Technical Specification Sheet

Document No. 149-947

December 10, 2011

Fume Hood Controller

Constant Volume, 2-state (CV2)
Features
Controller

• Constant volume fume hood operation

• High and low exhaust flow set-points
• Fully integrates with the APOGEE Automation
System controllers and software
• True exhaust flow measurement used to position
the flow control device
• Modular components, easy to install and service
• Program and calibration parameters are user
Figure 1. Fume Hood Controller (SMT board), Enclosure and defined or modified via the Laptop Terminal
Operator Display Panel • PID closed loop control for all applications
• Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only
The 2-state Constant Volume Fume Hood Controller Memory (EEPROM) memory for setpoint and
is an integral part of the APOGEE® Automation control parametersno battery needed
System. The controller is a proven, stand-alone
• Supports damper and Venturi Air Valve air flow
Direct Digital Control (DDC) system for laboratory
control devices
fume hoods with two discrete air flow rate set points.
The controller maintains one of two selectable and
adjustable constant volume flow rates. An Operator Operator Display Panel
Display Panel provides the fume hood user with the
operating status of the hood, alarm horn, an • Continuous display of hood operating parameters
emergency purge function and even optional air flow using a large alpha-numeric display
rate. The high or low flow setpoint is selected using a
dry contact closure and/or by toggling a push-button • Colored hood status lights for normal (green),
on the Operator Display Panel. The fume hood marginal (yellow), and alarm (red) conditions
controller can use either high-speed or low-speed • Purge push-button for activation of emergency
electronic or pneumatic actuation with either damper operation mode
or Venturi Air Valve flow control devices. • Alarm horn for high and low face velocity indication
and emergency purge activation
• Easy to install and connect to the controller via a
single cable and telephone type connectors

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Applications continually monitors and updates all fume hood
points including:
Operating independently, or integrated with the • High/Low Alarms
APOGEE Automation System, the 2-state Constant • Actual Exhaust Air Flow
Volume Fume Hood Controller may be configured for: • Setpoint Selected
• Display “HI” or “LO” setpoint status
• Display Exhaust Air Flow Rate
Controller Specifications
• Floating Output for high-speed or low-speed
electronic or pneumatic actuation of Dampers or
Power Requirements
Venturi Air Valves
Operating Range 18-30 Vac, 50/60 Hz
• Digital Output for HI/LO selection of 2-speed motor, Power Consumption 4.0 VA (nominal) @ 24 Vac
preprogrammed VFD or 2-position Venturi plus actuator loads
Inputs
Description Analog 1 Velocity Pressure Sensor (4-
20 mA)
1 Spare (0-10Vdc)
The VAV Fume Hood Controller consists of the
Digital
following components, which are required for each
1 dry contact
fume hood:
Outputs
• Fume Hood Controller Analog 1 Exhaust Airflow Signal
• Operator Display Panel and Cable (0-10vdc) 1 Spare
• Air Flow Measurement and Control Options
Digital 1 Floating Actuator (2 DOs)
(24 VAC optically 1 Spare
Controller isolated solid state
switches @ 0.5A)
Package
The Fume Hood Controller consists of a control circuit
Dimensions 6.5" H x 10.5" W x 3.0" D
board and metal enclosure. The enclosure may be
mounted directly on the exterior of the fume hood or (165 mm x 267 mm x 67 mm)
remotely on the laboratory wall or ceiling. The Weight Approx. 3 lb. (1.35 kg)
controller circuit board is snap mounted inside the Environmental
enclosure and provides all wiring terminations for Storage -40°F to 167°F (-40°F to 75°C)
input and output points, 24 Vac power, FLN trunk, Temperature
and the Operator Display Panel. A spare digital input Operating 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
and output are provided for user applications such as Temperature
auxiliary sensors and alarms. 20% to 80% RH
Operating Humidity
non-condensing
The control algorithms are pre-programmed. The Agency Listings UL 916, PAZX & CSA Certified
Fume Hood Controller is ready to begin operation FCC, Class B, Subpart J
after selecting the proper application number defining CE, C-tick
the network address, and appropriate set point and Communications
control parameters using the laptop terminal. User Local Area Network RS-485 4800 baud
definable parameters include: (FLN trunk)
• HI and LO flow setpoints Portable Operator’s RS-232 1200 baud
• Alarm and Warning Limits Terminal
Control Performance
• Control PID Gains
Speed of Response <1 second to flow change
• Display Resolution Air Flow Measurement
• Alarm Delay Range 0 – 2.5" wc
• Emergency Setpoint Accuracy* ±3.0%
*Accuracy is shown in percent of Actual Airflow and includes differential
pressure transmitter accuracy.
The fume hood controller measures exhaust flow and
repositions actuation as necessary up to 10 times per
second to ensure maximum speed of response to
exhaust flow upsets. Concurrently, the controller

