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This manual contains information necessary for the safe and proper use of the BFS-i10 bearingless fan.
Included are specifications for the standard configurations and instructions regarding its use, installation,
operation, adjustment, inspection, and maintenance. For special configurations refer to accompanying
information. Please familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual to ensure the safe and effective
use of this product. After reading this manual, please store it where the personnel responsible for operating
the bearingless fan can readily refer to it at any time.
®
The Levitronix
Service Software (with according manual Levitronix
operation, troubleshooting, parameter logging or user specific configurations. For the bearingless fan the
®
Levitronix
Service Software version V2.0.8.0 or higher is needed.
PL-3505-00, Rev02, DCO# 23-098
Bearingless Fan BFS-i10
1150 Pa
3
40 m
/min
USER MANUAL
(4.6 inH
O)
2
(1413 cfm)
Doc.# PL-4048-00) is available for
User Manual for BFS-i10
www.levitronix.com
First Release: 19-Jan-2021
Last Update: 25-May-2023
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- Page 1 (1413 cfm) USER MANUAL This manual contains information necessary for the safe and proper use of the BFS-i10 bearingless fan. Included are specifications for the standard configurations and instructions regarding its use, installation, operation, adjustment, inspection, and maintenance. For special configurations refer to accompanying information.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User Manual for BFS-i10 www.levitronix.com Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................3 SPECIFICATIONS ........................4 Specification of Components ......................4 System Configuration ........................6 2.2.1 Standard System Configuration ........................6 2.2.2 System Configuration ATEX / IECEx ......................6 Basic Dimensions of Main Components .................... 7 General Environmental Conditions .................... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
1 Safety Precautions The BFS-i10 bearingless fan is designed to be used in industrial production machines and equipment containing ventilation circuits. Typical applications are semiconductor and chemical manufacturing equipment. Installation shall be done by qualified personnel only. The following safety precautions and all “CAUTION”, “WARNING”... -
Page 4: Specifications
User Manual for BFS-i10 www.levitronix.com 2 Specifications 2.1 Specification of Components Figure 1: Standard fan Figure 2: Accessories PL-3505-00, Rev02, DCO# 23-098... - Page 5 Interface Panel FIP-2.1 100-91659 - 1 x Circular COM for LUI-B.1 or USB-RS485 adaptor Easy wiring of PLC signals for up to four BFS-i10 fans, see section 4.3 Purpose for further information Specifications Firmware A8.00, IP65, 5 to 24 V supply voltage User Panel LUI-B.1-06...
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Page 6: System Configuration
User Manual for BFS-i10 www.levitronix.com 2.2 System Configuration 2.2.1 Standard System Configuration AC/DC Power Supply Flow or Pressure Sensor (optional, not included) Tubing Gasket (not included) User Panel DC Supply Adaptor Cable - +VDC - GND Power Cable - Earth... -
Page 7: Basic Dimensions Of Main Components
0.14 mm , PVC TE D1200 1-1827864-6 Figure 5: Basic dimensions in mm [in] of bearingless fan BFS-i10.1 Note: Non-tolerated dimensions are for reference only, dimensions in inch are rounded only Figure 6: Basic dimensions of adaptor cables ICP-6.1-03 and ICS-5.1-03... -
Page 8: General Environmental Conditions
User Manual for BFS-i10 www.levitronix.com Figure 7: Basic dimensions of interface panel FIP-2.1 Figure 8: Basic dimensions of user panel LUI-B.1 2.4 General Environmental Conditions Condition Limits Usage Indoor Altitude Up to 2000 m Operating ambient temperature 0 to 40°C Storage ambient temperature -20 to 80°C... -
Page 9: Pressure-Flow Curves
Released Performance Released Performance -1300 -5.2 Flow / m /min Figure 9: Pressure-flow curves of bearingless fan BFS-i10. Note: Typical values measured for BFS-i10.1 • Pressure Drop Coefficient at 0 rpm: C = 0.0085 P = C x Q , Q = Flow [l/s], P = Pressure Drop [Pa]). -
Page 10: Engineering Information
