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Aili Industrial FFU Group Control System is a set of FFU centralized control and monitoring solutions for clean rooms and industrial clean environments.

The system connects FFU distributed in different areas of the clean room to a unified control platform through the FFU control unit, communication network, dedicated gateway and host computer software. Operators can check the operating status of the equipment on the computer, and perform start and stop, speed adjustment and status query according to the area, equipment or preset grouping.

The system supports single unit control, group control, arbitrary frame selection control and virtual partition management, and can differentiate between running, shutdown, offline and alarm status. It also supports functions such as alarm records, operation records, running records and data statistics.

According to project requirements, the system can also reserve communication interfaces with factory affairs systems, fire control systems and other automation systems.
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Aili Industrial FFU computer group control system

FFU computer group control system | centralized control, partition management and real-time monitoring


Through the FFU controller, communication network, dedicated gateway and computer host computer, multiple FFU units in the clean room are connected to a unified management platform to realize functions such as single unit control, group control, frame selection control, virtual partition, operating status monitoring, alarm recording and data statistics.


Single FFU → FFU controller → communication network → dedicated gateway → computer host → centralized management


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 What is FFU computer group control system?

Integrate decentralized FFU into a unified control platform

The FFU computer group control system is mainly composed of a computer host computer, a switch (determined according to on-site working conditions), an FFU dedicated gateway and an FFU unit .

Through this system, a single FFU on site can be monitored on a computer, including speed control, start-stop control and running status query. You can also select a designated FFU for control and monitoring through box selection.

Basic components of the system

FFU unit

FFU controller

communication network

Dedicated gateway

Computer host computer

Clean air treatment equipment

Start/stop, speed adjustment and communication

Connect field devices

Field data communications

Centralized control and monitoring

System control logic

FFU → Controller → Communication Network → Dedicated Gateway → Host Computer → Control and Monitoring

Why do you need a computer FFU group control system?

When there are hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands of FFUs in the clean room

Single FFU control is suitable for small-scale applications. However, when the number of FFUs in a clean room increases, on-site management becomes complicated by adjusting the start, stop and operating parameters of the equipment one by one.

For example:

  • Different areas require different operating states

  • Wind speed needs to be adjusted uniformly in a certain area

  • An abnormality occurs on a certain FFU and needs to be quickly located.

  • Equipment maintenance requires querying the operating status

  • The production area needs to adjust its operation mode according to shifts

At this time, it is necessary to shift from 'single device control' to 'networked centralized management'.

What parts does the system consist of?

Five levels form a complete FFU group control system

01|FFU unit

Each FFU serves as an independent control node and has an independent and non-duplicate ID address. The system can identify different FFUs and perform individual unit control and status query.

02|FFU controller

Responsible for receiving control instructions and completing FFU start and stop, speed adjustment and status communication. Existing controller data shows that the EC fan controller can realize start and stop, stepless speed regulation, and supports single control, group control, zone control and RS485 communication.

03|Communication Network

Connect to on-site FFU control nodes through communication methods such as RS485. The specific communication methods, cables, addresses and protocol parameters are determined according to the system configuration.

04|Dedicated gateway

Responsible for data communication between the on-site FFU network and the host computer. The dedicated gateway in the existing Aili industrial system data can manage multiple partitions and supports parameter configuration such as IP and baud rate. It also has FFU control, offline statistics, and input and output interfaces.

05|Host computer monitoring software

Centrally display and manage FFU on the computer. You can check the running status of different areas and different FFUs, and perform single control, group control and frame selection control.

Core functions of Aili Industrial FFU computer group control system

Centralized management based on actual clean room layout

Aili Industrial's existing FFU group control host computer includes single control, group control, arbitrary frame selection control, virtual partition, sound alarm, alarm record, operation record, duty operation record, area highlighting, one-key startup, alarm history query, electronic signage, statistics, area display, table display, logo customization, startup screen customization, area name customization, duty function, software multi-start, and data statistics forwarding.

Single unit control

Group control

Frame selection control

virtual partition

Independently control a single FFU

Control multiple FFUs

Any device of your choice

Reorganize areas according to actual needs

Audible alarm

Alarm record

Operation record

Duty operation record

New alarm sound reminder

Save alarm information

Query related operations

Management duty operation

Area highlighting

One-click boot

Historical query

electronic signage

Highlight specified area

Quick start FFU

Query historical alarms

View system status

Statistics

Regional display

Table display

Data statistics forwarding

Aggregate relevant data

View by region

View in list format

Data forwarding based on system requirements

Logo customization

Boot screen customization

Region name customization

Open multiple software

Configure system logo

Configure splash screen

Modify area name

Run multiple software instances based on project needs

Single unit, group, partition, multiple control methods

Flexible management of FFU according to clean room layout

Single unit control

Select a certain FFU and perform the following steps on a single device:

Start and stop → speed adjustment → running status query → alarm status check

Group control

Set multiple FFUs as a control group.

