will not be able to control the motor.

The SBR-BIDI gate controller operates using two-way radio communication at a frequency of 868 MHz. The system is controlled via:

• Buttons on the gate controller
• Exalus Home remote controls
• Exta Life system transmitters
• Exalus Home application (after pairing with the TR7 central unit, requires autotest photocells)
• Monostable wall-mounted switch

Key fobs control devices in a sequence: up-down-down-up.

The Exalus Home application provides advanced control functions:

• Gate control: opening, closing, stopping, position adjustment (percentage)
• Automatic opening/closing settings
• Gate status view (errors, current position)
• Activation of additional protections

NOTE: It is necessary to calibrate the gate controller when it is operated for the first time (see: 2. Calibration of the central control unit).

When calibration is successfully completed, the main LED and the D4 LED will illuminate.

Technical Diagrams and Connections

The controller features a printed circuit board with a MAIN LED and DIP switches labeled D1 through D8. Various connectors (PK1, PK2, J8, Z16, etc.) are present for wiring.

Wiring Options:

Option 1 is for connecting:

• Reed Switch
• Additional Auxiliary Devices
• Receiver Photocell
• Photocell Transmitter
• Resistive Safety Edge

Terminals include #12V, SBS, IN_K1, IN_K2, 24V, GND, INfoto.

Option 2 is for connecting:

• Reed Switch
• Optical Safety Edge

Motor, Light, and Brake Connections:

Connections are provided for the Motor (Silnik), Warning Light, Controlled Light, and Inertia Brake. Terminals include L1 (direction 1), L2 (direction 2), N (neutral wire), PE (Protective Earth wire), and specific terminals for the motor and brake.

DIP Electrical Switches:

NOTE: Changes to DIP switches are read only after the central unit is reconnected to the power supply.

LED Indicators (D1-D8):

• D1: Button-level control
• D2: Bottom reed switch input (IN_K1)
• D3: Upper limit reed switch input (IN_K2)
• D4: 24V power supply (permanent light)
• D5: Photocell status
• D6: Resistive safety edge status
• D7: Inertia brake status

Operating Procedures

1. THE FIRST LAUNCH

NOTE: After switching on, control operations are performed using the central unit buttons only. The motor moves only when a button is pressed. If the main LED blinks red and blue, the device is not calibrated.

1. Ensure the central control unit is powered.
2. Check the correctness of movement directions using the central unit buttons.
3. If control outputs (directions) are inverted, press and hold the STOP button for 3 seconds.

NOTE: Correct setup of directions is required for proper operation of the safety edge (see: 6. Gate controller response to protections).

2. CALIBRATION OF THE CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT

NOTE: The device can only be calibrated if safety devices indicate “no error.” If an error warning is disregarded, calibration will be interrupted, and the main LED will blink green, yellow, and red, then blue and red, indicating calibration failure.

1. Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the main LED blinks blue three times. The main LED glows blue, signaling the first stage of calibration.
2. Press and hold the UP button to set the gate in its upper limit position. Keep holding until the main LED blinks blue 3 times, then glows yellow. If it glows green, proceed to point 4.

NOTE: If the LED fails to blink after setting the upper limit, calibration is interrupted, or the motor has not reached the limit position. Return to point 1.

3. Press and hold the DOWN button to set the gate in its bottom limit position. Keep holding until the main LED blinks yellow 3 times. If it glows blue, proceed to point 2.
4. Calibration completed. The main LED glows with a permanent green light.

The calibration process is visually represented by diagrams showing button presses (UP, DOWN, STOP) and corresponding LED color changes (blue, yellow, green) over time (e.g., 3 seconds, x3).

3. PAIRING THE TRANSMITTER

NOTE: The gate controller must be calibrated before starting the pairing procedure (see point 2 of CALIBRATION OF THE CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT).

1. Press and hold the STOP button (approx. 5 seconds) until the main LED starts glowing yellow.
2. For a sequential transmitter (e.g., key fob), press the button that will control the gate. For a three-button remote control, press the STOP button.
3. After pairing, the main LED blinks yellow 3 times.
4. The transmitter is paired. The LED glows with a permanent green light.

NOTE: 5 minutes after activation, if no transmitter is paired, the gate controller returns to normal operation. Performing this on an already programmed transmitter erases it; the main LED will blink red 3 times.

