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OMNI L1A Speed control for DC  
   

 

 
OMNI L1A Speed control for DC fans
Click on drawing to view large scale version
 
SmartFan Omni L1A is a medium power DC control designed to be used with 12 or 24 VDC fans with power ratings up to 38 Watts. It operates in a linear mode applying a smooth DC voltage to the fans for minimum noise. Omni L1A is available for both Closed-Loop (temperature regulating) and Open-Loop (temperature compensating) applications. It includes a temperature alarm, triggered if the sensor temperature reaches 10°C above the Control Temperature. Omni L1A is compatible with sensors P1 through P9 shown on Sensors page.
 

Features

  • Wide supply voltage range (11.5 to 30 VDC)
  • Noise reduction 15 dB(A) or more at idle speed
  • Supplied with temperature alarm from transistor open collector. Will sink at least 20 mA above alarm trigger temperature
  • 70°C maximum operating temperature
 
SPECIFICATIONS
 
Part Number
Type
Supply Voltage Range
Maximum Watts to Fans (3)
Control Temperature
Full Speed / Idle Speed Temperatures
200 ft/min
Still Air
Air Sensor
P3 Surface Sensor
018L135A
018L140A
Closed-Loop (1)
11.5 – 30 VDC
38 Watts
20 Watts
35°C
40°C
74°C
80°C
N/A
018L135PA
Open-Loop (2)
11.5 – 30 VDC
38 Watts
20 Watts
N/A
N/A
35°C/23°C
H104
Hardware Pack
(1) For sensor installed near equipment exhaust. ;(2) For sensor installed at equipment air inlet.; (3) Air Temperature of 70°C or less. ; U.S. Patents 4,659,920, 4,722,699 and 5,364,026
 
INSTALLATION
 
Sensor Selection
There is no polarity consideration when connecting the sensor. To view Sensors page click here: Sensors
 
 
CONNECTIONS
Figure 1 Wiring Diagram Click on drawing to view large scale version
 
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 ). Minimum speed temperature (approx. 50% of full speed) depends on part number. For closed loop units, the “X” in Figure 2 is equal to 3. For open loop units the “X” in Figure 2 is equal to 12
 
Figure 2 Fan speed vs. control signal
 
Temperature Alarm Output (J2)

An over-temperature alarm output is provided at header J2. This open collector output is designed to drive an LED. Pins J2:+ and J2:C are internally connected to the power supply (P+) and a transistor’s collector, respectively. When the alarm is closed, Pin C is at circuit ground (P-).

Alarm Type: Non-Isolated Open-Collector  
Trigger: 10°C Above Control Temperature  
Alarm States: Cut-Off (Open), Below Trigger  
  Conducting (Closed), Above Trigger,  
  Cut-Off (Open), Un-powered state  
Max. Voltage: 30 VDC  
Max. Current: 20 mA  

 

 
Suggested Connecting Hardware
 
Ref. Desc.
Header on Board (1)
H104 Hardware Pack
Quantity
Description
Manufacturer (1)
Part Number (1)
J1
26-60-4040
1
4
Housing Terminal (tin)
Molex
Molex
09-50-8041
08-50-0106
J2
22-29-2041
1
4
Housing Terminal (gold)
Molex
Molex
22-01-3047
08-55-0102
 
4
PCB Support
Richco
CBS-4-19
(1) or equivalent
 
   
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