Grass Sensotronic

Intelligence moves.
Grass Sensotronic
Planning Guide
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Grass Sensotronic
Planning Guide.
The beauty of ergonomics
Ergonomics is the trend, just
like elegantly simple handle-free
furniture fronts. Grass Sensotronic
supports both of these trends.
Drawers, pull-outs and interior pullouts
open and close in response to
a gentle tap. They move different
loads of up to 70 kg uniformly open
and shut at the set speed. This
assistance in the kitchen is particularly
helpful when you consider that
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stored items are accessed up
to 10,000 times a year. And the
drawers think with you: they sense
resistance and stop, avoid collisions
amongst themselves and protect
against nip injuries. Intelligence
moves. And yet it’s so simple. In
installation and operation alike.

Sensotronic
Performance features:
• The drawer can be opened
by tapping or pulling; a gentle
nudge is sufficient
• The door is closed by tapping
• Tapping determines the direction
of travel, the drawer automatically
performs the movement
– no effort is required
(in contrast, electromechanical
solutions do not have powerassisted
closure)
• Can be used with or without
handle (the drawer reacts in
accordance with the application)
• Blockage recognition over
the entire distance – in both
directions
• Anti-collision protection (no
collision of drawers e.g. in
the case of diagonal corners);
drawers can communicate
with one another
• Drawer follows a speed profile:
Uniform opening and closing
speed irrespective of drawer
weight
• Transport-assisted solution
(heavy loads are moved by a
drive over the entire distance
in both directions).
• Soft stop at end position:
When opened, the drawer
moves softly into its end
position
• Cushioned closure: Drawer
closes softly
• Optimal side stability
• Interior pull-out logic: Interior
pull-out stops before reaching
the extended pull-out and can
be closed again by tapping
the pull-out
• Position initialisation:
Depth adjustment for perfectly
aligned fronts
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Grass Sensotronic
System Description – Drawer.
� The cabinet member
Each cabinet member is equipped
with a drive which determines the
speed profile and the opening
length. In addition, the drive reacts
to blockages, pressure, pulling, etc.
Lengths range from NL 270 to 650
mm. From nominal length 400 mm
upwards, cabinet members can bear
a load of 70kg. The screw positions
remain the same as for the standard
Nova Pro cabinet member. As the
drive is fitted to the rear end of the
cabinet member, an additional installation
depth of 79 mm is required.
Inside cabinet depth: nominal length
+ 79 mm. The depth of the left and
right-hand cabinet members can be
adjusted on the respective cabinet
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member in order to achieve properly
aligned fronts.
� The drive shaft
The drive shaft synchronises the
left-hand with the right-hand cabinet
member. The rigid connection
ensures perfect side stability –
even in the case of wide pull-outs.
If necessary, the drive shaft can be
cut to size for special widths. Drive
sleeves must be ordered separately.
The wiring
� Vertical cable
Every drawer requires a vertical
cable to supply power to the cabinet
member drive. It connects a
power supply unit and / or distri-
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butor with the first cabinet member
and each cabinet member with
the next within a cabinet.
� Horizontal cable
A horizontal cable connects one
cabinet with the next. It starts
from the power supply unit and
runs to the adjacent distributors,
then on to the next distributor in
each cabinet.
� Power cord
The power cord is available with
the respective plug type for the
country in which it is to be used
and is approx. 2 m in length.
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System Description – Elektronics.
� The power supply unit
The power supply unit is required
to supply Sensotronic with power.
It contains the busmaster and thus
the system intelligence. For up to
22 drawers you will only need one
power supply unit. If you wish to
use more drawers, you will need
another unit. To prevent a noticeable
drop in power, the greatest
distance between the power supply
unit and any one cabinet member
should not exceed 5 metres. An
installation height (must be installed
in an upright position) of 23 cm
is to be envisaged. The power supply
unit can be used worldwide.
Only the power cord has to be
ordered for the specific country.
� The distributor
You will need one distributor in
each cabinet where there is no
power supply unit. The distributor
is used on the one hand to serve
all the cabinet members in the
cabinet and on the other to connect
the horizontal cable to the
next cabinet / distributor.
� The dongle
Once the kitchen has been installed,
the system has to be configured.
Configuration turns the standard
kitchen into a convenient and
“intelligent” kitchen. The dongle is
required for this operation. It is a
kind of electronic key which is provided
with every kitchen and which
• tells the busmaster that the configuration
is being performed
• is plugged into a vacant slot in the
horizontal wiring (power supply
unit or distributor) during this
operation and then removed
again afterwards
• makes configuration possible for
anyone (also after moving house)
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Grass Sensotronic
The Planning.
Notes for cabinet planning
Provide switchable power outlets
(e.g. to allow the user to switch the
system off when going on holiday or
cleaning the drawers).
Required inside cabinet depth: NL +
79 mm (see range overview for plannable
slide lengths)
Use Sensotronic for modern furniture
planning and incorporate fronts
which are flush with the cabinet
sides. Determine the depth of the
cabinet sides on the basis of the
front thickness used and the largest
front gap defined for the cabinet.
� Cabinet member
� Drive shaft
� Vertical cable
� Horizontal cable
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Front gap with Sensotronic
To ensure reliable activation when
opening the drawer by tapping, an
activation distance of 3 mm is required.
This gives a front gap (space
between drawer front and front edge
of cabinet) of 3 mm. The activation
zone encompasses the full width of
the front. Depending on the stability
of the pull-out and/or the rigidity of
the front, it will be possible to tap at
different heights with a front gap of
this size.
Front buffers will enlarge the front
gap.
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The drawer
The screw positions of the cabinet
member are the same as on the
standard Nova Pro cabinet member.
Special applications where there is
resistance for either the opening or
closing operation cannot be used
with the standard software (e.g.
waste disposal pull-outs with lift-up
lid, some plinth drawers, backward
sloping slides, etc.).
For a selection of waste sorting
systems currently suitable, please
refer to page 11.
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� Power cord
� Power supply unit
� Distributor
� Dongle

