Lamptron FC-10 SE fan controller review



Here's how the device looks with the front plate removed. Under each Nixie tube is an orange LED to highlight which channel is active.

Lamptron FC10 SE front removed


Below is an overview of the front plates. The Special Edition of the FC-10 comes with a total of five plates to match your case. You can choose between steel black, black with a gold trim, gold, brushed aluminum black and silver.
Lamptron FC10 SE fronts

Lamptron FC10 SE fronts

Lamptron FC10 SE fronts

Lamptron FC10 SE fronts

Lamptron FC10 SE fronts
Pictured below is the rear of the device. The black cable connected to the small PCB on the right is the antenna for the remote.

Lamptron FC10 SE rear


The device has four fan channels, each channel can drive up to 30W! You can connect fans directly to the 3-pin connectors or use the included extension cables.

Lamptron FC10 SE fan connectors


Switching from Celsius to Fahrenheit is done with a small jumper, it's located on the left of the green PCB in the upper right corner. Right under the green PCB is a jumper for the alarm, if the jumper is connected the device will sound an alarm when any voltage drops below 7V of when one of the temperature sensors exceeds 70°C (150°F).

Lamptron FC10 SE jumpers


The four temperature probes are plugged into the connectors labeled PT1-PT4.

Lamptron FC10 SE temp probe connectors


The end our walkaround of the FC-10, here's a closeup of the Nixie tubes.

Lamptron FC10 SE Nixies


Added: November 5th 2013
Product reviewed: Lamptron FC-10 SE fan controller
Reviewer: Thomas De Maesschalck
Score: 6/10
Page: 2/3



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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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