SmartFan
Vortex I2C Fan Speed Control and alarm for 12V DC Fans
SmartFan
Vortex is an I2C fan speed control and alarm designed for 12V DC fans. Vortex can control and monitor tach pulses from up to four fans. The controller accepts fan speed control commands (including on/off) and provides individual pass/fail fan status via an I2C interface. Fan speed control 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.
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Product Features - SmartFan
Vortex I2C Fan Speed Control and Alarm for 12V DC Fans
High power efficiency, typically greater than 90%.
Fan voltage adjustment is accomplished with a current mode buck control circuit.
Fans can also be turned off.
Monitors open collector or voltage source tach pulses from the fans.
Provides pass/fail status for each fan through the I2C interface.
Optional individual fan fusing
Small size of 1.5" x 5.0" permits mounting in small spaces within fan trays, etc.
RoHS compliant.
For mounting and connecting hardware order Hardware Pack P/N H122-F.
Specifications - SmartFan
Vortex I2C Fan Speed Control and Alarm for 12V DC Fans
Power Source: 12 VDC (+/- 20%)
Current Rating: 5 Amps @ 55°C or less
Fans: up to four 12 VDC fans
Fan speed based on:
I2C Interface
Temperature at an on-board or remote thermistor
I2C interface capability:
Set fan speed control to be based on temperature or I2C commands
Write fan speed commands (including on/off)
Read pass/fail status for each fan
Read temperature readings from an on-board thermistor
Allow access to EEPROM storage
