Blowers AC, DC, & EC
An EC motor, or Electronically Commutated motor, is a type of brushless, direct current, external rotor motor. It uses commutation electronics to convert an AC voltage into a direct voltage. The position of the motor is determined by the voltage supplied through an inverter module, similar to the principle used in a frequency inverter. The EC commutation electronics differ from a frequency inverter in that they control how the motor's stator phases are supplied with current (commutation), based on factors such as position, rotation direction, and defaults.
EC motor technology offers several key advantages over traditional brushless DC motors:
Higher efficiency: EC motors are up to 30% more efficient than traditional brushless DC motors, resulting in lower energy consumption and operating costs.
Better control: EC motors offer precise speed control and position feedback, making them ideal for applications that require high levels of accuracy and repeatability.
Lower noise and vibration: The design of EC motors results in lower noise and vibration levels, making them ideal for applications that require quiet operation.
Longer lifespan: The absence of brushes in EC motors means they have a longer lifespan than traditional DC motors, resulting in lower maintenance costs.
- Frame and housing manufactured from 94VO rated thermoplastic (PBT)
- Dual ball bearing, Sintetico bearing, and sleeve bearing options
- Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) with 2-4 wire combinations available
- Tachometer, alarm, thermistor, and many other optional features
- Working temperature range: -20° to 80°C (-4° to 176°F)
- Available with IP44, IP55, and IP67 environmental sealing
- Board voltage input ranges
- Soft-start with very low inrush current
- Use PWM to start blower at any duty cycle
- Closed loop blower speed system enables variable voltage input with constant RPM output
- Specific RPM profile can be built to voltage input