Motrona BG230 User manual

Operating Manual
motrona GmbH, Zeppelinstraße 16, 78244 Gottmadingen, Tel. [phone], Fax [phone], [email protected], www.motrona.com
BG230
Display and programming unit for motrona safety units DS230/DS240
Product features:
Touchscreen with intuitive navigation
1.54“ OLED Display (128 x 64 pixel)
Simple parameterization of motrona safety units (DS230/DS240)
Editing, saving and loading of parameters
Dual channel frequency indicator
Individual scalable process and speed monitors

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Table of Contents
1. Safety Instructions and Responsibility .......................................................................... 4
1.1. General Safety Instructions.....................................................................................4
1.2. Use according to the intended purpose ..................................................................4
1.3. Installation...............................................................................................................5
1.4. Cleaning, Maintenance and Service Notes.............................................................5
2. Functional Description .................................................................................................. 6
2.1. Applications on the safety device (DS230/DS240) .................................................6
3. Mounting On Safety Unit .............................................................................................. 7
4. Electrical Connections................................................................................................... 8
4.1. 8-pin (male) connector.............................................................................................8
5. Parameterizing the Safety Unit ..................................................................................... 9
5.1. Unit Mode „NORMAL OPERATION“......................................................................10
5.1.1. Display 1: Frequencies (Hz).............................................................................................10
5.1.2. Display 2: Divergence (%) ..............................................................................................10
5.1.3. Display 3: Scaled Input 1................................................................................................10
5.1.4. Display 4: Scaled Input 2................................................................................................10
5.2. Modus „FACTORY SETTINGS“..............................................................................11
5.3. „PROGRAMMING MODE“.....................................................................................12
5.3.1. BG230 Menu Structure...................................................................................................12
5.3.2. Menu Structure of the Safety Unit.................................................................................13
5.4. Load Parameter .....................................................................................................14
5.4.1. Parameters of the Safety Unit........................................................................................14
5.4.2. BG230 Parameters..........................................................................................................14
5.5. Edit Parameter.......................................................................................................15
5.6. Save Parameter .....................................................................................................16
5.6.1. Save Parameter to Safety Unit.......................................................................................16
5.6.2. Save Parameter to Display Unit .....................................................................................16
5.6.3. Storage Hints..................................................................................................................16
5.7. PIN Value...............................................................................................................17
6.BG230 Parameter List...................................................................................................... 18
6.1. Input Scaling for Display 3 and 4 ..........................................................................19
6.2. Unit Settings..........................................................................................................20
6.3. Serial Settings.......................................................................................................21
7. Example of an individual scalable Display................................................................... 22
8. Error Messages........................................................................................................... 23
8.1. Error Messages from the Safety Unit....................................................................23
8.2. Status Messages from the BG230 ........................................................................24
9. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................. 25
9.1Dimensions............................................................................................................26
10. Installation Form ......................................................................................................... 27

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1. Safety Instructions and Responsibility
1.1. General Safety Instructions
This operation manual is a significant component of the unit and includes important rules and hints
about the installation, function and usage. Non-observance can result in damage and/or
impairment of the functions to the unit or the machine or even in injury to persons using the
equipment!
Please read the following instructions carefully before operating the device and observe all safety
and warning instructions! Keep the manual for later use.
A pertinent qualification of the respective staff is a fundamental requirement in order to use these
manual. The unit must be installed, connected and put into operation by a qualified electrician.
Liability exclusion: The manufacturer is not liable for personal injury and/or damage to property
and for consequential damage, due to incorrect handling, installation and operation. Further claims,
due to errors in the operation manual as well as misinterpretations are excluded from liability.
In addition the manufacturer reserve the right to modify the hardware, software or operation
manual at any time and without prior notice. Therefore, there might be minor differences between
the unit and the descriptions in operation manual.
The raiser respectively positioner is exclusively responsible for the safety of the system and
equipment where the unit will be integrated.
During installation or maintenance all general and also all country- and application-specific safety
rules and standards must be observed.
If the device is used in processes, where a failure or faulty operation could damage the system or
injure persons, appropriate precautions to avoid such consequences must be taken.
1.2. Use according to the intended purpose
The unit is intended exclusively for use in industrial machines, constructions and systems. Non-
conforming usage does not correspond to the provisions and lies within the sole responsibility of
the user. The manufacturer is not liable for damages which has arisen through unsuitable and
improper use. Please note that device may only be installed in proper form and used in a
technically perfect condition - in accordance to the “Technical Specifications”). The device is not
suitable for operation in explosion-proof areas or areas which are excluded by the EN 61010-1
standard.

