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General information about the planning manual

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Ventilation technology for laboratories

Table of contents

Section Title Page

1.1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Contact persons at SCHNEIDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 SCHNEIDER services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.1 Support for planners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.2 Consulting/planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.3 Customer training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.4 Implementation and on-site service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1 How do I use this planning manual? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2 Suggestions for changes and improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2.1 Fax template for suggestions and improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.1 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.1 Company profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5.1 System description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5.1.1 Fume hood monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1.2 Fume hood controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1.3 Automatic sash controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1.4 Constant volume flow controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1.5 Switchable consumer loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1.6 Room air controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1.7 Fast running variable volume flow controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1.8 Parameters and programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1.9 System networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1.10 Building services management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1.11 Safety in the laboratory and energy savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1.12 Project planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6.1 Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

7.1 Ex-Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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1.1 Preface

Dear customer,

As a planner for ventilation technology in laboratories, you

need a quick overview and a reliable basis for your work
and planning. You would also like to quickly and efficiently
create service descriptions and technical specifications for
your projects.

In this planning manual, you will find important suggestions

and ideas on these subjects.

Please note that when planning and installing monitoring

and control systems for fume hoods, the relevant standards
and regulations, which are described in more detail in
chapters 11 and 12, must be observed.

If you cannot carry out all your planning tasks with this
manual and require further information, please call us. We
are always grateful to receive suggestions and comments
about this planning manual.

On the following you will find the addresses and telephone

numbers of your contact persons at SCHNEIDER
Elektronik.

Give us a call and talk to your SCHNEIDER contact

person!

SCHNEIDER. The experts in laboratory ventilation

technology.

SCHNEIDER Elektronik GmbH

Industriestraße 4
D-61449 Steinbach
GERMANY

Phone: +49 (0) 6171 / 884 79-0

Fax: +49 (0) 6171 / 884 79-99
E-mail: info@Schneider-Elektronik.de
Internet: www.Schneider-Elektronik.de

Note:
You can also download this manual as a PDF file from our
website.

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1.2 SCHNEIDER contact persons

So that we can quickly and competently help you as a Please select your contact person from the following list.
planner and our customers, we have sales offices in
central locations. The sales office that is closest to you is The country code for Germany is 0049.
the one that is responsible for you.

Location Company Contact persons Telephone e-mail

Mobile
Frankfurt SCHNEIDER Rainer Bufe 06171/884 79-81 Rainer.Bufe@schneider-elektronik.de
0171/381 22 46
Frankfurt SCHNEIDER Bernd Drost 06171/884 79-83 Bernd.Drost@schneider-elektronik.de
0171/447 66 49
Frankfurt SCHNEIDER Andreas Nagel 06171/884 79-89 Andreas.Nagel@schneider-elektronik.de
0170/915 88 50
Frankfurt SCHNEIDER Dirk Streitenberger 06171/884 79-23 Dirk.Streitenberger@schneider-elektronik.de
0175/194 52 97
Kolbingen SCHAKO Siegbert Bantle 07463/980-194 Siegbert.Bantle@schako.de
0162/260 12 31
Lingen SLT Bernd Ruhwinkel 0591/973 37-29 Bernd.Ruhwinkel@slt-lingen.de
0176/197 337 67

1.3 SCHNEIDER services

1.3.1 Support for planners 1.3.4 Implementation and on-site service

SCHNEIDER supports laboratory planners and engineering Highly qualified engineers and technicians ensure that your
consultants for ventilation systems with up-to-date product orders are carried out on schedule and that the systems
information, invitations to trade fairs and professional are fully functional and ready for use. A national service
conferences as well as with competent contact persons in network guarantees full functioning of the systems.
the area of air technology for laboratories.
SCHNEIDER offers customised service packages that are
tailored exactly to your needs.
1.3.2 Consulting/planning
Just contact us.
Every project requires customised solutions. The
SCHNEIDER LabSystem product range and the
cooperation with our experts ensure cost-efficient, optimal
system solutions. The focus is on the benefits for the
customer.

