Tubeaxial Fans feature digital control.

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Magnum(TM) 170 Series 24 Vdc Fans have operating voltage of 36-75 Vdc and produce 365 cfm free delivery. They include electronic commutation, locked rotor shut down protection, low-speed warning shut down, and automatic restart. I2C version delivers airflow of 512 cfm. It includes microprocessor-controlled circuitry with isolated 2-wire I2C/SMBus digital interface, and closed-loop speed control over entire operating voltage.



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Magnum(TM) 170 Series of Tubeaxial Fans from Ametek Rotron Features Highest Performance to Space Ratio in Commercial Grade Fan



Rugged Fan Series Offers Long Life, Reliability and Digital Control

WOODSTOCK, NY, USA - The new Magnum(TM) 170 series of tubeaxial fans from AMETEK Rotron offers the highest proven performance to size ratio in a commercial grade fan, delivering twice the static pressure of similarly sized fans. The lightweight, compact fans are ideally suited for electronic cooling in servers, routers, electronics and telecom racks.

The 24VDC high-performance Magnum 170 weights only 2.4 lbs. (988 grams) but delivers 365 CFM free delivery. It has an operating voltage range of 36 to 75VDC and is UL, CSA and TUV certified. It also features solid-state circuitry, electronic commutation, locked rotor shut down protection, low-speed warning shut down, automatic restart and optional fan performance (speed) sensor.

The I2C version of the Magnum 170 weighs only 2.1 lbs. (952 grams) and delivers an airflow of 512 CFM free delivery. The I2C version offers microprocessor controlled circuitry with an isolated 2-wire I2C/SMBus digital interface. It features closed-loop speed control over its entire operating voltage range and nine-user selectable addresses along with locked rotor shut down protection and fuse protection for safety.

The Magnum 170 series measures a compact 6.75" x 5.92" x 2.0" (171.5mm x 150.4mm x 50.8mm). Its rugged construction includes a single-piece, die-cast aluminum venturi, high-temperature polymer propeller and a brushless DC motor with stainless steel ball bearings.

AMETEK Rotron is a world leader in brushless DC motors, blowers and pumps for aerospace, military, mass-transit, medical, business machine and computer applications. It is a unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electric motors and electronic instruments with annual sales over $1 billion.

For more information on the Magnum 170 tubeaxial fan, contact AMETEK Rotron, 55 Hasbrouck Lane, Woodstock NY 12498 USA. Telephone: 866-768-7668. Fax: 760-633-1806. Web site: rotronmilaero. com

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