Automatic sash controllers

Chapter 4.0

4.0
LabSystem
Automatic sash controllers

Table of contents

Section Title Page

1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1.1 Additional safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.1 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3.1 Additional energy savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3.1.1 Easy installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

4.1 Drive unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

4.1.1 Current limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.1.2 Automatic self-adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2.1 Network connection via field bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2.2 Time extension button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

5.1 Functional diagram SC500 sash controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

5.2 Schematic diagram SC500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.2.1 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.2.2 CPU set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.2.3 Two independent watchdog circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.3 Terminal diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.3.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.4 Performance features SC500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6.1 Product overview sash controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

LabSystem Planning Manual ● Air technology for laboratories 1 

 Automatic sash controllers
Chapter 4.0

1.1 Introduction

With the SC500 automati­c sash controller SCHNEIDER

Elektronik offers a product for additional safety and energy
savings in the laboratory.

1.1.1 Additional safety

A passive infrared movement detector (PIR) constantly

monitors the work area in front of the fume hood. If no
operating personnel is directly in front of the fume hood,
the fully automatic closing process of the sash is started
after an adjustable closing delay time (10 seconds to 30 Figure 4.1: SC500 automatic sash controller
minutes).

The containment of a fume hood is at its highest when the

sash is closed. In addition, significant energy savings can
be achieved if the exhaust air volume flow is simultaneously
reduced by use of a fume hood controller (e.g. FC500
or iCM). The containment safety of the fume hood is
improved and additionally the energy savings potential is
fully exploited.
2.1 Functional description
With the UP, DOWN and STOP buttons on the PAN100
operating panel, the sash is activated electrically and the
motor carries out the desired movement. The connection
of a foot switch makes it possible for users to automatically
open the sash using their foot. This option makes sense if
the laboratory personnel cannot change the sash position
with their hands, for example, because they are carrying
an object in both hands.
3.1 Additional energy savings
When the operating personnel has left the fume hood work
area, the internal timer for the automatic closing process
is started. The delay time until the motor driven closing
process begins is freely programmable from 10 seconds
to 30 minutes.
Movements in front of the fume hood are recognised by the
passive infrared movement detector (PIR) and result in a
reset of of the internal timer. Automatic closing of the sash
is thus only initiated when the internal timer has elapsed
without interruption, i.e. if no laboratory personnel was
present in front of the fume hood within the programmed
delay time.

If the sash is manually pushed in the direction UP or in
the direction DOWN, the internal touch sensor (only when
activated) automatically recognizes the desired direction
and opens or closes the sash via the motor.
An infrared light barrier IRL100 mounted on the sash
handle bar automatically stops the sash if an obstacle
is detected during the closing process. Objects, such as
measuring probes, electrical cables, etc., that lead out
of the fume hood are recognized with a resolution of ≥
1mm. It is essential to cover transparent glass bulbs in the
detection range of the infrared light barrier, as these can
otherwise not be detected.
The FC500 or iCM fume hood controllers immediately
reduce the exhaust air volume flow, while ensuring minimal
escape of contaminants. The required exhaust air volume
flow (sash = SHUT) can be reduced, depending on the
requirement by about 70 % in relation to the maximum
exhaust air volume flow (sash= fully OPEN). A fume hood
with a required exhaust air of 500 m3/h when the sash is
fully open can be reduced to an exhaust air volume flow of
150 m3/h when the sash is fully shut without compromising
safety.
3.1.1 Easy installation

Manual movement of the sash is possible at all times.
This also applies to manual intervention in the closing
process. Restrictive obstacles are recognised by constant
monitoring of the current of the drive unit. As soon as
the sash runs into a restrictive obstacle, the current
consumption is increased and results in shut-off of the
electrical drive unit.
The SCHNEIDER FC500/iCM fume hood controllers and
the SC500 automatic sash controller ideally complement
one another. The SC500 is suitable for fitting in all fume
hood models and constructions and is thus ideally suited
for retrofitting.

The motor-driven drive unit consists of the cable deflection

pulleys and the drive roller as well as a maintenance-free
servo motor and a safe magnetic clutch.

2 LabSystem Planning Manual ● Air technology for laboratories

 Automatic sash controllers
Chapter 4.0

4.1 Drive unit

The drive unit consists of an electrical motor and an

encoder, which passes the current actual value position
of the sash to the control electronics. Switching from fast
to slow movement and the stopping points (SHUT, 50 cm
and OPEN) can now be calculated.

The drive unit is available in two different models. The

sash can be driven by both the sash cable and by a drive
belt. The sash cable is driven via rubber rollers (friction
drive) while the drive belt is driven over a toothed belt disk
on the drive unit.

