DTM System BLUE 232 User manual

AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
DOUBLE-LEAF GATE CONTROLLER
manual
version 1.6 BLUE 232
DTM System
ul. Brzeska 7, 85-145 Bydgoszcz
tel./fax. [phone]
www.dtm.pl, [email protected]

1. Introduction
The BLUE 232 gate controller is used to control the drives of double-leaf gates, powered by
alternating voltage 230V, 50Hz, with a power of max. 2 x 350W. It works with actuators equipped with limit
switches or encoders. The driver configuration is done via the Blue Motor Control application for Android
devices, available for download from the GooglePlay store. The application communicates with the
controller via Bluetooth. The software has an intuitive interface, thanks to which the configuration is quick
and efficient.
The controller has the function of slowing down the movement while stopping and regulating the power of
the actuators. The control panel allows you to set automatic closing of the gate after a time and / or photo-
closing (activated after the photocells are violated and released again). BLUE 232 has an output for a 12 /
24V DC gate bolt and an additional output controlled by a manual or radio button, which can work in
bistable or monostable mode, intended for switching an external device. Radio control takes place via the
DTM433MHz and DTM868MHz series transmitters.
2. Technical data
Basic parameters
• Power supply 230V AC, 50 Hz
• Stanby power consumption 5W
• Operating temperature (min./max.) -20°C /+55°C
• External dimensions of the casing (W x D x H) 240 x 120 x 190 mm
• Mounting method surface-mounted housing
• Weight 1,1 kg
• IP 66
Outputs / inputs
• Actuator output (voltage / maximum power /
built-in capacitor / quantity) 230VAC / 2 x 350W / none / 2
• Signal lamp output OC max. 24VDC/6W
• Peripheral power supply output (photocells, lock, etc.) 24V DC, 0,5A
• Power output for photocell transmitters OC type (see PHOTO-TEST function)
• Gate bolt output 12 / 24V DC, switched for 5 sec. when opening begins
• Additional output in bistable / monostable mode relay (potential-free), max. 1A / 30V AC / DC
• Photocell inputs / quantity programmable, NC type / 3
• Manual control input A, B, C programmable, NO type
• Manual control STOP input NC type
• Limit switches input on opening and closing / NC type / 4
• Motor encoder input digital / 2
Control part
• Adjustable opening and closing time / soft stop phases 1 - 120s / 0 - 15s with an accuracy of 1s
• Adjusting the power of the actuators 10-100 separately for the 1st and 2nd actuators, via the app
• Increasing the programmed power of actuators yes, separately for each actuator 0-50%
• Second leaf delay adjustment yes, time adjustable separately for opening and closing 0-60s
• Programming the controller operation using Bluetooth application
• Gate auto-closing function yes, time adjustable from 1 to 120s
• Photo-closing function yes, time separately adjustable 0-120s
• Pushing with increased force after closing,
start with increased force programmable
• Preliminary operation of the signal lamp programmable, 5s
• Photocell test (testing of photocells before door movement) programmed separately for each photocell input
• User Interface SW button, LED indicators, application for configuring the controller
operating parameters via Bluetooth™
• Device configuration memory non-volatile
Radio part
• Frequency 433MHz and 868MHz
• Antenna input impedance 50 W
• Antennas wire, terminals for connecting external antennas
• Memory capacity 200 remotes, each with an individual number in memory
• Remote configuration assigning the controller function to any remote control button
• Possibility to erase all memory yes
• Possibility to delete a single remote control yes
• Possibility to add a remote control without interfering
with the controller yes, the function of remote assigning the remote control
/ via Bluetooth ™Bluetooth™
• Blocking the remote assigning function yes
Technical data / Introduction
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Installation
3. Installation
3.1. An important reminder
Electrical installations and automation of the drive must be performed by experienced and
qualified personnel in accordance with applicable legal regulations. There is a dangerous voltage of 230V
/ 50Hz in the device, all connections must be made with the voltage turned off. The BLUE 232 controller is
classified in the category of "Automatic gates and doors" devices, requiring special care for safety
considerations. The installer's task is to mount the system safely enough to minimize the risk of its use.
