Application of Fan Energy Efficiency Test System

Background

A home appliance manufacturer specializes in the R&D, production and sales of AC electric fans, covering a full range of products including table fans, pedestal fans, wall fans and ceiling fans for domestic sales and export. To meet the full-process testing requirements of factory outgoing inspection, type test and energy efficiency certification, the enterprise urgently needed a high-precision and highly automated fan performance and energy efficiency test system complying with national and international standards. The system is required to realize integrated and accurate measurement of air volume, rotational speed, electrical parameters and energy efficiency rating, so as to guarantee the compliance and stable quality of products launched on the market.

Customer Requirements

Conduct energy efficiency testing in strict accordance with IEC60879-2019, GB/T13380-2018 and GB12019-2008, accurately judge product pass or fail status based on national standards after measuring air volume and operational energy efficiency values.

Deliver stable performance, accurate test data and excellent repeatability to adapt to mass production testing and improve overall test efficiency.

Support precise control of X/Y/Z three-axis movement, test height and moving speed to fit testing of various fan models.

Collect core parameters such as air volume, temperature, humidity, rotational speed, voltage, current and power in real time, with automatic data storage and convenient data export functions.

Adopt industrial-grade control architecture with intuitive operation for long-term stable workshop operation.

Solution

We delivered a customized Fan Energy Efficiency Test System covering the whole workflow of performance testing, energy efficiency grading and compliance judgment. The system consists of a test chamber, test screen, control system and air volume acquisition system, with core configurations and functions as follows:

1 Full Compliance with Standards

Perform universal international performance testing per IEC60879-2019.

Precisely measure air volume and operational energy efficiency values in accordance with GB/T13380-2018 AC Electric Fans and Speed Controllers.

Complete energy efficiency value testing and conformity judgment based on GB12019-2008 Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for AC Electric Fans, meeting domestic market access and certification requirements.

2 Intelligent Industrial-Grade Control

Dual-control framework equipped with Japan Mitsubishi PLC and industrial computer, featuring outstanding stability and strong anti-interference capability.

A 17-inch industrial touch display for visualized viewing and one-click setting of all test parameters.

Precise regulation of X, Y, Z three-axis travel distance, moving speed and test height to accommodate fans of different sizes and installation forms.

3 High-Precision Full-Parameter Acquisition

Real-time collection of key indicators: air volume, temperature, humidity, rotational speed, voltage, current, power, etc.

Automatic data storage and one-click data export via USB for traceability, report generation and third-party audit.

4 Core Advantages

Accurate test data: Optimized sensors and acquisition algorithms with calibrated output for consistent test results.

Excellent repeatability: Minor deviation in repeated testing under identical working conditions, suitable for both laboratory and production line application.

High operational efficiency: Automated workflow minimizes manual intervention and greatly shortens single-unit testing cycle.

Convenient data management: Local data storage plus export function to satisfy quality traceability and compliance archiving standards.

Project Implementation & Customer Benefits

Rapid deployment: Complete installation, commissioning and operator training after on-site delivery for immediate production line application.

Full compliance guarantee: Meet all national and international standard requirements to smoothly pass energy efficiency certification and market spot checks.

Improved testing efficiency: Automated testing replaces manual recording, cutting labor costs and boosting throughput.

Strict quality control: Precise measured data supports product performance optimization and significantly raises factory pass rate and product consistency.

Standardized quality management: Automatically stored traceable data fully complies with quality management system standards and customer factory audit requirements.

Customer Testimonial

This fan energy efficiency test system fully satisfies our testing and energy efficiency judgment requirements as stipulated by national standards. The Mitsubishi PLC delivers stable control, three-axis positioning is highly accurate, and all test data is reliable. It features user-friendly operation, high throughput for batch testing, and extremely convenient data export and archiving functions. The system effectively guarantees compliance and consistent quality of our fan products, making it an essential core testing equipment for both production lines and laboratories.

Summary

With core strengths of full standard compliance, stable industrial control, high-precision data acquisition and intelligent automation, the Fan Energy Efficiency Test System has helped home appliance manufacturers realize standardized and automated fan performance and energy efficiency testing. It is widely applicable to outgoing inspection for fan manufacturers, type testing for R&D institutions and certification testing for third-party laboratories, providing solid technical testing support for product quality upgrading and market access.