Planning Information

Series iValve – i250… and i500…

Reference: 300-D-9010542-EN-08
Issue: 03.2020 1/33
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Contents Page

1 About this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Other applicable documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Specialist terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 What we supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3 Construction and function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.1 Simplified hydraulic-electrical diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Lift control valve, iValve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Electronic card iCon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1 Pin assignments iCon with options board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2 Setting the command encoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.3 Command inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.4 Monitoring the SMA signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.5 Electrical emergency lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.6 Switching outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.7 Travel and switching diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.8 iTeach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.9 Positioning of the deceleration switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.10 Notes on the positioning of the shaft switches for the UCM/A3-valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.11 Dummy iCon – optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.12 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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1 About this document
This planning and project information provides the basis for gineering relate to the parts supplied by Bucher Hydraulics
planning the proper use of the lift control valve for its inten­ as the manufacturer.
ded purpose. All information for the planning and project en­

1.1 Scope 1.2 Target group

This manual is: For the control-system builder, this planning information
S A part of the lift control valve for planning and design pur­ contains all the relevant information regarding planning and
poses project engineering
S Applicable to the valve and all components referred to,
such as the iCon, Handterminal, iWIN, power supply unit
and their connectors and cables

1.3 Other applicable documents

Reference Description

300-P-9010528 Data sheet lift control valve i250 / i500

300-I-9010544 Commissioning-, maintenance manual i250 / i500

300-I-9010543 Parametrisation-, maintenance manual i250 / i500

EU-UCM 001 Type examination certificate (TÜV) i250

EU-UCM 017 Type examination certificate (TÜV) i500

300-S-9010437 Spare parts, iValve / iCon – i250

300-S-9010548 Spare parts, iValve / iCon – i500

1.4 Specialist terms

Reference Description

iValve Intelligent lift control valve

iCon Electronic control card for iValve

Handterminal Terminal (optional) for the parametrisation of the iValve

iWIN PC software (optional) for the parametrisation of the iValve

iBox Sensor unit in the iValve

iTeach Comprise self-learning algorithm

ParamCard Memory card

SMA Monitoring the correct function of

iValve and control action
(“Self Monitoring Acknowledgement”)

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2 Product description
2.1 What we supply
The following modules and components are associated with the iValve lift control valve:
B

A
A 1 B 1
i250 B i500

A
A

9
5
4

11 8

2 6
10

2.1.1 Accessories
Included in the delivery Optional supply

Item Description Item Description

1 Lift control valve iValve i250 / i500 5 Solenoids connection cable
2 Electronic card iCon A Black plug (UCM / A3)
3 ParamCard B Grey plug (UP-/DOWN travel)
4 Connection cable iBox 6 Power supply unit
7 Handterminal with cable
8 Connection cable iWIN (PC software)
9 RS232-USB converter
10 Options board
11 Plug connector kit
2.2 Conformity
The product was designed and developed in conformity with the following directives and standards:

Reference Description
EC Directive 2006/42/EG
EC Directive 2014/33/EU
Standards EN 81-2:1998 + A3:2009
EN 81-20:2014
EN 81-50:2014
EMC Standards EN 12015:2014
EN 12016:2013

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3 Construction and function
3.1 Simplified hydraulic-electrical diagram

11
Z1 3

C
9
P U
6
Q U
A
8 D
T U

7
4

10
1

HP P T

300−P−10024709−01−02
M

Item Description Item Description

1 Main spool A iCon

2 Pressure relief valve B iValve
3 Ball valve C iBox
4 Pilot operated check valve
P Pump
5 Emergency stop DOWN valve (UCM / A3)
T Tank
6 Piston-creep prevention
HP Hand pump, emergency stop
7 Hand pump
Z Cylinder
8 Pressure relief valve in the hand pump
Z1 Test port
9 Pressure gauge
10 External relevelling unit (optional)
11 Additional check valve when using external
relevelling

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3.2 Lift control valve, iValve
3.2.1 Technical data

General characteristics Description, value, unit

i250 i500

Mounting method G1 Pipe mounting or G1½ Pipe mounting or

low mounting low mounting
(see dimensions (see dimensions
chapter 3.2.3) chapter 3.2.5)

Size - Port P G1 G1½

- Port T G1 G1½
- Port HP Hose, oil-resistant Hose, oil-resistant
(id = 8 mm, od = 12 mm) (id = 8 mm, od = 10 mm)
- Port Z 28L EN ISO 8434-1 42L EN ISO 8434-1
- Port Z1 G¼ G¼

Weight 10.4 kg 22.5 kg

Mounting attitude As illustrated – see section "Dimensions"

Ambient temperature range +2°C … +40°C

Hydraulic characteristics Description, value, unit

i250 i500

Nominal pressure ranges 80bar 80bar

Maximum flow rate 160 l/min / 250l/min 500l/min

Nominal flow rate Down (Z → T) see section “Performance graphs”

