CABINET AIR CONTROL (4-fan) USB-controlled cooling system for equipment cabinets


This cooling system is designed to be mounted inside your equipment cabinet or computer desk.  The dual-fan exhaust unit will quietly push the warm air out of your cabinet, while the dual-fan air intake module will force cool air into your cabinet.   It includes a USB control module, which turns the fans on and off, when controlled by your system's USB port.

The system has 4 high-quality, low-noise 80mm fans (with long-lasting and quiet fluid dynamic bearings), integrated into two dual-fan housings.   It is intended to add cooling to your Home Theater, Audio-Visual, or equipment cabinet.  In addition, YOU control the fan speed, using the multi-speed fan controller.    It is intended to help cool: Computers / Receivers / Amplifiers / Stereos / Audio Visual & Home Theater Cabinets.
 

What's
   Included?   

THE COOLING SYSTEM INCLUDES:  2 x dual-80mm fan cabinet units, 1 x USB control module, 1 x 2-way power distribution cable, 1 x multi-speed power transformer, mounting hardware, and printed installation instructions.   

Note:  In the listing pictures, the cooling systems are shown in two views: 1) against a woodgrain panel, to show how it might look when mounted in a cabinet and 2) against a colored panel, displaying the complete system.   These panels are used for display purposes only, and are not included with the system.


2 x dual-80mm
cabinet fan units
(4 fans), with
mounting plates
and grills.
The mounting
screws are shown
already installed.
1 x USB control
module.  This
controller detects
the signal from
your USB port. It
then directs
power from the
cooling system 
transformer
to the fans.
1 x 2-way power
distribution cable.
The Fan units can
be separated up
to 7 feet apart.
1 x multi-speed
power transformer,
with a 4-1/2 foot
cable. It lets
you choose from 6
different speeds
for the fans.


      Features      

ABOUT THE USB CONTROLLER:   This cooling system includes a USB control module, which turns the fans on and off, under the control of your component's USB port (type A connector).   The USB module controls the power from the multi-voltage transformer (included with the cooling system), which runs the fans.

Note:   Your receiver only supplies a tiny trickle of power, which activates the trigger module.   This protects your receiver's circuitry, which is not designed to power a fan.  Instead, my USB module controls the power from the multi-voltage transformer (included with the cooling system), which runs the fans.

IMPORTANT:  The USB control module will turn the fans on automatically, whenever the USB port is "on" (supplying voltage at the USB socket).  When the USB turns off, the fans stop.   Please check your operation manual, to confirm that the USB port turns on and off with your component.   Some components have a USB port that is always on.   In that case, I would recommend selecting a system with a 12 volt trigger or adjustable thermostat (see the "Help!" section below).


OTHER FEATURES:

  • The cooling system has 4 high-quality, low-noise 80mm fan units, with long-lasting and quiet fluid dynamic bearings. 

  • The mounting plates & grills seal air and make installation easy.   The fan units are securely fastened to your cabinet by screws.  

  • Also includes a multi-speed power transformer, which plugs into any 120 volt outlet.  You control the speed of the fan, using this adjustable transformer.  It can be set to any one of 6 different speeds.

  • INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:  The unit's power transformer (supplied with the cooling system), can be switched to either 110/120 volt or 220/240 volt operation.  However, the transformer uses the standard US-style 2-prong plug.  Contact me if you need an adapter plug (there is no charge), and specify one of the three types:  1) NZ/AU  (2 slanted prongs) 2) Euro (2 round prongs), or UK (three large prongs).

  • Even at medium speeds settings, the fans will replace a volume of air equal to that of small to medium cabinet areas several times per minute (see airflow specs below).

  • All cooling system parts connect together using special heavy-duty Molex quick-connect plugs, which allows the parts to be separated for easy wire-routing.

  • The standard system comes with one intake and one exhaust unit, with air coming out the front of one fan unit and out the back of the other.   Dual exhaust fan units is also a popular option.   If you would like to have another configuration, just tell me which way you want the air to come out of each fan unit.  There is no extra charge for this option.  You can also easily change the fan orientation later, if necessary.

  • The system comes with instructions and a mounting template to facilitate installation.  It comes completely assembled, with all components installed, wired and ready to go!


      Specifications      

  • Dimensions:   Each 80mm dual-fan cabinet cooling unit measures approximately 4-5/8" high x 8" wide, which includes the mounting plate.  The required hole is approximately 3-1/4" high x 6-5/8" wide.  The unit is 1-1/4" thick behind the mounting plate, and only requires about 1/3" additional space for airflow. 

  • USB module specifications:  The USB module is 1-1/2" long and 1" wide, and 3/4" thick.  The cable is 3' long.

  • Maximum current draw:  .64 amps or 8 watts.  Normal operation (at lower speeds) will draw less current and watts.

  • Bearing type:  Super quiet, long lasting Fluid Dynamic bearings.

The table below shows the combined specifications for BOTH of the 120mm fans, at several different speeds.
The shaded area on the table indicates suggested fan speeds for this system.  With cabinet cooling, slow (and quiet) are the way to go!

Fan Speed

Full

3/4

2/3

1/2

1/3

1/4

CFM (cubic feet of air per minute)

148

112

98

74

50

36

DB (decibels/ noise level)

25

22

19

16

13

10

Fan RPM (speed)

1350

1012

810

675

405

338



If you would like to see this cooling system's installation instructions, please contact me and I will supply a .PDF file with the contents.

   Payment, Shipping   
         & Warranty    

  • Payment:  You can pay using Paypal, or by using a major credit card, after your purchase.

  • Shipping:  Within the U.S., shipping is normally by Priority Mail.  For International shipments, I use USPS First Class International.

  • Import duties, etc.:  International Buyers – Please Note:   Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.  Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

  • Returns:  Within the first 30 days after receipt, systems which are in original condition can be returned for a full refund of the purchase price.  Please contact me for shipping address and instructions.

  • Warranty:  All systems are covered by a 12 months parts & labor warranty.  

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    •   Custom Systems  

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