Anyone who installs the device without complying with all applicable regulations is responsible for any
damage that the device may cause.
3.2. Description of the device and installation method
The BLUE 232 controller includes a motherboard and a housing. The housing has four points for
mounting it on a vertical surface [1] and cable glands on each side. The main board (fig. 2) should be
screwed to points [2] in fig. 1. The controller is equipped with a Bluetooth communication system that
functions as a user interface. The controller housing has an IP66 tightness degree. The cables should be
led to the device through the lower part of the housing. When making holes in the housing, remember to
ensure the required degree of "IP" tightness. The presence of the supply voltage is indicated by the
POWER LED.
Figure 1. View of the controller housing, with the mounting locations for the housing [1]
and the controller mounting locations [2] marked.

Figure 2. View of the controller motherboard with the most important elements marked.
`1.time-delay fuse (4A / 250V, T)
`2. connector for connecting 230V AC power
`3.connector for connecting the motor 1
`4.connector for connecting the motor capacitor 1
`5.connector for connecting the motor 2
`6.connection for motor capacitor 2
`7.connector for connecting the STOP button (NC)
`8.connector of manual control buttons A, B, C
`9. +24 VDC / ground potential (GND) accessory power connector
`10. connector for connecting the OP, CL and OP / CL photocell outputs and ground potential for the
phototest function
`11.aditional relay output (NO)
12. LED lamp connector (ground potential max. 6W), gate lock output 12 / 24V DC, power supply +
24V
13.connection for connecting the limit switches of the actuator 1
14.connector for connecting the limit switches of the actuator 2
15.connector for connecting the encoder of the actuator 1
16. connector for connecting the encoder of the actuator 2
17. connector for connecting the 868MHz antenna
18. connector for connecting the 433MHz antenna
19. SW button used for Bluetooth communication and controller reset
20. LED diode indicating power supply to the controller
21. LED indicator of the operation of the Bluetooth communication module
22. LED indicating the operation of the controller
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3.3. Description of the electrical connections of the BLUE 232 controller
Connection to the 230VAC electrical network may only be performed by a qualified specialist with
appropriate authorizations. The delivered controller is immediately ready for operation. Connect all
installed additional protection and control devices to the appropriate terminals in accordance with the
connection diagrams.
3.3.1. Mains supply terminals 230VAC, 50Hz (L, N, PE)
This connector is intended to connect the controller power supply from the 230VAC, 50Hz mains.
The power supply circuit to which the controller will be connected should be equipped with a switch that
cuts off the power supply to the control board. As a standard, the phase conductor is connected to the L
terminal, the neutral conductor to the N terminal, and the protective conductor (yellow-green) to the PE
terminal.
3.3.2. Terminals for connecting the MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 actuators (PE, OPEN, COM,
CLOSE)
The actuator that opens first (important when the leaves close "overlap") should be connected to
the MOTOR1 terminals. The second actuator should be connected to the MOTOR2 terminals. Connect
the actuator's opening wire to the OPEN terminal, the closing wire to the CLOSE terminal, the common
wire to the COM terminal and the actuator's protective wire to the PE terminal.
3.3.3. Terminals for connection of CAP1 and CAP2 motor capacitors
Motor capacitors, appropriate for the given type of actuators, should be connected to CAP1 and
CAP2 connectors.
3.3.4. Terminals for connecting a 24V / 6W signal lamp
Clamps are used to connect a 24V LED lamp with a maximum power of 6W. Connect it to the
LAMP and + 24V terminals (fig. 2.). In the case of a lamp with a built-in interrupter, turn off the interrupter
function in the controller.
3.3.5. Clamps for connecting the gate bolt ( )
The controller is equipped with an output that can control the 12 / 24V DC gate bolt. Remember
about the maximum load capacity of the accessory power output, 0.5A in total.
3.3.6. Additional output terminals (OUT C)
The controller is equipped with a relay with leaded NO contacts with a maximum load capacity of
30VAC / DC 1A, enabling the control of an additional device, such as an electrolock, additional controller,
lighting (using an additional relay with an appropriate load capacity), etc. The output is switched on with
the OPEN C manual control button or button on the remote control.