Flow direction P → T (bypass)

P → Z (UP)
Z → T (DOWN)

Hydraulic fluid HL and HLP mineral oil to DIN 51 524;

for other fluids, please contact BUCHER

Hydraulic fluid temperature range +0°C … +60°C

Viscosity range 20 ... 500mm2/s (cSt)

Minimum fluid cleanliness Class 21/19/16

Cleanliness class to ISO 4406:1999

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3.2.2 Components, iValve – i250

3
Z
8
5

6
27

11

12
10
2

300-4-10022900-D
9
7 P
C Z1
5
6
HP T

Item Description Item Description

1 Solenoid UP/DOWN travel 10 Connection, sensor cable iBox

2 Pressure relief valve 11 LED

3 Ball valve 12 Nameplate

4 Solenoid UCM / A3 C iBox

5 Piston-creep prevention P Pump port

6 Hand pump / emergency lowering T Tank port

7 Pressure relief valve for the hand pump HP Tank port, hand pump, emergency stop

8 Handle for hand pump (tube supplied loose) Z Cylinder port

9 Pressure gauge Z1 Port for relevelling / test port

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3.2.3 Dimensions and interface – iValve i250

312.25
512

313
159.3
A-A

3
25
42
95
Z1 P T
(G1/4“) (G1“) (G1“) HP
B-B
72.4 67.6

300-4-10022900
101.6 134.3 52
153.5
187.5
507

Low-mounting connection – see Figure A-A Pipe-mounting connection – see Figure B-B

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3.2.4 Components, iValve – i500

Item Description Item Description

1 Solenoid UP/ DOWN travel C iBox

2 Pressure relief valve P Pump port

3 Ball valve T Tank port

4 Solenoid UCM / A3 HP Tank port, hand pump, emergency lowering

5 Hand pump Z Cylinder port

6 Pressure relief valve for the hand pump Z1 Port for relevelling / test port

7 Pressure gauge

8 Connection, sensor cable iBox

9 LED

10 Nameplate

11 Emergency-lowering valve

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3.2.5 Dimensions and interface – iValve – i500
142
(490)
49

(466)
Z
HP (M52x2)

172
A-A

4
(G1½) P T (G1½)

75

300-P-10024847-03-B1
B-B

148.75 71
197

Low-mounting connection – see Figure A-A Pipe-mounting connection – see Figure B-B
93.7

71 71

A-A B-B
70

P T
300-P-10024847-03-B2
74
37
100

100

HP HP

44.5

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3.2.6 Performance graphs
Legend ––– 500 mm2/s (cSt) Motorex Corex HLP 46 at approx. 2°C
_____ 75 mm2/s (cSt) Motorex Corex HLP 46 at approx. 30°C

iValve 250
Δp = f (Q) Pressure drop - Flow rate characteristic [i250/160] Q = f (pL) Flow rate - Load pressure characteristic [i250/160]
(min. dynamic pressure/flow rate)
Δ p [bar] pL [bar]
iValve-250_P03.ai
12.5 iValve-250_P01.ai 13

12
10 DOWN (Z-T)
11
7.5
10

5.0 UP (P-Z) 9

2.5 8
7
0
20 40 80 120 140 160 Q [l/min] 6
20 40 80 120 140 160 Q [l/min]

Δp = f (Q) Pressure drop - Flow rate characteristic [i250/250] Q = f (pL) Flow rate - Load pressure characteristic [i250/250]
(min. dynamic pressure/flow rate)
Δ p [bar] pL [bar]
iValve-250_P04.ai
12.5 iValve-250_P02.ai 13

DOWN (Z-T) 12
10.0
11
7.5
10
UP (P-Z)
5.0 9

8
2.5
7
0
160 175 190 205 220 235 250 Q [l/min] 6
160 190 220 250 Q [l/min]

iValve i500
Δp = f (Q) Pressure drop - Flow rate characteristic Q = f (pL) Flow rate - Load pressure characteristic
(min. dynamic pressure/flow rate)

np [bar] pL [bar]
iValve− 500_P02.ai
iValve− 500_P01.ai
9 9
8 8

7
6
} DOWN (Z-T)
7
6

5 5

4 } UP (P-Z) 4
3
3
2 2
1 1

0 0
150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Q [l/min] Q [l/min]

IMPORTANT!: During the DOWN travel of a lift, IMPORTANT!: The pressure that the empty car at
the pressure must never drop below the corres­ standstill creates in the system must always be
ponding value shown for "DOWN (Z-T)". higher than the corresponding value shown for
"pL".

