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HVAC controller for EC fans | Wi-Fi gateway
Product description
ECMF HVAC Controller: The Smart Solution for EC Fans
The ECMF HVAC Controller is designed for the precise control of EC fans.
Customization and Firmware: The controller can be personalized with application-specific firmware, easily downloadable via SenteraWeb. No programming knowledge is required.
Broad Connectivity: It supports sensor and potentiometer integration through Modbus RTU communication. An integrated 24 VDC power supply supports external devices.
Flexible Operation: The ECMF8-AO-WF model includes a built-in Wi-Fi gateway. The controller can operate either standalone or connected to the SenteraWeb cloud platform.
The ECMF series offers a user-friendly, flexible, and high-performance control solution for EC fan systems.
Additional specifications and description
How Do ECMF8 Controllers Work, and What Are Their Connectivity Options?
ECMF8 controllers require application specific firmware. This firmware can be downloaded via SenteraWeb - your personal HVAC cloud platform. This controller has an integrated internet gateway that can be connected via Wi-Fi. Once the firmware is downloaded, the ECMF8 controller can work standalone or it can stay connected to SenteraWeb.
As standard, all of the product versions feature Modbus RTU for simplified control and monitoring, whilst this particular version with incorporated Sentera Internet Gateway can be used to control your HVAC system remotely, providing the capability to control and monitor it from virtually anywhere in the world.What is the Importance of EC Fans in HVAC Systems, and What is the Role of ECMF8?
The importance of HVAC systems has increased when it comes to heating or cooling large office, public, industrial or residential buildings. Rapid air movement from one place to another is highly needed to maintain a cooling and heating system simultaneously within an HVAC system. Good old AC motors were widely used to maintain air driving force, but due to their disadvantage of running only on full power, they are not the better choice nowadays. Replacing AC motors with advanced EC motors is makes sense due to their numerous advantages, namely no buzzing and humming, precise environmental control, cheaper to run and, last but not least, better yield.
The ECMF8 has been developed with this idea in mind – to control EC fans in a variety of applications.
Where Can I Find and Configure Application-Specific Firmware?
We offer a limited number of specific firmware versions for typical HVAC applications (e.g. destratification control with EC fans). The device can be used for ventilation control according to sensor measurements and to run according to defined downloadable functionalities (solutions) and run times (schedules), to be able to switch, stage or combine outputs or to be used as a simple air handling or air curtain controller.
First, select the required functionality via our website solution tab, then download the application specific firmware. If necessary, it is possible to adjust some settings via the Modbus Holding registers. No programming is required!
How Does the Controller Manage EC Fans, and What Are the External Device Connections?
This controller has two analogue outputs to control EC fans. All product version can control more than one EC fan and/or variable frequency drive via the two analogue outputs, which is why we call them “dual”.
They also feature tacho inputs for better motor control. The tacho signal of the EC fans (if available) can be read out to check the status of the fans and to monitor fan speed.
External HVAC sensors or potentiometers can be connected via Modbus RTU communication or via the analogue inputs. The integrated 24 VDC power supply (Power over Modbus) to connect external sensors or potentiometers without the need of a special supply module. The 24 Volt supply and Modbus communication can be combined via one cable - we call it Power over Modbus or PoM. The analogue input or output type and all other settings can be adjusted via the Modbus Holding registers.
Where and How Should the ECMF8 Controller Be Mounted?
The enclosure of the ECMF8 is designed for indoor use and can be installed on a flat surface. It is important to ensure that the location where it is installed allows for sufficient cooling to prevent overheating. This helps maintain optimal operating conditions and prolongs the life of the controller.
The enclosure is manufactured in house and is constructed from high-quality r-ABS VO (UL94) plastic. The type of plastic used possesses flame-extinguishing properties, toughness, and resistance to impacts. The enclosure offers an IP54 protection rating.
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