ACIFINITY AI-CTB12 User manual

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MANUAL CODE CP1704X1
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PRODUCT
MODEL
AI-CTB12
AI-CPT1
AI-CPT1-N
AI-CPT2
AI-CPT5
AI-CPT6
AI-CP2L
AI-CP2H
AI-CPT9
AI-CPT9-N
AI-CPT12
AI-RRF7
UPC-A
819137020047
854759004976
854759004983
854759004990
819137020009
819137020016
854759004501
854759004518
819137020023
819137020030
819137020054
819137020061
CONTROLLER 12
CLOUDPLATE T1
CLOUDPLATE T1-N
CLOUDPLATE T2
CLOUDPLATE T5
CLOUDPLATE T6
CLOUDPLATE T7
CLOUDPLATE T7-N
CLOUDPLATE T9
CLOUDPLATE T9-N
CLOUDPLATE T12
RACK ROOF FAN

MANUAL INDEX
Company Contact ............................................................
Manual Index ...................................................................
Rack Cooling Guide .........................................................
Key Features ...................................................................
Product Contents .............................................................
Installation .......................................................................
Programming ...................................................................
Connecting More Fans .....................................................
Other AC Infinity Products ................................................
Warranty ..........................................................................
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Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 12
Page 19
Page 20
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RACK COOLING GUIDE
ACCESS TO OUTSIDE AIRFLOW
For the fan system to work properly, the
rack fan must have access to outside air.
It can be ventilation holes on the rack
or on the cabinet if it’s holding an open
frame rack. The holes allow the rack fan
to exhaust warm air and intake cool air.
INTAKE AND EXHAUST
All rack fan systems should contain an
intake and exhaust variable. To assist
with natural convection, position fans
near the top of the rack configured to
exhaust out the warm air and fans near
the bottom to push in cool air.
OPTIMIZING AIRFLOW
To optimize airflow circulation, we reco-
mmend using blank panels to fill the empty
spaces on the rack. This increases the
efficiency of the fan systems by preventing
warm air from escaping midway and being
recycled back into the rack.
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KEY FEATURES
ALUMINIUM FRAME
Features an aluminium frame
with a brushed black finish
and CNC machined corners
give cabinets a clean look.
DUAL BALL BEARINGS
Fans contain long-life ball
bearings rated at 67,000
hours. Also enables fans to
be mounted in any direction.
QUIET PWM MOTOR
PWM-controlled motor features
precise speed control, reduced
rotor noise, and runs on energy
efficient DC voltage.
SMART CONTROLLER
LCD display enables temp
monitoring, thermal control,
speed control, alarms, and
SMART energy mode.
EXPANSION PORTS
Each unit contains a DC
connector port which can be
used to control another rack
fan unit or rack roof fan kit.
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THERMAL PROBE
The corded precision sensor
probe constructed of stainless
steel ensures an accurate
temperature reading.

PRODUCT CONTENTS
CLOUDPLATE T1
CLOUDPLATE T1-N
CLOUDPLATE T2
CLOUDPLATE T5
CLOUDPLATE T6
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AI-CPT1
AI-CPT1-N
AI-CPT2
AI-CPT5
AI-CPT6
CLOUDPLATE T7
CLOUDPLATE T7-N
CLOUDPLATE T9
CLOUDPLATE T9-N
AI-CP2L
AI-CP2H
AI-CPT9
AI-CPT9-N
RACK ROOF FANS
CONTROLLER 12
CLOUDPLATE T12
AI-RRF7
AI-CTB12
AI-CPT12
Roof Fans + Screws + Power Adapter
Controller + Probe + Screws + Power Adapter
Controller + Probe + Roof Fans + Screws + Adapter
Cooling Fan System (1) THERMAL PROBE (1)
MOUNTING SCREWS (4) ZIP TIES (1) POWER ADAPTER (1)

INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Determine the position you wish to mount
the rack fan unit onto your rack. Please
refer to page 6 for a guide on the best fan
placement to optimize cooling.
STEP 2
Use a screwdriver and the included
screws to secure the fan unit onto
your rack. Depending on the rack rail
type, you may need to install cage
nuts first. Please note that some rack
rails may come pre-threaded with
another screw size.
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INSTALLATION
STEP 3
Check the included AC power adapter
to make sure the power rating is
compatible with your outlet. Plug the
DC connector of the AC power adapter
into the port labeled “POWER” on the
backside of the rack fan unit.
STEP 4
Plug the AC power adapter into
a standard power outlet. Please
check that the LCD screen is now
displaying all contents and that
the settings can be changed. The
probe’s temperature readings will
not yet be visible.
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INSTALLATION
STEP 5
Plug the male connector of the
thermal probe into the port labeled
“PROBE” on the backside of the
rack fan unit. Please check that
the LCD screen now displays
the probe’s temperature readings.
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STEP 6
Secure the head of the probe onto the
rack using the included cable ties. We
recommend positioning the probe near
your hottest equipment and away from
any fans that can distort the probe’s
temperature readings.