Rotational Speed / rpm Figure 11: Peak power consumption during acceleration (DC input) Note 1: Typical values measured for BFS-i10.1 at operating point with maximum power consumption Note 2: Dashed line: example of optional input power limitation PL-3505-00, Rev02, DCO# 23-098... -
Page 11: Power Supply
® with according speed and/or input power limitations. Please note that only the general functionality of the BFS-i10 in combination with the given supplies was tested, and no recommendations in terms of reliability, efficiency, certifications, cost effectiveness or similar are given. -
Page 12: Inrush Current
User Manual for BFS-i10 www.levitronix.com 3.1.3 Inrush Current The BFS-i10 features an inrush current limitation circuit. A peak value of 25 A with an I t value of 1.7 A s was measured by hot-plugging the BFS-i10 with 5 m cable length to a 1000 W power supply. -
Page 13: Installation
RS485 Fieldbus Multi-System Arrays: Several systems can be directly connected to the same RS485 master. See Figure 13. ® Address setting of the fan units can be done with the Levitronix Service Software and a PC. A termination resistor is recommended for long bus lengths. Do not use closed ring arrangements. - Page 14 Table 5: Standard configuration of motor connectors ® Note 1: Levels and assignments of analog and digital inputs and outputs are configurable in EEPROM editor of Levitronix Service Note 2: Software or through Modbus protocol. See firmware specification (SW-3505-00) for detailed information YN-485I-TR ICS-1.2...
- Page 15 User Manual for BFS-i10 www.levitronix.com 3.3..5 V Branch bus lines: sum of all branch lengths < 33 m Master Main bus line: < 100 m. Shielded twisted wires recommended Initialization network: Termination: Always recommended, to be implemented at master Recommended for main bus line > 5 m...
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Page 16: Electrical Schematics Overview Of Motor Interface
User Manual for BFS-i10 www.levitronix.com 4.1.2 Electrical Schematics Overview of Motor Interface Bearingless fan Pin numbers, wire colors Example of user interface circuit and wire name interface circuit B4 / Pink: Digital input 1 2.2 kW B5 / Gray: Digital input 2 5..24 V... -
Page 17: Mechanical Installation
Only remove rotor if necessary. Keep distance to pacemakers and handle fan rotor with care. WARNING Only specific BFS-i10 bearingless fans are classified for the use in Ex classified locations. Refer to the corresponding section in the manual. WARNING... -
Page 18: Mounting Proposals
4.2.2 Mounting Proposals BFS-i10 fans can be adapted into many different duct systems and may be operated in parallel or series to achieve higher flow or pressure. This section shows a few of many possible mounting scenarios. For more in- ®... -
Page 19: Installation Examples With Interface Panel
User Manual for BFS-i10 www.levitronix.com Figure 17: Examples of mounting with through holes (left) and self-cutting thread inserts (right) 4.3 Installation Examples with Interface Panel The interface panel FIP-2.1 can be used for easy signal wiring of up to four fans. The panel can be mounted Figure 18 to a DIN rail. -
Page 20: Operation
Do not touch the fan rotor while it is moving. Please consider the following notes for safe and successful operation of the bearingless fan BFS-i10 to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment: •... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting And Support
The integrated PLC provides status and error signals. However, the source of error cannot be identified by these signals. For detailed analysis and debugging it is recommended to use the Levitronix Service Software (see below). Alternatively, the Status, Error, Warning and Message bytes can be read using Modbus ®... -
Page 22: Appendix
7 Appendix 7.1 Regulatory Status 7.1.1 CE / UKCA Marking We herewith declare that the Bearingless Fan BFS-i10, in its various configurations, is in conformity with the below mentioned European Directives and UK Statutory Instruments. Machinery Directive 2006/42/EU / SI 2008/1597: The machinery directive essentially has been followed by a risk analysis, according to mitigation actions and a user manual for safe operation. -
Page 23: Symbols And Signal Words
User Manual for BFS-i10 www.levitronix.com 7.2 Symbols and Signal Words Symbol / Description Type Source Signal Word Indication of an imminently hazardous situation that, if not DANGER avoided, will result in death or severe injury. Limited to the Signal word SEMI S1-0701 most extreme situation.
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