FireBoard drive Fan Control Cable User manual

You will need:
FireBoard Thermometer, a 12V Fan, a smart phone or tablet, the free FireBoard App
In the box:
FireBoard Drive
Fan Cable
12V Power
Adapter
FireBoard DriveTM Mobile App Quick Guide:
Manage your settings on the Drive page in the app
Choose a Control Channel
Select a channel on your FireBoard to be used as the control
channel - FireBoard Drive will adjust to keep this channel at the
set point.
Enter a Set Point
Click the set point button to enter the desired temperature of
your smoker. This temperature will be visible on the chart to
help you see how FireBoard Drive is performing. Change the set
point at any time!
Take Control
Click the fan speed button to override FireBoard Drive and
take control in manual mode. A little extra air can help get your
charcoal going. When you’re done, click the set point button to
give control back to FireBoard Drive.
FireBoard Labs
105 E 5th St, Suite 302
Kansas City, MO 64106
[email protected]om
816-945-2232
www.fireboard.com
FireBoard is a trademark of FireBoard Labs, LLC and is registered
in the U.S. Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. The Bluetooth word mark
and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc.
FireBoard®TM and ©2017 FireBoard Labs, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Download the official FireBoard App:
Model DRF11
DRF11-RG-171003
* See fireboard.com/support
for device compatibility
Online Dashboard at fireboard.io
Monitor your temperatures, set alerts, view session history
all online.
Login to your account at fireboard.io
Features:
Uses standard FireBoard Aux Port
Drives most 12V fans with 2.5mm barrel plug
Powered by internal FireBoard battery
Efficiently drives fans from 0 - 100% power
Internal speaker provides audible notification
Connect external power source for larger fans
Charge your FireBoard using the 12V power adapter
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Getting Started with FireBoard DriveTM Helpful Tips and Suggestions
Here are some tips and suggestions to help you get the best results from the Fan
Control Cable
Make sure your fire has an abundant fuel supply
Don’t skimp on the wood or charcoal. You’ll get more consistent results if your fan has more
fuel to work with.
Learn how your vents work
For most smokers, closing off all lower vents and opening the exhaust vent slightly provides
the most controllable environment for your fan. Your mileage may vary, but closing down your
intake and slightly opening the exhaust is a great place to start!
Take control of your fire
Establishing a fire with a slightly falling temperature profile will let FireBoard DriveTM jump into
action once the temperature approaches your set point. The fan’s speed will adapt to keep
your temperatures in the zone!
Listen for the Beep
The Fan Cable has an embedded speaker that will beep when any temperature alerts are
triggered. Want to cook in silence? No problem - you can disable the speaker in the app.
The FireBoard DriveTM Fan Control Cable is easy to use - designed to work with your
FireBoard thermometer by plugging in to the auxiliary port. Fans are most effective
when a stable fire has been established and vents adjusted accordingly. Every
smoker is different, learning how to achieve a steady temperature by controlling
your vents will make your fan even more efficient. Visit fireboard.com/drive for
additional tips and tricks for getting the most out of FireBoard DriveTM.
Your fan should be the primary source of air for your fire. A secure and air-tight
installation is best. There are likely fans and adapters built for your smoker to get the
ideal fit - most 12V fans with 2.5mm plugs work with FireBoard DriveTM Fan Cable, see
fireboard.com/drive for more details.
Setup Your Fan
Your fan will plug into the Fan Cable on the port marked FAN. You’ll hear a beep from the
Fan Cable when properly attached. The FireBoard’s battery is fully capable of driving your
fan - for longer cooks we recommend using the 12V power adapter, this will also keep your
FireBoard’s battery charged!
Visit the Drive page in the FireBoard App. Select your FireBoard and the channel being
used to monitor the pit temperature (“Control Channel”) - you can use any of the 6
available channels. The app will display the current pit temperature once a probe is
plugged in. Press the “Set Point” button to enter the desired pit temperature. For best
results, start with a fairly stable pit temperature and allow FireBoard Drive to slowly
increase the fan speed or wait until the temperature falls below the set point.
Connect the Fan
Setup your Cook in the FireBoard App
3
Visit fireboard.com/drive for additional information, videos, and more!
Voltage In ~3.4V - 4.2V
Max Voltage Out 12V
Max Power 3.5 Watts
Fan Cable Technical Specifications
On Battery Power
Voltage In 12V
Max Voltage Out 12V
Max Load Current 1.5A
Max Power 18 Watts
On 12V Power
L x W x H 1.5” L x 1.5” W x 0.67” H
(37 x 37 x 17 mm)
Cable Length 12” (305 mm)
Fan Plug 1.5 mm barrel
Power Plug 2.1 mm barrel
Connector Type Mini-DIN-8
Physical Dimensions
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Getting Started with FireBoard DriveTM Helpful Tips and Suggestions
Here are some tips and suggestions to help you get the best results from the Fan
Control Cable
Make sure your fire has an abundant fuel supply
Don’t skimp on the wood or charcoal. You’ll get more consistent results if your fan has more
fuel to work with.
