VeraSol Product Database

Snapshot Details

Product Information

Brand Product brand name as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet NIWA
Product Type Pedestal Fan
Model Number Model number as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet ECO AIR 16" UP
Size [measured, diameter in mm] 380
Power Supply Type DC
Manufacturer Name of the manufacturer NIWA Solar
Country of Manufacture Country where the product is manufactured China
Warranty [months] Duration of the consumer-facing product warranty that covers manufacturing defects under normal use 12
Rated Input Power [W] Required power input as specified by manufacturer 10
Rated Input Voltage [V] Required voltage input as specified by manufacturer 12
Type of Plug or Connector Included with Product to Connect to Energy Supply

Fan Features

Test Setup

Nominal Conditions: Performance

Nominal Conditions: Air Delivery [m3/min] Amount of airflow delivered by the fan when set at maximum speed 35.32
Nominal Conditions: Power Input at Max Speed [W] Amount of power required to operate the product when the fan setting is at the highest speed 7.9
Nominal Conditions: Energy Efficiency Value [m3/min/W] Volume of airflow delivered by the product per Watt of input power Higher value means higher efficiency 4.5
Nominal Conditions: Highest Regulated Speed [RPM] 960

Over-Voltage Conditions: Performance

Over-Voltage Conditions: Air Delivery [m3/min] Product is tested with an increased voltage (15% increase from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) 38.73
Over-Voltage Conditions: Power Input at Max Speed [W] Product is tested with an increased voltage (15% increase from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) 11.2
Over-Voltage Conditions: Energy Efficiency Value [m3/min/W] Product is tested with an increased voltage (15% increase from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) 3.45
Over-Voltage Conditions: Highest Regulated Speed [RPM] Product is tested with an increased voltage (15% increase from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) 1093

Under-Voltage Conditions: Performance

Under-Voltage Conditions: Air Delivery [m3/min] Product is tested with a decreased voltage (15% decrease from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) 31.19
Under-Voltage Conditions: Power Input at Max Speed [W] Product is tested with a decreased voltage (15% decrease from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) 5.4
Under-Voltage Conditions: Energy Efficiency Value [m3/min/W] Product is tested with a decreased voltage (15% decrease from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) 5.78
Under-Voltage Conditions: Highest Regulated Speed [RPM] Product is tested with a decreased voltage (15% decrease from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) 822

Post Environment Conditions: Performance

Post Environment Conditions: Air Delivery [m3/min] Measured after the product is exposed to 40°C ± 2°C temperature and 93% ± 3% relative humidity for a minimum of 24 hours prior to testing 36.17
Post Environment Conditions: Power Input at Max Speed [W] Measured after the product is exposed to 40°C ± 2°C temperature and 93% ± 3% relative humidity for a minimum of 24 hours prior to testing 8
Post Environment Conditions: Highest Regulated Speed [RPM] Measured after the product is exposed to 40°C ± 2°C temperature and 93% ± 3% relative humidity for a minimum of 24 hours prior to testing 973

Ingress Protection

Ingress Protection Rating [IP number] Rates the effectiveness of the sealing of electrical enclosures against intrusion from foreign bodies (eg fingers, tools, dirt, etc) IP20
IP Test Results [Pass/Fail] Pass
Notes About Ingress Protection Product passed IP20 but failed IP30.

Drop Test

Overall Product Quality Inspection

Is the fan fitted with two or more well-balanced blades made from metal or other suitable material so as to be reasonably free from vibration? Yes
Are the bearings of good quality and lubricated appropriately for use? Yes
Is there an automatic shutdown mechanism when fan blades are impeded? No
Is the fan clearly marked with a standard nameplate? Missing serial number
Notes About Nameplate Yes
Does the fan's packaging include appropriate information? Missing gross weight, package dimensions and date of manufacture
Notes About Packaging Yes
Does the fan come with appropriate documentation? N/A
Notes About Documentation Yes
Are the fan blades appropriately guarded in accordance with Clause 20.101 of "IEC 60335-2-80: Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Particular requirements for fans."? Yes

Off-Grid Compatibility

Does the fan have its own low voltage disconnect (LVD) & reconnect (LVR) circuit or similar automatic shutdown mechanism to protect batteries from unintended drainage? Yes
Notes About LVD and LVR Fan shut down automatically when input voltage was reduced to 9.5 V
Is the LVD/LVR/timer function adequately described in the user manual or product packaging? No

Sampling And Testing Information

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