Diesel Generator Monitoring System

Generator remote monitoring checks, from a remote location, all parameters that may affect the service of the emergency power system. Bernini Design offers reliable solutions to upgrade your system. A typical application is a standby generator for critical applications like hospitals or shelters.

How Does Generator Monitoring Work?

It works by establishing a remote connection with your diesel generator in these ways:

TCP/IP

MODBUS

A GSM GATEWAY

AMF PANEL MONITORING EXAMPLE

A GSM RELAY

Remote monitoring via GSM, TCP/IP and Modbus are the recommended way to access a power generator from remote locations. The basic concept is to remotely transfer the control panel. In other words, you have a generator placed in Argentina, but from your office in Australia, you will act as if you were in front of the generator. Bernini Design provides a generator remote monitoring equipment, hardware, and software to manage a Diesel Generator placed in a Base Transceiver Station (BTS).

BTS MONITORING

It is about a shelter or a building that includes fundamental equipment that allows wireless communication between the user equipment and a network. The user equipment may include mobile phones, tablets, radio equipment, and computers. This includes wireless Internet connectivity. The purpose of a diesel generator monitoring system is to reduce the operating costs for maintenance. When an outage does occur, service personnel can be dispatched with valuable information regarding what problems they may encounter on-site. A diesel generator monitoring system plays an important role in preventing and reducing network outages caused by generator troubles. You can set pre-alarms, and you can modify the settings of the engine or generator. This will avoid severe damage to the system. The DIESEL GENERATOR MONITORING SYSTEM can monitor the parameters of the utility power to the site, rectifiers & batteries, air conditioner, and other hybrid power types of energy sources.

TCP/IP GENERATOR REMOTE MONITORING

TCP/IP

Bernini Design provides TCP-IP-based diesel generator remote monitoring systems. The diesel generator plays an important role in the case of a prolonged power outage. Generator remote monitoring allows an accurate analysis of the diesel generator to prevent issues that might affect the service of the emergency power system. The Bernini Design's Generator remote monitoring systems drastically reduce operating costs and maintenance. When an outage does occur, service personnel can be dispatched to the power generator site with important information regarding what problems they may encounter. By using our TCP-IP server, you built a state-of-the-art real-time internet-based monitoring system. Our TCP-SERVER features all hardware security components to prevent

TCP-IP SERVER

329€

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You are required to connect the TCP IP server to the router by using an Ethernet cable. You must connect the RS-485 cable of the generator controller, to the TCP IP server. The RS-485 connection allows up to 1000m distance between the generator controller and the TCP/SERVER. Both types of equipment can be connected to the engine battery. The power consumption of the TCP IP server is only 100mA when operating at full speed. The module can operate in a wide temperature range of -25 to 70 degrees Celsius. Follow the steps in the user manual to configure the TCP IP server.

GSM GATEWAY

INDUSTRIAL GENERATORS GSM MONITORING

The top results of a good GSM monitoring system are obtained when there are no compromises on the quality and performance of the generator controller. The Be124 GSM system is the best example.

The diesel generator remote monitoring via SMS is the simplest, user-friendly monitoring solution. Firstly, it is particularly used when Fuel Level monitoring is an important issue. This is the case for mobile operators in areas subjected to prolonged power outages. The generators are always located in remote places. Secondly, fast-responding remote equipment together with good diesel fuel sensing devices can prevent theft and will allow you a better scheduler of refuel visits. This will prevent the shutdown of a remote site due to running out of fuel. The Bernini Design generator controllers feature a programmable automatic 'FUEL CHANGE' notification.

BE124 SMS MONITORING USER MANUAL

The kit consists of the following parts:

1) The F1403 industrial modem

2) GSM antenna

3) Be148 gateway module

4) Set of cables, accessories and user manual

PURCHASE THE GSM GATEWAY KIT FOR YOUR APPLICATION

When you make an order, specify the controller you are willing to connect: Be124, BeK3 or Be142. Each controller features a different set of MODBUS registers and a suitabe set of SMS commands.