Notes on the electronics
The power supply unit
The power supply unit should be placed
near a power outlet (power cord
length approx. 2 m). It can be used
worldwide. Only the power cord
must be ordered for the specific
country. Please note the “range” of
the power supply unit of approx. 5 m
and the number of cabinet members
which can be connected (see
System Description). If separate
cabinet blocks are planned (e.g. cooker
island), one power supply unit
per cabinet block is recommended.
For safety reasons, the power supply
unit must not be fitted beneath a
sink. An installation height (must be
fitted upright)
of 23 cm is to be provided.
Mains connection:
Voltage supply: 90 – 240V
Mains frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Max. output: 240 W
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Other notes
Neither the drawer nor the cabinet
member is energized. All live parts
are fully enclosed and inaccessible.
In the event of a power outage, the
drawers can be opened
and closed conventionally. Needless
to say, all the data entered when
configuring the system are retained
in the case of a power outage.
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Operating conditions:
Temperature: +/- 0 ° to +50 °C
Humidity: 15% to 90%
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Breakdown of Parts List.
Example
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CM
CM
CM
D
(1) VC (min) = 350 mm
(2) VC (min) = Front height - 40 mm
900 900
900
(1) VC
(2) VC
(2) VC
CM
CM
CM
CM
DR CM CM
PSU
CM CM
(1) VC
DR
Ordering example
Number in pcs. / pairs Item No.
CM Cabinet members (e.g. NL 500) 9 69718-04
DS Drive shafts 9 70053-04
Drive Shaft Connector 18 68528-39
VC Vertical cable 9 70073-04
PSU Power supply unit 1 68518-04
DR Distributor 2 68519-04
HC Horizontal cable (L: 1200 mm) 2 70062-04
PC Cord for PSU 1 see table for country-specific power cord
D Dongle 1 70000-04
HC
DS
PC
(2) VC
(2) VC
210 210
210
CM
CM
CM
CM
HC
(2) VC
(2) VC
CM
CM
CM