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3.3 Electronic card iCon
3.3.1 Technical data

General characteristics Description, value, unit

Designation iCon

Design Printed circuit board with 4 layers

Electrical connection - solenoids 3-pin square plug to ISO 4400 / DIN 43650
- electronics PCB connector 3.5 / 5 mm (screw terminals)
Plug connector kit available - see the chapter Accessories

Mounting method iCon 15/35 mm top-hat rail

to EN50035 (G32) or EN 50022 (TS15, TS35)

Mounting method Options board 4 spacer studs M4x16 (included in delivery)

Weight 0.20kg

Ambient temperature range +2°C … +40°C

Relative air humidity 0…90% (without 1 condensation)

Dimensions (overall sizes W x H x D) 112x122x63mm (without option board)

Supply voltage 24VDC

Supply voltage tolerance ±10%

Max. ripple 250 mV pp max. (ripple and noise)

Power consumption at max. control current 50W (i250) – 75 W (i500)

Command inputs GNDactive/+24Vactive

Switching outputs Potential-free relay contacts

Relative duty cycle 100%

Max. Nominal power consumption at standstill 3W

Relay contact rating:

Current Min. 10 mA / max. 3A
Max. voltage 250 VAC / 30VDC
Max. power 750 VA (AC) / 90W (DC)

Electromagnetic compatibility: interference immunity EN 12016

Electromagnetic compatibility: interference emission EN 12015

Protection class to ISO20653 / EN60529 IP 00

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3.3.2 Block diagram, operation (standard)

***IMPORTANT!: If there is no connection bet­

ween Earth and GND on the elevator control-sys­
tem side, it is essential that X1.2 be connected to
earth!

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3.3.3 Block diagram, operation for Comfort Line – VF-light without motor contactor

***IMPORTANT!: If there is no connection bet­

ween Earth and GND on the elevator control-sys­
tem side, it is essential that X1.2 be connected to
earth!

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3.3.4 Dimensions
Electronic card iCon – basic board
112
6 100 min.60

11

~44
~47
105

122
100
G32 EN 50035

TS35 EN 50022

300−P−10024940−00
106

Electronic card iCon – with options board (2 additional switching outputs)

IMPORTANT!: For each additional options board
the space requirement increases by 18 mm!

70 56.8
50 10 33.8
8
72
59

G32 EN 50035
TS35 EN 50022
300-P-10024940-00

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4 Interfaces
4.1 Pin assignments iCon with options board

X8 X10 X7 X6 X5 X4

X5 X4
X10 X7 X6
1 1 1 1

pwr 1
run − + − +

GND
GND

GND
up +SMA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 m0(9) m1(10) com/meas
down
X8

misc. X3

1
X9

card

X3
RS232

2
X9

ok C011

300−P−10024940−00
+24V DC

errror s1 s2
error
GND

PE

s1
select s2

1 1
X1 X2

X1 X2

Item Description Item Description

1 ParamCard X5 Connector block, solenoids

2 Top-hat rail TS15, TS35 (EN50022) or X6 Connector block, command signals K6…K8
G-type rail G32 (EN50035)
X7 Connector block, command signals K1…K5
X1 Connector block, power supply
X8 Socket for ParamCard
X2 Connector block, switching outputs
X9 Socket for options boards
X3 Connection, Handterminal / PC
X10 Connector block, SMA
X4 Connection, iBox

IMPORTANT!: IMPORTANT!:
Violation of safety rules Two independent switching outputs are available
The switching outputs (error, s1, s2 of the iCon on the iCon. For each switching output, a relay (s1
and s3, s4 of the options board) must NOT be and s2) is available, each with one break and one
looped directly into the safety circuit. make contact. For Option board a relay (s3 and
If a switching output function is to affect the safety s4) is available each with one break and one
circuit, then external isolation relays, which com­ make contact.
ply with the required specifications for use in the
safety circuit, must be used for this purpose. IMPORTANT!:
In addition to K-encoding for the command inputs,
binary and 3-signal encoding are also possible.
See the chapter "Setting the command encoding"

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 Contact Description Description

X1-1 +24VDC Input, power supply 24VDC

X1-2 GND Ground, power supply

X1-3 PE Protective earth

X2-1 error Break contact ("normally closed" = closed when de-energised) of the switching output
error relay / demand/feedback monitoring

X2-2 error Common contact of the switching output error relay / demand/feedback monitoring

X2-3 error Make contact ("normally open" = open when de-energised) of the switching output error
relay / demand/feedback monitoring

X2-4 s1 Break contact ("normally closed" = closed when de-energised) of the switching output
relay s1

X2-5 s1 Common contact of the switching output relay s1

X2-6 s1 Make contact ("normally open" = open when de-energised) of the switching output relay
s1

X2-7 s2 Break contact ("normally closed" = closed when de-energised) of the switching output
relay s2

X2-8 s2 Common contact of the switching output relay s2

X2-9 s2 Make contact ("normally open" = open when de-energised) of the switching output relay
s2

X5-1 m1(10)+ Solenoid UP/DOWN travel, pos. terminal

X5-2 m1(10)- Solenoid UP/DOWN travel, neg. terminal

X5-3 m0(9)+ Magnet UCM / A3, pos. terminal

X5-4 m0(9)- Magnet UCM / A3, neg. terminal

X6-1 GND Ground/reference potential for command inputs (K1…K8)

