Replacing the fan

Notice

Incorrect fan type

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

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

First remove the housing cover of the device to gain access to the fans inside the device (see section 7.2.1 Access to device components).

Replacing the fan on the top of the device

To replace the fans on the top of the device, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the two M3 screws from the fan holders. Secure the holders to prevent them from falling down.

2. Disconnect the fan supply cables from the motherboard.

3. Remove the fan holders with the fans.

4. Insert the new fan holders with fans again.

5. Connect the power supply cables to the motherboard.

6. Reinsert the two M3 screws.

You have now replaced the fans.

To replace the fan cartridge on the bottom of the device, follow the steps below:

1. Loosen the knurled screw on the bottom of the device (section A).

2. Turn the cartridge downwards (section B).

3. Disconnect the supply cable of the fan from the motherboard.

4. Remove the cartridge to the front (section C).

5. Insert the new fan cartridge.

6. Connect the supply cable to the motherboard.

7. Flip the cartridge up.

8. Tighten the knurled screw.

You have now replaced the fan cartridge.

The two CPU fans are located inside the device. To replace them, follow the steps below:

1. Pull out the fan duct between the CPU fans (section A).

2. Remove the M6 screws on the retaining plates (section B).

3. Pull the CPU fans including holders off the CPUs (section C).

4. Disconnect the CPU fan supply cables from the motherboard.

5. Press against the expanding rivets to separate the fan holder from the CPU fan.

6. Connect the new fan to the fan holder by reinserting the expanding rivets using round nose pliers.