ARCTIC Fan Controller
ARCTIC Fan Controller
The ARCTIC Fan Controller allows for the centralised connection and independent control of up to ten computer fans with 4-pin connectors. The device connects via an internal USB 2.0 interface and a SATA power connector, bypassing the limited number of connectors on the motherboard. The controller offers individual PWM curve settings for each fan separately based on temperature sensors in the system. It fully cooperates with the Windows operating system and common cooling management programs. It supports applications such as SignalRGB, Fan Control, Libre Hardware Monitor, or HWinfo. The software tools create flexible cooling curves based on data from various hardware sensors. With dimensions of 86 × 55 × 14mm and a weight of 59g, it is designed for operation in an ambient temperature of 0 to 40°C and is RoHS certified.
Key features of the ARCTIC Fan Controller
- Includes ten separate 4-pin PWM outputs for fans
- Each channel has independent speed control instead of a shared signal
- Power from the SATA connector supplies up to 1A of current to each port
- The total current limit of the device is 4.5A
- The system supports speed monitoring for each fan separately
- The USB 2.0 interface transfers data to software applications in Windows
Independent fan speed control
The ARCTIC Fan Controller provides independent speed control for each connected fan. Unlike standard hubs that share a single signal, the device sends separate PWM signals via the USB interface. This allows users to set different speeds for individual fans depending on the current need. The system supports speed monitoring for each port separately.
Stable power supply
The ARCTIC Fan Controller uses dedicated power from a SATA connector, which supplies a stable current to all ports. Each of the ten ports provides a current of up to 1A, with the total current limit for the entire device being 4.5A. This ensures the fans operate without voltage drops even under the full load of the entire computer system. The power supply operates at 12V and 5V DC, ensuring stable operation of all connected components.
More connectors
The ARCTIC Fan Controller solves the problem of a limited number of motherboard connectors, which is a common issue with Mini-ITX formats. Users can connect up to ten fans via a single internal USB 2.0 header and SATA power. Each fan sends its own speed data independently of the other connected components, eliminating the need to synchronise the speeds of different types of fans within a single case.
Centralised cable management
The ten-port design concentrates all fan connections in one place within the computer case. This approach eliminates the need for complex Y-splitters and extension cables. This allows users to create a clean internal layout without an accumulation of loose wires, which also contributes to better airflow inside the computer.
Targeted cooling
The ARCTIC Fan Controller is used to set specific fan curves for particular hardware components in the computer. The bottom fans can react directly to the graphics card's temperature, and the front fans can cool the hard drives. This control method prevents unnecessary noise when certain parts of the system, such as SSDs or RAM, are under low load.
Input Connectors:
SATA Power, Internal USB 2.0
Maximum Voltage:
12V, 5V DC
Dimensions:
14 × 55 × 86mm
Specifications
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| Code: | CB150a3 |
| Warranty: | 72 months |
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