X6-2 8 Command input 8 (auxiliary speed)

X6-3 7 Command input 7 (auxiliary speed)

X6-4 6 Command input 6 (auxiliary speed)

X7-1 GND Ground/reference potential for command inputs (K1…K8)

X7-2 5 Command input 5 (K5 inspection speed)

X7-3 4 Command input 4 (K4 slow DOWN)

X7-4 3 Command input 3 (K3 fast DOWN)

X7-5 2 Command input 2 (K2 slow UP)

X7-6 1 Command input 1 (K1 fast UP)

X10-1 GND Monitoring the correct function of iValve and control action
(“Self Monitoring Acknowledgement”), ground/reference potential

X10-2 +SMA Monitoring the correct function of iValve and control action
(“Self Monitoring Acknowledgement”), signal

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4.1.1 Options board, switching outputs

X150

X150

X20 X20

1
X21 S3

S4

300-P-10024940-01
Item Description Item Description

X20 Connector block, switching outputs X150 Socket for options board

X21 Not used

Contact Description Description

X20-1 s3 Break contact ("normally closed" = closed when de-energised) of the switching output relay s3

X20-2 s3 Common contact of the switching output relay s3

X20-3 s3 Make contact ("normally open" = open when de-energised) of the switching output relay s3

X20-4 s4 Break contact ("normally closed" = closed when de-energised) of the switching output relay s4

X20-5 s4 Common contact of the switching output relay s4

X20-6 s4 Make contact ("normally open" = open when de-energised) of the switching output relay s4

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4.1.2 Options board, CANopen(CAN-A)

X150

T11
X150

C11
SW70
SW70 ST80 ST80
IC50

L20

DCDC40
+Vout

−Vout

−Vin
+Vin
X70

X70 TP100 TP101

X50
IC70

X50
L70

300−P−O070
Item Description Item Description

X70 Connector block CAN, interface ST80 Micro SD-Card slot

SW70 Selector switch CAN Bus termination X150 Socket for options board

X50 Not used

Contact Description Description

X70-1 GND CAN-GND Connection

X70-2 CAN-L CAN-L line connection

X70-3 CAN-H CAN-H line connection

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4.2 Setting the command encoding
4.2.1 Selection of command encoding
S Encoding: Bucher K1…K8, ELRV K1…K8, IMPORTANT!:
binary B1…B4, 3-Signal K1…K8 On the control side it must be guaranteed that a
S Standard: Bucher K1…K8 command change is concluded within 20ms.
For travels at reduced speed, keep the auxiliary-
speed command K5/6/7/8 applied right to the end
of travel (i.e. also during the deceleration)!

Command encoding Bucher K1…K8 ELRV K1…K8 binary*** 3 Sign. K1…K8

B1…B4
Terminal X7 X7 X7 X7 X7 X6 X6 X6 X7 X7 X7 X7 X7 X6 X6 X6 X7 X7 X7 X7 X7-6/ X7 X7 X7 X6 X6 X6
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -4 -3 -2 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -4 -3 -2 -6 -5 -4 -3 X7-4** -5 -3 -2 -4 -3 -2

Command K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 B1 B2 B3 B4 K1 / K3 K2 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8

Standstill 0 0 0 0 - - - - 0 0 0 0 - - - - 1 0 0 0 - 0 0 - - - -
Relevelling 0 1* 0 0 - - - - 0 1 0 0 1 - - - 1 1 0 0 0 1* 0 - - - -
Slow speed 0 1* 0 0 - - - - 0 1 0 0 0 - - - 1 0 1 0 0 1* 0 - - - -
Insp. speed 1 - 0 0 1 - - - 1 - 0 0 1 - - - 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 - - -
UP
V K6 1 - 0 0 0 1 - - 1 - 0 0 0 1 - - 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 - -
V K7 1 - 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 - 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 -
V K8 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1
Fast speed 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Standstill 0 0 0 0 - - - - 0 0 0 0 - - - - 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 - - - -
Relevelling 0 0 0 1* - - - - 0 0 0 1 1 - - - 0 1 0 0 0 0 1* - - - -
Slow speed 0 0 0 1* - - - - 0 0 0 1 0 - - - 0 0 1 0 0 0 1* - - - -
Insp. speed 0 0 1 - 1 - - - 0 0 1 - 1 - - - 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 - - -
DOWN
V K6 0 0 1 - 0 1 - - 0 0 1 - 0 1 - - 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 - -
V K7 0 0 1 - 0 0 1 - 0 0 1 - 0 0 1 - 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 -
V K8 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
Fast speed 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