For example: A production area, B production area, C test area

Corresponding control groups can be established based on on-site management methods.

Frame selection control

Directly select FFU within the specified range in the monitoring interface and perform unified control operations on the selected equipment. This method is especially suitable for projects with a large number of clean room equipment and complex layout.

Single FFU control - independently view and control designated FFU

For FFU that need to be viewed or adjusted individually, operations can be performed on a single device in the host computer.

Single unit control content

Start/stop control

Speed ​​control

Running status query

Device status view

Control FFU start or stop

Set FFU running speed

Check equipment operation status

View current device status

The FFU group control system data clearly supports speed adjustment, start and stop, and running status query of a single FFU.

FFU group control - multiple FFUs operate uniformly according to the control relationship

When multiple FFUs need to be managed according to the same control logic, the group control method can be used.

Group control logic

Select FFU → Establish control relationship → Perform group control → View device status

Group control management object

Same area FFU

FFU in the same functional area

Specify FFU set

multiple partitions

Unified management by region

Divide according to actual functions

Select specific device

Manage according to project configuration

Any frame selection control - directly select the FFU that needs to be controlled

The system supports selecting specified FFU for control and monitoring through box selection.

Operation logic

Enter the monitoring interface → select FFU → select the control operation → check the device status

Frame selection function

Select device

Batch operation

View together

status feedback

Choose FFU according to the interface

Perform operations on selected devices

View Select Devices

View status after operation

Virtual partition management

Reorganize FFU according to actual production area

A clean room is not an identical space. Different production areas, equipment areas and process areas may have different operational requirements. The actual partitions formed during the installation and wiring process of FFU may be different from the functional areas required for subsequent production management.

Therefore, the Aili Industrial FFU group control system can be established according to the actual layout of the project, and existing partitions can be reorganized.

Area management logic

Actual FFU partition → Customized zone → Zone management → Zone control

Custom area

add area

Modify name

Add partition

Remove partition

Create a new custom area

Named according to actual use

Add partition to zone

Remove from zone

After selecting a custom area, you can start or stop the FFU of the partition to which the area belongs.

Real-time monitoring - centralized viewing of FFU operating status on the computer

The real-time monitoring interface can display the gateway list and FFU list.

Gateway information

Gateway name

IP address

connection status

communication status

Show gateway name

Show corresponding IP

Online/disconnected status

Connection status

FFU monitoring information

FFU gateway IP

Area

zone alias

FFU name

Corresponding gateway information

Area

zone alias

Device name

FFU number

Set speed

Real-time speed

Differential pressure alarm

Device number

Set speed percentage

Current speed

Differential pressure alarm status

Drive alarm

communication status

working status

ID address

Drive related alarms

Current communication situation

Current working status

FFU corresponding ID

FFU status visualization

Quickly identify device status by color

In the monitoring interface, the system uses different colors to distinguish FFU status.

green

blue

yellow

red

FFU run

FFU shutdown

FFU offline

FFU alarm

At the same time, the green pie chart is used to represent the total number of FFU of the current page.

Regional query and device query - quickly locate the FFU you need to view

The real-time monitoring page supports querying based on area name or FFU name.

Query method

Enter the area name → click query → view the FFU of the area

Enter the FFU name → click Query → view the status of the specified FFU

Query content

Regional query

FFU query

Device status

Operation information

Query FFU within the area

Query the specified FFU

View current status

View operating parameters

Alarm and fault management - if abnormalities are found, there is no need to troubleshoot them one by one.

The group control system can centrally display device abnormalities.

When an alarm occurs, the operator can confirm the corresponding equipment and area through the monitoring interface.

Existing functions of the system include:

Alarm display → sound reminder → alarm confirmation → alarm record → history query

Pressure difference and drive status - not just looking at 'open or not'

If the FFU is configured with corresponding differential pressure detection components and the controller has corresponding interfaces, the system can further obtain relevant differential pressure signals.

The existing system monitoring interface can display:

Differential pressure alarm

Drive alarm

communication status

working status

This information can help maintenance personnel further determine the operating status of the equipment.

Operation data and records - let FFU operation status form queryable data

The group control system can not only display the device status in real time, but also form operation management records.