PROGRAMMING
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CONTROLLER 12, CLOUDPLATE T1, CLOUDPLATE T1-N
CLOUDPLATE T2, CLOUDPLATE T5, CLOUDPLATE T6
CLOUDPLATE T12
CLOUDPLATE T7, CLOUDPLATE T7-N
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SETTING
PROBE
AUTO
ALARM
SPEED
BUFFER
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CLOUDPLATE T9,
CLOUDPLATE T9-N
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ALARM
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PROGRAMMING
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1. MODE BUTTON
Cycles through the modes:
AUTO, SMART, SPEED,
ALARM, BUFFER. Holding
for three seconds will lock or
unlock the display.
2. LEAF BUTTON
This turns the display off
while programs run in the
background. Holding will
change degrees to
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
3. UP / DOWN BUTTON
The up and down buttons
adjusts the settings of the
mode that you are in. Up
button increases and
down button decreases.
4. PROBE TEMP.
Actively shows the current
temperature that the corded
thermal probe is measuring.
Will show “- -” if no probe is
plugged in.
5. SETTING TEMP.
Shows the temperature you
have set for the fan system
to trigger in AUTO and
SMART Mode, which share
the same set temp.
6. ALARM TEMP.
Shows the temperature
that you set the fan’s
alarm system to trigger.
Please see page 16 for
more information.
7. FAN SPEED
The settings for the max
speed the fans can reach.
Shows what speed the fans
are currently running at. Six
speeds are available.
8. BUFFER
The buffer range settings
of AUTO and SMART Mode
programming. Please see
pages 15 for more
information.
9. MODE
Shows what Mode the
controller is in: AUTO,
SMART, SPEED, ALARM,
or BUFFER. Please see
pages 14 -16 for more info.
10. ALERT ICONS
The icons on the display represents fan failure, alarm, and display lock. The icons will flash
and may emit an audible beep when triggered.

PROGRAMMING
QUICK START
Press the MODE button until you are on AUTO mode. This mode works like a thermostat.
Press the up and down triangle buttons to change the SETTING temperature on the screen.
The PROBE temperature is what the thermal probe is measuring. When the PROBE
temperature exceeds the SETTING temperature, the fans will start running.
SPEED SETTING
In this mode, the fans will run non-stop regardless
of temperature. Pressing the up and down buttons
in this mode will change the speed of the fan.
Which ever speed is designated in this mode will
also be the speed used in AUTO Mode and the
max speed of the fans in SMART Mode.
AUTO MODE
This is the thermostat setting where the fans
will start running when the PROBE temperature
reaches or surpasses the SETTING temperature.
The SETTING temperature can be designated by
pressing the up and down buttons while in this
mode. Once the fans start running, the PROBE
temperature will need to fall at least 2° F
below the SETTING temp for the fans to stop
running. This variation buffer can be changed.
Please see page 15 for more information.
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SETTING
PROBE
SPD
ALARM
SPEED
BUFFER
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PROBE
ALARM
SPEED
BUFFER
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PROGRAMMING
BUFFER SETTING
In AUTO mode, a buffer is built in to prevent
your fan from turning on and off too quickly
due to small variations in the environment.
In SMART mode, there is a range of
temperatures between each speed. You can
increase or decrease this buffer or range by
pressing the up and down buttons.
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SETTING
PROBE
ALARM
SPEED
BUFFER
SMART
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SETTING
PROBE
BFR
ALARM
SPEED
BUFFER
SMART MODE
This is the energy saving mode where the
fans will change speed depending on the
temperature. The SETTING temperature can
be designated by pressing the up and down
triangle buttons while in this mode.
For every 2° F increment that the PROBE
temperature is below the SETTING
temperature, the speed of the fans will
decrease by one level. This increment can
be changed to 4° F, 6° F, or 8° F by adjusting
the Buffer Setting instructed above.
The fan speed you designated in ON Mode will
also be the max speed the fan’s can reach. This
occurs when the PROBE temperature reaches
or exceeds the SETTING temperature.

