Just get this and be done with it. I wish I would have purchased this long ago.
This is exactly what I needed. I recently upgraded my theater system but unfortunately the new one doesn't have a switched power outlet like my old one did to power my cabinet fans. I purchased the AC infinity Airplate T3 and paired it and the single fan that came with it along with the AC Infinity MULTIFAN S7, Quiet Dual 120mm USB Fans that I already had and it was a perfect setup. The controller has two outputs and the AC infinity fans are also link-able. I love how quiet they are. I was initially concerned that they wouldn't move enough air as compared to my old setup which was quite noisy but moved a lot of air. Being able to monitor the cabinet temp has set my mind at ease. This system performs exceptionally well even under a "stress" test I gave it with all equipment powered on and the sound at high volume. I love the fact the fans ramp up and down as needed and don't run full speed unless temp exceeds the set limit.
I also adapted filters to these fans and switched to a positive pressure environment rather than exhausting the heat to keep dust out of the cabinet and electronics. This is a true test, as pushing air out of a cabinet isn't as efficient as exhausting heat, but it works flawlessly and an IR thermometer confirms temps are accurate and this system keeps up just fine. I hope this keeps my cabinet clean vs the other method which drew in tons of dust.
I'm rating this at 5 stars initially. If there are longevity or quality issues I'll revisit this review. However, I don't expect to see any issues as this appears to be a quality system.
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Product Description
AIRPLATE T Series
Temperature controlled quiet fan systems designed for cooling audio video and home theater cabinets.
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Thermal ControllerIncluded controller with 6 foot probe enables digital temperature monitoring, automated thermal and speed control, and smart mode. |
Ultra-Quiet FansDesigned to maximize airflow CFM to noise dBA ratio. Dual-ball bearings rated at 67,000 hours allows vertical and horizontal mounting. |
Quality ApprovedContains axial fans that are UL recognized under certificate E503903 by Underwriter Laboratories. Verifiable through UL Online Certifications Directory. |
Expansion PortsAllows up to six AIRPLATE cabinet fans to share the same thermal controller and power wall adapter. See below for details. |
Connecting Additional Units
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AIRPLATE T3 plus AIRPLATE S3An AIRPLATE T3 and AIRPLATE S3 system can be used in conjunction for a total of 102 CFM. This set-up is ideal for computer cabinets and component shelves. Up to six AIRPLATE S3 fans can be connected to the thermal controller. |
AIRPLATE T7 plus AIRPLATE S7An AIRPLATE T7 and AIRPLATE S7 system can be used in conjunction for a total of 204 CFM. This set-up is ideal for the average home theater and AV cabinet. Up to three AIRPLATE S7 fans can be connected to the thermal controller. |
AIRPLATE T9 plus AIRPLATE S9An AIRPLATE T9 and AIRPLATE S9 system can be used in conjunction for a total of 312 CFM. This set-up is ideal for large full sized entertainment centers. Up to two AIRPLATE S9 fans can be connected to the thermal controller. |
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| Price | $59.99 | $79.99 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $39.99 |
| Model | AI-APT3 | AI-APT7 | AI-APT8 | AI-APT8-W | AI-APT9 | AI-ATC |
| Dimensions | 6.3 x 6.3 x 1.3 in | 11.7 x 6.1 x 1.3 in | 6.3 x 6.3 x 1.3 in | 6.3 x 6.3 x 1.3 in | 17.5 x 6.1 x 1.3 in | 5.2 x 3.1 x 1.1 in |
| Airflow | 52 CFM | 104 CFM | 104 CFM | 104 CFM | 156 CFM | - |
| Noise | 18 dBA | 19 dBA | 19 dBA | 19 dBA | 21 dBA | - |
| Power | 2.2 W | 3.3 W | 1.6 W | 1.6 W | 3.6 W | 0.6 W |
| Power Source | 100-240V AC Outlet, Includes Wall Adapter | 100-240V AC Outlet, Includes Wall Adapter | 100-240V AC Outlet, Includes Wall Adapter | 100-240V AC Outlet, Includes Wall Adapter | 100-240V AC Outlet, Includes Wall Adapter | 100-240V AC Outlet, Includes Wall Adapter |
| Controller | Digital LCD Thermal and Speed Controller | Digital LCD Thermal and Speed Controller | Digital LCD Thermal and Speed Controller | Digital LCD Thermal and Speed Controller | Digital LCD Thermal and Speed Controller | Digital LCD Thermal and Speed Controller |
