Installation and Operating Guide Document No.
1788-27
Smart Pass-Through Chambers
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Table of Contents
Proprietary Notice ................................................................................................................................... 3
Section 1.0 – Description
Smart Interlock ........................................................................................................................................ 3
LED Status Indicator Lights..................................................................................................................... 4
Alarm Bells .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 2.0 –Installation
Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Section 3.0 – Door Alignment
Door Alignment ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Support Bracket Installation .................................................................................................................... 7
Section 4.0 – Smart Pass-through Accessory Modules
UV-C Disinfection.................................................................................................................................... 8
Recirculating Air Showers ....................................................................................................................... 9
Load Presence Sensors ........................................................................................................................ 10
Refrigeration Module ............................................................................................................................. 11
Section 5.0 – Warranty
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................ 12
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Proprietary Notice Safety Notice
This manual pertains to proprietary devices manufactured by A thorough familiarity with all operating guidelines is essential to safe
Terra Universal, Inc. Neither this document nor any portion of operation of the product. Failure to observe safety precautions could
it may be reproduced in any way without prior written result in poor performance, damage to the system or other property, or
permission from Terra Universal. serious bodily injury or death. The following symbols are intended to call
your attention to two levels of hazard involved in operation.
Terra Universal makes no warranties applying to information
contained in this manual or its suitability for any implied or Cautions are used when failure to observe instructions could
inferred purpose. Terra Universal shall not be held liable for result in significant damage to equipment.
any errors this manual contains or for any damages that CAUTION
result from its use.
Warnings are used when failure to observe instructions or
precautions could result in injury or death.
WARNING
The information presented here is subject to change without notice.
1.0 Description
The installation and operating instructions in this manual apply to both the standard Smart Pass-Through and the BioSafe+
Smart Pass-Through, which features a non-outgassing, potted polyurethane door seal. The standard model uses an “e”-
shaped, heat-formed gasket to seal the doors.
The Smart Pass-Through Series includes an electronic interlock which allows only one open door at a time, thus minimizing the
amount of “dirty” air that can enter the cleanroom. This interlock system is operated by an integral Smart Controller, which
features indicator lights and alarm bells as standard equipment. The Smart controller can also be equipped with any number of
Smart Pass-through™ accessory modules, expanding its capabilities to include UV sterilization, air showers, load presence
sensors, data-logging, and a host of high-tech security features.
The operator should always verify that the opposite door is fully shut prior to opening a door. Do not
yank, shake, or apply excessive force to the doors. Attempting to force open a door while the interlock is
engaged may result in damage to the unit.
CAUTION
Smart Door Interlock™
Terra Universal’s Smart Pass-Through™ chambers are equipped with electronic interlocks to
prevent the opening of both doors simultaneously. When one door is open, the other will remain
locked until both doors have been closed.
This cross-contamination protection is accomplished using an internal Smart Pass-through
Controller built into the body of the pass-through chamber. The unit arrives from the factory
preprogrammed to control the door interlock system, alarm bells, and any Smart Pass-through™
accessories specified in the order.
Figure 1: Smart Pass-Through Chamber;
slide-up door model.
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LED Status Indicator Lights
The interlock system also features LED indicator lights that show
the status of the electronic interlock. When an indicator light turns
red, the opposite door of the pass-through has been opened and
the interlock has been engaged. When the indicator light is green,
the pass-through can be opened.
In addition to the red indicator light, the glowing TUI logo will flash
when the electronic door interlock has been engaged.
The location of these lights will vary depending on the final design
of the Smart Pass-through and any specified options.
Alarm Bells Figure 2: TUI logo and green LED Indicator Light
The Smart Pass-Through chamber includes two wireless alarm bells that
notify operators when one of the pass-through doors has been opened
and the interlock has engaged, locking the door on the opposite side.
The main purpose of the alarm bells is to alert personnel if the pass-
through door on the opposite side has been opened and the interlock is
engaged. This is particularly useful if the pass-through does not include
windows.
Each alarm bell is synchronized with one of the doors on the pass-
through. Once the Smart Pass-Through has been installed and
connected to a power supply, each bell should be tested to determine the
corresponding door.
If the alarm bells have not been labeled, use the following procedure to
determine alarm bell placement: Figure 3: Smart Alarm Bells
1) Starting on the “clean” side of the pass-through (the side that is flush with the wall), plug one of the alarm bells into a
standard 120V outlet.
2) Open the “clean” side pass-through door. If the bell begins chiming, move the alarm bell to the “dirty” side of the pass-
through.
3) If nothing happens, unplug that alarm bell and plug in the other one. Open the “clean” side door again and verify that the
alarm bell activates. Move the alarm bell that activates to the “dirty” side.