1.3.3 Customer training

The perfect control system for fume hoods is only as good

as the ability of its operators to use it. In order that optimal
operation and maintenance of the ventilation systems can
be achieved, SCHNEIDER offers intensive and individual
training for planners, decision makers, system support
teams, laboratory furniture manufacturers, safety officers
and users.

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2.1 How do I use this planning manual?

Please use the flow diagram to ensure that you have

rapid, accurate access to the planning manual.

Start

Experience Yes
in planning?

Product range
No SCHNEIDER Yes
LabSystem
known?
Nr. Theme
1 Planning manual General No Yes
information Planner?
2 Fume hood monitors
3 Fume hood controllers
4 Automatic sash controllers Technical data sheet and No Tender of a No
5 Room air control broschures as Internet-
6 Building ventilation systems download project?
7 Clean room technology
8 Ex-Fume hood monitor Nr. Theme
Ex-Fume hood controller 13 Economic efficiency calculation Yes
9 Programming 14 Reference projects
10 Netzwork technologies
11 Safety in the laboratory
12 Standards and guidelines Tender documents as Internet-
download

Legend: End

Nr. Theme
13 Economic efficiency calculation
14 Reference projects
Chapter
13
Subject

2.2 Suggestions for changes and

improvements

For all users of this planning manual:

To ensure that you gain the maximum benefit from

this planning manual, we would like to integrate your
suggestions in this document.

We are interested in all your suggestions and we have

therefore included a letter/fax template for your personal
feedback on the following page.

Thank you in advance for your support.

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2.2.1 Fax template for suggestions and

improvements

To: From:

SCHNEIDER Elektronik GmbH

Dept.: Technical documentation
Industriestraße 4

D-61449 Steinbach

Fax: 06171 / 884 79-99 Fax:

Telephone: 06171 / 884 79-0 Telephone:

Re: Planning Manual Air Technology for Laboratories

Date: Pages:

Please make changes. Copies of the corrected pages are attached.

Chapter Page Text (te) Change/improvement suggestion

Table (ta)
Graphic (g)
Data sheet (d)
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3.1 Disclaimer technological lead. Our highly qualified team of engineers

This planning manual does not claim to be comprehensive
or free of errors. We took great care when compiling the
texts and illustrations. However, we cannot fully rule out
the possibility of errors.
We take no responsibility or liability for errors that are due
to incorrect, incorrectly understood or in the meantime
outdated instructions and descriptions.
has comprehensive know-how in the areas of customer-
specific controllers and networked systems. One of our
company's main concerns is to provide added value for
our customers with our products. That is why we are
particularly active in the field of health and safety at work
and energy saving.
Quality

We reserve the right to update the documentation with
changes without having to announce these changes.
We are grateful for suggestions for improvements
or information about errors or unclear wording or
presentation.
As a partner for medium-sized companies in industry, we
work with the most modern production methods and make
the highest demands on quality. We work in accordance
with ISO 9001. We quickly and cost-effectively transform
customer-specific requirements into marketable products.

4.1 Company profile
Who is SCHNEIDER ELEKTRONIK?
The medium-sized company was founded in 1958 by Hans
Schneider. Its main area of business was and still is the
development and production of customer-specific control
and regulation systems. Since 1990 we have consistently
used this know-how to develop innovative products for air
and laboratory technology.
To our motto SCHNEIDER regulates air we can now add
the following: ... and much more!
Growth
As a rapidly expanding and innovative company, we
have increased our business volume by 250% over the
last 5 years. We invest more than 10% of our revenue in
research and development.
Visit our web page:
http:\\www.Schneider-Elektronik.de
Here you will find more information about our company.
If you would like further information, give us a call. We
would be pleased to advise you.

Air technology for laboratories We are experts in laboratory ventilation technology.