Overview of Range.
Sensotronic cabinet members (CM)
Nominal length for side height 90 mm
270 mm (40 kg) 69700-94
300 mm (40 kg) 69703-94
350 mm (40 kg) 69706-94
400 mm (70 kg) 69709-94
450 mm (70 kg) 69712-94
500 mm (70 kg) 69718-94
550 mm (70 kg) 69721-94
600 mm (70 kg) 69724-94
650 mm (70 kg)
PU = 1/4
69727-94
Drive Shafts (DS)
Item No.
600 mm 70051-04
800 mm 70052-04
900 mm 70053-04
1000 mm 70054-04
1200 mm 70055-04
PU 10
Drive Shaft Connector 68528-39
PU 20
Wiring
vertical (VC) Item No.
200 mm 70071-04
250 mm 70072-04
350 mm 70073-04
450 mm 70074-04
650 mm 70076-04
horizontal (HC) COW
900 mm 600 mm 70061-04
1200 mm 900 mm 70062-04
1500 mm 1200 mm 70063-04
3000 mm
PU 10
70065-04
K
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Electronics
Power supply unit (PSU) Item No.
PU 1/10 68518-04
Distributor (DS)
PU 10 68519-04
Dongle (D)
PU 1/10 70000-04
Country-specific power cord (Pc)
Countries (examples) Item No.
K USA 69760-04
A D, ES, F, NL, RUS 69761-04
E DK 69763-04
I Italy 69764-04
L Suisse 69765-04
D UK, UAE, IRL 69766-04
PU 10
Power cord without plug 69767-04
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Grass Sensotronic
Planning Guide at a Glance.
For the cabinet
and drawer
• Provide switchable
power outlets
• Inside cabinet depth:
NL + 79 mm
• Minimum carcass width
550 mm (if the power unit is
installed in the carcass)
• Use flush fronts
• Choose the required front gap
for compatibility with other
touch-latch systems
Activation distance: 3 mm
Adjustment range: up to 6 mm
• When using Nova Deluxe
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height 122 mm (P930), take
the additional information for
this version into account
• The screw positions for the
cabinet member are the same
as for the standard Nova Pro
cabinet member
• Special applications (e.g. with
opening and/or closing resistance,
backward sloping cabinet
members) are not possible
For the electronics
• The power supply unit can
be used worldwide
• Power cord length of 2 m
from power supply unit must
be taken into account
• Include country-specific power
cord when ordering
• Power supply unit has a range
of 5 m up to the last connected
cabinet member without loss
of performance
• Up to 22 drawers can
be connected to one power
supply unit
• If the stated range is exceeded
or if the kitchen layout includes
an island, an additional power
supply unit must be provided
• Do not position the power
supply unit in the sink cabinet
• Plan an installation height of
23 cm for the power supply
unit (install with cordless
screwdriver)
• The power supply unit must
be fitted in an upright position
Operating conditions
Temperature: 0° to +50°C
Humidity: 15% to 90%

Waste Sorting Systems.
Hailo
• Integration via drawer side / railing
• Tool-free installation
• Suitable for side wall thickness 16 – 19 mm
• Bin sizes from 7 – 40 litres
• Variable bin configuration
• Bin sizes 7 / 19 / 30 / 40 litres
• For outside cabinet widths 450 / 500 / 600 /
800 / 900
• For nominal length 500
• Space requirement (vertical) 433 mm
Franke
• Integration using standard pull-out
(simply placed in the pull-out)
• Tool-free installation
• Suitable for side wall thickness 16 – 19 mm
• One bin size only
• Variable bin configuration (1 or 2 bin bags)
• Bin bags fixed by means of clamping frame
• For outside cabinet width 550 / 600
• For nominal length 450
• Space requirement (vertical) 425 mm
Ninka
• Integration using standard pull-out
(simply placed in the pull-out) or
suspended using standard drawer side system
• Suitable for side wall thickness 16 – 19 mm
• 3 bin sizes 8 / 17 / 26 litres
• For outside cabinet width 300 / 400 / 450 /
500 / 600
• For nominal length 500
• Space requirement (vertical) 310 / 450 / 560 mm
Contact
Hailo Werk
Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co KG
Postfach 1262
35702 Haiger
Germany
fon +49/2773/82-0
fax +49/2773/82-239
www.hailo.de, info@hailo.de
Contact
www.franke.com
Contact
Ninkaplast GmbH
Benzstr. 6
32108 Bad Salzuflen
Germany
fon +49/5222/949-0
fax +49/5222/21169
www.ninka.com
info@de.ninka.com
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Grass GmbH
Grass Platz 1
6973 Höchst, Austria
Tel. +43 / 5578 / 701-0
Fax +43 / 5578 / 701-59
www.grass.at, info@grass.at
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