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How-To FAN Controller

Description

The BL Pi-Tron CM4 (Board Line) variant is also available with an EMC2301 fan controller which allows the user to connect an small fan to the on-board connector X4. This allows the user to implement active cooling strategies, if the BL Pi-Tron CM4 is placed in control cabinets and tight spaces with very little air flow.

However, only low power fans can be used which consume no more then 0.475 mA @ 5 volts, otherwise the on-board circuitry can be damaged and render the device inoperable.


pi-tron-cm4-top-fan-connector

Requirements

  • EMC2301 fan controller present on the PCB
  • I²C Bus address of the controller: 0x2F

How-To

  • No How-To available

Restrictions

  • Maximum fan power draw at 5 volts: 0.475 mA