3.3.7. Accessory power supply terminals (+ 24VDC)
The controller has a 24VDC accessory power supply output, max. 0.5A. The output has two
equal screw terminals with a ground potential (0V) and a potential of + 24V.
230V AC
50 Hz
PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR
NEUTRAL
PHASE
L
N
PE
Mains
supply
terminals
capacitor M1 capacitor M2
LNPE OPEN COMCLOSEPEPE CLOSECOM
OPEN
MOTOR 2
MOTOR 1 CAP 1 CAP 2
PE NL
YELLOW - GREEN*
BROWN*
BLACK*
GRAY*
M2
right actuator*
230VAC
max.350W
M1
YELLOW - GREEN*
GRAY*
BLACK*
BROWN*
left actuator*
230VAC
max.350W
Figure 3. View of the terminals for connecting
the controller power supply and connecting
the motors with capacitors.
Electrical connections
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3.3.8. Clamps for connecting TX, PHOTO OP, PHOTO CL and PHOTO OP / CL photocells
If 24V photocells are used, with separate power supply for the transmitter and receiver, then
connect the "+" power supply of the transmitter and receiver to the accessory power supply + 24VDC, and
"-" the transmitter power supply to the TX terminal (OC type), and powering the receiver to ground. If the
photocells have a common power supply for the transmitter and receiver, then connect their power "-" to
the TX output. This method of connection will allow you to use the PHOTO-TEST function, which checks
the operation of the photocells before each gate movement and blocks the movement in the event of a
failure. The PHOTO-TEST function significantly increases the level of security. The PHOTO OP input is
dedicated to a photocell installed perpendicular to the entrance edge, it protects the area between the
open leaf and an obstacle, e.g. a wall. The PHOTO CL input is dedicated to the external photocell (outside
the property) mounted parallel to the entrance edge, the PHOTO OP / CL input is dedicated to the internal
photocell (on the property), installed parallel to the entrance edge.
3.3.9. Manual control terminals INPUT STOP and A, B, C
The NC type safety button must be connected to the INPUT STOP terminals. If the button is not
used, short-circuit the terminals with a wire.
Momentary NO type buttons can be connected to A, B, C terminals, which will control the drive operation
in accordance with the program settings. Make the settings from the level of the Bluetooth application. All
unused NO inputs should be left unconnected. The activation of the manual control button consists in its
momentary pressing.
additional
channel
(NO)
max. 1A,
30V AC/DC
Manual control button
C (NO)
Manual control button
B (NO)
Manual control button
A (NO)
Button
STOP (NC)
24V DC
max. 6W
RX-OP
receiver
TX-OP
transmitter
12
24V
AC/DC
1 2 3 4 5
RX-CL TX-CL
12
24V
AC/DC
1 2 3 4 5
RX-
OP/CL
TX-
OP/CL
12
24V
AC/DC
NC NC NC
1 2 3 4 5
CCC NO NO NO
24V
AC/DC
24V
AC/DC
24V
AC/DC
0V
+24V
TX / GND
+24V +24V
GND
COM
+24V PHOTO
OP/CL
CL
OP
INPUT
STOP
OPEN
ABC
OUT C
TX
INPUT STOP A CB OP CL OP/CL TX
COM + 24 V GND
-
+
Electro-
lock
12 / 24V
DC
300mA
Figure 4. Diagram of connecting accessories to the BLUE232 controller.
- unused photocell inputs should be turned off by software
- STOP input, if not used, it must be bridged with a wire
- NO terminals not used should be left unconnected.
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Electrical connections
3.3.10 Terminals for connecting the limit switches of the M1 and M2 motors
The controller allows operating the limit switches built into the actuators. If present, it should be
connected to the appropriate terminals LSO - open when opening, LSC - open when closing, COM -
common terminal.
3.3.11 Terminals for connecting the encoders of motors M1 and M2
`The controller allows operating the encoders built into the actuators. If present, it should be connected
to the appropriate terminals "+", "-" of the power supply and the data line "D".