With a market share of over 85% in Germany, we are clearly Let us control it for you.
the market leader in the area of functional monitoring
systems and automatic sash controllers for fume hoods.
With rapid and innovative developments we are continually
gaining further market shares in the fume hood controllers
business segment. We have successfully carried out
the largest European project (ETH Zurich/Switzerland)
and numerous other large projects in the chemical and
pharmaceutical industry as well as in research and
education. Our quality standards and our highly motivated
employees are considered to demonstrate a high level of
competence.

What else does SCHNEIDER do?

In addition to laboratory technology, we now also develop

innovative products in the business areas of heating
furnace and vacuum controllers, medical electronics, filter
controllers and self-cleaning filter systems.

Research and development

Intensive cooperation with colleges and universities and

dedicated participation in standards committees as well as
numerous patents ensure that we maintain and extend our

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5.1 System description
Introduction
The demands on ventilation systems and units in
laboratories are continually increasing. The focus is on the
safety of people.
A special appliance for protecting the safety of laboratory
workers is the fume hood, which is intended to reduce the
escape of dangerous substances such as gases, vapours,
aerosols or dust to minimal levels.
System components
For this, careful system planning is necessary, comprising
room supply air control, fume hood monitoring and control
and room exhaust air control.
SCHNEIDER offers all the necessary monitoring
components. The advantage for the user is that the entire
system is available from a single source and thus functions
without compatibility problems.
5.1.1 Fume hood monitors
The SCHNEIDER FM100, FM500 and iM50 monitoring
systems are designed for the functional monitoring of
ventilation in fume hoods and work entirely independently
of the volume flow controller that is used. This means that
fume hoods with variable or with constant volume flows
can be safely monitored. The exhaust air volume flow is
continuously measured with a differential pressure sensor
and compared to a setpoint. When the setpoint is underrun,
an optical and acoustic alarm is activated.
Optionally a flow sensor can be connected to the FM100
or FM500 monitoring systems to monitor a constant face
velocity in the front area of the fume hood. The iM50 face
velocity monitor already has an integrated flow sensor.
Suitable for all constructions
A monitoring system is mandatory for all fume hoods in
accordance with DIN EN 14175. The FM100, FM500 and
iM50 are suitable for fitting in all fume hood models and
constructions and are thus ideally suited for retrofitting.
Volume flow measuring devices round off the SCHNEIDER
product range and improve measuring accuracy.
Standards
SCHNEIDER monitoring systems fulfil all European and
American standards, such as the British Standard, DIN,
DIN EN, Norm Francaise, ASHRAE, etc.
5.1.2 Fume hood controllers
FC500 and iCM are fully variable control systems for fume
hoods with integrated fume hood monitoring in accordance
with DIN EN 14175. The exhaust air volume flow of the
fume hood is regulated depending on the sash position
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(horizontal and vertical). A motor driven, adjustable
control damper is moved until the programmable setpoint
corresponds to the actual value of the exhaust air volume
flow.
All system parameters of the volume flow controller,
including exhaust air volume monitoring and alarm,
can be configured by users on-site in accordance with
their specific needs using an SVM100 service module
(handheld terminal) or a laptop with the PC2500 software.
5.1.3 Automatic sash controllers
The Automatic Sash Controller SC500 ideally complements
the FC500 und iCM control systems.
When the operating personnel leave the working area of
the fume hood, the sash is shut fully automatically. As soon
as the sensor detects that persons are no longer in front
of the fume hood, the automatic closing process is started
after a programmable delay time. With the sash closed,
the control system now reduces the exhaust air volume
flow without endangering the safe functioning of the fume
hood. This means maximum safety and at the same time
saves energy.
5.1.4 Constant volume flow controllers
CAV constant volume flow controllers are used in continuous
extraction units. Storage cabinets, base extractors or floor
extractors must be continuously extracted with a constant
air volume. Mechanical (without auxiliary power) and
electronic constant volume flow controllers regulate a
predefined volume flow independent of the duct pressure.
5.1.5 Switchable consumer loads
Source capture exhaust arms and exhaust chimneys,
which can be switched off and on as needed, are among
the switchable consumer loads.
Constant volume flow controllers (mechanical or electronic),
coupled with an OPEN/SHUT damper, are switched on or
off with an electric switch.
5.1.6 Room air controllers
Laboratories with several fume hoods, constant volume
flow controllers and switchable consumer loads require
complex room supply air and room exhaust air control.
Rapid changes in volume flow must be recognised
immediately and the necessary room supply/exhaust air
must be regulated accordingly.
The SCHNEIDER LCO500 laboratory controller and the
GC10 room group controller fulfil these requirements and
offer a complete system solution from a single source.
The room group or laboratory controller calculates the
room balancing of all variable and constant loads in the
laboratory and regulates the room supply air. At the same
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time, the room exhaust air is regulated so that the exhaust
air volume flow is at least 25m3/h per m2 of the laboratory,
as specified by DIN 1946, part 7.
In addition to room control, laboratory alarms and operating
states (e.g. temperature, room pressure, humidity) can be
captured.
A LON (local operating network) system network
connection with the building services management (BMS)
makes it possible to fully monitor and control all ventilation
parameters via the central computer.
5.1.7 Fast running variable volume flow
controllers
Fast running variable volume flow controllers VAV are
mainly used to control laboratory supply and exhaust air.
The control time between VMIN and VMAX should not be
more than 3 s so that the control speed of the fume hoods
can be tracked and large fluctuations in room pressure
(negative pressure and positive pressure) can be avoided.
The control signal for the required room supply or room
exhaust air volume is calculated by the GC10 room group
controller or by the LCO500 laboratory controller and is
switched as a setpoint signal with the variable volume flow
controller.
Analogue inputs and field bus
and transparent data transfer. Retrofitting and system
enhancements can be easily implemented. The LON
protocol is an international standard and is used mainly
in building services management and measurement
readings.
5.1.10 Building services management
All functions of the control system can be controlled and
monitored via the building services management (BMS).
System performance is increased considerably in the LON
network. Laboratory occupancy plans and maintenance
logs increase operating safety for the user and at the
same time reduce operating costs. Remote maintenance
and diagnostics are easily possible over the Internet using
routers and web servers.
5.1.11 Safety in the laboratory and
energy savings
With SCHNEIDER's FC500 and iCM fume hood control
systems, the focus is on energy savings while at the same
time minimising the escape of contaminants. A closed
sash reduces the required volume flow by approx. 70 %.
That represents considerable energy savings and at the
same time ensures maximum safety for the operating
personnel.

