Replacing the fan

Notice

Incorrect fan type

The device may be damaged if the wrong type of fan is installed.

  • Only replace the fans with replacement fans from Beckhoff Service.

The fans ensure optimal cooling of the device. Order replacement fans only from Beckhoff. Please get in touch with your Beckhoff sales contact.

You cannot replace power supply fans yourself. In this case, contact your Beckhoff sales department to have the entire power supply replaced.

Before you can replace the device's fans, you must gain access to the inside of the device. Follow the steps below:

1. Loosen and remove the two M4 screws from the housing cover (section A).
2. Push the housing cover 1 cm backwards (section B).
3. Remove the housing cover upwards (section B).
Replacing the fan 1:Fig.46: Open the housing cover
You now have access to the interior of the device.

Replacing the fan

To replace the fans, follow the steps below:

1. Disconnect the fan supply cables from the motherboard.
2. Press the cable holders slightly upwards and pull the fan supply cables out of the cable holders.
3. Pull the fans up and out of the fan holders.
Replacing the fan 2:Fig.47: Fan removal
4. Insert the new fans into the fan holders.
5. Route the fan supply cables through the cable holders.
6. Connect the fan power cables to the motherboard.
You have now replaced the fans.

The old fan must be disposed of in accordance with the national electronic waste regulations.