3.3.12. 433MHz and 868MHz radio receiver
It allows to control the actuators by DTM433MHz and / or DTM868MHz remote controls. Add and
manage remotes through a dedicated application with Bluetooth communication.
CAUTION!
The control panel settings that are not adjusted to the installation conditions may soon lead to its
destruction and loss of warranty! After completing the stage of creating the installation and
connecting devices, it is necessary to program the control panel in order to adjust its operating
parameters to the current installation, in particular:
- always adjust the power of the actuators
- always program the opening and closing times
The intended connections must be scrupulously observed. In case of uncertainty, do not try, but
read the relevant detailed technical sheets of the installed devices. Incorrect connections may
cause serious damage to the controller and other devices.
D O N O T C O N N E C T A D D I T I O N A L M O T O R S P A R A L L E L Y
Encoder M1
+
-
D
Encoder M2
+
-
D
Figure 5. Connection diagram for additional limit switches and / or motor encoders.
M1 motor
limit switch
M2 motor
limit switch
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4. Description of the controller operation
After switching on the power supply of the controller, it is immediately ready for operation. When
any button on a programmed remote control is pressed or a control input is triggered, the corresponding
controller function will be performed. In the operating mode, the current state is indicated by the signaling
output and LED diodes. Immediately after powering up the controller, the first move will be to open.
4.1. Synchronization of the gate leaves
When one of the actuators meets an obstacle that prevents its further movement, the other one
does not stop. In this case, there is a possibility of the gate leaves getting out of sync, which may be
important when the sequence of closing the gate leaves is important (one of the leaves has an overlap).
Then it becomes necessary to re-synchronize the gate leaves, which should be done as follows:
·trigger the OPEN movement,
·wait until both leaves are fully opened (it may be necessary to first call the CLOSE direction and
then OPEN direction).
5. Programming the BLUE 232 controller
The BLUE 232 controller is programmed to the needs of a given installation using a dedicated
Blue Motor Control application for Android devices, communicating with the controller via Bluetooth ™.
The Blue Motor Control app is available for download from the GooglePlay store.
In order to efficiently carry out the controller programming process, the following sequence
should be observed:
- analyze the needs in relation to the functionality of the controller;
- establish communication between the controller and the application, see section 5.2;
- start Autolearn in the Blue Motor Control application;
- conduct learning by following the messages in the application;
- check the operation of the automation and possibly make additional changes and adjustments via the
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5.1. SW button and LED STATUS
The SW button (see fig. 2, point 19) is used to restore the default settings of the controller.
The STATUS diode is a status diode informing about the controller operation.
5.2. Pairing the controller with Bluetooth™ device.
In order to use the application to configure the device, it is necessary to pair the controller
Bluetooth™ interface with the device from which the configuration will be carried out, eg a telephone.
5.2.1. Launching the Application and Bluetooth ™ communication
Run the Blue Motor Control application and if Bluetooth was not previously turned on in the
phone, let the application turn it on.
Programming
Figure 6. Enabling Bluetooth ™ on the configuring device.

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5.2.2. List of controllers
Run the application searching for available controllers within Bluetooth™ range. If more control
panels are to be operated nearby, select the one you want to configure from the list.
5.2.3. PIN code for the controller
If the application connects to the controller for the first time it will ask for a pin code (0000 by
default).
Figure 7. Search and select a controller fron the list.
Figure 8. PIN code request on first startup.

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Blue Motor Control App
5.2.4. View of the connected Blue Motor Control App ready-to-run
If everything went well, the devices are ready for further operation. The application will display a
group of icons with groups of parameters and functions assigned to them.
These paired devices will connect automatically at a later time.
5.3. Restoring the factory settings of the controller.
If necessary, the PIN code and controller settings can be reset using the SW button. To do this,
press the SW button for 10 seconds, if the STATUS diode blinked, the controller restored the default
settings. Restoring the factory settings does not remove the remotes from the controller memory.
CAUTION!
Lowering the operating power of the actuators has a positive effect on safety conditions, as well
as on the service life of the mechanical elements of the installation.
CAUTION!
