Lamptron FC10 Fan Controller Review

Stefan Mileschin · 20th August 2012, 09:01

The FC10 is a powerful 4-channel fan controller from Lamptron, featuring a cool Nixie tube display and can be controlled via remote after it has finished the initial self-test. The antenna module is attached as a daughterboard onto the PCB of the controller and the included cables are fully braided for better durability and looks.

http://www.madshrimps.be/articles/article/1000325/

26th March 2013, 11:33

Is there some formula that can tell me the maximum fans I can run per channel on this controller, or others?
I want to control 12 fans on 2 radiators.
I already own the FC-10 but the instructions are atrocious and Lamptron won't answer my e-mails.
Here are the specs for my NoiseBlocker NB-eLoop B12-4 fans:

Speed:
2400 RPM ±10%

Noise:
34.29

Max. Airflow:
88.5 CFM
150.3 m^3/h

Static Pressure:
2.741 mmH2O

Voltage Range:
3.3 - 12.0 V DC

Starting Voltage:
3.3 V DC

Input Current:
0.32A

Input Power:
3.84W

My power supply is a Corsair AX 1200i.
ATM, my only recourse is to use a pair of Sunbeam Multi Fan Power Ports, connecting 6 fans each to an ATX connector on my power supply.
Unfortunately, there's no type of monitoring with these devices and the fans would always run at their maximum speed.
Thanks for any help.

Stefan Mileschin · 26th March 2013, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by kzinti1

Is there some formula that can tell me the maximum fans I can run per channel on this controller, or others?
I want to control 12 fans on 2 radiators.
I already own the FC-10 but the instructions are atrocious and Lamptron won't answer my e-mails.
Here are the specs for my NoiseBlocker NB-eLoop B12-4 fans:

Speed:
2400 RPM ±10%

Noise:
34.29

Max. Airflow:
88.5 CFM
150.3 m^3/h

Static Pressure:
2.741 mmH2O

Voltage Range:
3.3 - 12.0 V DC

Starting Voltage:
3.3 V DC

Input Current:
0.32A

Input Power:
3.84W

My power supply is a Corsair AX 1200i.
ATM, my only recourse is to use a pair of Sunbeam Multi Fan Power Ports, connecting 6 fans each to an ATX connector on my power supply.
Unfortunately, there's no type of monitoring with these devices and the fans would always run at their maximum speed.
Thanks for any help.

Hello there,

I do not think that there is a specific formula. All you need is to make sure that you do not exceed the total power value per channel (in this case 30W). I haven't tried myself with multiple fans on one channel since I do not have a splitter, but I guess that when they are regulated by the fan controller, the fans connected to one channel should spin at about the same speed -> I am saying "about same speed" since I have tested 4 separate fans from the same type and each of them had a different start-up voltage and a different maximum RPM.

26th March 2013, 18:51

Thanks for your reply.

jmke · 28th March 2013, 13:09

30W per channel, would mean 7 of those noiseblocker fans can be run in series!

28th March 2013, 13:44

Could I use four 3-way fan splitter cables and run 3 fans on each of the 4 channels of this speed controller?
I have no experience whatsoever with running a dozen fans on 2 radiators and really don't know any other way to control them.

Stefan Mileschin · 28th March 2013, 15:03

I do not see why not; watch out for fan splitter cables that have resistors on them, buy only simple ones so you will have all the fans running the same speed / channel.

28th March 2013, 22:22

I was thinking of something like this:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_289&prod ucts_id=31263
I'd make my own, but why bother?
Cost of materiel, tools and time really doesn't justify it.
Thanks for your help!

Stefan Mileschin · 29th March 2013, 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by kzinti1

I was thinking of something like this:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_289&prod ucts_id=31263
I'd make my own, but why bother?
Cost of materiel, tools and time really doesn't justify it.
Thanks for your help!

Yeap, that is cool!

No problem.

20th August 2012, 09:01	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 153,514	Lamptron FC10 Fan Controller Review The FC10 is a powerful 4-channel fan controller from Lamptron, featuring a cool Nixie tube display and can be controlled via remote after it has finished the initial self-test. The antenna module is attached as a daughterboard onto the PCB of the controller and the included cables are fully braided for better durability and looks. http://www.madshrimps.be/articles/article/1000325/

26th March 2013, 11:33	#2
kzinti1 Posts: n/a	Max Fans Per Channel Is there some formula that can tell me the maximum fans I can run per channel on this controller, or others? I want to control 12 fans on 2 radiators. I already own the FC-10 but the instructions are atrocious and Lamptron won't answer my e-mails. Here are the specs for my NoiseBlocker NB-eLoop B12-4 fans: Speed: 2400 RPM ±10% Noise: 34.29 Max. Airflow: 88.5 CFM 150.3 m^3/h Static Pressure: 2.741 mmH2O Voltage Range: 3.3 - 12.0 V DC Starting Voltage: 3.3 V DC Input Current: 0.32A Input Power: 3.84W My power supply is a Corsair AX 1200i. ATM, my only recourse is to use a pair of Sunbeam Multi Fan Power Ports, connecting 6 fans each to an ATX connector on my power supply. Unfortunately, there's no type of monitoring with these devices and the fans would always run at their maximum speed. Thanks for any help.

28th March 2013, 13:09	#5
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	30W per channel, would mean 7 of those noiseblocker fans can be run in series! __________________

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26th March 2013, 18:51	#4
kzinti1 Posts: n/a	Thanks for your reply.

28th March 2013, 13:44	#6
kzinti1 Posts: n/a	Could I use four 3-way fan splitter cables and run 3 fans on each of the 4 channels of this speed controller? I have no experience whatsoever with running a dozen fans on 2 radiators and really don't know any other way to control them.

28th March 2013, 15:03	#7
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 153,514	I do not see why not; watch out for fan splitter cables that have resistors on them, buy only simple ones so you will have all the fans running the same speed / channel.

28th March 2013, 22:22	#8
kzinti1 Posts: n/a	I was thinking of something like this: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_289&prod ucts_id=31263 I'd make my own, but why bother? Cost of materiel, tools and time really doesn't justify it. Thanks for your help!