PROGRAMMING
ALARM SETTING
In this mode, you can set what temperature
the system’s alarm will trigger by pressing
the up and down triangle buttons. When the
PROBE temperature reaches or exceeds
the ALARM temperature, the alarm will
activate. The alarm will only activate while
the controller is in ON, AUTO, or SMART
Mode so please remember to exit ALARM
Mode once the alarm has been set. When
the alarm is triggered, the fan’s will run at
max speed regardless of the setting and
will make an audible beep every three
seconds.This will keep occurring until the
temperature drops below the ALARM temp.
or if any buttons are pressed.The alarm can
be disabled by pressing the up triangle
button until the temperature is at 140° F,
then pressing the up button once more to
show “OF”.
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SETTING
PROBE
ALM
ALARM
SPEED
BUFFER

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PROGRAMMING
FAHRENHEIT OR CELSIUS
The temperatures displayed can be set to Fahrenheit or Celsius scale by holding
the LEAF button until °F or °C is shown after the digits. All digits displayed will
be automatically converted to the designated scale.
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
To adjust the brightness of the display, hold down the MODE button while pressing
the up button repeatedly to increase the brightness. Hold down the MODE button
while pressing the down button repeatedly to decrease the brightness. There are
three brightness settings available.
CONTROLLER LOCK
Holding the MODE button for three or more seconds will lock the controller.
The controller will still work as programmed; however, pressing any buttons will
not have an effect and will cause the screen lock icon to flash and will make an
audible beep three times a second. This option was designed to prevent your
controller settings from being changed by accident. Holding the MODE button
again for three or more seconds will unlock the controller.
ECO-DISPLAY
To conserve energy, you can choose to set the display into Eco Mode by pressing
the button with a leaf on it to turn the display off. All programs will be operating in
the background and fans will still be triggered to run according to the settings.
Press any button will turn the display back on.

PROGRAMMING
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ALERT ICONS
On the bottom right of the display there are three alert icons. They are visible to show that
the system’s functions are being monitored. They will flash when the controller wishes to
alert you that a particular function is being triggered.
DISPLAY LOCK ALERT
This icon is not visible when the controller is unlocked. The icon
will flash when any buttons are pressed while the controller is
locked. Please see page 17 for more information.
ALARM ALERT
The alarm alert icon will flash when the probe temperature
reaches or exceeds the alarm temperature you have set. Please
see page 16 for more information on setting up the alarm.
FAN FAILURE ALERT
The fan failure icon will flash when one or more fans in the
CLOUDPLATE cooling system fails. Please see page 21 for
contact information regarding fan replacement and exchanges.
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EXTENSION FAN UNITS
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CLOUDPLATE SERIES
To add more cooling and ventilation to your rack, you can plug in additional fans such as the
RACK ROOF FAN into a CLOUDPLATE Series unit. There is a port on the backside marked
“EXT.” which allows the unit to support additional fans. You can also connect one CLOUDPLATE
unit to another to share the same settings; a daisy chain cord is required. The connected
CLOUDPLATE unit must be set to SPEED Settings Mode, it’s speed set to max, and the alarm
turned off. Connected fans will share the same temperature control settings.
CONTROLLER 12
The Controller 12 can also control CLOUDPLATE Series fan units and RACK ROOF
FANS in the exact same way as described above. In addition, it can also control
AIRPLATE Series cabinet fans and MULTIFAN Series component USB fans. On
the backside, plug USB fans into ports marked “5V DC” to share the same
temperature settings. Connected USB fans must have their speed set to max if they
feature an inline speed controller.
EXT. Ports
“5V DC” USB Ports “12V DC” EXT. Ports

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AC INFINITY PRODUCTS
AIRCOM SERIES
The AIRCOM component fan system cools receivers,
amplifiers, and other AV components. S-Series models
features a thermal trigger and speed control. T-Series
features a LCD digital display with thermal and speed
control, alarm alerts, failure triggers, and backup memory.
DIMENSIONS
11.6 x 6.3 x 1.5 in.
11.6 x 6.3 x 1.5 in.
17 x 13.5 x 1.5 in.
17 x 13.5 x 1.5 in.
17 x 13.5 x 1.5 in.
17 x 13.5 x 1.5 in.
PRODUCT
AIRCOM S6
AIRCOM S7
AIRCOM S8
AIRCOM S9
AIRCOM T8
AIRCOM T9
MODEL
AI-ACS6
AI-ACS7
AI-ACS8
AI-ACS9
AI-ACT8
AI-ACT9
DIMENSIONS
4.6 x 4.6 x 1.3 in.
6.3 x 6.3 x 1.3 in.
8.4 x 4.4 x 1.3 in.
11.7 x 6.1 x 1.3 in.
17.5 x 6.1 x 1.3 in
PRODUCT
AIRPLATE S1
AIRPLATE S3
AIRPLATE S5
AIRPLATE S7
AIRPLATE S9
MODEL
AI-CFS80BA
AI-CFS120BA
AI-CFD80BA
AI-CFD120BA
AI-APS9
AIRPLATE SERIES
The AIRPLATE series is designed to cool home theater and
audio video cabinets. The fans can be powered by USB port
or power outlet. Includes an inline speed controller and Boost
Speed Adapter. The fans can also be temperature controlled
with an Advance Thermal Controller (sold separately).