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GETTING STARTED
Unpack and mount the BCV-980, using the included Silicon Sponge Gasket, through a standard ¼ DIN panel cut-out [88mm X
88mm]. Panel or surface mounng is essenal to achieve IP65 ingress protecon. The BCV-980 is fully connectorized using
shielded Hirose connectors. [Hirose connectors are readily available from Digikey, Farnell, Mouser, Newark, and others.] Fully
assembled cables are available. Consult Malema factory for details
FINGER GUARD INSTALLATION:
The FINGER GUARD is packaged separately. Using provided 3/16” Allen wrench and provided PIN SCREWS, install the FINGER
GUARD. Finger ght is adequate.
FINGER GUARD INTERLOCK:
The FINGER GUARD is magnecally interlocked with the BCV-980 crush mechanism. The DRAW BAR will not move unl the
FINGER GUARD is replaced. Various FINGER GUARDS are available depending on the tube size in use. Contact Malema for the
FINGER GUARD(s) required for your applicaons.
POWER, CONTROL & SIGNALING
A male, twelve(12) pin, Hirose connector supports device power along with primary signaling. A twelve(12) core, three(3) meter
long, connectorized cable with stripped ends is provided with each BCV-980.
The BCV-980 accepts up to four(4) external analog signals and provides two(2) discrete, OPEN Collector STATUS / ALARM Outputs
[NPN, 30 VDC, <200 mA], one(1) discrete Input along with two(2) analog Output signals. One(1) of these analog outputs is
proporonal to valve posion and provides CLOSED Loop feedback to a remote controller. The other analog output reports μP
temperatures or alternavely, this output can be ulized to drive other components in your system [i.e.: Pump speed(?), consult
Malema factory for details].
The device communicates over [Malema Addressable Sensor Network] MASN (RS-485 serial). Up to two hundred y(250)
devices can be supported by a single RS-485 master controller. MASN supports viewing & seng of device conguraon along
with near real-me data logging on a customer supplied computer or laptop.
GROUNDING
The four(4) rear mounted 4 mm studs provide for a convenient GROUND or EARTHING connecon.
A thumb nut is provided for this essenal electrical connecon. Failure to properly GROUND the
BCV-980 voids the warranty and CE Compliance.
EXTERNAL SENSORS
If ordered separately, Three(3), female, twelve(12) pin connectorized cables support up to three(3) aached, external sensors.
[These are oen pressure transducers, or ow meters monitoring the condions surrounding a TFF module.] The BCV-980
provides +24 VDC, [up to 100 mA] power to these external sensors and accepts Discrete & Analog signals in return. If ulizing
TFF Mode, these external signals are then ulized, internally by the BCV-980, to modulate valve posion. Addionally, these
external sensor interfaces provide:
• A POWER Cycling capability
•A Zero RESET signal
• Discrete signal “Hand Shaking”
• RS-485 Serial Communicaon based on the Malema Addressable Sensor Network Protocol (MASN):
o Baud Rate = 115,200
o Data Bits = 8
o Parity = NONE
o Stop Bits = 1
o Flow Control = NONE
TUBE SIZE SELECTION
The standard BCV-980 ships pre-linearized for several standard tube sizes. These sizes can be selected from a “drop down” menu
accessible from the Malema GUI.
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