Danfoss 101N08xx Series BD Controller
Specifications
- Product Name: BD Controller 101N08xx Series
- Input Voltage: 12-24 V DC
- Includes: Compressor/application modules, product key, DC line cords, NTC temperature sensor, USB power supply
Product Usage Instructions
Checklist:
Ensure you have the following items before proceeding:
- BD Controller 101N08xx Series 12-24 V DC (modules and cables)
- Product key for BD compressor controller
- DC line cords
- NTC temperature sensor (or mechanical thermostat)
- USB power supply
Connect Cables:
Follow the wiring diagrams provided for single-compressor and twin-compressor configurations.
- Single Compressor Configuration:
Connect cables as shown in the wiring diagram for 12 V DC or 24 V DC. - Twin Compressor Configuration:
Connect cables as shown in the wiring diagram for 12 V DC or 24 V DC.
Pairing the Gateway:
Windows XP:
Make sure to follow the instructions carefully. Check the LED status during the pairing process.
Checklist
Check that you have the following:
Connect cables
Legend for 2.1 & 2.2
- A) Application module 101N0820
- B) Compressor module 101N0800, 12 V DC / compressor module 101N0810, 24 V DC
- C) Line cords
- D) Single or twin compressor communication cable assembly
- Mounting screws
- Battery
- Fuse
- Main switch
- Evaporator fan
- Condenser fan
- Mechanical thermostat
- NTC temperature sensor (electrical thermostat), alternative: mechanical thermostat
- NTC auxiliary temperature sensor
- Compressor(s)
- Danfoss One Wire/LIN gateway communication interface
- Modbus-compatible device
- Danfoss Bluetooth® gateway communication interface
See Instructions DEHC.EI.100.V. for details.
Single compressor configuration,12 V DC or 24 V DC
Wiring diagram
Twin compressor configuration, 12 V DC or 24 V DC

Pairing the gateway
- In order to communicate, Bluetooth® devices must first be paired. Pairing is performed before using the device for the first time. Pairing does not need to be repeated for subsequent use.
- Please choose the operating system installed on your computer.
Windows XP
- Attach or turn on the Bluetooth® radio adapter (transceiver) for your Windows XP computer.
- Turn on the Danfoss Bluetooth® gateway by pressing briefly on the push button.
The LED will blink green.
Please note! The gateway runs for 30 seconds before shutting down automatically. At each step of the pairing process, check that the LED is still blinking. If one stage of the pairing fails, turn the gateway on again and try again. - Open Bluetooth® Devices in Control Panel/Printers and Other Hardware (Category view) or Control Panel (Classic view).
- On the Devices tab, click Add.
- Select the My device is set up and ready to be found check box, and then click Next.
- Click on the Danfoss Bluetooth® gateway shown in the dialog, and then click Next.
- Click Use the passkey found in the documentation, and then type the passkey: 1234.
- Note the outgoing COM port, in this example, COM 9. Then click Finish to complete pairing.
- The COM port can also be viewed in the COM ports tab of the Bluetooth® devices dialog. Make a note of the Outgoing COM port (in this example, COM9):
Windows Vista
- Attach or turn on the Bluetooth® radio adapter (transceiver) for your Windows Vista computer.
- Turn the Danfoss Bluetooth® gateway on by pressing briefly on the push button.
The LED will blink green.
Please note!:
The gateway runs for 30 seconds before shutting down automatically. At each step of the pairing process, check that the LED is still blinking.
If one stage of the pairing fails, turn the gateway on again and try again. - Open Bluetooth® Devices in Control Panel/Hardware and Sound.
- Select Add, then OK.
The wizard will open: - Check that the Bluetooth® gateway is turned on.
Click the box My device is set up and ready to be found. Select Next.
The wizard will search…and then display nearby Bluetooth® devices:
- Select the Danfoss device, then select Next.
- Enter the passkey 1234 as shown, then select Next.
The wizard will perform these steps: - Select Finish to complete pairing.