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Operator Display Panel Fume Hood Controller Communication
The Fume Hood Controller Operator Display Panel Compatible with the Modular Building Controller
includes a custom designed package for visual and (MBC), stand-alone Control Unit and FLN Controller,
audible indication of fume hood operating conditions up to 32 Fume Hood Controllers can be connected to
and push buttons for emergency mode operation, each one of a field panel’s three FLN Trunks for a total
alarm silence and setpoint selection. The panel is of 96 per field panel.
mounted on the fume hood in an easy to access
location and will fit over an unused hood electrical
Operators can communicate with the Fume Hood
box or over pre-drilled holes. RJ-11 type connectors
Controller from any field panel on the system network.
provide termination to the Fume Hood Controller and
The APOGEE Automation System network does not
for the Portable Operator’s Terminal. One Operator
require additional hardware to connect controllers.
Display Panel is supported per Fume Hood
When Fume Hood Controllers are networked to an
Controller.
MBC or FLN Controller, all the APOGEE Automation
System features available can utilize the Fume Hood
The Operator Display Panel supports the following Controller. For example: energy usage reports,
functions: alarms, operator override control, modification of the
• Digital display selected set point (HI/LO or HI/OFF) system database, system-wide troubleshooting, and
the global commanding of devices.
• Digital display flow rate
• Green, yellow and red status lights
• Emergency purge push button
Portable Operator’s Terminal
• Alarm horn with silence push button
The laptop computer serving as the Portable
• Push button for setpoint selection Operator’s Terminal can communicate with the Fume
• 1 auxiliary push buttons. Hood Controller or other Terminal Equipment
Controllers. The terminal connects to the controller via
a plug-in jack on the Operator Display Panel. The
The exhaust airflow rate may be displayed as an terminal can be used to remotely adjust setpoints, to
option to the indicator (HI/LO or HI/OFF) or the troubleshoot and to start up the system. The terminal
display can be blanked. uses full English language prompting for all functions,
eliminating the need to remember coded commands.
Operator Display Panel Specifications
Display Resolution 10 cfm up to9990 cfm
Push Buttons Switch 1 Emergency Purge
inputs 1 Horn Silence
1 Momentary Selection
1 Momentary Auxiliary
Alarm Horn 85 dB @ 4" (10 cm)
Dimensions 5.5" H x 3.125" W x 1.5" D
(140 mm x 80 mm x 39 mm)
Weight 8 oz. (0.2 kg)

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 Ordering Information

Description Part Number

Fume Hood Controller-CV2, Replacement Board Only 546-00750A
Fume Hood Controller-CV2, Board & Enclosure 546-00750AE
Fume Hood Controller-CV2, Board, Enclosure & ODP 546-00750BE
Operator Display Panel 537-720
Operator Display Cable 15' 537-772
Operator Display Cable 25' 537-773
Operator Display Cable 50' 537-774
GNP Fast Acting Lab Electronic Actuator GNP191.1P
LAB AO-P Module (for pneumatic actuation) 546-00090
OpenAir 3-position, fail-in-last-position actuator GDE131…
OpenAir 3-position, Spring Return actuator GMA131…
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