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Description / Abstract:
Statement of Scope This document will
standardize the Performance Parameters for Air Moving Devices. The
phrase ‘‘Air Moving Device'' (or ‘‘Air Mover'') refers to equipment
such as, fans, blowers and other forced air movement technologies.
This specification sets requirements for design, manufacture, and
test application of Air Moving Devices, and is intended for use by
the industry. The term ‘‘end user'' as used in this document refers
to the OEM or design/materials entity responsible for specifying
the function and reliability of an Air Moving Device in a final
product application.
Description Air Moving Devices addressed in
this document are used in the electronics industry for the cooling
of heat-producing components, and range from small devices mounted
directly to hot components such as microprocessor air moving
devices, to larger devices used to force air through a chassis
containing many heat dissipating components.
Performance Parameters are comprised of
Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, and Quality/Reliability
requirements.
Mechanical requirements include bearing design and grease, rotor
balancing, self induced vibration, general airflow configuration,
form factor (size, shape and wiring color), device orientation, air
movement characteristics, acoustics, and materials used in
fabrication of the device.
Electrical requirements define the electrical
interface, including type of power (AC, DC, or Pulse Width
Modulation), voltage, frequency and current needs, speed control
and, where used, tachometer signal and any other electrical
interfaces provided by the air moving device.
Environmental requirements entail both shipping
and operating temperatures, humidity, shock and vibration
limits.
Quality/Reliability Assurance requirements
include definitions and requirements for testing the reliability of
Air Moving Devices.
Purpose The purpose of this document is to
create a set of consistent specifications of Air Moving Devices for
the electronics industry. These specifications will apply to
suppliers of air moving devices, including their design and
testing, and will provide guidelines for the end user to ensure
adequate specifications for use in their products. All of the
specifications and requirements defined in this document are
intended to be part of suppliers' Air Moving Devices Certifications
outlined by the customers and will ship with first article and any
design changes to the air moving device.
Terms and Definitions The definition of all
terms used herein shall be as specified in IPC-T-50 and as defined
below.
AABUS –
(As an Acronym): As Agreed Between User and Supplier.
(As a Term): Indicates additional or alternate
requirements to be decided between the user and the supplier in the
procurement documentation. Examples include contractual
requirements, modifications to purchase documentation, and
information on the drawing. Agreements can be used to define test
methods, conditions, frequencies, categories or acceptance criteria
within a test, if not already established.