The photos on this page show a drive unit that is driven

by a drive belt. The front view and the side view with the
socket for the encoder and motor cable are displayed.
Figure 4.2: Front view of the drive unit with rubber
roller
4.1.1 Current limitation

The current consumption of the drive unit is monitored
when the sash is automatically opened or closed. If the
sash touches an obstacle or cannot move smoothly, the
current consumption of the motor increases. As soon
as a freely programmable current threshold (maximum
threshold value) is exceeded, the motor immediately
switches off. This protection circuit offers additional safety
for the user.
4.2.1 Network connection via field bus
The SC500 automatic sash controller can easily be
integrated in a network via a field bus module on the fume
hood controller (e.g. FC500). This ensures that connection
to the building services management is possible. Thus,
the sash can easily be closed automatically when a fire
or smoke alarm is activated. Remote maintenance via the
network is also easy and efficient to implement.

4.1.2 Automatic self-adjustment

The limit switch SHUT records the sash closed status. In
this position the encoder is automatically adjusted. This
corrects any slack that may arise (rubber roller drive) and
the sash always moves smoothly into the SHUT position.
4.2 Programming
Programming, such as the delay time of the internal timer,
current threshold, light barrier type, etc., is done with the
SCHNEIDER SVM100 (handheld terminal) or with a laptop
and the PC2500 software.
4.2.2 Time extension button
By pressing the TIME EXTENSION button the lowering
delay time of the sash is extended by a programmable
time period (1...30 minutes). By repeatedly pressing this
button the time period is summed up internally (max. 4
additions).
If, for example, the fume hood must be equipped with new
devices or if the sash should not be closed for a prolonged
period, it makes sense to use this function. A maximum
extension of the lowering delay time of 4 x 30 minutes = 2
hours may be achieved.

All parameters can be configured on site in accordance

with the users' needs.

With the PC2500 software all parameters can also be

saved and printed.

LabSystem Planning Manual ● Air technology for laboratories 3 

Automatic sash controllers
Chapter 4.0

5.1 Functional diagram SC500 automatic

sash controller

The functional diagram in Figure 4.4 shows how the

SCHNEIDER SC500 automatic sash controller works. See Chapter 2.1, page 2 for the functional description of
the SC500 automatic sash controller.

6
1
M

Fault alarm
Fume 2 SC500 230 VAC Power
hood UP
STOP
RS485
DOWN

CLOSED RS 232

4 3
5
Service module
SVM100

F1 F2 F3
1 2 3
4 5 6
1 Passive-Infrared-Detection PIR 7 8 9
* 0 ,
2 Control panel Laptop

3 Light barrier transmitter

4 Light barrier receiver

5 Limit switch CLOSED

6 Motor drive unit 24 VDC

Figure 4.4: Functional diagram SC500

Passive infrared
movement detector

Figure 4.5: Fume hood with passive infrared movement

detector, factory picture: Wesemann

4 LabSystem Planning Manual ● Air technology for laboratories

 Automatic sash controllers
Chapter 4.0

5.2 Schematic diagram SC500

Figure 4.6 shows the schematic diagram of the entire In addition to a CPU kernel, there is also a D/A (Digital/
SC500 automatic sash controller. Analogue converter) as well as an input and an output
interface on the control board. The peripheral sensors
and acutators are connected to the corresponding port
5.2.1 Power supply cables.

All SCHNEIDER products have their own 230V AC power The parameters are saved mains voltage failure-free in
supply, which eliminates the need for a 24V AC power the EE-PROM.
supply via an external transformer. The integrated power
supply makes planning easier, generates no additional
costs and considerably improves system safety and 5.2.3 Two independent watchdog circuits
stability of the electronics. With an external 24 V power
supply the entire supply line would fail in the case of a The SC500 controller hardware has two independent
short circuit or other defect. watchdog circuits. The microcontroller is checked for errors
at regular intervals and in the case of an error in the CPU,
one or both of the watchdog circuits trigger a hardware
5.2.2 CPU set-up reset, which restarts the CPU. This unique watchdog
concept additionally increases operating safety.
The CPU consists of a microcontroller with integrated
RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only
Memory) for the application software, a UART (Universal
Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter), internal timers, Input/
Output-Ports and an A/D (Analogue/Digital converter).

Figure 4.6: Schematic diagram SC500

Watchdog 2 EE-PROM

Relay

Relay: Alarme
Output
TTL: Actuator

TTL

LON-Network FTT-10A I/O ROM/RAM

CPU Timer TTL: Sash sensor

TTL Button Up/Down
Foot-button
Watchdog 1 UART Light barrier
Input Passive-infrared-
GND +5V +12V sensor

Optocoupler OC: Up
Down

RS 232
Voltage

Input
Backup
230/115 V AC batterie
Power supply

Serial interface

LabSystem Planning Manual ● Air technology for laboratories 5 

 Automatic sash controllers
Chapter 4.0

5.3 Terminal diagram SC500

3. Connection of the UP and DOWN (and possibly
Figure 4.7 shows the terminal diagram of the SC500 STOP)
automatic sash controller and the wiring plan. to terminal X6.