Alarm record

Record device alarm information.

Operation record

Document control operations in the system.

Duty operation record

Used for duty operation management.

Statistics

Summarize system operation data.

Historical query

Facilitates subsequent query and operation management.

Interface with factory affairs and automation systems - FFU control system can become part of clean room automation

In large clean factories, the FFU control system can interact with other systems based on project requirements.

system relationship

FFU → Group control system → Factory affairs system

FFU → Group control system → BMS

FFU → Group control system → PLC

FFU → Group control system → Fire control system

The actual communication interface, protocol and docking method need to be confirmed according to the project automation architecture.

Multi-client and system docking - reserved data connection methods for other automation systems

The dedicated gateway can connect up to 5 clients. In addition to using the host computer provided by Aili Industry, it can also be used to connect to other automatic control systems such as factory affairs systems and fire control systems according to project requirements.

System connection relationship

FFU → Dedicated gateway → Aili industrial host computer

FFU → Dedicated gateway → Factory affairs system

FFU → Dedicated gateway → Fire control system

FFU → Dedicated gateway → Other automatic control systems

The actual interface, communication protocol and docking method need to be confirmed according to the specific project.

The core features of Aili Industrial FFU group control system - from equipment control to system management

Single unit control

Group control

Any frame selection

virtual partition

Independent control of FFU

Unified control of multiple devices

Select specific device

Re-divided according to actual needs

Start/stop control

Speed ​​control

Real-time monitoring

Regional query

Control device start and stop

Adjust FFU operating speed

View running status

Query specified area

Audible alarm

Alarm record

Operation record

Historical query

New alarm sound reminder

Save alarm information

Save operation information

Query historical information

Duty function

FFU master control

electronic signage

Statistics

Set up duty operation

Unified control of selected areas

System status overview

Summary system information

Area highlighting

Regional display

Logo customization

Boot screen customization

Highlight designated area

View by region

Configure logo

Configure splash screen

Region name customization

Open multiple software

Data statistics forwarding

multiple clients

Custom area name

Use according to project

Data forwarding based on project

Up to 5 clients

Why use computer group control?

When the number of FFU increases, the management method also needs to be upgraded.

Single device management

Operator → Single FFU → Start/Stop/Speed ​​Adjustment → View status

Computer group control management

Operator → PC → Area/Group/Single FFU → Centralized control → Status feedback

The group control system does not change the clean air supply function of the FFU itself, but allows multiple FFUs to perform centralized operations and status viewing according to project needs through communication and software management.

The entire industry chain foundation of Aili Industrial FFU group control system - from FFU equipment to control system collaborative design

Aili Industrial's FFU related product system covers:

fan

motor

control system

filter

Fan products

EC/DC/AC solution

Controllers and systems

HEPA/ULPA

Sheet metal manufacturing

FFU complete machine

Group control system

Project customization

Cabinet manufacturing

FFU device

Computer group control

System configuration

This enables overall configuration between FFU equipment, controllers and group control systems based on project requirements.

Application scenarios of FFU computer group control system

Clean environment for centralized management of multiple FFUs

semiconductor

Electronic manufacturing

Optoelectronic display

new energy

Multi-area clean environment

Production area management

Clean production area

Clean production space

medicine

laboratory

Clean shed

Industrial clean room

Clean area management

FFU centralized monitoring

local clean environment

Multi-region FFU management

The specific system configuration needs to be determined based on the number of FFUs, clean room layout and control requirements of the project.

Application scenarios of FFU computer group control system - clean environment for centralized management of multiple FFUs


Semiconductor clean room

A large number of FFUs are distributed in different process areas, and the equipment status needs to be managed uniformly.

Electronic manufacturing

Establish FFU control partitions according to different production areas.

Optoelectronic display

Suitable for centralized management of multi-area clean air supply equipment.

Pharmaceutical clean factory

Carry out FFU equipment management and status monitoring according to clean areas.

laboratory

Suitable for clean spaces managed centrally by multiple FFUs.

New clean factory building

Plan the FFU communication and control network simultaneously during the cleanroom design phase.

Clean room renovation

Corresponding group control upgrade plans can be formulated based on the original FFU and control conditions.