Learn how your vents work
For most smokers, closing off all lower vents and opening the exhaust vent slightly provides
the most controllable environment for your fan. Your mileage may vary, but closing down your
intake and slightly opening the exhaust is a great place to start!
Take control of your fire
Establishing a fire with a slightly falling temperature profile will let FireBoard DriveTM jump into
action once the temperature approaches your set point. The fan’s speed will adapt to keep
your temperatures in the zone!
Listen for the Beep
The Fan Cable has an embedded speaker that will beep when any temperature alerts are
triggered. Want to cook in silence? No problem - you can disable the speaker in the app.
The FireBoard DriveTM Fan Control Cable is easy to use - designed to work with your
FireBoard thermometer by plugging in to the auxiliary port. Fans are most effective
when a stable fire has been established and vents adjusted accordingly. Every
smoker is different, learning how to achieve a steady temperature by controlling
your vents will make your fan even more efficient. Visit fireboard.com/drive for
additional tips and tricks for getting the most out of FireBoard DriveTM.
Your fan should be the primary source of air for your fire. A secure and air-tight
installation is best. There are likely fans and adapters built for your smoker to get the
ideal fit - most 12V fans with 2.5mm plugs work with FireBoard DriveTM Fan Cable, see
fireboard.com/drive for more details.
Setup Your Fan
Your fan will plug into the Fan Cable on the port marked FAN. You’ll hear a beep from the
Fan Cable when properly attached. The FireBoard’s battery is fully capable of driving your
fan - for longer cooks we recommend using the 12V power adapter, this will also keep your
FireBoard’s battery charged!
Visit the Drive page in the FireBoard App. Select your FireBoard and the channel being
used to monitor the pit temperature (“Control Channel”) - you can use any of the 6
available channels. The app will display the current pit temperature once a probe is
plugged in. Press the “Set Point” button to enter the desired pit temperature. For best
results, start with a fairly stable pit temperature and allow FireBoard Drive to slowly
increase the fan speed or wait until the temperature falls below the set point.
Connect the Fan
Setup your Cook in the FireBoard App
3
Visit fireboard.com/drive for additional information, videos, and more!
Voltage In ~3.4V - 4.2V
Max Voltage Out 12V
Max Power 3.5 Watts
Fan Cable Technical Specifications
On Battery Power
Voltage In 12V
Max Voltage Out 12V
Max Load Current 1.5A
Max Power 18 Watts
On 12V Power
L x W x H 1.5” L x 1.5” W x 0.67” H
(37 x 37 x 17 mm)
Cable Length 12” (305 mm)
Fan Plug 2.5 mm barrel
Power Plug 2.1 mm barrel
Connector Type Mini-DIN-8
Physical Dimensions
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You will need:
FireBoard Thermometer, a 12V Fan, a smart phone or tablet, the free FireBoard App
In the box:
FireBoard Drive
Fan Cable
12V Power
Adapter
FireBoard DriveTM Mobile App Quick Guide:
Manage your settings on the Drive page in the app
Choose a Control Channel
Select a channel on your FireBoard to be used as the control
channel - FireBoard Drive will adjust to keep this channel at the
set point.
Enter a Set Point
Click the set point button to enter the desired temperature of
your smoker. This temperature will be visible on the chart to
help you see how FireBoard Drive is performing. Change the set
point at any time!
Take Control
Click the fan speed button to override FireBoard Drive and
take control in manual mode. A little extra air can help get your
charcoal going. When you’re done, click the set point button to
give control back to FireBoard Drive.
FireBoard Labs
105 E 5th St, Suite 302
Kansas City, MO 64106
[email protected]
816-945-2232
www.fireboard.com
FireBoard is a trademark of FireBoard Labs, LLC and is registered
in the U.S. Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. The Bluetooth word mark
and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc.
FireBoard®TM and ©2017 FireBoard Labs, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Download the official FireBoard App:
Model DRF11
DRF11-RG-171003
* See fireboard.com/support
for device compatibility
Online Dashboard at fireboard.io
Monitor your temperatures, set alerts, view session history
all online.
Login to your account at fireboard.io
Features:
Uses standard FireBoard Aux Port
Drives most 12V fans with 2.5mm barrel plug
Powered by internal FireBoard battery
Efficiently drives fans from 0 - 100% power
Internal speaker provides audible notification
Connect external power source for larger fans
Charge your FireBoard using the 12V power adapter
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