Now look at the Control Panel again, to confirm the Danfoss device is visible: - Select the Danfoss device, then select Properties as shown here:
- Under the Services tab, make a note of the COM port to which the gateway is paired.
In this example, it is COM9.Alternatively, the COM port can be viewed in the COM ports tab of the Bluetooth® devices dialog. Make a note of the Outgoing COM port:
Install software
- Check that you have the latest update of the .NET Framework from www.windowsupdate.com.
- Insert the Tool4Cool® installation CD.
This view will appear: - Double-click on Tool4Cool® Software Installation. Run the file setup.exe.
Then follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard.
Install Product Key
- Start Tool4Cool® Lab Edition by double-clicking on the icon on the desktop:
- Select Help in the menu bar.
- Select Product Keys from the drop-down menu:
- This dialog box will open:
In the Add Product Key field, type the Product Key shown in Section 1: Checklist. Click on the Add Key button. The Product Key is now active.
Connect network
- Select File in the menu bar.
- Select Connect Network in the drop-down menu:
- This dialog box will open:
In the Connect using field, select the COM port to which the gateway is connected.
Note!: This is the COM port you noted down in section 3, Pairing the gateway.
Fill in Description (optional). - Click on the Configure button:
- The Configure Network dialog box will appear. Set the Last Network Node to 1. Set the Refresh Rate to 15.
Then, press OK to return to the Connect Network dialog.
- Check that the gateway is turned on.
In the Connect Network dialog, press OK.
Wait a short time. A red arrow will appear in front of the description (COM/USB network). The controller is now accessible via Tool4Cool®.
Ready to operate
Click on the red arrows to view the controller and its parameter groups:
Click on a parameter group name to view details to the right of the screen:
Ordering
Model | Code no | Description | |
Compressors | BD350GH 12 V DC supply | 102Z3015 | |
BD350/350GH 12 V DC supply – twin compressor | 102Z3018 | ||
BD350GH 24 V DC supply | 102Z3016 | ||
BD350/350GH 24 V DC supply – twin compressor | 102Z3017 | ||
BD220CL 12 V DC supply | 102Z3020 |
Single-Pack | Compressor module 12 V DC | 101N0800 | used together with. 101N0820 |
Compressor module 24 V DC | 101N0810 | used together with. 101N0820 | |
Application module 12 & 24 V DC | 101N0820 | used together with. 101N800/810 | |
24 V DC line cord, 900 mm, 6 mm2 | 105N9542 | accessories | |
24 V DC line cord, 2000 mm, 6 mm2 | 105N9540 | accessories | |
24 V DC line cord, 5000 mm, 6 mm2 | 105N9538 | accessories | |
Temperature sensor, 470 mm, spade connectors | 105N9612 | accessories | |
Temperature sensor, 1000 mm, spade connectors | 105N9614 | accessories | |
Temperature sensor, 1500 mm, spade connectors | 105N9616 | accessories | |
Danfoss One Wire/LIN gateway with cables & driver | 105N9501 | accessories | |
One Wire/LIN gateway communication cable | 105N9524 | accessories (101N8xxx series) | |
Danfoss Bluetooth® gateway with power supply | 105N9502 | accessories | |
Bluetooth® gateway communication cable | 105N9525 | accessories |
Industrial-Pack (I-Pack) | Compressor module 12 V DC | 101N0801 | 30 pcs. |
Compressor module 24 V DC | 101N0811 | 30 pcs. | |
Application module 12 & 24 V DC | 101N0821 | 24 pcs. | |
Compressor communication cable assembly 1500 mm | 105N9553 | 80 pcs. | |
