NF-A4x20 FLX

High-efficiency quiet 40x20mm fan

Compact 40x20mm size

Ideal for 1U applications or replacing noisy 4cm fans

Quiet cooling performance

Outstanding airflow and pressure at minimum noise levels

3-pin FLX version

Provides 5000/4400/3700rpm speed settings via Low-Noise Adaptors

Key specifications
Size (Form factor)
40 x 40 x 20 mm
Speed range
0 – 5000 rpm
Airflow (max.)
9.4 m³/h (5.53 CFM)
Acoustical noise (max.)
14.9 dB(A)
Static pressure (max.)
2.26 mm H₂O
Rated voltage
12 V
Input power (typical)
0.46 W
Connector
3-pin
Colour
Brown
Warranty
6 years
Scope of delivery
  • NA-RC10 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
  • NA-RC12 Ultra-Low-Noise Adaptor (U.L.N.A)
  • NA-EC2 30cm extension cable
  • OmniJoin™ adaptor set
  • 4x NA-AV3 anti-vibration mounts
  • Fan screws

Extended specifications

Mechanical specifications
Dimensions without anti-vibration pads
40 x 40 x 20 mm
Dimensions with anti-vibration pads
40 x 40 x 22 mm
Mounting hole spacing(s)
32 x 32 mm
Weight
20 g
Material frame
PBT GF30
Material impeller
PP GF30
Material anti-vibration pads
Silicone rubber
Bearing
SSO2
Rotational direction
Counter-clockwise
Frame colour
Beige
Impeller colour
Brown
Anti-vibration pads colour
Brown
Connector type
A2543-3PIN (or equal)
Cable length
200 mm
Cable length with extension cable (included)
500 mm
Wire
26 AWG
Sleeving
Fibreglass silicone mesh
Included adaptors
OmniJoin™
Performance specifications
Rotational speed (max.)
5000 rpm
Rotational speed with LNA (max.)
4400 rpm
Rotational speed with ULNA (max.)
3700 rpm
Acoustical noise (max.)
14.9 dB(A)
Acoustical noise with LNA (max.)
12.2 dB(A)
Acoustical noise with ULNA (max.)
8.5 dB(A)
Airflow (max.)
9.4 m³/h (5.53 CFM)
Airflow with LNA (max.)
8.3 m³/h (4.89 CFM)
Airflow with ULNA (max.)
6.9 m³/h (4.06 CFM)
Static pressure (max.)
2.26 mm H₂O
Static pressure with LNA (max.)
1.75 mm H₂O
Static pressure with ULNA (max.)
1.23 mm H₂O
Electrical specifications
Motor type (phases)
Single phase
Poles
4
Slots
4
Rated voltage
12 V
Starting voltage
8 V
Max. operating voltage
13.2 V
Pin configuration
Illustration of the pin configuration with the following text.: 3 pin 12V fans (non-PWM): Yellow = RPM Speed Signal, Red = +12V, Black = Ground (GND); 4 pin 12V fans (PWM): Blue = PWM Signal (+5V), Green = RPM Speed Signal; Yellow = +12V, Black = Ground (GND)
Pin 1
Black: Ground (GND)
Pin 2
Red: Voltage (Vcc)
Pin 3
Yellow: RPM Signal
Input power (max)
0.6 W
Input power (typical)
0.46 W
Input current (max)
0.05 A
Input current (typical)
0.04 A
Safety, compliance & environmental specifications
Safety standards
EN62368-1
EMC standards
EN55032, EN55035
UL
CE
UKCA
Production Standards
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001
Flammability
UL 94 V-0
REACH
RoHS
CMRT
EMRT
Ingress protection
IP50
Operating temperature
-10°C to +70°C
Operating humidity
15 – 90 %
Storage temperature
-20°C to +75°C
Storage humidity
15 – 90 %
MTTF
> 150,000 h
Locked rotor protection
Auto power off after locked at rated voltage for 1 sec. After auto power off, the circuit attempts to restart in 2 to 6 sec.
Polarity protection
Open circuit when Vcc & GND are exchanged. Circuit won't be burned within 5 sec when Vcc & GND are exchanged.
Over voltage protection
Over current protection
Insulation resistance
10 MΩ / between unshielded wire and frame at 500 VDC/min
Dielectric strength
5 mA max. / measured between lead wire (+) and frame at 500 VAC/min
Logistical specifications
Packaging dimensions
210 x 150 x 34 mm
Packaging weight (including product)
180 g
EAN
9010018100112
UPC
841500110116
Packaging unit
40 pcs
Packaging unit dimensions
395 x 380 x 380 mm
Packaging unit weight
9 kg