Dear Home brewer, Thank you for purchasing our DIY electric home brew control panel kit. It is our intentions that these kits help you along in your goal of building your dream brewery. If at any time you have any questions, please contact us via INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 2 | P a g e http://www.ebrewsupply.com/learn Wiring Guide Rev. 1.2016 Table of Contents The Hardware and Tools .................................................................................................................. 7 DIY Basic kit versus DIY Complete kit ............................................................................................... 7 Basic Differences between Basic DIY and Complete Kits ................................................................ 7 Tools you will need ........................................................................................................................... 8 What do we recommend for tools ................................................................................................... 8 Laying out a panel door .................................................................................................................... 9 LEDs ................................................................................................................................................... 9 BCS Specific ................................................................................................................................... 9 BCS and PID Control Panels .......................................................................................................... 9 Switches ........................................................................................................................................... 10 BCS Panel Specifics ..................................................................................................................... 10 PID Panel Specifics ...................................................................................................................... 11 Designing the Layout ...................................................................................................................... 11 30a BCS Basic DIY Panel Layout ................................................................................................. 11 Bottom of Enclosure Layouts ......................................................................................................... 15 2 element BCS 460 Bottom Layout ............................................................................................ 15 2 element PID Panel bottom layout ........................................................................................... 15 Laying out and cutting the holes .................................................................................................... 16 What Size holes are you going to drill?.......................................................................................... 18 The Heatsink .................................................................................................................................... 20 Painting ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Before you start wiring .................................................................................................................. 22 Layout inside wiring ....................................................................................................................... 23 Wiring kit breakdown and explanation .......................................................................................... 25 BCS Wiring ................................................................................................................................... 25 PID Wiring.................................................................................................................................... 26 6ga and 10ga Wiring ................................................................................................................... 26 DIN Terminal layout tips ................................................................................................................. 29 3 | P a g e http://www.ebrewsupply.com/learn Wiring Guide Rev. 1.2016 BIAB Door Back Side ................................................................................................................... 31 BIAB Sub Panel Layout – w/ SSR ................................................................................................. 32 BIAB Common Door side (white 14ga wire) .............................................................................. 33 BIAB Common sub panel side (white 14ga wire) ...................................................................... 34 BIAB 110v Hot Door side (14ga wires) ....................................................................................... 34 BIAB 110v hot sub panel side (white 14ga wire) ....................................................................... 36 BIAB 220v Door side ................................................................................................................... 37 BIAB 220v Sub panel side ........................................................................................................... 38 BIAB SSR Control circuit .............................................................................................................. 39 BIAB Ground Wires ..................................................................................................................... 40 BIAB Main Power ........................................................................................................................ 41 50a BCS Control Door (2018) ..................................................................................................... 42 BCS Inside Sub Panel ................................................................................................................... 43 50a PID Door Layout ................................................................................................................... 44 PID Inside Sub Panel ................................................................................................................... 45 Wiring the Main Power switch and Green LED ............................................................................. 48 Main Power Hook Up ...................................................................................................................... 49 Wiring your Switches in .................................................................................................................. 51 Wiring in your e-Stop ...................................................................................................................... 51 Wiring of LED Switches ............................................................................................................... 52 Bring it all together ........................................................................................................................ 54 Temperature Probes ...................................................................................................................... 57 Assembling a BCS M12 Temp probe cable .................................................................................... 58 Mounting temp probes................................................................................................................... 59 Recommend BCS Compression style mount to kettle wall ...................................................... 60 MPT Style of BCS Probes ............................................................................................................ 61 Tri-Clamp style BCS Probes ........................................................................................................ 61 Mounting PID Probes ...................................................................................................................... 62 The basics of BCS ........................................................................................................................... 67 4 | P a g e http://www.ebrewsupply.com/learn Wiring Guide Rev. 1.2016 What you need to know about BCS Network Connectivity .......................................................... 68 Directly Connected ..................................................................................................................... 