Model Number P0972AJ
Product Line Foxboro I/A Series
Component Type Fan Assembly / Cooling Module
Key Function Provides forced-air cooling for modules within a PSS rack to prevent overheating.
Electrical Specifications
Input Voltage Powered by the rack's internal DC power bus, typically +24 VDC or +48 VDC.
Power Consumption Low power draw, specific to the fan motor (e.g., 10-30W).
Physical & Performance
Airflow Designed to deliver a specific Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) to meet the thermal dissipation requirements of the rack.
Fan Speed May be fixed speed or have temperature-controlled variable speed.
Mounting Slides into a dedicated slot within the PSS chassis, aligned with the cooling vents of the modules.
Hot-Swappable Yes. Designed to be inserted and removed without requiring a system shutdown.
Redundancy Often used in a redundant (N+1) configuration. If one fan fails, the remaining fans provide sufficient cooling.
Status Monitoring Includes a feedback signal (e.g., a tachometer output or alarm contact) to monitor fan operation and detect failures.
Connector Uses a specific electrical connector to interface with the rack's backplane for power and status signaling.
Environmental
Acoustic Noise Specified to operate below a certain dB(A) level.
Operating Temperature Rated for the same ambient temperature as the rack, typically 0°C to +60°C.
The Foxboro P0972AJ is a Fan Assembly or Cooling Module for the Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It is a critical component within the Power Supply System (PSS) racks, designed specifically to provide forced-air cooling for the system's electronic modules, particularly the high-wattage power supplies and densely packed I/O cards.