4) Make sure that when one side of the pass-through is opened, the alarm bell activates on the opposite side of the pass-
through.
Following set up, the appropriate alarm bell will emit a single chime and the red LED indicator light will blink whenever the door
is opened on the opposite side of the pass-through. When both doors are closed, the indicator light will stop blinking.
If one of the doors is left ajar for an extended period of time, both alarm bells will ring continuously until
the door is shut.
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2.0 Installation
The wall cut-out should be properly framed with an appropriate support material.
CAUTION
Wall Cut-Out Measurements: Add 3” to chamber width and 1” to chamber height.
To allow the pass-through to be removed for maintenance without requiring shut down of the cleanroom environment, be sure
to finish the surfaces of the wall cutout with an appropriate non-shedding material, taking care not to obstruct the power supply
connection.
Installation Video: To view a video demonstrating a similar installation, please visit the following link:
http://www.terrauniversal.com/cleanroom-passthroughs/cleanseam-plus-pass-through.php
1) Standing on the “clean” side of the wall, slide the pass-through completely into the wall until the welded mounting bracket
is flush with the “clean”-side wall surface. The “clean”-side mounting bracket should fit tightly against the wall without the
need for fasteners.
2) Install any support brackets and check the alignment of the pass-through chamber by following the procedures outlined in
Section 3.0 Door Alignment.
3) The “dirty”-side mounting bracket is shipped preassembled. Pop off the bracket covers and slide the bracket onto the body
of the pass-through (See Figure 4). If necessary, detach one section of the mounting bracket by removing the two screws
at each corner, creating a “C” shape. Slide the “C”-shaped bracket onto the chamber and then reattach the missing
section, tightening all corner screws once the bracket is in place.
Figure 4: Push the Smart Pass-through into the cut-out from the Figure 5: Slide the “dirty”-side mounting bracket onto the body of the
“clean”-side until it is flush with the wall Smart Pass-through
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4) Confirm chamber positioning with a level, and insert the provided lag bolts into the pre-drilled holes in the mounting
bracket. Thread the lag bolt into the guide that extends from the “clean”-side mounting bracket (See Figure 6). The size
of the pass-through will determine the number of bolts required. Use a socket wrench to tighten the lag bolts into the pre-
welded nuts until the mounting bracket is flush against the wall.
Be careful not to over-tighten the “dirty”-side mounting bracket lag bolts. The bracket should be secured
against the wall but should not bend inward (forming gaps).
CAUTION
Figure 6: Thread the lag bolt into the guide attached to the “clean”- Figure 7: Snap the bracket covers back into place to hide the lag
side bracket, sandwiching the wall between the brackets bolts and other hardware
5) Install the bracket covers by snapping each of them into the bracket clips (See Figure 7).
Terra Universal provides lag bolts that accommodate wall thicknesses between 4” and 6”. Longer lag-
bolts are required for thicker walls (not provided by Terra).
NOTE
6) Open the access panel on the side of the pass-through by removing the small screws that hold the panel in place.
7) Locate the power cord bundled inside of the pass-through wall. A predrilled hole is available if the power cord will be
hidden inside of the wall. Alternatively, a second hole can be drilled in a more suitable location on the bottom of the pass-
through, if needed. Install the provided cord grip and guide the power cord through the exit hole.
Although the mounting brackets are designed to provide a sufficient seal against the wall surface,
caulking may be used to fill any seams or gaps after the installation is complete.
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3.0 Door Alignment
Pass-through chambers being installed in a cleanroom wall must be properly aligned to ensure proper operation of the interlock
mechanism.
1) In a properly aligned pass-through chamber, the self-closing
fire-rated door shuts and latches completely without
assistance and the LiftLatch is centered in the corresponding
catch (See Figure 8). To align the chamber, one corner may
need to be shimmed before tightening the mounting brackets
to the wall.
2) Large chambers may include support legs with leveling feet.
The feet adjacent to the cleanroom wall should be adjusted to
support the chamber once the “clean” side door has been
properly aligned.
3) Repeat this procedure for the opposite (i.e., “dirty”) door.
Raise or lower the chamber corners until the door latch
engages the center of the catch. Then adjust the support
frame leveling feet to retain this alignment. Figure 8: Properly aligned LiftLatch
4) Pass-through chambers deeper than 24” require support brackets. If your installation includes support brackets, fasten
these to the wall underneath the chamber to achieve correct door alignment. The pass-through chamber should rest on
top of the support bracket without the need for additional fasteners (See Figure 9).
Pass-through doors can be removed for sterilization by lifting upwards at the hinges.
NOTE
Support Bracket
Figure 9: The support bracket is fastened to the wall below the pass-through
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4.0 Smart Pass-through Accessory Modules
Refer to the original order form for details and specifications relating to your Smart Pass-through.
