Micro Autonomations Fan Controller v3 Manual Download Page 7

 

Micro Autonomations LLC – Fan Controller v3 

Document Rev 1.0 

 

Figure 3 - Installing the Remote Status LED to operate either Red or Green 

Onboard status LEDs 

There are two LEDs that show the current operating status of the controller. 
 

 

Mode 

Status LED 

Error LED 

Operating normally, fan off 

Off 

Green 

Fan on 

Green->Orange->Red gradient, depending on fan 
speed 
Green = 25%, Orange = 50%, Red = 90% (full speed) 

Green 

Error 

Red 

Blinking error 
code 

Programming 

Various 

Various 

 

Summary of Contents for Fan Controller v3

Page 1: ...re sensor or it may piggyback on any 5v EFI temperature sensor Use described in more detail later entails entering programming mode to set the turn on and 75 fan speed temperatures The controller will...

Page 2: ...13 Error Modes 16 Troubleshooting 17 Mounting the controller 18 Warranty 19 List of Figures Figure 1 Fan speed vs Engine Temperature 3 Figure 2 Pin Diagram 4 Figure 3 Installing the Remote Status LED...

Page 3: ...two temperature points the turn on temperature where the fan will turn on to 25 speed and the 75 temperature where the fan will operate at 75 speed In the figure below the controller has been program...

Page 4: ...other than 1 3 4 and 5 We recommend using 18awg wire to install the controller Nothing larger is necessary Pin Diagram Figure 2 Pin Diagram Name Color Pin Number Switched 12v Input Red 1 Trigger Outpu...

Page 5: ...duty cycle speed signal to the Mercedes Fan Do not apply any external voltage or ground to this pin Do not reverse this wire with the Trigger wire This signal is required for the fan to operate Air Co...

Page 6: ...driver The LED is dual color but only one color may be chosen during installation Install the Red wire from the LED to this pin for a Red color and the other wire to ground Or reverse the colors for...

Page 7: ...or Green Onboard status LEDs There are two LEDs that show the current operating status of the controller Mode Status LED Error LED Operating normally fan off Off Green Fan on Green Orange Red gradient...

Page 8: ...Micro Autonomations LLC Fan Controller v3 8 Document Rev 1 0 Wiring Diagrams One Terminal Sensor Figure 4 Wiring with a one terminal temperature sensor installed...

Page 9: ...Micro Autonomations LLC Fan Controller v3 9 Document Rev 1 0 Wiring Diagrams Two Terminal Sensor Figure 5 Wiring with a two terminal temperature sensor installed...

Page 10: ...Micro Autonomations LLC Fan Controller v3 10 Document Rev 1 0 Wiring Diagrams EFI Sensor Figure 6 Wiring using a 0 5v EFI temperature sensor...

Page 11: ...t Number Quantity Required Pin Housing Bushing 220 545 03 29 1 Large Wire 000 540 36 05 2 Small Wire 000 540 38 05 2 Recommended sensors Any generic GM type temperature sensor should work with the Con...

Page 12: ...t Rev 1 0 Compatibility Fan Controller v3 is known to work with the following fans vehicles Fan Vehicle Notes 2001 to 2007 C Class Mercedes 600W 800W SLK32 AMG Fan Speed wire to PWM terminal Trigger t...

Page 13: ...Status LED lights with the color of the sub menu you wish to enter then release Prg Holding Skip for 4 seconds will exit any programming menu and return the controller to normal operation Details abo...

Page 14: ...Or press Skip to keep the previously programmed turn on temperature and continue to change the 75 temperature 3 Continue idling the engine until it reaches the desired 75 temperature point then press...

Page 15: ...d and saved The turn on and 75 temperature points may then be selected or a different temperature range may be selected Note Selecting a sensor that is not installed then selecting a temperature range...

Page 16: ...hanges to the other sensor the fan will operate at full speed until reprogrammed with the new sensor or until the previous sensor is hooked up again The sensors are assumed to be missing if their volt...

Page 17: ...ng input Verify that the AC system is either grounding or providing 12v to the air conditioning input Wait 5 seconds for the fan to turn on After a short delay the fan turns on and won t turn off Chec...

Page 18: ...screws to mount the controller either in the engine bay or under the dash Mark and predrill the holes then mount the controller The controller is NOT sealed against water so ensure that any locations...

Page 19: ...ion of original purchase This warranty does not cover any expenses incurred in the removal and or reinstallation of the product Micro Autonomations LLC is limited in liability to the original sale pri...

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