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burner control units

Burner control units BCU 560, BCU 565, BCU 580

For controlling, igniting and monitoring impulse-controlled, modulating-controlled or stage-controlled gas burners, for continuous operation (in conjunction with UV sensor UVS, only intermittent operation available).

Overview
For controlling, igniting and monitoring impulse-controlled, modulating-controlled or stage-controlled gas burners, for continuous operation (in conjunction with UV sensor UVS, only intermittent operation available).

Features & Benefits:
  • The burner control unit BCU® unites the functionally interrelated components of automatic burner control unit
  • Manual/Automatic mode changeover and display of operating and fault statuses in a compact plastic housing for mounting on a DIN rail in a control cabinet
  • Display of the program status, unit parameters and flame signal
  • Diagnosis and adjustment of unit parameters via an optical interface
  • BCU 56x/580 with Manual mode
  • BCU..F1-F3 with capacity control
  • BCU 56x/580..D1 with digital input for high temperature operation
  • BCU 56x/580..C1 with valve proving system, can be programmed according to customer requirements
  • EU certified, AGA, FM, CSA and EAC approved, certified for systems up to SIL 3 (compliant with PL e)
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Specifications

Air & Combustion Air Specifications

  • Air Control Interfaces
    • BCU 560/BCU 565: IC20, IC40, FS-BLAC actuators; Air valve (F3)
    • BCU 580: IC20, IC40, IC50, RBW actuators or air valve

Product Configuration & Options

  • menox® Low NOx Mode
    • BCU 560/BCU 580: Not supported
    • BCU 565: Fully supported on BCU 565..D2

Actuation, Valve & Motion Control Specifications

  • Valve Proving System
    • Optional

Control, Logic & System Behavior

  • Start-up Attempts
    • 1 to 3 attempts

Control, Software & User Interface Specifications

  • Software Interface
    • BCSoft (Windows), opto-adapter PCO 200

Dimensions & Length Specifications

  • Signal Cable Length
    • Max 100 m

Electrical Specifications

  • Power Consumption
    • 120 V: ~3 W / 5.5 VA Watt
    • 230 V: ~6 W / 11 VA Watt
  • Flame Signal Current
    • Ionization: 2-25 µA
    • UV: 5-25 µA

Overview

  • Models
    • BCU 560, BCU 565, BCU 580
  • Burner Type
    • BCU 560: Single-stage, two-stage, modulating
    • BCU 565: Single-stage, two-stage, modulating; self‑recuperative burners
    • BCU 580: Pilot + main burner, two-stage, modulating

Control, Logic & Functional Behavior

  • Manual Mode
    • Integrated; supports actuator and burner control
  • Control Modes
    • BCU 560/BCU 565: Staged, Modulating, On/Off impulse
    • BCU 580: Staged (F3), Modulating (F1), On/Off impulse

Ignition, Flame & Supervision Specifications

  • Flame Control
    • BCU 560/BCU 565: Flame rod, UVS, UVC
    • BCU 580: Ionization, UVS, UVD (ionization or UV sensor combinations)

Communication & Interfaces

  • Fieldbus Communication
    • Optional BCM 500 module for PROFINET or Modbus TCP

Environmental Conditions

  • Enclosure Rating
    • IP20 (device), IP54 (installation cabinet), IP65 (OCU external)
  • Ambient Temperature Range
    • -20 to +60 deg C

Dimensions & Weight

  • Dimensions
    • 100 x 110 x 102 mm

Standards & Certifications

  • Approvals
    • EU Certified, AGA, FM, CSA and EAC approved, certified for systems up to SIL 3 (compliant with PL e)

Applications & Compatibility

  • Applications
    • BCU 560: For monitoring/controlling modulating or staged burners, directly ignited burners
    • BCU 565: For monitoring/controlling modulating or staged burners, directly ignited burners added airflow monitoring features
    • BCU 580: For monitoring/controlling modulating or staged burners, supports multiple‑burner systems with central air supply.