| Max fans sharing same controller and power source | 6 fans wall outlet (this model contains 1 fan) | 6 fans wall outlet (this model contains 2 fans) | 6 fans wall outlet (this model contains 2 fans) | 6 fans wall outlet (this model contains 2 fans) | 6 fans wall outlet (this model contains 2 fans) | This controller supports up to 6 fans |
| Contains AC Infinity axial fans meeting UL-507 standards under UL certificate number E503903 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Includes all hardware needed to mount the unit onto your cabinet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
From the brand
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AC Infinity is a technology company that specializes in environmental controls for audio/video and HVAC. The company was founded on the principle of working closely with customers to develop great products. Dependable service and a commitment to product quality are the foundations of the business's values.
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My receiver is trying to keep its cool.
So I have a receiver from Pioneer, model sc-1222. Currently it is not pushing big speakers. Rather it is pushing two Klipsch R-51. Most of the output of the whole system is TV audio. It is on at least 8 hours a day as everyone takes turns watching tv. I have another receiver that is newer and sits in a shelf in an entertainment center right below the TV. The shelf is rather large for the receiver. From the top of the there is about 5 inches of clearance, the sides about 3 inches or so. I had bought a different thermostat that was very simple, but versatile. In my testing I did find that my receiver can get pretty hot. Especially on hot California days. The temperature reached up to 93 degrees! That is not using the internal amplifier. Mind you this receiver comes with a small fan. The only controls it is using are the HDMI ports, fiber optic, and RCA for the pre amp. I also read an article that talks about how any heat that goes over 85 degrees reduces the life of the receiver. I am happy with my equipment and I want to enjoy it a bit longer.I bought this Controller and fan for a couple of reasons. It was about 5 dollars less than the competition. For the price you also get a fan and the ac adapter. This pack is made to move air through out a cabinet. The next reason I bought this one is the display is a digital white. So it matches the screen on my Sc-1222. I will say that one fan is not enough. I dont believe that one fan is enough for any receiver or cabinet. Consider this to be a starter kit.Let me explain this controller:The controller is well made. It is aesthetically pleasing. The front face place is made of aluminum. The buttons are flush with the plate and are made of rubber. The rubber button are also marked. The left top button has 3 lines on it. This button is the mode button, it switches you though the modes so you can choose what best suits your needs. The bottom left button has a leaf. The leaf is for the screen. It will dim the display or turn it off. That is just for the screen when it is not in use. The leaf function does not turn off the whole cooling system.The other side of the screen has two rubber buttons also. The top button has an arrow pointing up and the other is pointing down. These buttons are to control a variety of things. Depending on the mode you choose with the top button on the left. They set the temperature of when the fans turn on. It also sets the temp for an alarm to go off. Yes this thing has an alarm. The arrows also set the speed of the fans.In the back you have two USB connections for the fans. It also has connection for the thermo sensor. Last but not least the ac adapter connection. All the connections are different so there is no way to mix the cables. Lets just say if in your toddler years you used play with a toy called a shape sorter, this is where it comes full circle.The LCD screen gives you so much information. It needs to be studied to be understood. Nothing that requires PHD's on rocket science. Just some good understanding. Top left will show you set temp you want to trigger the fans. Right below is the temp setting to trigger the alarm. Right top side is the actual temperature of the equipment. Right below is fans speed shown in 6 bars the more bars the higher the speed. The alarm feature is a nice add-on. This feature is audible letting you know if you need to ease of on the throttle or troubleshoot. Once the alarm is triggered the fans will be at full throttle. This overrides any of the modes until the temperature is brought down.The mode button cycles you through on, off, smart, and auto. the first two are obvious, the