Compressor communication cable assembly 3000 mm | 105N9554 | 45 pcs. | |
Twin compressor communication cable assembly 800 mm | 105N9561 | 65 pcs. | |
Twin compressor communication cable assembly 1500 mm | 105N9555 | 65 pcs. | |
Twin compressor communication cable assembly 3000 mm | 105N9556 | 40 pcs. | |
12 V DC line cord, 900 mm, 8 mm2 | 105N9560 | 40 pcs. | |
12 V DC line cord, 2000 mm, 8 mm2 | 105N9559 | 20 pcs. | |
24 V DC line cord, 5000 mm, 6 mm2 | 105N9539 | 36 pcs. | |
24 V DC line cord, 900 mm, 6 mm2 | 105N9543 | 36 pcs. | |
24 V DC line cord, 2000 mm, 6 mm2 | 105N9541 | 36 pcs. | |
Temperature sensor, 470 mm, spade connectors | 105N9613 | 200 pcs. | |
Temperature sensor, 1000 mm, spade connectors | 105N9615 | 100 pcs. | |
Temperature sensor, 1500 mm, spade connectors | 105N9617 | 100 pcs. | |
Display cable assembly without fuse, 1500 mm | 105N9557 | 65 pcs. | |
Display cable assembly without fuse, 3000 mm | 105N9558 | 35 pcs. |
Software Package | Tool4Cool® Lab Edition, 1 license | 105N9300 | PC software, 1 licence version |
Tool4Cool® Lab Edition, 2 license | 105N9301 | PC software, 2 license versions | |
Tool4Cool® Lab Edition, 5 license | 105N9302 | PC software, 5 license version |
Further information
For detailed installation and operation instructions, please refer to other literature, currently available from Danfoss:
Title | Danfoss Literature Number |
Tool4Cool® Lab Edition Operating Instructions Tool4Cool® LabEdition Bedienungsanleitung (German) |
DEHC.PI.300.B .02 DEHC.PI.300.B .03 |
BD Controller 101N08xx Series 12-24 V DC with Tool4Cool® Lab Edition software
Operation Instructions |
DEHC.PS.100.M .02 |
BD Controller 101N08xx Series 12-24 V DC with
Tool4Cool® Lab Edition software and Danfoss One Wire/LIN gateway Quick Start Guide |
DEHC.PS.100.N .02 |
BD Controller 101N08xx Series 12-24 V DC with
Tool4Cool® Lab Edition software and Danfoss Bluetooth® gateway Quick Start Guide |
DEHC.PS.100.P .02 |
Danfoss Bluetooth® Gateway with Tool4Cool®LabEdition Operation Instructions |
DEHC.PS.300.D .02 |
Danfoss One Wire/LIN Gateway 105N9501 Instructions |
DEHC.PI.100.K .02 |
Compressor Module 101N0800, 12V DC Compressor Module 101N0810, 24V DC Application Module 101N0820, 12/24V DC Instructions |
DEHC.EI.100.V .02 |
12V & 24V DC Line Cords for
Application Module 101N0820 & Compressor Modules 101N0800/0810 Instructions |
DEHC.EI.100.E .02 |
Display Cable without Fuse for Application Module 101N0820 Cord Sets for 101N0820 & 101N0800/0810
Instructions |
DEHC.PI.100.L .02 |
Single Compressor Communication Cable Assembly for 101N0800/101N0810 & 101N0820
Cord Sets for 101N0820 & 101N0800/0810 Instructions |
DEHC.PI.100.M .02 |
Twin Compressor Communication Cable Assembly for 101N0800/101N0810 & 101N0820
Cord Sets for 101N0820 & 101N0800/0810 Instructions |
DEHC.PI.100.O .02 |
Temperature Sensors for BD350GH Electronic Unit Instructions |
DEHC.PI.100.G .02 |
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DEHC.PS.100.P2.02/520N1071 Produced by Danfoss Compressors, DEHC6093, 08.2010
FAQ
Q: What should I do if the gateway shuts down during pairing?
A: If the gateway shuts down, turn it back on and retry the pairing process.
Documents / Resources
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Danfoss 101N08xx Series BD Controller [pdf] User Guide 101N08xx Series, 101N08xx Series BD Controller, 101N08xx Series, BD Controller |