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Burner control unit BCU 370

Burner control unit BCU 370

Burner control unit BCU 370

Product catalog summary
Overview: The BCU 370 is a burner control unit designed for modulating, forced draught burners used in gas applications. It supports both intermittent and continuous operations and offers features like fan and butterfly valve control, optional tightness control, and an integrated ignition unit.
Key Features:
  • Manual operating mode for easy start-up and maintenance.
  • Programmable functions for enhanced flexibility and simplified logistics.
  • Informative operating, warning, and fault messages for easy servicing.
  • Optional integral field bus interface for simplified wiring.
  • EC type-tested and certified, CSA and FM approved.
Application: The BCU 370 is suitable for controlling, igniting, and monitoring industrial forced draught burners. It can handle burners with unlimited capacity and is compatible with both directly ignited burners and those ignited with a pilot burner. The unit manages pre-purge, ignition, and post-purge processes, and monitors gas and air pressure.
Technical Specifications:
  • Mains voltage options: 230 V AC or 120 V AC.
  • Flame control via UV or ionisation sensors.
  • Maximum operating cycles: 250,000.
  • Ambient temperature range: -20 to +60 °C.
  • Enclosure: IP 54, made of impact-resistant plastic.
  • Power consumption: Approx. 9 VA plus 50 VA for ignition.
  • PROFIBUS-DP interface available for reduced installation costs.
Certification: The BCU 370 is certified under various directives and standards, including the Gas Appliances Directive, Low Voltage Directive, and Electromagnetic Compatibility standards. It is also approved by CSA and FM for specific applications.
Ordering Information: The BCU 370 can be customized with various options such as ignition type, fan control, valve control, and PROFIBUS-DP compatibility. An example order might specify the desired voltage, ignition type, and additional features.
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Catalog excerpts

Burner control unit BCU 370-1

Burner control unit BCU 370 Product brochure · GB 6.1.3.2 Edition 12.05 • For modulating, forced draught burners for gas of unlimited capacity in intermittent or continuous operation • Control of fan and butterfly valve • Simple system set-up thanks to optional tightness control and integrated ignition unit • Easy start-up and maintenance thanks to Manual operating mode • Enhanced flexibility and simplified logistics thanks to programmable functions • Easy servicing thanks to informative operating, warning and fault messages • Optionally available with integral field bus interface for simple wiring • EC type-tested and certified, CSA and FM approved www.kromschroeder.com

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Burner control unit BCU 370-2

2 · BCU 370 · Edition 12.05 Burner control unit BCU 370. Application The BCU 370 burner control unit controls, ignites and monitors industrial forced draught burners of unlimited capacity in intermittent or continuous operation. It can be used for directly ignited forced draught burners or forced draught burners ignited with pilot burner. The BCU 370 a ­ ctivates the blower and sets the connected butterfly valve to pre-purging and ignition position. After pre-purge and burner start, the Enable signal is issued to an external controller which positions the butterfly valve in accordance with the...

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Burner control unit BCU 370-3

BCU 370 · Edition 12.05 · 3 Example applications L1 21 Modulating-controlled forced draught burner The BCU 370 controls the blower and moves the butterfly valve to pre-purging and ignition position. It issues the Enable signal to the control system after start-up of the burner. BCU 370..I1 25 28 26 24 20 19 0 90° 90° 0 22 DG min 9 3 7 DG DL V1 4 VG 5 29 30 31 V2 VG..L 18 17 13 GIK IC 20 B VA DL 32 UV S 23 M Modulating-controlled forced draught burner with tightness control In addition to controlling the forced draught burner, the burner control unit also monitors the fail-safe function of the...

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Burner control unit BCU 370-4

BCU 370 · Edition 12.05 · 4 Modulating-controlled forced draught burner with pilot burner and tightness control A pilot burner ignites the main burner and is switched off during the main burner’s safety time. L1 21 BCU 370..D3 25 28 26 24 DG min DG 9 37 DL 45 V1 V2 11 6 29 30 31 DG V3 DG pe/2 VG 13 18 17 GIK VG..L VG DL 32 IC 20 B VA UV S 22 20 19 0 90° 90° 0 23 M

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Burner control unit BCU 370-5

5 · BCU 370 · Edition 12.05 Technical data Mains voltage: BCU..W: 230 V AC, -15/+10%, 50/60 Hz, or BCU..Q: 120 V AC, -15/+10%, 50/60 Hz, for grounded or ungrounded mains. Operation and fault signalling contacts: Dry Contact, max. 1 A, 253 V, not fused internally. Reset/Information button: Max. number of operating cycles: 1000. Flame control with UV sensor or ionisation sensor. Fuse in BCU, replaceable, F1: T 5A H, pursuant to IEC 60127-2/5. Flame signal for: Ionisation control: 1 – 28 μA, UV control: 1 – 35 μA. Permissible UV sensors: Kromschröder models UVS 1, 5, 6, 8 and UVD 1. For intermittent...

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Burner control unit BCU 370-6

6 · BCU 370 · Edition 12.05 Selection Order example BCU 370WI1FEU0D1 BCU 370: for modulating-controlled forced draught burners W Q I1 I2 I3 F E U0 U1 D1 D3 B1* -3* BCU 370 ** ** Type = BCU Mains voltage 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz = W 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz = Q Ignition Electronic ignition, single-pole = I1 Electronic ignition, double-pole = I2** Electronic ignition, double-pole with neutral conductor = I3** Without ignition = no specification Fan control = F Valve control = E Flame control Ionisation control (continuous or intermittent op.) or UV control (intermittent op. with UVS) = U0 UV (continuous operation...

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