Hoffman Controls 710-VDC Fan Motor Speed Control

Description

The Hoffman Controls 710-VDC Fan Motor Speed Control accepts a 2-10 VDC input signal to control the speed of a PSC or shaded pole motor. The 710-VDC also includes a continuous flow switch which will operate the fan motor at the selected minimum speed when the input drops below 2 VDC.

Variable Speed Drive of Blower or Propeller fans can provide the optimum temperature, volume, or pressure as may be required by an application. The 710-VDC Fan Speed Control accepts a 2-10 Vdc input signal to control the speed of a PSC or shaded pole motor. When the input signal is less than 2 Vdc the motor is off. At approximately 2.5 Vdc the 710-VDC Control will turn the fan motor on at high speed for about one second creating a “TORQUE START” to overcome the torque requirements of starting the blower wheel, and then slow the motor to minimum speed. As the input signal increases above 2.5 VDC the fan motor will increase speed proportionally. When the input signal reaches approximately 10.0 Vdc the fan motor will run at full speed. The fan motor will begin to modulate again when the input signal drops from 10.0 Vdc to approximately 9.4 Vdc. As the input signal continues to decline the fan motor will continue to slow down. When the input signal reaches 2.0 Vdc the fan motor will turn off.

A screwdriver adjust Minimum speed pot is provided to adjust the fan motor’s speed just prior to the motor turning off. Turning the “MIN SPD” pot fully counter clockwise sets the motor speed to approximately 100 RPM on a typical 1075 RPM motor. Turning the “MIN SPD” pot fully clockwise sets the motor speed to approximately 800 RPM.

The 710-VDC also includes a continuous flow switch. When switched “ON” the “CONT FLOW” switch will operate the fan motor at the selected minimum speed, set by the “MIN SPD” pot, without needing a 2-10 Vdc input signal. The “CONT FLOW” function can be used to select a continuous fan motor minimum speed whenever the input signal is below 2 Vdc. When the input signal rises above 2.5 Vdc, the 710-VDC will respond to the input signal’s voltage level. When the input signal again drops below 2.0 Vdc the fan motor will continue to operate at the set minimum speed. The “CONT FLOW” function can also be used when setting up the 710 VDC Control’s operation by turning the “CONT FLOW” switch “ON” and turning the “MIN SPD” pot to the desired minimum speed for the fan motor. No input signal is required when using this
method to set the minimum fan motor speed.

The 710-VDC Controller requires an external 24VAC power supply. This 24 VAC power is typically supplied by a dedicated 24 VAC to line voltage transformer. THIS 24 VAC SOURCE MUST BE IN PHASE WITH THE LINE VOLTAGE BEING SUPPLIED TO THE FAN MOTOR. THE 24 VAC TRANSFORMER’S PRIMARY WIRES MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE SAME CONTACTOR TERMINALS THAT THE FAN MOTOR’S WIRES ARE CONNECTED TO. The 710-VDC Fan Speed Controller is only available for use with 115V and 208-230V applications.

Features

• Multi-voltage applications
• Motor speed proportional to the 2-10 VDC input signal
• Minimum speed adjustment
• Full voltage “torque start” ensures proper fan start up
• Continuous flow switch can prevent motor from turning off

Specifications

• Input Voltage
• 710-VDC (24V AC):  22 – 30 VAC
• Power:  1.0 VA
• Frequency:  50/60 Hz
• Line Voltage (+/- 10%):  115, 208-230 VAC
• Current (No Derating)
•     710-VDC:  10 Amps
• Input Signals
•     DC Volts:  2–10VDC
•     Load Impedance: 10,000 Ohms Min.
• Adjustments
•     (On a typical 1075 PSC blower motor)
•          MIN SPEED range:   100-800 RPM
• Operating Ambient:  -30°F to +160°F
• Humidity: 95%, non-condensing
• Dimensions (L x W x H):  5.56″x3.32″x1.25″
• Optional – Weatherproof Kit (NEMA 3R) Part Number 545-0202-007