Fume hood sash open during unoccupied hours

Objective/Method/Outcome

Objective: Determines if sash is open for more than the acceptable amount of time.

Method: Checks if the sash is open for more than the acceptable amount of time by comparing the position of the sash and threshold during unoccupied hours.

Outcome: Creates a CTL and insight if the sash is open during unoccupied hours

Applicable System

Fume Hood

Description

Monitor the Sash Position TL and generate an Insight if Sash is open during unoccupied hours for more than 8 hours a week.

This rule is part of the CopperTree Standard rule-set.

Diagnosis

  1. Sash position may be in manual. Review control.
  2. Contact Fume Hood operator to review Sash open/close levels.

Message

Sash is open during unoccupied hours. Please review control.

Rule Template

Insight Type: Fault Detection

Trigger Type: Active High

Default Priority

High

Logic

Logic for determining if fume hood sash is open during unoccupied hours

Input

Input Unit Tags Description
Sash Position Inches Vertical SASH Position The position of the Sash
Insight Threshold – Allowable Hours Hours The maximum amount of time the sash can be open without generating an insight
Threshold – Sash Open Inches The minimum vertical position of the sash to classify it as open
Occupancy  Room Occupied

Notes

Defaults Used:

  • Constant – Sash Open Threshold [Inches] – 4 inches
  • Constant – Threshold: Weekly Hours of Faulty Operation – 8 hours