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Technical Product Information
September 2001
Shutter Switch GE 521 5WG1 521-4AB02
1 x 230 V AC / 6A, 42 x 28 mm
Product and Applications Description
The GE 521 shutter switch has an oblong design and is
therefore suitable for mounting in devices or for sepa-
rate mounting. Via its four volt free contacts it can raise
and lower blinds and gradually adjust louvres.
One channel is provided for two actuators allowing to
control up to two blinds actuators.
The volt free contacts (one relay) can be assigned
various tasks depending on the application program
used, i.e. the shutter switch GE 521 consists of the
device (hardware) and its application programs (soft-
ware) for controlling venetian blinds.
With the ETS (EIB Tool Software) the application pro-
gram is selected, its parameters and addresses are
assigned appropriately, and downloaded to the shutter
switch GE 521.
Siemens AG GE 521, 4 pages Technical Manual
Application Programs
11 A1 Shu 510205
allows controlling blinds/shutters
single blinds/shutter control with safety mode
drive mode (up or down) in case of bus voltage failure
can be set in the parameter list
can be also used as a single binary read-out with
alternating contact
V WARNING
When using the shutter switch GE 521 for controlling
blinds actuators the instructions below must be followed
(failure to do so may result in the contacts welding):
Do not use older application programs (e.g. 11 A1
Shutter 510202) anymore with the shutter switch
N 521, use 11 A2 Shutter 520205 instead.
The factor and base values of the parameter "Re-
verse delay" must be combined to establish a time
period as given by the blinds manufacturer (usually >
500 ms).
The parameter "on bus voltage failure" should be set
to "maintain current state" or "stop".
Example of Operation
1~
K1
down
K2
up
K2
up
5
6
2
1
4 L
3 L
1~
M
M
down
up
down
up
PE
N
shutter
drives
bus coupling unit
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shutter switch GE 521
K1
down
auxiliary
terminals
load circuit
AC 230/400 V
L1 N PE
Installation Instructions
The device may be used within casings or other
devices, or surface mounted.
V WARNING
The device must be mounted and commissioned by
an authorised electrician.
A safety disconnection of the device must be possi-
ble.
Take care that 230 V devices that are used in combi-
nation with this device provide a basic insulation of
250 V to the line; otherwise a safety distance of 4 mm
must be kept.
If in doubt, extra insulation should be added.
The prevailing safety rules must be heeded.
The device must not be opened. A device suspected
faulty should be returned to the local Siemens office.
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Technical Product Information
September 2001
Shutter Switch GE 521 5WG1 521-4AB02
1 x 230 V AC / 6A, 42 x 28 mm
Technical Specifications
Power supply
Technical Manual GE 521, 4 pages Siemens AG
via bus cable
Outputs
number: 1 output channel (volt free contacts)
rated voltage: AC 230 V, 47 ... 63 Hz
rated current: 6 A resistive load
switching current at AC 230 V
- 0,01 ... 6 A resistive load
- tubular motors with auxiliary phase capacitor 14
µF, max. power 500 VA at 20000 load switching
cycles
(UP-DOWN-STOP) respectively
max. 750 VA at 12000 load switching cycles
- total maximum load at cosϕ = 0,4; 750 VA
switching current at DC 24 V:
6 A resistive load,
4 A inductive load (L/R = 7 ms)
switching characteristic: set in parameter list accord-
ing to application program
switching refresh intervals: min. 150 ms
Control elements
1 learning button:
for switching between normal operating mode and ad-
dressing mode
Display elements
1 red LED:
for monitoring bus voltage and displaying mode, se-
lected with the learning button
Connections
load circuit, physical:
strip insulation for 9 ... 10 mm
permissible conductor types/cross sections:
- 0,5 ... 2,5 mm² single core or flexible conductor,
8 mm ultrasonically compacted
- 0,5 ... 2,5 mm² flexible conductor with terminal pin,
crimped on gas tight
- 0,5 ... 1,5 mm² flexible conductor with connector
sleeve
- 1,0 and 1,5 mm² plain flexible conductor
load circuit, electrical:
- plain flexible conductor, min. 1 mm²:
current carrying capacity max. 6 A
- all other conductors, min. 1,5 mm²:
current carrying capacity max. 10 A
- The load circuits must be protected with a 10 A
miniature circuit breaker A or B characteristic.
V WARNING
When looping through the L-conductor (connection
blocks 3 and 4), take care that the maximum connec-
tion current of 10 A (as governed by the maximum
permissible printed conductor load) is not exceeded!
