Speed control for all ventilation applications

_{Convenient automation solution for air and drive technology}

You want to control one or more fans with little wiring effort? This application example enables you to control up to four ebm-papst fans via MODBUS RTU. You will always have an overview of the serially controlled fans and can parameterize and control them individually or together. If necessary, you can extend the number of fans up to 32. 

_{Efficient, simple and time-saving}

You benefit when using this application example.

Controlling fans with SIMATIC

The energy-saving ebm-papst fans can be easily integrated into automation solutions with SIMATIC with this application example. 

Simple operation via Panel

A user-friendly operating concept enables very simple operation with clearly structured HMI screens. Important fan data, such as power consumption, can be visualized in the HMI device, for example. 

Fast commissioning

After a brief commissioning time, you can conveniently control your ebm-papst fans.

_{Possible uses}

Thanks to its flexible expandability for the various automation tasks, you can use this application example in the ventilation and drive technology. 

Some examples of possible uses:

• Air-conditioning systems
• Conveyor belts
• Heat exchangers of cold chambers / cold storage 

_{How does it work?}

The S7-1200 controller cyclically queries the most important status information of all fans. Communication with the fans is sequential (one after the other). If necessary, specific parameters of a fan can be read. During parameter assignment or controlling, one fan or a group of fans can be addressed. Almost all parameters of the fans can automatically be accessed in the control program (without HMI).

Required components

You need the following components to implement the application example.