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Automatic Fan Controller

The automatic fan controller circuit uses two comparators with independently adjustable triggering points to control fan speed based on temperature. An LM135 or LM335 temperature sensor provides a 10mV/K voltage variation that is fed to the non-inverting inputs of the comparators. Resistive dividers set by potentiometers P1 and P2 determine the threshold voltages for the inverting inputs. When the temperature exceeds the level set by P1, the first comparator activates a fan. The second comparator can trigger additional equipment like a second fan if temperature passes the level set by P2.

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Automatic Fan Controller

The automatic fan controller circuit uses two comparators with independently adjustable triggering points to control fan speed based on temperature. An LM135 or LM335 temperature sensor provides a 10mV/K voltage variation that is fed to the non-inverting inputs of the comparators. Resistive dividers set by potentiometers P1 and P2 determine the threshold voltages for the inverting inputs. When the temperature exceeds the level set by P1, the first comparator activates a fan. The second comparator can trigger additional equipment like a second fan if temperature passes the level set by P2.

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Automatic Fan Controller

The automatic fan controller circuit shown in the schematic has 2 comparators with different triggering points that
are independently adjustable. LM135 or LM335 in a TO92 package is used as a temperature sensor.
how does the fan controller works?
The R5 resistor polarizes the temperature sensor. On the non-inverting input of TL072 is applied a voltage that
varies according to the temperature with 10mV/K. R1, R2, P1 and R3, R4, P2 form 2 resistive dividers whose
voltage is applied on the inverting inputs of both comparators. Adjustment of the threshold point is done with P1
and P2.
When the non-inverting input voltage exceeds the threshold point (set by P1 and P2) the TL072 goes from Low to
High state. The first comparator drives the fan motor with help from 2 transistors (T1 and T2) connected in a
Darlington configuration as long as the temperature read by the sensor is higher than the level set with P1.
how to adjust the threshold level
The threshold level of the automatic fan controller is made with a thermometer. Place the sensor on the surface
which temperature you want to monitor. Read the temperature with the thermometer and adjust the threshold level
of the fan with P1 at the desired temperature.
The second comparator goes from Low to High state when the threshold level adjusted with P2 is exceeded. You
can connect a relay on the OUT output (using the circuit from figure 2) to disconnect or connect a second fan or
other type of equipment.
You can connect a red LED in series with one 1kΩ resistor to signals when it reached the desired temperature.

Schematic of the Auto Fan Controller Circuit

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