* After a standstill, relevelling is implemented; after fast speed, slow speed. IMPORTANT!: .: Violation of safety rules
** Command can be applied to terminal 1 or to terminal 3 or to both terminals During travel with inspection speed (command si­
simultaneously.
gnal K5) various safety functions are disabled.
***With binary encoding, the iTeach function T3 (slow-speed duration) can be
switched off temporarily by applying a signal to B7 (contact X6-3). This The use of the command signal K5 (inspection
may be necessary, for example, if the elevator control system needs to speed) in order to reduce the speed for short travel
make calibration travels (to establish the deceleration distance). distances is therefore not allowed. The speed for
short travel distances must be reduced by means
Item Description of the additional commands K6, K7 or K8 exclusi­
vely.
0 Inactive

1 Active

– Arbitrary

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4.3 Command inputs
Connection type – GND active
GND-active

Lift control system iCon

(NPN-output)
+24 V

2K
X6-2...4
X7-2...6
int

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Ue
Kn

GND

Electrical characteristics Description, value, unit

Command present Ue = 0 V (limit values: -2 … 3V)

Command not present Ue = 24 V (limit values: 10 … 26.4V)

Command current I = 10mA (typically, against GND)

Peak voltage resistance ±50V (during 1ms)

Connection type – +24 V active

+24 V-active

Lift control system iCon

(PNP-output)

+ Kn X6-2...4
X7-2...6
24 V int
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-
Ue
2K

GND

Electrical characteristics Description, value, unit

Command present Ue = 24 V (limit values: 10 … 26.4V)

Command not present Ue = 0 V (limit values: -2 … 3V)

Command current 10mA must be actively driven by the command output

Peak voltage resistance ±50V (during 1ms)

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4.4 Monitoring the SMA signal
The iValve and iCon have algorithms that monitor whether The confirmation of correct operation is given when a spe­
the valve and its control action are working correctly. cific signal sequence is issued from the SMA-output of the
Monitored functions: iCon.
S SMA1: iValve does not close correctly (RSVQ spool) IMPORTANT!: Directive EN 81-2 and EN81-20
S SMA2: iValve does not control the Down travel specify that the elevator control system must
correctly (main spool) monitor the signal sequence issued from the
S SMA5: iValve does not start the Down travel correctly iCon's SMA-output and, in the event of an error, di­
(main spool) sable the elevator for further travel. Re-enabling
may only be carried out by means of a manually
S SMA8: Conductor-conductor fault in the solenoid
resettable device.
actuation circuit
S SMA9: Earth fault in the solenoid actuation circuit
Note: SMA5, SMA8 and SMA9 starting with iCon firmware version 1.030

To verify correct operation, the following signal sequence is issued

by the iCon at the +SMA (X10-2) contact:
present I
Travel command
not present 0

Time window A B A B

24 V (ON)
+SMA (X10*2) 1 1
0 V (OFF)
0,1 s 0,1 s
0,1 s 0,1 s
1,0 s 1,0 s
2
6s

A B A B
If no new move command 3

Item Description Item Description

1 0.1s at the earliest and 1.0s at the latest after A Time window of 0.1 sec after a travel command
the travel command has dropped out: has been applied until the travel command
Change of SMA-signal from 0V to 24V drops out: elevator control system checks that
+SMA is at 0 V (once per travel)
2 0.1s after a new travel command has been
applied: B Time window 1 s to 6 s after the travel com­
Change of SMA-signal from 24V to 0V mand drops out: elevator control system checks
that +SMA is at 24 V (once per travel)
3 6s after drop-out of the last travel command, if
NO new travel command has been applied:
Change of SMA-signal from 24V to 0V

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The SMA signal issued by the iCon must be evaluated by the elevator control system twice in each travel:
A After the start of travel B After the end of travel
Within the time window of 0.1 sec after a travel command Within the time window of 1 s to 6 s after the travel command
has been applied until the travel command drops out: eleva­ drops out: elevator control system checks that +SMA is at
tor control system checks that +SMA is at 0 V (once per 24 V (once per travel). Note: If the check is carried out multi­
travel). ple times ("polling"), it can be started 0.1 s after the travel
command has dropped out and continued until either 24 V
is measured or at least 1 s has elapsed.

If one of the above-listed faults (SMA1 … SMA9) exists,

the iCon generates one of the following two error cases:
Error Case 1: SMA signal not at 24 V after the end of travel
1 sec. after the travel command has dropped out, +SMA (X10-2) is not yet at +24 VDC
present I
Travel command
not present 0

Time window A B A B
24 V (ON)

+SMA (X10*2) 0 V (OFF)

ERROR
0,1 s After expiry of the latency period
1,0 s

6s

A B A B
Error Case 2: SMA signal not at 0 V after the start of travel
0.1 sec. after the travel command has been applied, +SMA (X10-2) is still at +24 VDC
present I
Travel command
not present 0