NOTE
The following section provides information relating to each of the available accessory modules. Each module must be specified
at the time of order and typically cannot be retrofitted or field-installed. Smart Pass-throughs can be equipped with any number
of accessory modules, resulting in many different possible combinations. Because of the customized nature of the Smart Pass-
through, some details may differ from your particular configuration. Contact Terra Universal with any questions not answered
by the information presented below.
UV-C Disinfection
Avoid direct exposure to UV-C light. Never attempt to open the pass-through doors when the UV
disinfection cycle is in progress.
WARNING
The UV-C Sanitizing Module performs an exposure cycle that neutralizes bacteria, viruses and mold spores within the pass-
through chamber. The recessed UV-C light fixture is located in the ceiling of the chamber behind a quartz glass window that
allows for complete transmission of UV-C wavelengths. The glass windows of the pass-through doors block UV-C light during
the exposure cycle.
The light is activated when the pass-through door closes. Once the cycle begins, the interlock activates and the pass-through
cannot be opened until a preset period of time has passed.
Figure 10: Recessed UV-C light Figure 11: Cycle time can be adjusted via the timer on the
“dirty”-side of the pass-through
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Recirculating Air Showers
The Recirculating Air Shower configuration equips the Smart Pass-through with one of Terra’s fan/filter units. HEPA-filtered air
flows down from the ceiling of the chamber and exits through vents at the bottom of the chamber before circulating back up
through the walls of the pass-through. This recirculating air flow prevents particles from settling and accumulating within the
pass-through chamber, while making the interior air progressively cleaner with each pass over the HEPA filter.
Figure 12: A stainless steel screen hides the HEPA filter Figure 13: Air escapes through the exhaust vents along the
bottom of the chamber
The FFU is controlled using a separate power switch and fan speed dial located on the “dirty” side of the pass-through. When
switched on, the blower can take up to 30 seconds to ramp up to the indicated speed. Increasing the speed of the blower will
increase the number of air exchanges per hour and increase the pressure within the chamber. However, increasing the speed
too much can cause turbulence within the chamber and generate excessive heat from the motor.
A Minihelic gauge displays the pressure differential between the chamber and the external environment in inches of water
column. A typical pressure differential will read as a fraction of an inch of water column (e.g. 0.5” WC), depending on the speed
setting and the remaining life of the HEPA filter.
Turn off both power switches prior to servicing the pass-through. If the unit is equipped with a key-
switch, insert the key and turn it to BYPASS mode to disable the Smart Interlock.
WARNING
HEPA Filter Replacement
The HEPA filter should be replaced if there is a noticeable
reduction in air flow or if a leak is present. Airflow should be
measured with an air speed monitor and FFUs should be tested
periodically to detect these changes.
1) Remove the metal screen on the ceiling of the chamber to
expose the HEPA filter (See Figure 12).
2) Rotate the clips that hold the filter in place and allow the
HEPA filter to drop out of the housing.
Figure 14: Exposed filter after removing protective screen
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Figure 15: Rotate the retaining clips to release the filter Figure 16: Black gel-filled channel forms a seal when installed
3) The HEPA filter assembly is surrounded by a gel-filled channel. Touching Replacement HEPA Filters
only the aluminum frame, lift the new HEPA filter up into the housing,
Filter Size Cat. #
pressing the knife-edges into the gel. Rotate the clips to secure it in the
2’ x 2’ 6601-27-R
proper position.
2’ x 3’ 6601-26-R
4) Snap the protective metal screen back into the ceiling. 2’ x 4’ 6601-25-R
Load Presence Sensors
The optional Load Presence Sensors can detect objects placed within the pass-through using a pair of infrared beams.
Whenever interference is detected between the IR transmitter and receivers, the Smart Pass-through Controller sends a signal
to the “Load Presence” indicator lights on both sides of the pass-through, alerting personnel of materials ready for transfer. The
indicator lights will blink until the object causing the interference has been removed.
Transmitter Transmitter
Receiver Receiver
Figure 17: View from above of the IR beam pattern
Be sure to always place materials near the center of the pass-through to avoid potential blind spots.
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Refrigeration Module
The optional Refrigeration Module quickly and quietly cools
the internal chamber to the user’s specifications. The
module is mounted on top of the “dirty” side of the pass-
through and requires that a support frame be installed
below the pass-through (see Figure 9 on Pg. 5).
Be sure that the evaporator drain tube exits from the
bottom of the pass-through (see Figure 15). Connect the
drain tube to an appropriate drainage device.
Turn on the unit using the green master power switch on
the “dirty” side of the pass-through. The temperature
controller is preconfigured for basic operation prior to
shipment.
