ALLMATIC CONTROL UNIT BIOS2 Programmable Control Board
ALLMATIC S.r.l 32026 Borgo Valbelluna – Belluno – Italy Via dell’Artigiano, n°1 – Z.A. Tel. 0437 751175 – 751163 r.a. Fax 0437 751065 http://www.allmatic.com – E-mail: info@allmatic.com
ntroduzione
The control unit BIOS2 is particularly indicated for the installation of 1 or 2 wing gates with 230 Vac motors with a maximum power absorbed of 700W. The control unit is equipped with a display that allows precise regulation of the thrust of the gates and sensitivity. It is also possible to adjust the delay in the closure of the second wing in the base settings menu. The control unit can memorize up to 8000 transmitters with the external memory, with the step-by-step, partial opening, open, and close functions. It is supplied with inputs for interior and exterior photocell, safety edge (mechanical or 8k2), possibility to connect the buttons for step-by-step, partial opening, open, closing, and stopping. The outputs include a 230 Vac flashing light, electrical lock 12 Vac 15 VA or by the expansion card R1 (not supplied) with dry contact 230 Vac 5A max/30 Vdc 5A max, courtesy light/zone light/open gate light, 24 Vac/dc accessories power supply.
ATTENTION: DO NOT INSTALL THE CONTROL UNIT WITHOUT READING THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST !!! THE INSTALLATION SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
- For the correct functioning of the system, it is absolutely indispensable the use of mechanical stops in opening and closing.
Configuration
Connections
POWER SUPPLY
Connect the power supply cable between clamps 1 and 2 of the control unit
MOTOR 1 OUTPUT
- Connect the common of the motor 1 to the clamp 5 of the control unit.
- Connect the phase 1 of the motor 1 to the clamp 3 of the control unit.
- Connect the phase 2 of the motor 1 to the clamp 4 of the control unit.
MOTOR 2 OUTPUT
- Connect the common of the motor 2 to the clamp 8 of the control unit.
- Connect the phase 1 of the motor 2 to the clamp 6 of the control unit.
- Connect the phase 2 of the motor 2 to the clamp 7 of the control unit.
Power supply 230 Vac 50 Hz Do not connect the card directly to the electric network. Put a device that can ensure the disconnection of each pole from the power supply of the control unit.
Connect to the MOTOR 1 output the wing which beats. Install an aventual electrical lock on this wing. MOTOR 1 is always activated first during the opening phase and second during the closing phase.
- Motor condensers 230 Vac !Risk of electric shock!
- In the event of use of not Allmatic motors, insert a fuse in series to the common of the motor (see paragraph 9)
- Power supply 230 Vac 50 Hz Do not connect the card directly to the electric network. Put a device that can ensure the disconnection of each pole from the power supply of the control unit.
- Connect to the MOTOR 1 output the wing which beats. Install an aventual electrical lock on this wing. MOTOR 1 is always activated first during the opening phase and in second during the closing phase.
- Motor condensers 230 Vac !Risk of electric shock!
- In the event of use of not Allmatic motors, insert a fuse in series to the common of the motor (see paragraph 9)Z
COURTESY LIGHT OUTPUT
Connect the courtesy light to the clamps 9 and 10, 230Vac 100W MAX.
FLASHING LIGHT OUTPUT
Connect the flashing light to the clamps 11 and 12.
ACCESSORIES OUTPUTS
Accessories output 24Vac 9W max.
ELECTRICAL LOCK OUTPUT
12Vac 15VA
The functioning of the electrical lock is controlled in the advanced menu 
PHOTOCELLS POWER SUPPLY
- Connect the clamp 17 of the control unit to the clamp + of the power supply of the photocells receiver.
- Connect the clamp 18 of the control unit to the power supply clamp – of the photocells receiver and of the transmitter.
- Connect clamp 19 of the control unit to the power supply clamp of the transmitter of the photocells.
