Fan Speed Control and Alarm is designed for 12 Vdc fans.
Press Release Summary:
Measuring 1.5 x 5 in., SmartFan Vortex I2C fan speed control is compatible with fans that offer open collector or voltage source tach pulses, and monitors tach pulses from up to 4 fans with maximum current rating of 5 A at 55°C or less. It accepts fan speed commands (including on/off) and gives individual pass/fail fan status via I2C interface. Fan speed can also be based on temperature. I2C interface provides temperature readings from on-board thermistor and EEPROM storage.
Original Press Release:
Control Resources Introduces New I2C Speed Control for 12 VDC Fans
LITTLETON, Mass., April 30 -- SmartFan Vortex is an I2C fan speed control and alarm designed for 12 VDC fans. The compact 1.5" X 5" Vortex can control and monitor tach pulses from up to four fans with a maximum current rating of 5 Amps at 55 degrees C or less. The controller accepts fan speed commands (including on/off) and provides individual pass/fail fan status via an I2C interface. Fan speed can also be based on temperature. The I2C interface also provides temperature readings from an on-board thermistor and EEPROM storage. Voltage to the fans is varied using a current mode buck control circuit. Vortex is compatible with fans that provide open collector or voltage source tach pulses. Special and custom configurations are available. ($36.90 ea/200 -- available now.) Benefits of using SmartFan include acoustical noise reduction, energy savings, greater product reliability, increased fan life and improved safety.
About Control Resources:
Control Resources has been a leading provider of off-the-shelf and custom electronic controls and alarms since 1984. Control Resources can offer AC Fan and Motor Controls, DC Fan and Motor Controls, Fan Alarms, Fan Trays and Thermal Analysis Services. With in-house ISO 9001 design and manufacturing capabilities, CRI is the One-Stop-Shop for your fan and motor control needs.
For additional information, contact:
Jim Quirk at 978-486-4160 X-207
Email: jquirk@controlres.com
Website: http://www.controlres.com/
Source: Control Resources