other two are kinda cool. yes pun intended. Smart mode keeps the fan on, but lowers the speed of the fans. This depends on what temp you set. When it is below the temp set, the fans are blowing in very low speed. This is also depending on actual temp compared to what it is set to trigger full blast. As it gets close to the set mark the fan increases. This is also visually explained on LCD screen. Auto mode is based also on the temp set. This just turns on the fans when the temp reaches the degree you set. Turns off the fans when temp is below the degree you set.The fan is 120mm fan. It is also variable speed, it also comes with an aluminum face plate. You can unscrew the fan from the faceplate to switch the direction of the fan's airlfow.I am not using it as intended. For me there are no other components above or below the receiver. I am using rear exhaust fans with USB connection. A total of three fans are cooling this receiver. This cooling system is going on a different receiver, but testing on the one pictured. This system keeps it under 85 degrees. In a stress test temperatures reached 88 degrees at 3 hours of playback. I would recommend this product, but knowing you would have to buy additional fans depending on application of course. The user manual also suggest how many fans can be used on a single controller.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021
High quality and professional deaign and function.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021
I like the style and quality of the ventilation fan and separate thermostat unit. Before installing the Airplate, my media cabinet was overheating my receiver. The thermostat and sensor probe keep the fan unit cycling and maintains the cabinet temperature. It was fairly straight forward to install through a wood media cabinet exterior using a hand held jigsaw to cut the holes I marked with the included template. Using the instructions, I was easily able to turn the fan unit around inside the housing so that it introduces room air into the cabinet rather than exhausting the heated cabinet air. It has low a low rated decibel sound that is well overpowered by media playing I find it to be a good value for the money and has the look and feel of high quality custom Installtion.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021
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Top reviews from other countries
Bruno Emilio Olivares Cervantes
Buena calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on October 7, 2022
Bruno Emilio Olivares Cervantes
Reviewed in Mexico on October 7, 2022
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Paulina Gallant
Quality item once adapter arrived - thank you
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2022
Paulina Gallant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2022
This looks and feels like a great quality product but I can’t power it because there was no Uk power adapter supplied. I do not want to simply use a US to UK adapter due to the power difference and am a concerned I will blow the unit so I am waiting to hear back from the supplier. I will update this review when I hear but until then I have a great looking fan installed that I can’t use!
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Francois D.
Ventilation efficace
Reviewed in France on January 18, 2022
Francois D.
Reviewed in France on January 18, 2022
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Blaine Lichty
Function, good looks and relatively easy install at a decent price.
Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2019
Cpt.Crunch
Hitzeproblem im Schrank gelöst!
Reviewed in Germany on September 6, 2020
Cpt.Crunch
Reviewed in Germany on September 6, 2020
Da der Schrank aber vollkommen geschlossen ist, musste die Hitze noch nach draußen. Auch hier hat AC Infinity eine Lösung. Kurzerhand auch den Lüfter mit einem, identischen Kontrollelement wie im Gerät, bestellt. Der Schrank musste nur entsprechend ausgesägt werden (Super Schablonen. Liegen bei).
Die Geräte sind wirklich sehr hochwertig verarbeitet! Es sind hervorragende Lösungen, wenn man Heimkinofans Geräte in einem Schrank verschwinden lassen möchte. Klar könnte ich die fehlende Fernbedienung ansprechen. Oder das die Geräte nicht Abstellräume sind. Aber Solen si das eigentlich? Sie müssen noch „arbeiten“, wenn der AVR oder ähnliches abgeschaltet werden.
Ich habe meine Lösung hier gefunden und kann dies nur jedem empfehlen, wer sein Equipment vor Überhitzung schützen will.
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