The core features of Aili Industrial FFU computer group control system

From device control to system management

Single unit control

Group control

Any frame selection

virtual partition

Independent control of FFU

Unified control of multiple devices

Select specific device

Re-divided according to actual needs

Start/stop control

Speed ​​control

Real-time monitoring

Regional query

Control device start and stop

Adjust FFU operating speed

View running status

Query specified area

Audible alarm

Alarm record

Operation record

Historical query

New alarm sound reminder

Save alarm information

Save operation information

Query historical information

Duty function

FFU master control

electronic signage

Statistics

Set up duty operation

Unified control of selected areas

System status overview

Summary system information

Area highlighting

Regional display

Logo customization

Boot screen customization

Highlight designated area

View by region

Configure logo

Configure splash screen

Region name customization

Open multiple software

Data statistics forwarding

multiple clients

Custom area name

Use according to project

Data forwarding based on project

Up to 5 clients

FFU computer group control system FAQ——Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is FFU computer group control system?

The FFU computer group control system consists of a computer host computer, FFU dedicated gateway and FFU unit to form a control and monitoring system. It can perform single unit control, speed regulation, start and stop and running status query of the on-site FFU. It also supports frame selection control.

2. Can the FFU group control system control a single FFU?

Can. The system supports speed regulation, start-stop control and running status query of a single FFU.

3. Can I control multiple FFUs at the same time?

Can. The system supports group control and any frame selection control.

4. Can FFU be managed according to clean room areas?

Can. The system supports virtual partitions and custom areas, and areas can be reorganized according to the actual management method of the project.

5. Can the FFU group control system adjust the wind speed?

Can. The specific speed adjustment range depends on the controller and motor configuration used by the FFU.

6. Can I check the real-time running status of FFU?

Can. The real-time monitoring page can display the gateway, area, name, number, set speed, real-time speed, communication status, working status and other information of the FFU.

7. Can the system display FFU alarm?

Can. The system supports alarm prompts and can remind new alarms through sound. The computer needs to be connected to an external device to realize the sound reminder.

8. Can I check historical alarms?

Can. The host computer includes alarm recording and historical query functions.

9. Can I view the operation records?

Can. The system includes an operation recording function.

10. What is FFU virtual partition?

Virtual partitions are used to recombine established FFU partitions based on actual production or management needs, making the regional management method in the system more in line with actual usage needs.

11. How many FFUs can be connected to a dedicated gateway?

The existing dedicated gateway supports up to 6 partitions, each partition has a maximum of 60 FFUs, and a total of up to 360 FFUs.

12. How many clients can be connected to a gateway?

Existing dedicated gateways can connect up to 5 clients.

13. Does the FFU group control system support RS485?

The FFU controller information related to Aili Industry supports 485 communication, and the specific communication method is determined according to the final controller and system configuration.

14. Can it be connected to the factory system or fire control system?

The existing dedicated gateway supports up to 5 clients and can be used to connect to other automatic control systems such as factory affairs systems and fire control systems according to project requirements. The specific interface and docking method need to be confirmed according to the project.

15. Can the FFU group control system be controlled with one click?

The existing software includes one-click startup and FFU master control functions, which can be controlled uniformly according to the actual partition.

16. Can the FFU group control system be set to run on duty?

Can. The system includes duty functions and duty operation records, and supports setting multiple duty time periods every day.

17. Can the area name be customized for the FFU group control system?

Can. The system supports custom area names and can manage partitions in custom areas.

18. How much does the FFU group control system cost?

The system price is related to the number of FFU, the number of controllers, gateways, host computer functions, communication network and whether other systems are required, and needs to be confirmed according to the specific project configuration.

Aili Industrial FFU Product Series

Aili Industry provides multiple types of FFU, which can be classified and selected according to maintenance methods, functional characteristics, application scenarios and size specifications, and non-standard customization is also supported.

Aili industrial indoor replaceable or detachable FFU

Bottom replaceable FFU (bottom replaceable filter)

Maintenance personnel can complete filter replacement on the ground without climbing, effectively reducing the risk of climbing operations.


It adopts the bottom replacement filter design, which takes less time to replace a single filter. It is suitable for clean rooms with a floor height of not less than 2.4m. The air volume range is 900-1500m³/h, the operating noise is ≤58dB, and the box material can be selected from different materials such as 304 stainless steel, galvanized plate, aluminum plate, and painted steel plate.

Aili industrial replaceable FFU (top filter replacement)

Top replaceable FFU (top replaceable filter)

Maintenance personnel operate from the technical mezzanine above the suspended ceiling, without occupying the working space inside the clean room.


The top filter replacement method is used, which is the standard maintenance method of traditional FFU. It is suitable for clean rooms with sufficient maintenance space above the ceiling, and is suitable for conventional clean room ceiling installation scenarios.