Time window A B A B

24 V (ON)
1 ERROR
+SMA (X10*2) After expiry of the latency period
0 V (OFF)
0,1 s
0,1 s 0,1 s
1,0 s
2

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Notes:
S If Error Case 2 exists (SMA signal not at 0 V after the start S The iCon will not block a new travel purely because an
of travel), the travel in progress can be allowed to end nor­ SMA error has occurred, i.e. it is the sole responsibility of
mally before the elevator is disabled for further travels the elevator control system to disable the elevator when
S Travel command present' means that at least one of the there has been an SMA error
signals B2...B4 with binary command encoding, or K1 ... S The elevator control system can only differentiate be­
K4 with all other command encodings, is present tween Error Case 1 and Error Case 2. Which fault (SMA1
S All of the above times refer to the arrival of the travel com­ ... SMA9) is present must be determined on the basis of
mands at the iCon (and not to the start of the motor, or the the entry in the iCon fault memory
closing of the travel relay, or similar) S For procedures in the case of an elevator disabled be­
S The iCon handles SMA errors independently of other er­ cause of an SMA fault, see also Parametrisation and
rors, i.e. an SMA error does not necessarily mean that the Maintenance Manual 300-I-9010543
error relay must be energised. Monitoring the error relay
alone is therefore not an equivalent substitute for monitor­
ing the SMA signals within the meaning of EN81.

Notes on the individual types of SMA faults

SMA1 SMA9
iValve does not close correctly (RSVQ spool). Earth fault in the solenoid actuation circuit
iCon fault entry s128 SMA1 Error
ATTENTION!: To ensure that the iCon can detect
SMA2 an earth fault, GND and earth must be inter­
connected (see block diagram 3.3.2 or 3.3.3)
iValve does not control the Down travel correctly (main
spool, pilot stage, control process). The return current from the solenoids to the iCon is moni­
iiCon fault entry s135 SMA2 Error tored. If there is an earth fault, the current does not flow back
to the iCon, but via the earth fault directly to GND. This situa­
SMA5 tion is detected by the iCon, which consequently generates
an SMA9 error. Because the solenoid is bridged by the earth
iValve does not start the Down travel correctly (main spool, fault, it cannot be energised – the valve will not open, or it will
pilot stage). close immediately.
iCon fault entry s182 SMA5 Error iCon fault entry s180 SMA9 Error
SMA8
Conductor-conductor fault in the solenoid actuation circuit.
Requires a special sequence at start of travel, when the
safety relays are closed by the elevator control system. A
conductor-conductor fault can theoretically bridge the con­
tact of a safety relay. This situation cannot be detected by
monitoring the return current from the solenoids to the iCon,
because the current flowing back will have exactly the ex­
pected value. However, there is a way to detect a conduc­
tor-conductor fault circuit despite this problem. When the el­
evator control system issues the travel command at the start
of travel, it must then wait for 150 ms (20 ms ±) before it
closes the safety relay. After the iCon receives the com­
mand, it applies a small voltage to the solenoid output for a
period of 125 ms. If the safety relay is not yet closed, no cur­
rent can flow. But if a current is measured anyway, this
means that the safety relay must be bridged by a conductor-
conductor fault. In this case, the iCon generates an SMA8
error.
iCon fault entry s181 SMA8 Error
IMPORTANT!: The all-important factor is when
the command arrives at the iCon, not when the
command was issued by the elevator control sys­
tem!

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Connection type – Signal transmission via relay
Signal transmission
via relay

iCon Lift control system

+24 V

+SMA

Ua

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GND

Electrical characteristics Description, value, unit

SMA-Signal active: Ua ON typ = 24V

Ua ON min = 20V
ION max = 0.2A (load resistance min. 120 Ω)
ION min = 1mA (load resistance max. 24 kΩ)

SMA-Signal not active: Ua OFF = 0V

IOFF max = ±10μA

Connection type – Direct transmission of signals to the lift control system

Direct signal transmission

to lift control system

iCon Lift control system

+24 V (PNP-input)

+SMA

Ua
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GND

Electrical characteristics Description, value, unit

SMA-Signal active: Ua ON typ = 24V

Ua ON min = 20V
ION max = 0.2A (load resistance min. 120 Ω)
ION min = 1mA (load resistance max. 24 kΩ)

SMA-Signal not active: Ua OFF = 0V

IOFF max = ±10μA

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4.5 Electrical emergency lowering
Make sure that, in the event of a mains power failure, the
iCon is powered by a customer-supplied battery with a rat­
ing of 24 VDC / 50 W (i250) or 24 VDC / 75 W (i500). The
elevator can be lowered to a predefined landing with a K4
"Slow DOWN" signal or any K6, K7 or K8 auxiliary speed in
combination with K3 "Fast DOWN" (not K5, otherwise vari­
ous monitoring functions will not be available). The neces­
sary travel commands must be generated by the elevator
control system.