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1.3. Installation
The device is only allowed to be installed and operated within the permissible temperature range.
Please ensure an adequate ventilation and avoid all direct contact between the device and hot or
aggressive gases and liquids.
Before installation or maintenance, the unit must be disconnected from all voltage-sources. Further
it must be ensured that no danger can arise by touching the disconnected voltage-sources.
Devices which are supplied by AC-voltages, must be connected exclusively by switches,
respectively circuit-breakers with the low voltage network. The switch or circuit-breaker must be
placed as near as possible to the device and further indicated as separator.
Incoming as well as outgoing wires and wires for extra low voltages (ELV) must be separated from
dangerous electrical cables (SELV circuits) by using a double resp. increased isolation.
All selected wires and isolations must be conform to the provided voltage- and temperature-
ranges. Further all country- and application-specific standards, which are relevant for structure,
form and quality of the wires, must be ensured. Indications about the permissible wire cross-
sections for wiring are described in the “Technical Specifications” chapter.
Before first start-up it must be ensured that all connections and wires are firmly seated and
secured in the screw terminals. All (inclusively unused) terminals must be fastened by turning the
relevant screws clockwise up to the stop.
Overvoltages at the connections must be limited to values in accordance to the overvoltage
category II.
For placement, wiring, environmental conditions as well as shielding and earthing/grounding of the
supply lines the general standards of industrial automation industry and the specific shielding
instructions of the manufacturer are valid. Please find all respective hints and rules on „
www.motrona.com/download.html --> [General EMC Rules for Wiring, Screening and Earthing]”.
1.4. Cleaning, Maintenance and Service Notes
To clean the front of the unit please use only a slightly damp (not wet!), soft cloth. For the rear no
cleaning is necessary. For an unscheduled, individual cleaning of the rear the maintenance staff or
assembler is self-responsible.
During normal operation no maintenance is necessary. In case of unexpected problems, failures or
malfunctions the device must be shipped for back to the manufacturer for checking, adjustment or
reparation. Unauthorized opening and repairing can have negative effects or failures to the
protection-measures of the unit.

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2.Functional Description
The optional BG230 unit serves as display- and programming-unit for motrona safety-relevant
devices. With its intuitive operation, the BG230 is quick, easy and flexible to handle.
The unit can be used via PC or directly connected with the safety unit. The BG230 offers a wide
range of functions and features (depending on the type of safety device and the DIL switch setting).
2.1. Applications on the safety device (DS230/DS240)
Plugged on a Motrona safety device (DS230/DS240), the function of the BG230 depends on the
setting DIL-switch of the safety device. There are three different device modes:
Normal operation "(see Chapter 5.1)
oTwo-channel frequency display
oIndividually scalable display for E. G. Speeds, production rates,...
oVisual Error message
„Factory Settings“ (see Chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.)
oNo function
„Programming Mode“ (see Chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.)
oEdit and save the BG230 parameters
oEdit and save the Security device parameters
oCopying the safety device parameters

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3.Mounting On Safety Unit
The mounting of the programming unit BG230 can be done by simply plugging the programming
unit at the safety device. Via the 8-position pin strip, both units will be connected. A mechanical
polarity protection ensures that the device cannot be plugged wrong. Neodymium magnets ensure
a safe connection.
Rear view
Neodymium magnet:
Neodymium magnet for safety mounting.
Polarity protection:
Mechanical polarity protection.

