Rules | Recent posts | topic RSS | Search | Register  | Log in

How does a fan regulator ?

 
Post new topic  Reply to topic    EDAboard.com Forum Index -> Analog Circuit Design
Author Message
barryforever



Joined: 15 Aug 2007
Posts: 43


Post03 Oct 2008 15:38   How does a fan regulator ?

Here is a silly doubt that crept in my mind...
Like how does a fan regulator work ?
is it like a potentiometer ?
can it control current delivered to the fan or does it control ac voltage
Back to top
sec



Joined: 08 Aug 2006
Posts: 86
Location: Canada,QC


Post03 Oct 2008 19:24   Re: How does a fan regulator ?

what kind of fan ?
If you mean a PC fan there is a micro controller that drive a brushless motor.
If you talk about a big dc motor, search on google for triac variator



Sorry, but you need login in to view this attachment

Back to top
barryforever



Joined: 15 Aug 2007
Posts: 43


Post04 Oct 2008 11:39   How does a fan regulator ?

well it goes to a heater i want to vary the heaters output ...
im unsure the regulator controls the voltage or current
Back to top
Post new topic  Reply to topic    EDAboard.com Forum Index -> Analog Circuit Design
Page 1 of 1 All times are GMT + 1 Hour


Abuse
Administrator
Moderators
topic RSS 
sitemap