All cables are pre-assembled and fitted with screw 4. Connection of the foot switch (optional) to terminal
terminals. When mounting, you only have to plug the X6.
screw terminals into the slots provided and the wiring is
complete. This ensures that wiring is easy, cost-efficient 5. Connection of the IRL100 light barrier to terminal X4.
and error-free.
6. Connection of the limit switch "Sash DOWN" (not
The following points must be completed when carrying out included in the scope of delivery) to terminal X5.
the wiring:
7. Connect the 230 VAC to terminal X1.
1. Connection of the electrical motor and the encoder
cable to the drive unit and plug X8. After the self-test the set-up is complete and the automatic
sash controller functions automatically.
2. Connection of the passive infrared sensor to terminal
X3 (ensure the correct polarity).

5.3.1 Scope of delivery SC500 automatic

sash controller

The SC500 automatic sash controller (full construction) in-

cludes the following components:
1

3
2

4
5 6
7

Pos. Number Object

1 1 Control electronics in casing with integrated power supply (230V AC)
2 1 Motor drive unit with clutch
3 1 3m connection cable motor drive unit
4 1 Passive infrared sensor
5 1 Infrared light barrier emitter/receiver for registering objects during the closing
process
6 1 Additional fitting: Operating panel UP/STOP/DOWN (please order separately)
7 1 Additional fitting: Foot switch for opening the sash (please order separately)

6 LabSystem Planning Manual ● Air technology for laboratories

 JP3 on: JP3 off:
3-wire light barrier 2-wire light barrier

JP3 JP3
F2
T 3,15A/250V X4
X4
Transformer
Prim.: 230V AC/115V AC Run
Sek.: 20V AC
11 12 13 11 12 13

SC500 Controller
Figure 4.7: Terminal diagram SC500

F1
T 500mA/250V
T 1A/115V
X 13
Relay 1 RS 232
X8 RS485-1 RS485-2
X7
K1 SC500 Connector X11 X12

JP3 X9 X10
X6 Service module
X3 X4 X5
34 35 36 37 38 39
16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32
F1 F2 F3 Laptop
1 2 3 X2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
X1 4 5 6 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 1 2 3
PE 4 5 6
7 8 9
* 0 ,

Set value 2...10V DC for

fume hood controller

SUPPLY 230V AC

PIR
Pulley

SUPPLY 115V AC

LabSystem Planning Manual ● Air technology for laboratories

Cable pull

Motor/clutch and encoder

Drive unit
Drive roll
rubber or tooth belt

LEGEND: JUMPER LEGEND: LIMIT SWITCH

1)
= LIMIT SWITCH TOP TERMINAL DIAGRAM
ON OFF and LIMIT SWITCH BOTTOM
shown in SASH MIDDLE POSITION SCHNEIDER-Elektronik GmbH
Industriestraße 4
Automatic sash controller
JP3 Light barrier with output (3-wire connection) Light barrier with 2-wire connection (internal current sense) LIMIT SWITCH RECOMMENDATION: 61449 Steinbach - Germany
Moeller ATO-11-S-I
SC500
Tel.: 0049 (0) 6171/884 79-0
www.schneider-elektronik.de Date: 14. Aug. 2009 Rev.: 1.0
Chapter 4.0
Automatic sash controllers

7 
Automatic sash controllers
Chapter 4.0

5.4 Performance features SC500

 Microprocessor controlled automatic closing system Figure 4.8: Automatic sash controller SC500
for fume hood sashes
 Integrated power supply 230V AC
 All system data are saved mains voltage failure-safe
in the EEPROM
 Programming of all system values via service module
SVM100 or laptop computer software PC2500
 Automatic adjustment of the sash position via buttons
(UP, DOWN, STOP), foot switch or manually
 Automatic adjustment of the sash position directly via
touch control mode on the window (UP, DOWN)
 10 freely selectable speeds with soft stop
 Motor current control with automatic shutoff (manual
intervention)
 Monitoring of closing time
 Teach-in mode for easy commissioning of different
fume hood types
 start of the closing process by passive infrared
movement detector
 Monitored closing process via infrared light barrier
and automatic shutoff on obstruction recognition
 Reduced cabling effort through the use of a 2-wire
light barrier using both sash cables is possible
 Lowering delay time adjustable from 10 sec to 30 min
 Optionally connectable time extension button for
extending the lowering delay time (fume hood setup)
 Automatic, electronic adjustment of the drive when
free movement of the sash is changed
 Progamming of the system via the FAZ on the fume
hood (RS 485 – together with the FC-500 controller)
 improvement in safety and reduction of the air
requirement by the predominant operating state sash
closed
 Suitable for all fume hood constructions, independent
of the opening or closing method

6.1 Product overview automatic

sash controllers

The diagram shows an overview of the products that are
available from SCHNEIDER in the product group Sash
controllers.
See Chapter 1, Section 6.1 for the full LabSystem product
overview.
Technical data sheets, further information and tender
specifications for the SC500 automatic sash controller are
available for download on the Internet at www.schneider-
elektronik.de.

Product group Product Short description Chap-

ter
Automatic sash SC500 Touch control mode for UP and DOWN, light barrier for obstacle recogniti- 4.0
closing systems on during the closing process

8 LabSystem Planning Manual ● Air technology for laboratories