4.6 Switching outputs

ATTENTION!: Two independent switching outputs (s1, s2) are available
Risk of electric shock on the iCon. For each switching output, there is a relay with
Voltages below 50 V and voltages above 50 V one break/make contact. Another two independent switch­
must not be connected in a mixed manner to the ing outputs (s3, s4) are available on the options board. Once
three switching outputs of the iCon, i.e. either all again, for each switching output, there is a relay with one
switched voltages must be < 50 V or all switched break/make contact. Whether a relay (s1, s2, s3, s4) is, or
voltages must be > 50 V. This also applies to the is not, switched has no direct effect on the travel-readiness
switching outputs of the options board. of the iCon.
The function of each switch outputs can be set up:
IMPORTANT!: S Maximum pressure switch (overload)
Violation of safety rules When the pressure is higher than the parametrised
The switching outputs (error, s1, s2 of the iCon) switching point, the relay will be energised
and (s3, s4 of the option board) must NOT be S Minimum pressure switch:
looped directly into the safety circuit. When the pressure is lower than the parametrised switch­
If a switching output function is to affect the safety ing point, the relay will be energised
circuit, then external isolation relays, which com­ S Speed monitoring
ply with the required specifications for use in the (approach with early-opening doors):
safety circuit, must be used for this purpose. When the speed is higher than the parametrised switch­
ing point, the relay will be energised
Switching point and hysteresis can be parametrised for
each function.
In the factory setting, the switching output relay s2 is pro­
grammed for the monitoring of a minimum pressure. The
function of the switching output relay s2 can be repro­
grammed such that the switching of the relay s2 can be eval­
uated by the lift control system in order to prevent the open­
ing of the doors if the max. permissible speed in the unlock­
ing zone (acc. to EN 81: 0.3m/s) is exceeded.
The factory settings of the pressure switch settings s1 and
s2 are stated in the quality certificate.
For changes to the parametrisation of the switching outputs,
see the commissioning and maintenance manual.

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4.7 Travel and switching diagram
ATTENTION!:
Uncontrolled lowering of the cabin. It must not be
given a DOWN command if the motor is running!

4.7.1 For normal travel distances

*

Z
NH

1 2 3 4 5 6 2 7
Z

**

**

V = 100 % V = 100 %
Item Description Item Description
1 Motor contactor ON 5 K3 "Fast DOWN" is present
2 Travel relays FR/FR' closed 6 K4 "Slow DOWN" is present
3 K2 “Slow UP” is present 7 UCM/A3 DOWN relays NR/NR' closed
4 K1 “Fast UP” is present Y-Δ Y starting time up to approx. 3 s with Y-Δ,
NH Normal distance between floors K1 and K2 not until Δ-connection

* Enginrun, Drop-out delay of 0.5 ... 1 s after ** Drop-out delay of 0.5 ... 1 s after drop-out of K4,
drop-out of K2, dependent on soft-stop lengths dependent on soft-stop lengths

Z Soft stop IMPORTANT!: The travel relays FR/FR' must be

closed for travel UP AND DOWN.

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4.7.2 For short travel distances
The electronics of the iValve valve make it possible to con­ IMPORTANT!: The maximum speed (auxiliary
trol stops at mezzanines and similar short travel distances speed) should be reduced to a value that, despite
with the same ride comfort as in normal travel. the short travel distance, can actually be attained.

Short distance between floors with normal Short distance between floors with reduced aux. speed (K6)
speed (slow-speed travel distance too long)
Z
X

N
*

Z
N

1 5
X

2 6
K

K
3 2
4 7

**
**
Z

V = 100 % V=60% V=60%

Item Description Pos. Description

1 Motor contactor ON K Short distance between floors
2 Travel relays FR/FR' closed X Deceleration distance at normal speed
3 K2 “Slow UP” and K6 (or K7, K8
Y Deceleration distance at reduced speed
“auxiliary speed”) are present
4 K1 “Fast UP” is present Z Soft-Stop
5 K3 “Fast DOWN” is present S Acceleration separately adjustable via the parameter
6 K4 “Slow DOWN” and K6 (or K7, K8 "K6 Accel." (or "K7 Accel." / "K8 Accel.") in Menu 1
“auxiliary speed”) are present S The speed reduction can be adjusted between
7 UCM/A3 DOWN relays NR/NR' closed 20...100% of the nominal speed
N Normal distance between floors S The speed should be matched to the floor spacing (dis­
* Motor run-on time of 0.5 ... 1 s tance between stops) via the parameter "K6 Speed" (or
after drop-out of K2 + K6 (or K7/K8), "K7 Speed" / "K8 Speed") in Menu 1
dependent on soft-stop lengths S Deceleration separately adjustable via the parameter
** Drop-out delay of 0.5 ... 1 s "K6 Decel." (or "K7 Decel." / "K8 Decel.") in Menu 1
after drop-out of K4 + K6 (or K7/K8), S By using the command signals K6, K7 or K8, various re­
dependent on soft-stop lengths ductions in the nominal speed can be achieved (e.g. for
Y-D Y starting time of up to approx. 3s with Y-Δ, different floor spacings)
K1 and K2 not until Δ connection
V Adjust the speed to suit the circumstances
(e.g. 60%)