SCHNEIDER offers variable volume flow controllers with

5.1.12 Project planning
an analogue input (0...10 VDC) and with various field bus
systems, such as the LON network.
Take advantage of the experience of our engineers and
technicians if you have questions about project planning
and overall room ventilation planning. We have successfully
5.1.8 Programming
carried out numerous large projects and we are a leading
supplier in the area of air technology for laboratories.
Programming and display of all actual values and setpoints
of fume hood monitors, fume hood controllers, automatic
Development and production of the system components
sash controllers, laboratory controllers and volume flow
are done at our own site using state-of-the-art technology
controllers is done with the SVM100 service module
and enable us to react very quickly. This also applies
(handheld terminal) or with a laptop and the SCHNEIDER
to specially designed models and customer-specific
PC2500 configuration software. All parameters can be
customisations.
configured on site in accordance with the users' needs.
SCHNEIDER Elektronik offers innovation, cost-
In addition, measurement logs can be created and saved
effectiveness and quality.
with the PC2500 software.
We regulate air and are glad to offer you advice. Let us
regulate it for you.

5.1.9 System networking

All SCHNEIDER Elektronik monitoring, control and room

control systems can be connected to each other in free
topology (LON). All parameters, setpoints and actual
values are available on the graphic interface of the central
computer.

LON nodes

The LON network connects a maximum of over 32,000

system components (LON nodes) with one another and
with its decentralised structure ensures very flexible

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6.1 Product overview

LabSystem • AirSystem

The table on the following two pages provides a summary

of the entire product overview of the products that are
available from SCHNEIDER.

