Spare Parts/Accessories; Dual Fan/Battery Module; Using The Dual Fan/ Battery Module - Siemens NCU 7x0.3 PN Series Manual

Spare Parts/Accessories

10.1

Dual fan/battery module

10.1.1

Using the dual fan/ battery module

Functions of the dual fan/battery module
The dual fan/battery module can perform the following tasks:
● Cooling the CPU by means of two redundant fans.
● SRAM buffering if the SuperCap is insufficient.
The Control Unit monitors the temperature inside the module and the functioning of the fan.
Fan faults are displayed and can be read out by means of the diagnostic buffer.
● Fan warning: When one of the two fans has ceased to turn.
● Fan fault: When none of the fans turn.
Fans
If natural convection is not sufficient to ensure cooling of the Control Unit, the fans integrated
in the dual fan/battery module will be switched on when required.
● After switching the NCU on, the fan will be activated for a brief period (for testing
● A temperature sensor on the NCU will switch the fan on if the air intake temperature
● The fans will be switched off when the air intake temperature falls back below approx.
● The fan is monitored during operation. In the event of a fault (stalled rotor or running too
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If the software does not respond within approx. 1 minute the components are shutdown
automatically and the status is indicated by means of the red SF LED.
purposes) before turning itself off again.
exceeds approximately 40°C.
35°C.
slowly) a message is output.
NOTICE
The Control Unit cannot be operated without fans, i.e. the Control Unit will not power up
if the dual fan/battery module is not functioning.
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