Air & Combustion Air Specifications

  • Air Control Interfaces
    • BCU 560/BCU 565: IC20, IC40, FS-BLAC actuators; Air valve (F3)
    • BCU 580: IC20, IC40, IC50, RBW actuators or air valve

Product Configuration & Options

  • menox® Low NOx Mode
    • BCU 560/BCU 580: Not supported
    • BCU 565: Fully supported on BCU 565..D2

Actuation, Valve & Motion Control Specifications

  • Valve Proving System
    • Optional

Control, Logic & System Behavior

  • Start-up Attempts
    • 1 to 3 attempts

Control, Software & User Interface Specifications

  • Software Interface
    • BCSoft (Windows), opto-adapter PCO 200

Dimensions & Length Specifications

  • Signal Cable Length
    • Max 100 m

Electrical Specifications

  • Power Consumption
    • 120 V: ~3 W / 5.5 VA Watt
    • 230 V: ~6 W / 11 VA Watt
  • Flame Signal Current
    • Ionization: 2-25 µA
    • UV: 5-25 µA

Overview

  • Models
    • BCU 560, BCU 565, BCU 580
  • Burner Type
    • BCU 560: Single-stage, two-stage, modulating
    • BCU 565: Single-stage, two-stage, modulating; self‑recuperative burners
    • BCU 580: Pilot + main burner, two-stage, modulating

Control, Logic & Functional Behavior

  • Manual Mode
    • Integrated; supports actuator and burner control
  • Control Modes
    • BCU 560/BCU 565: Staged, Modulating, On/Off impulse
    • BCU 580: Staged (F3), Modulating (F1), On/Off impulse

Ignition, Flame & Supervision Specifications

  • Flame Control
    • BCU 560/BCU 565: Flame rod, UVS, UVC
    • BCU 580: Ionization, UVS, UVD (ionization or UV sensor combinations)

Communication & Interfaces

  • Fieldbus Communication
    • Optional BCM 500 module for PROFINET or Modbus TCP

Environmental Conditions

  • Enclosure Rating
    • IP20 (device), IP54 (installation cabinet), IP65 (OCU external)
  • Ambient Temperature Range
    • -20 to +60 deg C

Dimensions & Weight

  • Dimensions
    • 100 x 110 x 102 mm

Standards & Certifications

  • Approvals
    • EU Certified, AGA, FM, CSA and EAC approved, certified for systems up to SIL 3 (compliant with PL e)

Applications & Compatibility

  • Applications
    • BCU 560: For monitoring/controlling modulating or staged burners, directly ignited burners
    • BCU 565: For monitoring/controlling modulating or staged burners, directly ignited burners added airflow monitoring features
    • BCU 580: For monitoring/controlling modulating or staged burners, supports multiple‑burner systems with central air supply.
  • Air Control Interfaces : BCU 560/BCU 565: IC20, IC40, FS-BLAC actuators; Air valve (F3)|BCU 580: IC20, IC40, IC50, RBW actuators or air valve
  • menox® Low NOx Mode : BCU 560/BCU 580: Not supported|BCU 565: Fully supported on BCU 565..D2
  • Valve Proving System : Optional
  • Start-up Attempts : 1 to 3 attempts
  • Software Interface : BCSoft (Windows), opto-adapter PCO 200
  • Signal Cable Length : Max 100 m
  • Power Consumption : 120 V: ~3 W / 5.5 VA Watt|230 V: ~6 W / 11 VA Watt
  • Models : BCU 560, BCU 565, BCU 580
  • Manual Mode : Integrated; supports actuator and burner control
  • Flame Signal Current : Ionization: 2-25 µA|UV: 5-25 µA
  • Flame Control : BCU 560/BCU 565: Flame rod, UVS, UVC|BCU 580: Ionization, UVS, UVD (ionization or UV sensor combinations)
  • Fieldbus Communication : Optional BCM 500 module for PROFINET or Modbus TCP
  • Enclosure Rating : IP20 (device), IP54 (installation cabinet), IP65 (OCU external)
  • Dimensions : 100 x 110 x 102 mm
  • Control Modes : BCU 560/BCU 565: Staged, Modulating, On/Off impulse|BCU 580: Staged (F3), Modulating (F1), On/Off impulse
  • Burner Type : BCU 560: Single-stage, two-stage, modulating|BCU 565: Single-stage, two-stage, modulating; self‑recuperative burners|BCU 580: Pilot + main burner, two-stage, modulating
  • Approvals : EU Certified, AGA, FM, CSA and EAC approved, certified for systems up to SIL 3 (compliant with PL e)
  • Applications : BCU 560: For monitoring/controlling modulating or staged burners, directly ignited burners|BCU 565: For monitoring/controlling modulating or staged burners, directly ignited burners added airflow monitoring features|BCU 580: For monitoring/controlling modulating or staged burners, supports multiple‑burner systems with central air supply.
  • Ambient Temperature Range : -20 to +60 deg C
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