Violation of the photocells and blocking the gate during the learning process will not stop the
actuator! If necessary, the gate movement can be stopped by pressing the manual STOP button. It
will also interrupt the learn operation and restore all parameters of the controller to the values
they had before the learn function was initiated. During the learning procedure, the gate must be
able to move freely, without any obstacles on its way.
Rysunek 9. Widok gotowej do pracy aplikacji Blue Motor Control.

6. Acceptance tests
6.1. General remarks
After installing the controller and all cooperating devices, especially the safety devices, final tests
should be made to check the entire automation. These tests should be performed by competent personnel who
are aware of the risks involved! Final tests are the most important phase in the implementation of automation.
Individual components such as motors, photocells, etc. may require specific checks and therefore it is
recommended to follow the checking procedures in the manuals for the relevant components.
- if the actuators contain internal limit switches which interrupt the circuit, make sure that at this stage they will
not disconnect the actuator at unexpected moment.
- in case of resignation from the installation of manual control buttons, remember to bridge the 'STOP'
terminals. The lack of a bridge will prevent any movement of the actuators.
6.2. Final tests include the following steps
6.2.1. Direction control
Check whether the automation is physically moving in the opening direction when the OPENING
function is activated. In a situation when the movement is in the direction of closing, or there is no
movement, disconnect the controller power supply and check the connection of the appropriate actuator
cables to the appropriate terminals. Check again. Once the controller is powered up, the first move will be
to open.
6.2.2. Programming the controller
Set all the required parameters of the controller operation, such as closing and opening times of
the actuators, possible slowing down phases, and pulling forces of the actuators.
6.2.3. Safety devices control
If photocells are installed, the OP photocells must be manually violated, the OP LED should go
out on the control board. Do the same for the CL photocell and OP / CL, if fitted. In the rest state, when the
optical barriers are not violated, the OP, CL, OP / CL diodes should be on. If it is not, it means an error in
the operation of the photocells (incorrect connection, not synchronizing the transmitter with the receiver
or photocell failure).
6.2.4. Checking the functions controlling the movement of the actuator
Check the A, B, C and STOP functions by using the button on the remote control or the manual
button. After successive impulses from the button, the actuators movement sequence should be
performed in accordance with the settings.
6.2.5. Force setting
Usually, it is not necessary to operate the actuators with the rated power, it should be adjusted
individually to the installation conditions, e.g. by means of the autolearning function (taking into account
the weight and structure of the gate leaves, resistance, exposure to strong wind, etc.). Particular attention
should be paid to the stresses arising after closing or opening the gate leaves, and to anticipate the
consequences of accidental jamming of an obstacle between the gate leaves. It should be remembered
that the lower the parameter value, the smaller the forces will be on any obstacle appearing in the gate's
path. When setting the operating power of the actuators, one should be aware of the resistance of the
gate leaves, as well as their instability in time (the influence of weather conditions, wear of the mechanical
elements, etc.), therefore the set operating power cannot be too low, it must ensure safe guiding of the
leaf throughout the entire range of movement of the gate. If necessary, the force increase function can be
used, adjustable from 0-50% of the value set for the actuators.
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Warranty.
The manufacturer DTM System provides the devices that are operational and ready for use. The
warranty is granted for a period of 30 months from the date of sale by the manufacturer. The warranty
period is determined based on the manufacturer's warranty seals identifying the production batch, placed
on each product. To recognize the warranty, it is necessary to present a sales document. The
manufacturer undertakes to repair the device free of charge if there are defects due to the manufacturer's
fault during the warranty period. The defective device must be delivered to the place of purchase, including
a copy of the proof of purchase and a brief, unambiguous description of the damage. The cost of
disassembly and assembly of the device is borne by the user. The warranty does not cover batteries in
remote controls, any damage resulting from improper use, unauthorized adjustments, alterations and
repairs, and damage caused by lightning, overvoltage, or short circuit of the power supply network. The
detailed terms and conditions of granting a guarantee are regulated by relevant legal acts.

DTM System
ul. Brzeska 7, 85-145 Bydgoszcz, Polska
http://www.dtm.pl
e-mail: [email protected]
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