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4.Electrical Connections
4.1. 8-pin (male) connector
Rear view
8-pin (male) connector:
This interface connects
the BG230 to the safety unit.
After initialization parameters
can be loaded, edited and saved.
Warranty will expire with damaged seal.

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5.Parameterizing the Safety Unit
The BG230 is operated by using the 6 buttons of the touchscreen key panel.
The button OK is used to confirm entries
The „Cancel“ resp. „ESC“ button is used to leave the menu or
go back one menu-level.
The UP button is used to jump to the next menu item or increases
the numeric value (number flashes).
The DOWN button is used to jump to the previous menu item or
decreases the numeric value (number flashes).
The LEFT button switches to the previous menu item or selects
the previous position of the value to be edited (number flashes).
The RIGHT button switches to the next menu item or selects
the next position of the value to be edited (number flashes).
For touchscreen operation, an existing connection between the BG230
and a safety unit is necessary.

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5.1. Unit Mode „NORMAL OPERATION“
The DIL-switch positions of the safety unit are:
By using the arrow buttons, this mode allows to change the displays of the BG230 as follows:
5.1.1. Display 1: Frequencies (Hz)
Both input frequencies of sensor1 and sensor2 are indicated
with one decimal place (see “Operational Mode” of the safety
unit).
The indication is independent from the safety device scaling.
5.1.2. Display 2: Divergence (%)
Indicates the divergence of both input frequencies in percent
(see “Div. Calculation“ of the safety unit).
The indication depends on parameters of the Sensor Menus and
divergence parameters settings of the safety device.
5.1.3. Display 3: Scaled Input 1
In this display, the respective input frequency of sensor1 is
converted according to its adjusted parameters („OPU-Menu” in
safety device) and shown in the display. *) See chapter 0
5.1.4. Display 4: Scaled Input 2
In this display, the respective input frequency of sensor2 is
converted according to its adjusted parameters („OPU-Menu” in
safety device) and shown in the display. *) See chapter 0
Examples about the indication of speed, rotational speed, production rates, … see chapter 7.
For information’s about error messages in the status-line see chapter 0.
*) If the version of the safety device is lower 04A, these parameters are in BG230.
The maximum display value is +/- 999 999 999.

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5.2. Modus „FACTORY SETTINGS“
The DIL-switch positions of the safety unit are:
This mode is used to reset the safety unit back to its default
values with the next power-up. No data entry at the BG230 is
possible here!
The programming unit BG230 cannot be set to default values!
In order to keep the actual parameter settings safety, these can be stored in the
flash memory of the BG230 unit. At first the parameters must be transmitted
from the safety unit into the BG230 (see chapter 5.4). Then the parameters can
be stored (see chapter 5.6).

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5.3. „PROGRAMMING MODE“
The DIL-switch positions of the safety unit are:
In this mode the parameters of the programming unit BG230 or the parameters of the safety unit
can be editing by the touch panel.
5.3.1. BG230 Menu Structure
Please find the BG230 Parameter List in the chapter 0
The first menu level serves for selection of the
parameters to be edited (BG230 or Safety Unit).
To edit the BG230, please select “Display Unit”.
To edit parameters, please select
„Edit Data“ press OK to confirm.
See chapter 5.5
To save the parameters of the BG230, please
select „Save Data To Display Unit“ and press
OK to confirm.
See chapter 5.6
For orientation, the actual menu from the first menu-level appears in the top left corner.

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5.3.2. Menu Structure of the Safety Unit
Please find the relevant parameter list of the safety units in the respective operation manual!
The first menu level serves for selection of the
parameters to be edited (BG230 or Safety Unit).
To edit the safety unit, please select “Safety Unit”.
To edit already loaded parameters, please
select „Use Loaded Data“ and press OK to
confirm.
See chapter 5.4
To load actual parameters from the safety
unit, please select „Load Data From Safety
Unit“ and press OK to confirm.
To load parameters for a safety unit from the
BG230 flash memory, please select „Load
Data From Display Memory“ and press OK to
confirm.
Please select „Edit Data“ and press OK to
confirm.
See chapter 5.5
To save the parameter-set in the safety unit,
please select „Save Data To Safety Unit“and
press OK to confirm..
See chapter 5.6
To save the parameter-set of the safety unit
in the BG230 flash memory, please select
„Save Data To Display Memory“ and press
OK to confirm.
For orientation, the actual menu from the first menu level appears in the top left corner.