The photocell test is activated in the advanced menu 
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ATTENTION: the control unit gives a voltage of 24 Vdc and can supply a maximum power of 3.5W. For the safety edge test connect the test device of the safety edge on the power supply pins of the TX (test activated wiht low logic signal 0Vdc). Please refer to the manual of the safety edge.
SAFETY EDGE INPUT
Connect the safety edge contacts to the clamps 20 and 21 of the control unit. Select the type of security edge used (mechanical or 8K2) through the menu 
, select the type of functioning through the menu
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If not used set the DIP switch EDGE ON.
CLOSING PHOTOCELL INPUT
Connect the NORMALLY CLOSED contact of the photocell (PHOTO 1) between clamps 23 and 29 of the control unit. The functioning of the opening photocell is controlled in the advanced menu ph2 .If not used set the DIP switch PH2 ON.
STOP INPUT
Connect the contact NORMALLY CLOSED of the STOP between clamps 24 and 29 of the control unit. If not used set the DIP switch STOP ON.
OPEN INPUT
Connect the button OPEN between the clamps 25 and 29 of the control unit.
CLOSE INPUT
Connect the button CLOSE between the clamps 26 and 29 of the control unit.
PARTIAL OPENING INPUT
Connect the button PED between clamps 27 and 29 of the control unit.
STEP-BY-STEP INPUT
Connect the button SS between clamps 25 and 28 of the control unit.
ANTENNA
Connect the signal cable of the antenna to the clamp 31 and the ground of the antenna to clamp 30 of the control unit. The presence of metallic parts or humidity in the walls could have negative influences on the range of the system. We suggest therefore to not place the receiving antenna and/or transmitters near big metallic objects, near the floor or on the ground.
Remote control learning
Learning of one transmitter
The 1st memorized key performs the STEP by STEP function (opening and closing of the gate), the 2nd key performs the partial opening, the 3rd key performs the OPEN function, 4th key performs the CLOSE function. The control unit exits from the learning phase if no new key or trasnmitter command is given in 10 seconds.
Learning with the hidden key of an already memorized transmitter
With the hidden key of a transmitter, it is possible to enter the learning phase in order to memorize new keys or new transmitters. With the automation still, with the aid of a clip press the hidden button of an already memorized transmitter, the flashing light lights on, now it is possible to memorize new keys or transmitters.
Cancellation of one transmitter
Enter the learning phase with the UP[+] button or with the hidden key of a memorized transmitter (see 5.1 or 5.2). Press in the same time the hidden key and 1st key of the transmitter that you want to cancel. The flashing light bilnks 4 times and on the display will appear
Setting the wing stroke
- For the correct functioning of the system, it is absolutely indispensable the use of mechanical stops in opening and closing.
Easy settings of the wing stroke (parameter L51≠ p)
Connect to the MOTOR 1 output the wing which beats. Install an aventual electrical lock on this wing. MOTOR 1 is always activated first during the opening phase and in second during the closing phase. In this procedure, it is necessary to provide the limited positions of the wings with a step-by-step command (SS).
For the correct functioning of the system, it is absolutely indispensable the use of mechanical stops in opening and closing.
Advanced settings of the wing stroke (parameter L51= p)
Connect to the MOTOR 1 output the wing which beats. Install an aventual electrical lock on this wing. MOTOR 1 is always activated first during opening phase and in second during closing phase. In this procedure it is necessary to provide also the positions where the slowing downs begin with a step by step command (SS).
Entering the menu:
To enter the base menu settings keep pressing the MENU button for at least one second To enter the advanced menu settings keep pressing the MENU button for at least five seconds Navigation into the menu: It is possible to move from one entry to another one using UP[+] e DOWN[-] buttons, To change a parameter keep pressed the MENU button for at least 1 second until the parameter begins blinking, so release the key. Use UP[+] and DOWN[-] buttons to change the parameter At the end keep pressing MENU for at least 1 second until the parameter stops blinking to save the change. A quick pressure of the menu key is enough to leave a menu.
