Frequently Asked Questions
What is NMB-MAT 4715MS-12T-B50?
NMB-MAT 4715MS-12T-B50 is an AC axial cooling fan from NMB Technologies. The manufacturer's documented complete model is 4715MS-12T-B50-A00. It operates at a nominal 115 VAC with 50Hz and 60Hz ratings and has a 119 × 119 × 38 mm frame, ball bearings and a shaded-pole induction motor.
Is 4715MS-12T-B50 an AC fan or a DC fan?
It is an AC axial cooling fan. The documented model uses a nominal 115 VAC alternating-current supply. It must not be connected directly to 12 VDC, 24 VDC or 48 VDC fan circuits. Similar physical dimensions do not establish compatibility with DC axial fans.
What are the voltage and frequency specifications?
NMB specifies 115 VAC nominal voltage with separate 50Hz and 60Hz operating characteristics. The published starting voltage is 65 VAC at both frequencies. This starting-voltage specification does not establish 65 VAC as the recommended continuous operating voltage; use the manufacturer's nominal supply rating.
What are the dimensions and mounting-hole specifications?
The fan is nominally 119 mm wide, 119 mm high and 38 mm deep. NMB's mechanical drawing specifies 119.0 ±0.5 mm frame dimensions, 38.0 ±0.5 mm depth, 105.0 ±0.3 mm mounting-hole center spacing and 4.3 mm mounting holes. Confirm equipment clearance and mounting details before replacement.
What is the rated current at 50Hz and 60Hz?
The manufacturer specifies 0.250 A at 50Hz and 0.210 A at 60Hz. The difference is associated with the operating characteristics of the AC induction motor at each supply frequency. Use the appropriate value when evaluating equipment fan circuits and electrical loading.
What is the input power of 4715MS-12T-B50?
NMB lists 15.5 W at 50Hz and 14.5 W at 60Hz, with a published power tolerance of +10% / -20%. These are manufacturer-specified real input-power ratings. Multiplying AC voltage by RMS current does not necessarily give the same wattage because the motor's power factor affects real power consumption.
What is the fan speed at 50Hz and 60Hz?
The documented fan speed is 2600 RPM at 50Hz and 2900 RPM at 60Hz. Both are specified by NMB for the complete 4715MS-12T-B50-A00. The appropriate frequency-specific speed should be used when comparing cooling performance and replacement options.
What are the maximum airflow and static pressure ratings?
The manufacturer's current product pages specify 89.3 CFM maximum airflow and 64.7 Pa maximum static pressure at 50Hz. At 60Hz, they specify 103.6 CFM and 76.4 Pa. Maximum free-air flow and maximum static pressure occur at different operating points and are not simultaneously achieved. Actual airflow depends on equipment airflow resistance.
Why do some distributors list 102CFM instead of 103.6CFM?
Older NMB series documents and distributor product records list 102.0 CFM at 60Hz, while the manufacturer's current product page lists 103.6 CFM. Both sources provide approximately 2.90 m³/min as the corresponding metric airflow. A similar difference appears at 50Hz, with historical documents showing 88.2 CFM and the current product page showing 89.3 CFM. For this product description, the current manufacturer webpage values are used.
What are the motor type, bearing type and expected service life?
The documented fan uses a shaded-pole induction motor with impedance protection and ball bearings. NMB lists an L10 life reference of 100,000 hours at 25°C and an operating temperature range of -10°C to +70°C. The L10 figure describes a statistical life criterion under defined conditions and does not guarantee that every installed fan will operate for that duration.
Does 4715MS-12T-B50 have terminals or lead wires?
NMB's series documentation specifies Faston #110 or equivalent terminals and identifies separate lead-wire configurations using UL3266 AWG22 wire. DigiKey describes the standard 4715MS-12T-B50-A00 as a two-terminal fan, while some distributors refer to two-wire versions. Check the complete assembly and existing equipment harness before ordering. The standard two-terminal configuration does not provide separate tachometer, locked-rotor or PWM control connections.
Is 4715MS-12T-B50 discontinued, and what is the replacement?
NMB identifies 4715MS-12T-B50-A00 as a legacy part number not recommended for new designs, and major distributors list it as obsolete. The manufacturer identifies 11938MB-A1N-EA-00 as its newer designation, with corresponding 50Hz and 60Hz specifications. Before ordering, confirm the full -A00 suffix, nominal 115 VAC voltage, 50/60Hz frequency, 119 × 119 × 38 mm frame, 105 mm mounting-hole spacing, two-terminal connection, protective grounding provision, counterclockwise rotation viewed from the label side and airflow outlet toward the label side. The related 4715MS-12T-B5A-A00 has a different replacement designation, while 4715MS-20T-B50 and 4715MS-23T-B50 belong to different voltage configurations and should not be assumed electrically interchangeable.