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5.4. Load Parameter
5.4.1. Parameters of the Safety Unit
The „Load Data From…“- menu can be found as follows:
Safety Unit

Load Data From …
After selection of „Safety Unit“ in the first menu level, the parameter-sets to be loaded are
available.
This menu option is only selectable, when data has already
been loaded from the safety unit or flash memory.
To edit already loaded parameters, please select
„Use Loaded Data“ and press OK to confirm.
To load actual parameters from the safety unit, please select
„Load Data From Safety Unit“and press OK to confirm.
To load parameters for a safety unit from the BG230 flash
memory, please select „Load Data From Display Memory“ and
press OK to confirm.
If „Load Data From Display Memory“ is selected, but no data
has been saved in the flash memory, the following hint appears:
„ATTENTION! No Data In Flash“
5.4.2. BG230 Parameters
The „Load Data From …“ menu is only for safety unit parameters available. The parameters for the
BG230 unit are loaded directly after „Display Unit“ was selected in the first menu level.

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5.5. Edit Parameter
The „Edit Data“- menu can be found as follows:
Safety Unit

Load Data From …

Edit Data …
Display Unit

Edit Data …
After choosing the device to be edited in the first menu level, which is followed by the selection of
„Edit Data“, the selectable parameter-groups are shown. All respective parameters are listed here
(see chapter 0).
The selection menu of the parameter-group can be reached in
the menu option „Edit Data“. After confirmation by pressing OK,
the respective parameter-groups are shown in the display.
Please select the parameter to edit by using the arrow buttons.
The actual value of the parameter is also shown display. After
pressing OK, the parameter can be edited.
By using the arrow buttons left/right, the cursor can be skipped
to another position (the relevant number flashes). By using the
arrow buttons up/down, the value can be changed. Press OK to
confirm or C to leave the entry.
After changing parameters these must be saved.
This is important to ensure, that the changes took effect also after power-off or when the BG230
has been removed from the safety unit (see chapter 5.6).
Parameter changes of the safety unit are only effective after saving (see 5.6.1).

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5.6. Save Parameter
The „Save Data To…“- menu can be found as follows:
Safety Unit

Load Data From …

Edit Data / Save Data …
Display Unit

Edit Data / Save Data …
5.6.1. Save Parameter to Safety Unit
The following storage locations are selectable for the safety unit parameters:
Select „Save Data To Safety Unit“ to save the respective
parameters in that unit. Then press OK to confirm.
Select „Save Data To Flash Memory“ to save parameters of the
safety unit into the flash memory of the BG230. Then press OK
to confirm.
5.6.2. Save Parameter to Display Unit
To save parameters in the BG230, please select
„Save Data To Display Unit“and press OK to confirm.
5.6.3. Storage Hints
To ensure a correct storage, the procedure must be confirmed
with OK. The respective storage location is shown in the info
line of the display.
If the menu (after changing parameters) should be left without
saving, the procedure „Exit Without Save Press OK“must be
confirmed with OK. Press button C to jump back to the storage
menu.
If the menu has been left without saving, the data are not lost.
They are still available in the menu „Use Loaded Data“
(see chapter 5.4).

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5.7. PIN Value
Normally the BG230 is delivered without a PIN, respectively with PIN Value = 0000. In this case the
PIN Value request after initialization is skipped.
If needed, the unit can be protected from unauthorized access when creating an individual PIN by
stepping through the following menu items:
Display Unit

Edit Data

Unit Settings

PIN Value
Please enter an individual 4 digit PIN and press OK to confirm the entrees. After OK, the changed
PIN must be saved in order to protect the BG230 unit with the new PIN after the next power-on
(see chapter 5.6).
The PIN request is also usable as keypad interlock function.
To enable the BG230 keypad, the PIN
must be entered and confirmed with OK.
If the PIN is lost, you can enter the emergency pin 6079.