Base settings menu
Advanced menu
Base settings menu
Auto reclosing time
Active when the gate is in the completely open position, the gate automatically closes after seconds. In this phase the display shows
with the blinking dash, that during the last 10 seconds will be replaced by the count down.
Auto reclosing time after transit
If in the opening phase or in the completely open position the beam of the photocells is obscured and freed, the gate automatically closes after seconds when the completely open position is reached, In this phase the display shows with the blinking dash, that the last 10 seconds will be replaced by the count down.
Obstacle sensitivity
Adjust the obstacle sensitivity to ensure the correct functioning of the gate, it must stop if there is an obstacle but also it must ensure complete movement in the worst conditions (exp. winter, hardening of motors, etc). After the adjustment of this parameter, it is recommended to perform complete documentation (opening and closing) before trying the obstacle detection.
Motor torque
Adjust the motor torque to ensure the correct functioning of the gate, it is possible to adjust the percentage of torque between 10% to 100%. After the adjustment of this parameter, it is recommended to perform a complete documentation (opening and closing) to ensure the correct functioning of the gate.
Slowing down mode
The control unit has 2 different types of slowing downs: standard or with higher torque and speed, for heavier gates.
Step by step configuration (SS)
- = 0 Normal (OP-ST-CL-ST-OP-ST…) Typical functioning of Step by Step. During the movement, an SS command stops the gate.
- = 1 Alternated STOP (OP-ST-CL-OP-ST-CL…) Alternated functioning with STOP during the opening. During the opening phase, a SS command stops the gate.
- = 2 Alternated (OP-CL-OP-CL…) The user cannot stop the gate during the movement with an SS command. An SS command during the movement inverts the movement.
- = 3 Condominium – timer A SS command only opens the gate. When the gate is completely open, if the command persists the control unit will wait until the opening of the contact before beginning the contdown of the automatic reclosing (if enabled), another SS command in this phase will restart the countdown of the automatic reclosing.
- = 4 Condominium with immediate auto reclosing Like condominium – timer (previous point) but during the countdown an SS command will close the gate.
After black-out
When the control unit turns on after a black-out,
- = 0 No action – when the control unit turns on the gate doesn’t move until the first command, the first movement is a slow opening.
- = 1 Closing– turning on the control unit it will perform a slow closing.
Soft start
The movement begins with reduced torque, used in light gates.
Second wing delay
This is the setting of the delay of the second wing to ensure correct working. In the closing phase, the control unit adds 4 additional seconds to ensure that the wings don’t overlap also in the worst conditions of functioning.
Amplitude of slowing down
With this parameter, it is possible to adjust the amplitude of the slowing down and eventually disable it (=0). If you need more precise or different slowing down between opening and closing it is possible to set the parameter on p (personalized) and perform an advanced learning of strokes (5.2) providing also the beginning of slowing downs during the learning.
Antislip
This parameter is used if the motor slips, the control unit adds seconds to movement to ensure complete movements of the wings also in the worst condition.
Number of motors
This parameter is used to set the number of motors, the learning operations and the functionality will be modified depending on this parameter.
Bluetooth
Item of the menu needed to the first coupling between an Android device and the control unit. Refer to the Help of the Android application for the connection procedure.
Electrical brake
Short reverse movement with reduced torque to reduce the inertia of the gate. The operation is performed at each stop of the movement except for fast movement after the intervention of safety devices.
Functioning of closing photocell PHOTO1 moving from closed position The closing photocell has the following functioning
- Closing: immediate inversion of movement
- Opening from an intermediate position: no intervention
- Opening from closed position:
- = 0 The gate doesn’t move if the PHOTO1 beam is cut
- = 1 The gate moves while the PHOTO1 beam is cut
.. Functioning of opening photocell PHOTO2
The opening photocell has the following functioning
- Opening: stops the movement and waits until the beam is freed, then moves in opening.
