Price FHC Installation Manual

Price FHC Installation Manual

Fume hood contoller/monitor

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MANUAL – INSTALLATION
Fume Hood Contoller/Monitor
FHC/FHMX Series
v300 – Issue Date: 05/31/17
© 2017 Price Industries Limited. All rights reserved.
Firmware Version: 1.6.0

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  • Page 1 MANUAL – INSTALLATION Fume Hood Contoller/Monitor FHC/FHMX Series v300 – Issue Date: 05/31/17 © 2017 Price Industries Limited. All rights reserved. Firmware Version: 1.6.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Fume Hood Interface (FHI) Features ......2 Sidewall Sensor (SWS) Features ........2 This mark indicates an important point for the proper function of the fume hood and the FHC. Improper Sash Position Sensor (SPS) Features ......2 installation or setup may cause unit failure and Presence Sensor (PS) Features ........
  • Page 3: Section 1 - Introduction Product Overview

    Product Overview Features Laboratory fume hoods serve as The Fume Hood Controller (FHC) can ensure a safe working environment by ventilation systems that efficiently constantly monitoring and adjusting the exhaust to maintain the correct face velocity. exhaust chemical vapors, mist, and The main control inputs are sash sensors and sidewall sensors.
  • Page 4: Fume Hood Interface (Fhi) Features

    SIDEWALL SENSOR • Included RJ45 plenum rated cable for fast, error free hookup • Setup Wizard – walk through setup of FHC when first powered up Sidewall Sensor (SWS) Features • Ultra Low flow digital temperature compensated pressure transducer •...
  • Page 5: Section 2 - Installation & Mounting

    Open the controls enclosure on the VENTURI Price Venturi Valve that is installed in VALVE the fume hood exhaust duct. • Follow the wiring diagram found on page 10 for the FHC electrical installation. DUCT CAUTION FUME HOOD CONTROLLER The Fume Hood Controller is factory...
  • Page 6: Fume Hood Monitor (Fhmx) Installation & Mounting

    SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION & MOUNTING Fume Hood Monitor (FHMX) INSTALLATION & MOUNTING Installation & Mounting • The FHMX may arrive valve mounted (see FHC Installation & Mounting) or in a panel mount controls enclosure. Open the controls enclosure to access the FHMX. •...
  • Page 7: Sash Position Sensor (Sps) Installation & Mounting

    • Run the sensor cable back to the FHC mounted on the venturi valve or the FHMX. Option B) Mount the sash sensor on the top of the fume hood as shown in FIGURE 3 Figure 2.
  • Page 8 • Run the sensor cable back to the FHC mounted on the venturi valve or the FHMX. CAUTION The sash position sensor cable must be mounted as close to parallel as possible with the direction of the sash movement.
  • Page 9: Sidewall Sensor (Sws) Installation & Mounting

    HOLLOWED BOLT PROVIDED. CABLE • Attach the sensor cable to the SWS HOLLOWED BOLT #2 and run the cable back to the FHC HOLLOWED mounted on the venturi valve or the BOLT #1 KINK FHMX. RESISTANT...
  • Page 10: Presence Sensor (Ps) Installation And Mounting

    POWER CABLE CAUTION Remember to follow these safety MOUNTING SCREW precautions: • Shut off power to the FHC or FHMX before wiring the sensor. FIGURE 4 - MOUNTED PRESENCE SENSOR • Always ensure wiring is located clear of any moving parts to avoid damage.
  • Page 11: Wiring Diagram

    The green LED indicator will light up when the FHC is powered on and the Sensor is detected. The FHC is a 24 VAC low voltage controller. Do not apply any If using a Sidewall Sensor, connect it to the Sidewall voltage above 24 VAC to controller.
  • Page 12 CAT-5 CABLE WITH MODULAR RJ-45 CONNECTORS. CABLE SUPPLIED WITH FHC TRANSFORMER SECONDARY • MUST BE GROUNDED Fume Hood Network FUME HOOD DISPLAY INTERFACE From Previous LSC (or FHC) FACTORY CONNECTED to next FHC TO VENTURI PRESSURE TAPS HIGH NORMAL ALARM...
  • Page 13: Fume Hood Location Considerations

    FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION & MOUNTING Fume Hood Location CORRECT FUMEHOOD LOCATION Considerations • Ensure supply/exhaust overhead diffusers/returns are installed away from fume hood. Direct airflow running across the ceiling and then down the face of the fume hood will greatly affect the SIDEWALL SENSOR and general performance of the hood...
  • Page 14: Section 3 - Sash, Sidewall & Hybrid Configuration

    FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR SECTION 3 - SASH, SIDEWALL & HYBRID CONFIGURATION Control Settings No Control - Monitor Only Response Face Airflow This choice disables all control. Control Type Accuracy Stability Time Velocity Control CAUTION High Measured Monitor The device will now only monitor the Sash face velocity of the unit, but will not Fast...
  • Page 15: Fume Hood Interface (Fhi)

    FHI - Initial Start Up When the FHI is first powered from the FHC/FHMX, it will display the following information: (When on the default display screen press both UP/DOWN at same time to show this screen.)
  • Page 16: Information Menu

    The service menu contains all setup and configuration parameters. Each FHC ships with factory defaults, but virtually all settings can be adjusted in the field. All MAIN menus are listed on this page. Use the WIZARD and/or menus shown to setup the FHC for your application.
  • Page 17: Section 4 - Interface And Menus Control/Monitor