Product group Product Short description Chapter

Fume hood moni- FM100 Volume flow monitor with static differential pressure transmitter, 2.0
tors in accordance optionally face velocity control with a flow sensor
with DIN EN 14175 FM500 Volume flow monitor with static differential pressure transmitter, 2.0
optionally face velocity control with a flow sensor
iM50 Face velocity monitor with integrated flow sensor 2.0

Measuring device M-xxx Maintenance-free, self-cleaning measuring device with annuli that form 2.0
for volume flow the mean value for volume flow measurement
MT-xxx Measuring tube, suitable for retrofitting in pipes and rectangular ducts 2.0

Fume hood control- FC500
lers with integrated
monitoring in accor-
dance with DIN EN
14175 iCM
Requirement-driven, sash-dependent, fast running fume hood controller 3.0
with static differential pressure transmitter and optional field bus module,
operating modes: fully variable, position sensor, face velocity, constant (1
to 3 point)
Requirement-driven, sash-dependent, fast running fume hood controller 3.0
with flow sensor, operating modes: face velocity

Automatic sash SC500 Touch control mode for UP and DOWN, light barrier for obstacle recogni- 4.0
closing system tion during the closing process

Room balancing LCO500 Laboratory controller, 10 x analogue input, 8 x analogue output, 8 x digital 5.0
input, 8 x relay output, optional field bus module, malfunction notification,
actuation of room supply and exhaust air volume flow controllers
GC10 Room group controller, 10 x analogue input, 4 x analogue aoutput, 4 x 5.0
digital input, 3 x relay output, optional field bus module, malfunction notifi-
cation, actuation of room supply and exhaust air volume flow controllers
RAM500 Pluggable module for FC500, 4 x analogue input, 1 x analogue output 5.0

Fast running room VAV Volume flow controller for laboratory supply and laboratory exhaust air, 6.0
supply/exhaust air analogue input 0(2)...10V DC for setpoint, optional field bus module,
controllers control speed < 3 s

Fast running room CRP Room pressure controller for untight rooms, analogue input 0(2)...10V DC 8.0
pressure controller for setpoint, optional field bus module, control speed < 3 s
VCP Volume flow prioritised room pressure controller for airtight rooms 8.0

Room pressure PM100 Room pressure controller with internal static differential pressure trans- 8.0
controller mitter 3...100 Pa or external sensor ± 50 Pa, -20...+80 Pa

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Product group Product Short description Chapter

Duct pressure CDP Line pressure controller with motor driven damper 7.0
controllers
DPC Duct pressure controller with actuation for frequency inverters of the 7.0
exhaust air or supply air fan.

Duct pressure DPO Energy-optimised damper operating point through intelligent damper 7.0
optimiser management with actuation for frequency inverters of the exhaust air or
supply air fan.

Set-up SVM100 Service module for programming all SCHNEIDER products 9.0
PC2500 Laptop software for programming all SCHNEIDER products 9.0

Building services PAD3000 Visualisation and control software for building services management 7.0
management

Fire protection BSK400 LON module for fire protection and smoke extraction dampers xx
and smoke ex-
traction

7.1 Ex-Product overview

LabSystem • AirSystem

Product group Product Short description Chapter

Fume hood control- FC500-K-Ex Requirement-driven, sash-dependent, fast running fume hood con- 8.0
ler with integrated troller with static differential pressure transmitter and optional field
monitor in accor- bus module, operating modes: constant (1 point, 2 point or 3 point)
dance with DIN EN
14175, suitable for
potentially explosive
atmospheres

Fast running room VAV-Ex Volume flow controller for laboratory supply and laboratory exhaust 8.0
supply air/exhaust air, analogue input 0(2)...10V DC for setpoint, optional field bus
air controller, sui- module, control speed < 3 s
table for potentially
explosive atmos-
pheres

Fume hood monitor FM100-Ex Volume flow controller with static differential pressure transmitter, 8.0
in accordance with optionally face velocity control with a flow sensor
DIN EN 14175, sui-
table for potentially
explosive atmos-
pheres

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