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AC-T Speed control for AC  
   

 

 
AC-T — Speed control for AC fans
Click on drawing to view large scale version
 
SmartFan AC-T is available for 115 or 230 VAC PSC or shaded pole fans and blowers with current ratings up to 3.5 Amps. It senses power line frequency, 50 or 60 Hz, and automatically adjusts parameters for nearly identical performance with either frequency. A temperature alarm is included. The alarm output signal, triggered at 10°C above Control Temperature, is from an optically isolated NPN transistor. Control Temperature is adjustable by means of a jumper on the circuit board. AC-T is compatible with temperature sensors P1 through P9 shown on Sensors page.
 

Features

  • Current rating is 3.5 Amps in air stream, 2.0 Amps in still air
  • Automatically adjusts to 60 Hz or 50 Hz power line
  • Selectable Control Temperatures of 35°, 40° or 45°C (74°, 80° or 86°C with P3 surface sensor)
  • Optically isolated temperature alarm output sinks up to 0.5 mA (normally closed)
  • Models optimized for PSC or shaded pole air movers
 
UL recognized to UL508 and CSA-C22.2, File E100344
IEC 950, VDE 0806 approved TUV Rheinland File E77132
 
SPECIFICATIONS
 
Part Number
Power Line Voltage
Maximum Current to Fans (1)
Fan Type
Nominal
Range
200 ft/min
Still Air
120T240C
120T240S
115 VAC
95-135 VAC
3.5 Amps
2.0 Amps
PSC Shaded Pole
240T240C
240T240S
230 VAC
190-270 VAC
3.5 Amps
2.0 Amps
PSC Shaded Pole
H101
Hardware Pack
(1) Air Temperature of 55°C or less. U.S. Patents 4,659,920, 4,722,699 and 5,364,026
 
INSTALLATION
 

Mounting

To satisfy safety agency requirements (UL, CSA, IEC, VDE), allow 1/4" (6.3 mm) between the circuit board and chassis ground and 5/16” (8 mm) to any uninsulated secondary circuits. To satisfy UL, a normal blow fuse rated 10 Amps or less should be used in the power line circuit.
 
Sensor Selection
There is no polarity consideration when connecting the sensor. To view Sensors page click here: sensors
 
SUGGESSTED CONECTING HARDWARE
 
Ref. Desc.
Header on Board (1)
H101 Hardware Pack
Quantity
Description
Manufacturer (1)
PartNumber (1)
J1
39-28-1043
1
4
Housing Terminal (tin)
Molex
Molex
39-01-2045
39-00-0039
J2
22-29-2021
1
2
Housing Terminal(gold)
Molex
Molex
22-01-2027
08-55-0102
J3
22-29-2021
1
2
Housing Terminal(gold)
Molex
Molex
22-01-2027
08-55-0102
4
PCB Support
Richco
CBS-4-19
(1) or equivalent
 
OPERATION
 
Fan Speed vs. Sensor Temperature
The relationship between fan speed, as a percentage of full speed, and sensed temperature is shown in Figure 2. Full speed occurs at the Control Temperature (Tc).
Figure 2 Fan speed vs. sensor temperature
 
Settings
Control Temperature (J4): Use this jumper to set Control Temperature (Tc) to 35°, 40°, or 45°C. Factory setting is 40°C. If the P3 sensor is used, Control Temperature settings are 74°, 80°, and 86°C.
 

Temperature Alarm Output (J3): An over-temperature alarm output from an optically isolated phototransistor is provided at header J3. Pins C and E are internally connected to the transistor’s collector and emitter, respectively. This output is intended for connection to a logic circuit.

Alarm Type: Optically Isolated Phototransistor  
Trigger: 10°C Above Control Temperature  
Alarm States: Conducting (Closed), Below Trigger  
  Cut-Off (Open), Above Trigger  
  Cut-Off (Open), Un-Powered State  
Max. Voltage: 30 VDC  
Max. Current 0.5 mA DC at < 0.4 VDC    
 
Testing
If operated at reduced speeds, the rotational speed of AC fans is sensitive to static pressure load. Fans should be installed and working against the intended system resistance before checking idle speed. Most fans will idle well above one-half speed if they are not loaded.
 
 
   
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