    FREEZE VALVE SENSOR SCALE FACE VELOCITY When using the FREEZE VALVE setting, all airflow control SENSOR OFFSET aspects of the FHC will be disabled. Remember to disable SIDEWALL MENU:ZEROSWSENSOR FREEZE VALVE to restore control. SIDEWALLMENU: SIDEWALL PID CTRL/MONITOR: SASH SASH MENU: CALIBRATE SASH...
  • Page 18 FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR SECTION 4 - INTERFACE AND MENUS CTRL METHOD: HYBRID A hybrid control method uses both a Sash Position Sensor (SPS) and a Sidewall Sensor (SWS) to control the face velocity. CTRL METHOD: SASH CTRL A sash control method uses a Sash Position Sensor (SPS) to calculate the required ariflow to maintain face velocity based upon the measured sash position. CTRL METHOD: SIDEWALL CTRL A sidewall control method uses a Sidewall Sensor (SWS) to adjust airflow to maintain face velocity based upon the pressure differential between the fume hood and the space...
  • Page 19: Alarm Points

    SASHHGHTCAUTN options will now be active FORCE OFF Occupancy is currently forced to Off. The FHC is not monitoring or controlling airflow or face velocity. All alarms and cautions are inactive FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR - Manual | pricecriticalcontrols.com...
  • Page 20: Input

    The FHC/FHMX will activate Caution mode when the Binary Input is BI2 CONFIG SAME OPTIONS AS ABOVE Closed EMERGPURGONCL The FHC will start an emergency purge and will fully open the venturi BI1STBKOFFDLY valve when the Binary Input is Closed. The FHI will also Alarm. BI2STBKOFFDLY BI1STBKOFFDLY This option will only be available when Binary Input 1 is configured for Setback and Off Mode.
  • Page 21: Output

    FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR SECTION 4 - INTERFACE AND MENUS Output BINARY OUTPUT BO1 USAGE UNUSED FORCE ON FORCE OFF NORMAL OCCUPIED SETBACK ALARM CAUTION FOLLOW BI1 FOLLOW BI 2 EMERGENCY SASH 1 IN USE SASH 2 IN USE SASH 3 IN USE BO2 USAGE SAME OPTIONS AS ABOVE...
  • Page 22 FORCE OFF This Binary output is forced off NORMAL The Binary Output is activated when the FHC is in normal operation (Occupied mode and no Alarms present) OCCUPIED The Binary Output is activated when the FHC is in Occupied mode...
  • Page 23: Network

    ALARM TYPE Sets the alarm sound of the FHI when in Alarm mode FHI MUTE TIME Sets the length of time the FHC will be muted for. The range is 10 to 20000 seconds EMERG BUTTON This function enables or disables the Fume Hood Interface Emergency button.
  • Page 24: Diagnostic

    Read-only display of the connection state of Sidewall Sensor 2. KAVLICOSENSOR AIRFLOWSOURCE For use with a Venturi Valve, the FHC/FHMX will come pre calibrated AO1 OVERRIDE with the Airflow Source set to Venturi Valve. For use with a Terminal Unit, this variable will need to be set to Terminal Unit. If no control or...
  • Page 25: Section 5 - Setup Wizard Setup Wizard

    SECTION 5 - SETUP WIZARD Setup Wizard When the FHC/FHMX is not configured, the unit will boot into the setup wizard once the passcode has been entered. The setup wizard allows for step by step configuration of the FHC/FHMX. FHC AWAITING SETUP...
  • Page 26 MONITOR menu in SECTION 4. LOW FPM ALARM Set the Low Face Velocity Alarm. Below this value the FHC will alarm. The value can range from 1 - 100 FPM, or be disabled. HIGH FPM ALARM Set the High Face Velocity Alarm. Above this value the FHC will alarm. The value can range from 100 - 200 FPM, or be disabled.
  • Page 27: Section 6 - Balance And Verification Balance & Verification

    If the Sash Position Sensor, Sidewall Sensor or Airflow is scaled, a valve calibration must be performed to ensure proper operation of the FHC. Please refer to the Control/Monitor Menu in Section 4 to perform a valve calibration. FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR - Manual | pricecriticalcontrols.com...
  • Page 28: Bacnet Points List

    0.1-120.0 The height of the sash from the working table of the fumehood. Binary Inputs BI1 ([Usage]) Open/Closed Open/Closed Binary Input with multiple usages. See Input section of FHC manual for options. BI2 ([Usage]) Open/Closed Open/Closed Analog Outputs AO1 - ([Usage]) 0 to 10 Analog Outputs with multiple usages.
  • Page 29 FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR SECTION 7 - BACNET POINTS LIST Object Name Units Range Description/Notes Write Settings Displays the cause for any alarms that may be present 1 - No Alarm 2 - Emergency Purge 3 - Network Override 4 - Contact Input 5 - Missing Sidewall Sensor 6 - Missing 2nd Sidewall Sensor...
  • Page 30 FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR NOTES pricecriticalcontrols.com | FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR - Manual...
  • Page 31 FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR NOTES FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR - Manual | pricecriticalcontrols.com...
  • Page 32 FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR NOTES pricecriticalcontrols.com | FUME HOOD CONTROLLER / MONITOR - Manual...
  • Page 33 This document contains the most current product information as of this printing. For the most up-to-date product information, please go to www.priceindustries.com. © 2017 Price Industries Limited. All rights reserved.

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