Figure 18: Drain tube exiting the evaporator inside the pass-through
To prevent overheating of the compressor and evaporator coils, the refrigeration module’s air intake and
exhaust vents must be clear of obstruction after installation.
CAUTION
To enter a new set-point:
1) Press MENU once to open Setpoint 1 (Press MENU twice for Setpoint 2)
2) Display flashes the first digit of Setpoint 1
3) Press MAX to set the digit, 0-9
4) Press MIN to activate the next digit (flashing)
5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all digits are set
6) Press ENTER to save the new setting and return to Run Mode
For additional instructions on setting alarms or reconfiguring the controller, refer to the manual from the controller manufacturer:
http://www.omega.com/Manuals/manualpdf/M2491.pdf
Specifications
Condenser Evaporator
Refrigerant R-22 Btu/hr @ 10° TD 1,200
Horsepower ¼ HP Btu/hr @ 12° TD 1,440
Btu/hr 3,660 Btu/hr @ 15° TD 1,800
Power Requirements 115V, 60Hz, 1Ph CFM 210
Defrost Electric
Drain Connection ½” O.D.
Fan Diameter 5-1/2”
Number of Fans 2
Volts 115
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5.0 Warranty
Products Manufactured by Terra: Terra Universal, Inc., warrants products that it manufactures to be free from defects for a
period of 12 months for parts and 90 days for labor, commencing from the date of shipment. Terra’s sole responsibility is to
repair or replace, at its option, any part of the product that proves defective or malfunctioning during this time limit. In some
cases, components incorporated in Terra Universal products are covered by additional warranties from component
manufacturers; obtain specific information from Terra sales representatives. This warranty is void if the equipment is abused or
modified by the customer, is operated outside Terra’s operating instructions or specifications, or is used in any application other
than that for which it is specified. This warranty does not include routine maintenance or service procedures, breakage of quartz
baths after 60 days, shipping damage, nor damage from misuse, intentional or unintentional abuse, neglect, natural disasters,
or acts of God.
Products Manufactured by Others: Terra Universal, Inc., warrants that, to the best of its ability, Terra’s representations of
products that are manufactured by others reflect the manufacturer’s representations, subject to change without notice. Sole
warranty for these products is the original manufacturer’s warranty that is passed forward to the purchaser and constitutes the
customer’s sole remedy for these products. Detailed warranties for distributed products are available through Terra sales
representatives.
Freight Shortage or Damage: Upon receipt of any equipment from Terra Universal, Inc., customer shall immediately unpack
and inspect for damage or shortage. The customer shall not accept a damaged package or a short shipment until the carrier
makes a "damage or shortage" notation on both the carrier's and customer's copy of the freight bill or delivery receipt. Service
title passes when the shipment is loaded, so customer is responsible for filing and collecting a freight claim. Any replacement
products must be ordered and paid for separately. For Terra's "Policy and Procedures for Returning Goods," see Terra's
Internet site: www.TerraUniversal.com.
Generally, customers can improve the chance of collecting on a freight claim by following these procedures: 1) formally
requesting that the carrier inspect the shipment immediately upon suspecting damage or shortage to verify condition; 2)
notifying the carrier upon discovery of concealed damage and requesting an inspection within 15 days of receipt, both in person
or phone and following up via mail; 3) keeping the shipment as intact as possible, including retaining original packaging
materials and keeping the product as close to the original receiving location as possible; 4) holding salvage for disposition by
the carrier.
All Claims: Terra Universal expressly disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied or implied by statute, including the
warranties of merchantability or fitness for intended use. Terra Universal is not responsible for consequential or incidental
damages arising out of the purchase or use of the products supplied by Terra Universal. Terra Universal is not liable for
damage to facilities, other equipment, products, property or personnel of others, or of their agents, suppliers, or affiliated
parties, which is caused or alleged to have been caused by products supplied by Terra Universal. In any event or series of
events, Terra Universal’s total liability for any and all damages whatsoever is limited to the lesser of the actual damages or the
original invoice cost of the items alleged to have caused the damage. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy for any cause
of action whatsoever is repair or replacement of the non-conforming products or refund of the actual purchase price, at the sole
option of Terra Universal. All claims must be made in writing within 90 days of the date the product was shipped. Any claims not
made within this time limit shall be deemed waived by the customer. Terra Universal is not responsible for any additional costs
of repair caused by poor packaging or in-shipment damage during return.
Warranty Returns: All warranty returns must be authorized in advance by Terra Universal and approved under an RMA.
Unless approved in advance for good reason, all returns must be in original condition, including all manuals, and must be
packaged in original packaging materials. All returned goods are to be shipped to Terra Universal, freight prepaid at customer’s
expense. See Terra’s “Policy and Procedure for Returned Goods.”
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