Pairing is illustrated with diagrams showing button presses and LED states.

4. ADDING/REMOVING THE GATE CONTROLLER TO/FROM THE TR7 CENTRAL UNIT

NOTE: The gate controller must be calibrated before starting this procedure (see point 2 of CALIBRATION OF THE CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT).

NOTE: To control the SBR-BIDI controller from the application level, autotest photocells must be connected. Ensure DIP electrical switch no. 3 is ON.

Adding a gate controller to the TR7 central unit:

1. Press and hold the STOP button (approx. 5 seconds) until the main LED glows yellow.
2. Open the Exalus Home application.
3. Navigate to the “Channels” tab.
4. Press the “+” button in the upper right corner.
5. Press the “Search” button.
6. The “Gate controller” device will appear. Press the “+” button next to its name.
7. After pairing, the main LED blinks yellow 3 times.
8. In the “Configuration” tab, you can set the device name. In the “Channels” tab, access advanced gate and lighting control settings.

Removing a gate controller from the TR7 central unit:

1. In the Exalus Home application, go to gate control.
2. Press “...” in the upper right corner, then “Channel settings”.
3. Press “Device settings”, then “Remove the device”.

NOTE: The gate controller will no longer be paired with the TR7 central unit if default settings are reset in the SBR-BIDI controller (see: 5. Reset of the gate controller). It will appear in the application but will not communicate, indicated by a red exclamation mark near the SBR-BIDI icon.

5. Resetting a gate controller

1. Disconnect the controller from power supply and reconnect it after a few seconds.
2. When the LED blinks alternately green and blue, press the correct button on the controller and release it when the LED goes off:
   • UP: Restores default settings. The main LED blinks green twice, then blue and red, indicating the device is not calibrated.
   • STOP: Erases all programmed transmitters. The main LED blinks green twice.

Resetting procedures are illustrated with diagrams showing button presses and LED states for “DEFAULT SETTINGS” and “ERASURE OF ALL PROGRAMMED TRANSMITTERS.”

Gate Controller Response to Protections

NOTE: The inertia brake and the (resistive/optical) safety edge are required components. Without them, the gate controller cannot control the motor.

NOTE: Autotest photocells are necessary for application-level control after pairing with the TR7 central unit.

Resistive/optical safety edge

If the safety edge detects an obstacle during downward movement, the gate stops and moves upwards; the D6 LED glows. The controller does not react if the safety edge is pressed during upward movement.

An error from the resistive safety edge prevents downward movement. Upward movement has restrictions:

• Remote control: Holding the “UP” button (or key fob button) for 5 seconds opens the gate to a slight perforation opening level. This can be repeated until fully open.
• Wall-mounted switch/controller: Holding the “UP” button moves the gate as long as pressed; releasing stops movement.

NOTE: The resistive safety edge may detect an error if the subbase is uneven. Level the subbase or set the bottom limit position higher.

Photocells

If an obstacle interrupts the photocell beam while the gate is closing, it stops and reopens; the D5 LED glows. The controller does not react during upward movement.

A photocell error prevents downward movement. Upward movement is unrestricted via controller, remote, or app. Only one upward movement is possible with a wall-mounted switch.

NOTE: LED errors may also indicate erroneous DIP switch settings. See the electrical diagram on page 3 for details.

Inertia brake

If the inertia brake activates (e.g., gate closes too quickly), the safety circuit is interrupted, the motor disconnects from power, and cannot restart. The D7 LED glows. The gate can only be moved again in emergency lifting (NHK) mode or after replacing the inertia brake.

Warning light

The warning light signals when the gate is moving, essential for nearby safety. It turns on automatically during gate opening/closing and remains on while the gate is in motion. It must be connected to the correct output as per the electrical diagram.

Zone indicator light

The zone indicator light illuminates the gate area for better visibility, especially after dusk. It can activate automatically during gate opening, with duration set via the Exalus Home app (if paired with TR7). It can also be manually activated from the app, the gate controller’s STOP button, or a 3-button remote.

NOTE: Warning or zone indicator lights may malfunction if connected incorrectly. Ensure they meet controller parameters and are connected per the electrical diagram.

7. Troubleshooting – LED Indicator Table