Entering FIDES Fans
The following table describes the part parameters required for fans when a FIDES 2009 model is selected for the calculation. The FIDES 2004 model does not support the FIDES category/subcategory combination of Miscellaneous Subassembly/Fan.
Parameter
Type
Description
[Standard FIDES Parameters]
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For more information, see FIDES Standard Part Parameters.
Type
Choice List [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The type of bearing construction. Choices are:
Ball Bearing (Dual)
Ceramic Bearing
Sealed Sleeve Bearing
Single Ball Bearing, Hyrodynamic
Voltage Type
Choice List [Parts Count and Families Count also]
Indicates the type of current. Choices are:
AC
DC
Rotation Speed
Real (rpm) [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The number of revolutions the blades rotate per minute.
Noise
Real (dBA) [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The level of sound generated by the device in dBA (A-weighted decibels).
MTTP Preventive Maintenance
Real (Hours) [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The mean or average time between two periodic preventive maintenance operations. When the maintenance policy does not include any preventive maintenance, the average failure rate is calculated over the average period between two corrective maintenance operations due to wear-out failure using the parameter values provided below.
Shape Factor β
Real [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The shape factor for the Weibull distribution, which is used to model the wear-out type.
DDV Calendar Override
Real (Hours) [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The life of the device in calendar hours. If you enter a value for this parameter, this value is used in place of a calculated DDV calendar override.
[Derating Parameters]
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For more information, see Derating Parameters.