- Closing:
= 0 Stops the movement and waits until the beam is freed, then moves in opening- = 1 No intervention
Photocells test
Enabling this function, before each movement starting from still gate, the control unit performs a functional check of the photocells. The check will not be performed in case of fast movement after the intervention of a safety devices. Follow paragraph 3.6 for the connections of the photocells.
Safety edge type
The control unit can work with two different type of safety edge:
- = 0 Mechanical with normally closed contact
- = 1 Resistive 8k2
The operation mode of safety edge.
To allow the installation of the safety edges in both directions of movement, it is possible to choose 2 different functions:
• = 0 Only in closing with total inversion of movement
• = 1 Both directions of movements, stop and short inversion to free the obstacle
Safety edge test
Enabling this function the control unit performs a functional check of the safety edge. This function is used if the edge connected to the control unit has an electronic self-test (exp. radio edge R.CO.O). Connect the test contact of the edge to the power supply of the transmitter of the photocells (paragraph 3.6) and enable the self-test with low voltage 0Vdc (for compatibility follow the instructions of the manual of the safety edge).
Partial opening
Partial opening can be performed only starting from closed. The parameter sets the opening as a percentage of the total stroke of the first wing.
Auto reclosing time from partial opening
Active when the gate is in the partial opening, the gate automatically closes after seconds. In this phase, the display shows with the blinking dash, that during the last 10 seconds will be replaced by the count 
Flashing light output mode
It is possible to choose 2 different functions for the blinker output:
- = 0 Fixed blinker output. It will be necessary to connect a self-flashing blinker (B.RO LIGHT 230 Vac)
- = 1 Flashing light blinker output. It will be necessary to connect a fix light blinker (B.RO LIGHT FIX 230 Vac)
Pre-flashing time
Pre-flashing before each movement in both directions, . seconds of pre-flashing
Courtesy light settings
The control unit has 4 different functions for courtesy light:
- = 0 The light switches off at the end of a movement after
seconds - = 1 The light switches off only with a closed gate after seconds
- = 2 lighted on for seconds from the beginning of a movement, independently of the condition of the gate (the light could switch off before the end of the movement)
- = 3 Open gate light – the light switches off immediately when the gate reaches the closed position
- = 4 open gate light with proportional blinking:
- opening – slow blinking
- closing – fast blinking
- opened – light on
- closed – light off
- stopped – 2flash + long wait + 2flash + long wait +…
- Courtesy light timer Courtesy light activation timer
Deadman
During dead man functioning mode, the gate moves only with a permanent command. The enabled commands are OPEN and CLOSE. SS and PED are disabled. During a dead man’s functioning all the automatic movements are disabled, like short or total inversions. All safety devices are disabled except for STOP.
Setting a threshold of cycles for assistance request
It is possible to set a number of cycles before the request of assistance. Once the limit is reached the next cycles will be done with fast blinking (only if FPr enabled)
Continuous flashing light for assistance request
Once limit is reached the flashing light will blink also with the gate closed to show the request of assistance. HA.0 Water-hammer in opening phase
This functioning is used with an electrical lock. The gate before opening closes shortly on the mechanical stop with the electrical lock activated, to ensure the correct declutching. The parameter is the time of pressure on the mechanical stop before opening, settable from 0.1s to 10 s.
The sequence done by the control unit before opening is the following:
- preventive activation (only if is active) of the electrical lock [1,5s]
- motor activation in closing with maximum torque. The duration of this phase is setted by the parameter HA.0.
- inversion of direction with another 2 seconds of activation of the electrical lock (only if is active).
Water-hammer in closing phase
This function is used with an electrical lock. When the gate reaches the closing mechanical stop the control unit performs a strong pressure, . seconds long, to ensure the locking of the electrical lock. (only if is active)
Time of pressure in the closed position for hydraulic motors
This function is used to keep high the pressure of hydraulic motors, done only with a closed gate, the control unit performs 1 minute of closing every . minute to keep high the pressure into the motors and the correct closed position.