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6.BG230 Parameter List
The parameter list of the safety units can be found in the respective operation manual.
The parameters for „Input Scaling“ are listed in the following menu of the safety device:
Safety Unit

Edit Data

OPU Menu

…
Parameter-Gruppe
Parameter
Min
Max
Default
Input Scaling *)
X Factor 1
1
999999
1
/ Divisor 1
1
999999
1
+/- Value 1
-999999
999999
0
Units 1
0
12
0
Decimal Point 1
0
5
0
X Factor 2
1
999999
1
/ Divisor 2
1
999999
1
+/- Value 2
-999999
999999
0
Units 2
0
12
0
Decimal Point 2
0
5
0
The parameters for „Unit Settings“ and „Serial Settings“ are listed in the following menu:
Display Unit

Edit Data

… Settings

…
Parameter-Gruppe
Parameter
Min
Max
Default
Unit Settings
Display Mode
1
3
1
Screen Light
0
99
0
Screen Saver
0
999
1
PIN Value
0
9999
0
Touch Tones
0
1
1
Serial Settings
Unit Number
11
99
11
Serial Baud Rate
0
10
0
Serial Format
0
9
0
*) If the version of the safety device is lower 04A, scaling parameters are in BG230. When safety
device version is higher DS23004A scaling parameters are in the “OPU Menu” of the safety device.

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6.1. Input Scaling for Display 3 and 4
This Menu is in safety device as OPU Menu, when safety device version is higher DS23004A!
Parameter
Min
Max
Default
X Factor 1:
By this value, the input frequency 1 is multiplied and visualized in the
display mode 3.
-999999
+999999
1
/ Divisor 1:
By this value, the input frequency 1 is divided and visualized in the
display mode 3.
1
999999
1
+/- Value 1:
By this value, the input frequency 1 is added / subtracted and
visualized in the display mode 3.
-999999
999999
0
Units 1:
By this value, the unit is adjusted and visualized in the display mode 3.
0
Hz
1
kHz
2
m/s
3
km/h
4
mph
5
min-1
6
rpm
7
sek-1
8
rps
9
Stk/h
10
pcs/h
11
%
12
0
12
0
Decimal Point 1:
By this value, the number of decimal places is defined and visualized in
the display mode 3.
0
5
0
X Factor 2:
see „X Factor 1“
-999999
+999999
1
/ Divisor 2:
see „/ Divisor 1“
1
999999
1
+/- Value 2:
see „+/- Value 1“
-999999
999999
0
Units 2:
see „Units 1“
0
12
0
Decimal Point 2:
see „Decimal Point 1“
0
5
0
Examples for the visualization of frequencies, speed or production rates, …
can be found in the chapter 7.

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6.2. Unit Settings
Parameter
Min
Max
Default
Display Mode:
Defines which of the four display variants serves as start-display
(see chapter 5.2)
1
5.2.1 Display 1: Frequency (Hz)
2
5.2.2 Display 2: Divergence (%)
3
5.2.3 Display 3: Scaled input for Speed, Rotating Speed, …
4
5.2.4 Display 4: Scaled input for Speed, Rotating Speed, …
1
4
1
Screen Light:
Defines the brightness of the OLED-Displays.*
0
Display brightness
minimal
…
99
Display brightness
maximal
0
99
0
Screen Saver:
This value is used to set the time for the screensaver.*
0
screen saver OFF
1
screen saver active after 1 minute
…
999
screen saver active after 999 minutes
0
999
1
PIN Value:
Defines a PIN code for access. With setting “0000“ the PIN request is
not active. Any other value will be overtaken as PIN code with the next
power-on of the BG230.
0
9999
0
Touch Tones:
This value is used to set keypad tones active / inactive.
0
keypad tones
OFF
1
keypad tones
ON
0
1
1
*) Display Unit changes like „Screen Light“ or „Screen Saver“ are
effective immediately, but will go lost without saving (see chapter 5.6)!