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4.8 iTeach
iTeach comprises self-learning algorithms in order to optimise the following dimension:
S Starting time UP and DOWN (iTeach function T1) S Slow speed duration UP and DOWN (T3)

Typical travel curve without iTeach:

0
0 t
Typical travel curve with iTeach:

0
0 t

iTeach characteristics:
S iTeach can be switched on and off individually by function S iTeach optimisations are not stored permanently, i.e.
and travel direction iTeach starts all over again after every power-on
S When switched on: iTeach adjusts continuously i.e. each S Only a few travels are required to come satisfactorily
new travel is optimised close to the optimum
S Maximum allowed correction (i.e. deviation from factory IMPORTANT!: iTeach for the starting time (T1) al­
setting) can be parametrised ways leave switched on, otherwise the current
S The iTeach process for slow-speed duration (T3) is car­ cabin load will not be taken into account when reg­
ried out for each speed (Fast, K6, K7, K8) individually ulating the bypass pressure.

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4.9 Positioning of the deceleration switches
Guidelines for positioning the deceleration switches

Item Description Item Description

1 Deceleration distance ”X” A Direct drive (1:1)

for direct (1:1) drive
e.g.: v = 0.4m/s, x1 = 0.4m B Indirect drive (2:1)

2 Deceleration distance ”X” C Car speed [m/s]

for indirect (2:1) drive
e.g.: v = 0.63m/s, x2 = 0.71m D Distance of deceleration switches
before landing [m]

IMPORTANT!: Correct positioning of the deceler­

ation switches is important for the proper function­
ing of iTeach. The separation distance must be
the same at all stops.
The deceleration distance parametrised in the
iCon and the actual deceleration distance must
not deviate from each other arbitrarily. The decel­
eration distance parametrised in the iCon should
be 5 cm less than the actual deceleration distance
(see Parametrisation and Maintenance Manual
300-I-9010543).

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4.10 Notes on the positioning of the shaft switches for the UCM/A3-valve

dmax.= max. allowed distance between the

shaft switch and the floor level / car
landing position.
xmax.= max. expected distance by traveling
during the signal processing period „t“
vmax.= highest expected speed
t = signal processing period

EN 81 requires that a lift moving DOWN unintentionally with The UCM/A3-valve of the iValve is designed such that un­
open door shall be stopped such that der consideration of a speed “vmax” of 1.3m/s, maximum
S The distance between the floor of the car and the floor of load and most unfavourable oil conditions (low oil tempera­
the landing will not exceed 1200mm ture) the lift will be stopped within 750mm after de-energis­
ing the solenoid of the safety UCM/A3-valve.
S The free distance from the car door lintel to the floor of the
landing shall not be less than 1000mm Hence the solenoid of the UCM/A3-valve must be de-ener­
gised when the lift has travelled no more than
Both requirements must be fulfilled simultaneously.
1000mm–750mm=250mm.
In order to fully exploit both criteria simultaneously, the
The lift control requires a certain time “t” from the detection
clearance height of the open door would have to be a mini­
of a travel with open door until the solenoid of the UCM/A3-
mum of 2200mm. The clearance height of many car doors
valve is de-energised. Together with the highest considered
is only 2000mm. This reduces the max. permissible dis­
speed ”vmax” this gives the distance “xmax” travelled during
tance between the floor of the car and the floor of the landing
the signal processing period “t” according to the formula
(i.e. the travel distance within which the lift must have come
xmax=vmax•t.
to a halt) to 1000mm.
Hence the maximum permissible distance “dmax” between
the shaft switch and the landing position is
dmax=250mm–vmax•t.

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4.11 Dummy iCon – optional
Description
The "Dummy iCon" can be preinstalled in the control cabinet
as a "placeholder" instead of the real iCon . It has all the plug
connectors that the iCon has, so that the wiring can also be
done in advance
(cable lengths and cable positions).

How customers contact the test system

The central "X11" plug offers an additional benefit. All sig­
nals that are wired from outside to the iCon are available on
this plug. Consequently, the wiring can be checked with an
automatic test system.

4.12 Accessories

PartNo. Description
3007019906 Dummy iCon
3007010231+ Handterminal including connecting cable
3007020027+ PC software "iWIN", including connecting cable
3007020442+ Power supply module i250
3007022344+ Power supply module i500
3007020030+ Plug connector kit
3007010472+ Solenoid connection cable: 1.5 m
3000008998+ 6.0 m
3000009002+ 12 m
(for halogen-free versions, contact Bucher)
3007019644+ iBox connection cable: 1.5 m
3007020460+ 6.0 m
3007020461+ 12 m

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Data is provided for the purpose of product description only, and must not be construed as warranted characteristics in the legal sense. The
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improvement, we reserve the right to amend the product specifications contained in this catalogue.
Classification: 430.330.500.

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