68 Networked................................................................................................................................... 68 BCS Wireless network connectivity ........................................................................................... 68 Finding the BCS's IP Address .......................................................................................................... 68 BCS Finder ................................................................................................................................... 68 Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 69 System Settings: System Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................ 71 Edit Processes ................................................................................................................................. 73 Edit Processes: Naming States ................................................................................................... 75 Edit Process: Current State Properties: First State ................................................................... 76 Edit Process: Current State Properties: Second State .............................................................. 76 First Process and Setup Complete ............................................................................................. 78 Simple Ramp and Soak Mash process ....................................................................................... 78 Mashing Out ................................................................................................................................ 79 Boil Process ................................................................................................................................. 80 The BCS Utilities .............................................................................................................................. 82 Programming your PID ................................................................................................................... 83 Setting your PID input to PT100/RTD and temperature unit ....................................................... 83 PID Alarm function .......................................................................................................................... 84 PID Boil / Manual functionality....................................................................................................... 84 Auto Tune your PID ......................................................................................................................... 84 Programming your timer ................................................................................................................ 86 5 | P a g e http://www.ebrewsupply.com/learn Wiring Guide Rev. 1.2016 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 6 | P a g e http://www.ebrewsupply.com/learn Wiring Guide Rev. 1.2016 The Hardware and Tools DIY Basic kit versus DIY Complete kit Depending on the kit you have chosen, your included list of hardware will be a complete list or will require you to source additional hardware. Our basic and deluxe kits allow you more flexibility in your design but will also require you take more time to source the balance of parts needed versus the complete kits. For complete kits, we hope you can look upon the project ahead as a jigsaw puzzle. All the pieces you need to complete your controller should have arrived in the package. Basic Differences between Basic DIY and Complete Kits Basic DIY Complete Kits Includes LEDs Yes Yes Includes Switches Yes Yes Includes Contactors Yes Yes Includes Relays Yes Yes Includes External Heat Sink Upgradeable Yes Includes Enclosure Yes Pre-Cut Enclosure Options Yes Includes Outlets Yes Includes Temp Controllers Yes Includes Temp Probes Yes Includes XLR Inlets Yes Includes Wiring Yes Includes Elements No No 7 | P a g e http://www.ebrewsupply.com/learn Wiring Guide Rev. 1.2016 Tools you will need Not everything will be needed, obviously if you purchased a complete kit, much of the drilling and cutting will have already been completed for you. 1. A good pair of wire cutters, you’ll be using them a bit 2. A good pair of wire strippers are highly recommended as you’ll be using them quite a bit. 3. Flat and Phillips head screw drivers *While both are needed or used, a good ¼” flat will go a long way. 4. 7/8” hole saw drill bit or step bit for LEDs and switches holes for DIY work 5. Drill with a good bit for pilot holes, usually 1/8” is adequate 6. Rotary tool and/or angle grinder for cutting large square holes 7. Using our flanged twist lock outlets/inlets then you will also need: a. 2-1/8” hole saw for L6-30 outlets b. 1-1/2” hole saw for L5-15 outlet c. 2-1/4” hole saw for L14-30 outlet d. For easy mounting, an 8-32NC Drill/tap bit for drilling and taping holes for the screws. 8. For XLR inputs, 3/4" hole saw and a smaller screw such as a 3mm screw. 9. Soldering iron if you use XLRs 10. Masking tape and Sharpie marker 11. Speed Square 12. Tape measure (metric is best) What do we recommend for tools In building control panels, we burn through a number of bits, taps, blades etc. as such we have come to rely on some, and throw out the rest. On those marks, we usually aim for a few key factors before sticking with something, those being price, readily available from many sources, and hold up longer than one use. For drill bits we stick with name brand but at the small 1/8, 9/32 sizes, most are adequate; at 1/4 and up the split point from DeWalt have proven to work well. For holes saws and taps we stick with Greenlee products such as the Greenlee DTAPM4C and DTAPM3C for taps, in addition to 645 series quick change hole saws. These pieces aren’t the cheapest or the most expensive available, but are reliable for everyday use and certainly reliable for a large project such as this. It’s also to recognize different materials may not need as heavy duty a tool, these are tested with Stainless Steel; steel or plastic usually allows for lessor tools. 8 | P a g e http://www.ebrewsupply.com/learn Wiring Guide Rev. 1.2016 Laying out a panel door First step in the process is to design your panel: Plan first, cut last. There are many ways you can lay out your panel but knowing what the indicators and switches are intended to convey will help you determine the best layout for your own. LEDs BCS Specific • 110v White LEDs indicate BCS control assigned for pumps BCS and PID Control Panels • 220v White LEDs indicate that the Element is actively on • 110v Yellow LEDs indicate that the element contactors are on • 12v Blue LEDs indicate that the pumps are in manual control and are on • 110v Red LED indicates that the system’s e-stop switch has been pressed and locked • 220v Green LED indicates that the control panel is on and power is coming in • Buzzer are for alarm outputs, BCS will be 12v while PID will be 120v 9 | P a g e http://www.ebrewsupply.com/learn Wiring Guide Rev. 1.2016 Switches Each design ships with a number of switches, PID or BCS specific, and not specific. Each kit includes a key switch, intended for the main power so that a panel can be locked from use. Additionally, they each come with a mushroom, maintained, twist to unlock, button; otherwise referred to as the e-stop. This e-stop is intended to halt any process(es) that may be occurring while brewing without completely disrupting or shutting down everything. This allows the user to react to a problem by simply pressing the button, correcting, and continuing. BCS Panel Specifics 3-way switches are used throughout the front of the BCS panel to allow an Auto (or BCS controlled) function with manual over-ride. This comes in handy with the pumps when one needs to be primed to start. By having auto for the pumps, the user can take advantage of remote control via the web interface to allow for automated steps or starts. For the 30a control panel the 3 way selection refers to [ BCS (Auto) – Off – On ] for pumps only; for elements the switch selects between element contactors [ Boil – Off – HLT ] (or vice versa). For the 50a control panel the 3-way selection refers to [ BCS (Auto) – Off – On ] for both the pumps and elements. For complete kits, also included is a green push button intended to be an Input button for easy process exit conditions, and 2-way switch for on-off control of the buzzer alarm LED, again for easy temporary silencing. 10 | P a g e http://www.ebrewsupply.com/learn Wiring Guide Rev. 1.2016