BE148 GSM GATEWAY

349€

FREE-SHIPPING WORLD-WIDE

You can pay online or ask for a pro forma invoice and pay via bank transfer

SUPPORT

+39 335 70 77 148

bernini@bernini-design.com

DIESEL GENERATOR GSM REMOTE CONTROL KIT

The kit feautures a GSM antenna, an RS232 communication cable, an RS485 cable, a modem power supply cable, and a kit set of a removable connectors. By folllowing the instruction manual you can set up the system in a few minutes. If the place in wich the generator is installed is not very well covered by the GSM network, you can install the gateway as fr as 1000 meters from the controller. In this way you can provide optimal signal to the modem antenna.

AMF PANEL MONITORING EXAMPLE

15KVA AMF PANEL STUDY CASE

When it comes to Automatic Mains Failure panels, we recommend the BeK3 GSM kit. After installing the system, you can get full control of the AMF PANEL using SMS commands. In this example, a 15kVA AMF panel.

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In the above example, the GSM kit is embedded in the panel. The antenna is placed on the top of the panel. By using the Be16-K3 gateway, you are able to fully control the panel functionality. You can start the generator via an SMS command.

15KVA AMF PANEL WITH GSM MONITORING OPTION

1190€

FREE SHIPPING TO EU

DELIVERY TIME 30 DAYS

Using your mobile, you can transfer the LOAD from the MAINS and the GENERATOR. Not mentioning that you will receive detailed notifications about all events. Check the user manual for all available SMS commands.

BEK3 AMF PANEL GSM MONITORING USER MANUAL

MODBUS

MODBUS MONITORING

Direct MODBUS communication is the easiest way to control and monitor a diesel generator. Connect the MOD-BUS to the USB converter to a Bernini Design generator controller. Use a twisted pair cable. The <be124 generator controller, for example, can drive a cable as long as 1000 meters. Connect a computer with a USB interface. Run the Bernini Design application software to connect the computer to the generator.

RS485-USB

149€

FREE SHIPPING

Wireless Generator Monitoring System

You can purchase a "ready-for-use" generator GSM-BASED start-stop panel. This is suitable when you need a trustworthy GSM monitoring system. Follow the link on the video description. You can purchase this product online.

Generator Auto Start Stop GSM Kit

MAKE YOUR OWN COST-EFFECTIVE GENERATOR START-STOP REMOTE CONTROL. USE SIMPLE SMS TO START AND STOP WITH FULL FEEDBACK

You can easily start and stop your generator by sending an SMS.

The Be148 can interface with the most common auto-start module on the market, but you can add a pilot relay and make a smart Auto Start Module.

BE148 GSM RELAY

199€

FREE-SHIPPING WORLD-WIDE

You can pay online or ask for a Proforma Invoice and pay via bank transfer

SUPPORT

+39 335 70 77 148

bernini@bernini-design.com

HOW IT WORKS

The Be148 features an analogue input to detect if the engine is running. You will get feedback notifications for all available SMS commands. The Be148 has a built-in watchdog that keeps the GSM link healthy. The watchdog immediately reset and re-configure the modem in case of failure. The Be148 is suitable for starting any diesel generator fitted with its automatic start module. Usually, the supply for the Be148 is the same of the automatic start module: the engine's battery. This could be 12V or 24V.

WHAT ABOUT OVER-CRANK OR ENGINE FAILURE?

You will receive an SMS alert each time the engine fails to start or there is a shutdown. You can disable the over-crank alarm by activating the fourth section of the dip switch.

HOW TO CONFIGURE THE KIT?

You do not need a computer or a complex device. The Be148 accepts configuration via SMS supposing you follow the instructions in the user manual. The overall configuration may only require 3 minutes.

WHAT KIND OF GENERATOR I CAN USE WITH IT?

To get the best results, we recommend interfacing the Be148 with a good auto-start module. You will directly connect the Be148 output to the remote start input of the auto-start module. You can use a D.I.Y. auto-start module made of discrete relays.