Electrical Lock mode
- = 0 disable
- = 1 The electrical lock is activated when the automation performs an opening movement.
- = 2 The electrical lock is activated when the automation performs an opening movement. In the opening phase, it is activated with a safety advance time of 1.5 seconds.
- = 3 In case of use of a magnetic electric lock, always active when the gate is closed (except when the motor is in pressure in closed position), disable when the gate is not closed.
Viewing of the memory position for a single transmitter
With the item on the menu it is possible to view the memory location in which a transmitter is memorized. To perform the function, move to and then confirm by pressing the button MENU. Keep pressed MENU button until the display shows 
then release the button.
At this point press a button of the memorized transmitter (it does not activate any command). The display shows:
- the memory location for 2 seconds, if it memorized;
- the written
for 2 seconds, if is not memorized.
After 2 seconds the display returns to the screen and it will be possible to perform this function with another transmitter. To exit from the function, press MENU button. Otherwise after 15 seconds without transmission, the control unit exits from the function and shows the written 
Cancellation of a single transmitter
With the item on the menu . it is possible to delete a single transmitter from the memory.
To perform the function, move to . and then confirm by pressing the button MENU. Keep pressing the MENU button until the display shows 0, then release the button. Select the memory location of the transmitter. Press and keep pressing the MENU button until the display shows,
then release the button.
To exit from the function, press the MENU button. If the display shows the written , 
there are problems with the memory (for example empty position or disconnected memory).
dE.F. Restore default settings
With the item of the menu dE.F. it is possible to restore the default settings of the control unit. The reset will restore all the parameters of the base and advanced menu but doesn’t modify the learned strokes, the directions of motors and the transmitters. Move to dE.F. then keep pressing the MENU button until the display shows 0, and release the button. Press again and keep pressing MENU button, and the display will show a countdown 
,don’t release the button until the display showns 
Erasing of all transmitters
With the item of the menu . it is possible to erase all the transmitters learnt. Move to then keep pressed MENU button until the display shows 0, release the button. Press again and keep pressed MENU button, the display will show a countdown ,don’t release the button until the display showns
Display and control unit state
Normal functioning
Errors
The visualization of an error on the display persist until another command is given
Input LED and safety devices
Technical features
Motors
The correct functioning is guaranteed only in the event of Allmatic motors. For greater safety, it is suggested to insert a fuse (T 3,15A) in series to the common of both the motors. It is available a pre-wired kit (optional) that can be inserted as shown in the drawing below.
WEEE – Information for users: If the crossed-out bin symbol appears on the equipment or packaging, this means the product must not be included with other general waste at the end of its working life. The user must take the worn product to a sorted waste center, or return it to the retailer when purchasing a new one. Products for disposal can be consigned free of charge (without any new purchase obligation) to retailers with a sales area of at least 400 m2, if they measure less than 25 cm. An efficient sorted waste collection for the environmentally friendly disposal of the used device, or its subsequent recycling, helps avoid the potential negative effects on the environment and people’s health and encourages the re-use and/or recycling of the construction materials.
GUARANTEE
In compliance with legislation, the manufacturer’s guarantee is valid from the date stamped on the product and is restricted to the repair or free replacement of the parts accepted by the manufacturer as being defective due to poor quality materials or manufacturing defects. The guarantee does not cover damage or defects caused by external agents, faulty maintenance, overloading, natural wear and tear, choice of incorrect product, assembly errors, or any other cause not imputable to the manufacturer. Products that have been misused will not be guaranteed or repaired. Printed specifications are only indicative. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for range reductions or malfunctions caused by environmental interference. The manufacturer’s responsibility for damage caused to persons resulting from accidents of any nature caused by our defective products, are only those responsibilities that come under Italian law.
Documents / Resources
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