bus line, screwless bus connection block:
0,6 ... 0,8 mm single core
Physical specifications
housing: plastic
dimensions (W x H x L): 42 x 28 x 274,5 mm
weight: approx. 190 g
fire load: approx. 3900 kJ ± 10 %
installation: screw-mount into devices
Electrical safety
fouling class (according to IEC 664-1): 2
protection (according to EN 60529): IP 20
overvoltage class (according to IEC 664-1): III
bus: safety extra low voltage SELV DC 24 V
relay with µ-contact
the device complies with EN 50090-2-2 and EN
60669-2-1
Reliability
rate of failure: 522 fit at 40 °C
Electromagnetic compatibility
complies with
EN 50081-1, EN 50082-2 and EN 50090-2-2
Environmental specifications
climatic conditions: EN 50090-2-2
ambient temperature operating: - 5 ... + 45 °C
ambient temperature non-op.: - 25 ... + 70 ° C
relative humidity (non-condensing): 5 % to 93 %
Certification
EIB certificate
CE norm
complies with the EMC regulations (residential and
functional buildings), and low voltage regulations
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Shutter Switch GE 521 5WG1 521-4AB02
1 x 230 V AC / 6A, 42 x 28 mm
Location and Function of the Display and
Operator Elements
A1 A2 A3
A4
A5 A6 A2 A1
Figure 1: Location of the display and operator elements
A1 Levers for snapping the cover lids shut
A2 Cover lids of the connection block compartments
A3 Label for noting the physical address
A4 Learning button for switching between normal
operating mode and addressing mode for receiv-
ing the physical address
Siemens AG GE 521, 4 pages Technical Manual
A5 LED for indicating normal operating mode (LED
off) and addressing mode (LED on); upon receiv-
ing the physical address the device automatically
returns to normal operating mode
A6 Type plate
Mounting and Wiring
General description
The devices can be built into casings or mounted sepa-
rately with two screws, Ø 4 mm.
Opening the connection block compartment (Figure 2)
- Press the snap levers (A1) outwards (black arrows)
and remove the cover lids (A2) of the compartments.
Closing the connection block compartment (Figure 2)
- Press the cover (A2) down until it clicks into place.
A1 A2
A2
A1
A1A1
A2
Figure 2: Opening and closing the cover lids
Slipping off bus connection blocks (Figure 3)
- The bus connection block (B3) is situated in the left
connection block compartment. It consists of two
components (B3.2 and B3.3) with four terminal con-
tacts each. Take care not to damage the two test
sockets (B3.1) by accidentally connecting them to the
bus cable or with the screw driver (e.g. when attempt-
ing to unplug the bus connection block).
- Carefully put the screw driver to the wire-inserting slit
of the bus connection block's grey component (B3.3)
and pull the bus connection block (B3) from the built-
in device. When removing the red component of the
bus connection block, the grey component remains in
the compartment.
Note
Don't try to remove the bus connection block from the
bottom side! There is a risk of shorting-out the device!
Slipping on bus connection blocks (Figure 3)
- Slip the bus connection block onto the guide slot
- press the bus connection block (B3) down to the stop.
Connecting bus cables (Figure 3 “A“)
- The bus connection block (B3) can be used with
single core conductors Ø 0,6 ... 0,8 mm.
- Remove approx. 5 mm of insulation from the conduc-
tor (B3.4) and plug it into the bus connection block
(B3) (red = +, grey = -).
- The sheathing of the bus cable must be attached to
the casing of the built-in device via the conductor fix-
ing (B1). When using a cable with shielding, it can be
screwed onto the terminal (B7, Figure 3).
The recess (B2) can be used to accommodate an over-
voltage protection which is connected to the bus con-
nection block in parallel with the bus line (Figure 3).
Disconnecting bus cables (Figure 3 “A“)
- Unplug the bus connection block (B3) and remove
the bus cable conductor (B3.4) while simultaneously
wiggling it.
Connecting load circuits (Figure 3 “B“)
- The load circuit is connected to screwless plug-in
terminals (B4).
- Remove approx. 9 to 10 mm of insulation from the
wire (B4.1) and plug it into the terminal (B4).
- The sheathing of the bus cable must be attached
to the casing of the built-in device via the conductor
fixing (B8, Figure 3).
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Shutter Switch GE 521 5WG1 521-4AB02
1 x 230 V AC / 6A, 42 x 28 mm
- Plug-in terminal assignment:
1
2
3 L
4 L
5
6
The terminals (B5) and (B6) are used to connect
the N wire (B6) and PE wires (B5) of several cables
(Figure 3).
Connections
load circuit, physical:
strip insulation for 9 ... 10 mm
permissible conductor types/cross sections:
- 0,5 ... 2,5 mm² single core or flexible conductor,
8 mm ultrasonically compacted
- 0,5 ... 2,5 mm² flexible conductor with terminal pin,
crimped on gas tight
- 0,5 ... 1,5 mm² flexible conductor with connector
sleeve
- 1,0 and 1,5 mm² plain flexible conductor
load circuit, electrical:
- plain flexible conductor, min. 1 mm²:
current carrying capacity max. 6 A
- all other conductors, min. 1,5 mm²:
current carrying capacity max. 10 A
V WARNING
Technical Manual GE 521, 4 pages Siemens AG
When looping through the L-conductor (connection
blocks 3 and 4), take care that the maximum connec-
tion current of 10 A (as governed by the maximum
permissible printed conductor load) is not exceeded!
Disconnecting load circuits (Figure 3 “B“)
- Press the terminal lock (B4.2) with a screw-driver
- remove the connector (B4.1) from the terminal (B4).
B4
B4.1
B4.2
B4
B4.1
B3
B3.1
B3.3 B3.2
5 mm
B3
B3.4
B3
B3.4
9 ... 10 mm
"A"
"B"
B1 B2 B3 B5
B7
B6
B8B4
Figure 3: Connections
Dimension Diagram
Dimensions in mm
mounting holes 249 - 251
274,5
28
42
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