You may also consider the option to refurbish your old generator with a

GENERATOR AUTO START CONTROLLER

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

[1] Unpack the box. The content must include the Be148 rail-mount relay with 4-pole and 6-pole connectors, the RS232 cable, the antenna, the modem, and the power supply cable.

[2] Insert the SIM into the modem. Make sure the SIM has the PIN disabled. Insert the screw-type antenna connector.

[3] Connect the modem to the Be148 relay by using the RS232 cable.

[4] Unplug the 4-pole power supply and 6-pole connectors from the Be148.

[5] Make the connections as indicated in the recommended wiring diagram

[6] Connect terminal 1 (PLUS) and terminal 2 (MINUS) to the battery. Install a 5 Amp fuse. This protects the wires in case of a short circuit. Do not turn on the supply yet.

[7] Verify, on the 4-pole connector, that terminal 3 (PLUS-red wire) and terminal 4 (MINUS-black wire) are firmly connected to the modem supply cable. Plug the jack into the modem and the 4-pole connector to Be148.

[8] Insert the 6-pole connector if the functionality of the generator start-stop circuit has been carefully tested. Connect the battery or your DC power supply.

[9] The BE148 will turn all LED indicators on for a second when you connect the battery. After that, the DL2 illuminates to indicate the modem initialization which takes about 2 minutes.

[10] The green indicators ‘Power’ and ‘Online’ on the modem will turn on as well. The green indicator ‘Act’ will blink from time to time. The green LED and ‘Online’ will start blinking as soon as the modem is connected to the GSM network.

[11] When the modem is fully active, the green indicator DL1 turns on. At the same time, the DL2 will turn OFF. If the red indicator DL5 is permanently on, the MODEM fails to work. If DL5 blinks, the power supply is lower than 8Vdc.

THE SMS SYNTAX

[A] When the DL1 indicator is on, type on your mobile BE148 ^*PHONE NUMBER#. Type a blank space after Be148. The (^*) is the asterisk symbol. The (#) is the hash symbol. The (PHONE NUMBER) is your mobile phone number that includes country and area codes. The system accepts either lower or upper-case letters. Send the SMS to the modem.

[B] After a few seconds you will receive the response SMS in the form BE148 PHONE SAVED. Each time the kit sends or receives an SMS, the DL2 turns on for just a second.

[C] Remove the power supply for about 5 seconds, then reconnect the DC power supply.

[D] After 2 minutes you must receive the SMS POWER ON, BE148 V1,14, SUPPLY 12.0V NOT RUNNING, OUT OFF. The (V1,14) may vary depending on the software version, and The (12.0) may differ depending on the supply voltage.

[E] To start the generator send the SMS BE148 START. The Be148 will close the contacts JD3 and JD4 to start the engine.

[F] If the engine starts and Be148 detects the ‘ENGINE RUNNING’ status via the JD6 input, you will get the SMS BE148 OUT ON! RUNNING!. If the engine does not start within 120 seconds, the Be148 shuts down the output and turns on the red indicator DL5.

[G] Should the engine fail to run after a successful start sequence, you will receive the message NOT RUNNING! FAILURE!. In this case, the Be148 opens the contacts JD3-JD4 in a way to disable the engine start circuit and turn on the red indicator DL5.

[H] You can send the SMS BE148 STATUS at anytime. If the engine is not running, the system will respond with the SMS BE148 STATUS: SUPPLY XX.V, NOT RUNNING, OUT OFF. If the engine is normally running, the system will respond with the following SMS BE148 STATUS: SUPPLY XX.XV, RUNNING, OUT ON

RECOMMENDED GENERATOR REMOTE GSM DIAGRAM

In this example, the JD3-4 output drives the relay R1. The R1 relay will instruct the AUTOSTART MODULE to start the engine. A positive voltage, over 8Vdc, is required to trigger the ‘ENGINE RUNNING’ input. After receiving the STOP SMS, the relay R1 de-energizes. The engine will stop according to the AUTOSTART MODULE settings. Terminals #1, #2 and #5 are used for special applications (contact us).