Aili industrial ultra-thin EFU

Ultra-thin FFU/EFU

Adapt to semiconductor micro-environments such as EFEM and Load Port to meet the cleaning needs of spaces with limited floor heights.


Specially developed for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and compact spaces, the thickness of the fan body is compressed to 70mm. It adopts self-developed DC motor and high-precision dynamically balanced aluminum alloy wind wheel. Optional PTFE boron-free ultra-fine filter. The control interface supports RS485/Modbus protocol, and the cabinet material can be selected from lightweight aluminum alloy or stainless steel.

Ailigon EC DC FFU unit

DC FFU fan filter unit

Equipped with a DC brushless motor, it can save 30%-50% energy compared to AC FFU, and supports stepless speed regulation and intelligent group control.


Driven by a DC brushless motor, the power conversion efficiency is higher, and the average power is about 60W-180W. Supports 0-100% stepless speed adjustment. The operating noise is about 52-58 decibels, which is 5-7 decibels lower than AC FFU. Supports RS485/Modbus protocol to access the central monitoring system.

Aili industrial explosion-proof FFU fan filter unit

Explosion-proof FFU fan filter unit

The motor and electrical system meet the requirements of explosion-proof specifications and are specially designed for flammable and explosive environments such as lithium battery new energy sources.



Targeted optimization of equipment materials, motor selection and electrical design is carried out for the actual process sections and explosion-proof zones of the lithium battery production line. It adopts explosion-proof motor and anti-static box material to meet the requirements of relevant explosion-proof regulations. We have expedited customization for a new lithium battery production line and completed production, distribution and on-site commissioning within 5 days.

Aili Industrial Antistatic FFU Filter Unit

Anti-static FFU fan filter unit

The anti-static FFU integrated static elimination device neutralizes airflow charges in real time to avoid damage to precision electronic products caused by electrostatic discharge.


In view of the characteristics of semiconductor and electronic manufacturing, anti-static treatment options are available for the box material and filter. By integrating a static elimination device, the ionized air produces positive and negative ions, effectively neutralizing static charges in the airflow. Optional anti-static composite coating stabilizes surface resistance and effectively reduces dust adsorption.

Aili Industrial Stainless Steel FFU Filter Unit

Stainless steel FFU filter unit

Aili Industrial Stainless Steel FFU all-stainless steel box is corrosion-resistant and not easy to breed microorganisms. It is suitable for scenes with high hygiene requirements such as medicine and food.


The box body is made of SUS304 or SUS316L stainless steel, which has strong corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance. It is suitable for scenes with high hygiene requirements such as the food industry, biomedicine, and corrosive gas environments. The surface is finely polished for easy cleaning and disinfection, and the structural design reduces gaps and dead corners.

Aili industrial large air volume FFU fan filter unit

High air volume FFU unit

The wind speed of Aili Industrial's high-volume FFU can be customized to more than 2m/s to meet the process requirements for high-volume air supply in precision coating, drying and curing.


It is suitable for process scenarios that have high requirements on air supply volume, such as precision coating, drying and curing and other processes that require strong airflow to carry heat. The motor power and fan selection are re-matched according to high air volume requirements to ensure low noise and stable operation under large air volumes.

Aili Industrial Panasonic SMT professional FFUEFU filter unit

Special FFU/EFU for SMT placement machines

It is specially customized for mainstream placement machines such as Panasonic, ASM, and Fuji. The height of the body can be customized.



It can be directly and seamlessly mounted on the safety cover on the top of the placement machine without modification. Optional static-removing models, models with screens, etc. In addition to Panasonic, it can also be adapted to ASM, Fuji, Yamaha and other brand models.

FFU EFU for Aili Industrial Semiconductor Industry (1)

Semiconductor equipment side EFU/FFU

Designed for EFEM, Load Port, Sorter, Stocker, OHT and semiconductor cleaning equipment, and supports linkage control with equipment PLC.


It has high requirements for air flow uniformity, no vibration and long-term continuous operation, and is suitable for various semiconductor equipment communication protocols. Typical application scenarios include EFEM equipment front-end modules, wafer transfer box interfaces, wafer sorters, wafer storage systems, OHT crane internal micro-environments and semiconductor cleaning equipment, etc.

FFUEFU purification unit for Aili industrial panel display

FFU dedicated to panel display manufacturing

It is suitable for TFT-LCD, AMOLED and other panel production lines to meet the differentiated cleanliness requirements of Array, Cell and Module processes.


In panel manufacturing, tiny dust or fibers can cause defects such as bright spots, dark spots, and dead pixels. Aili Industrial FFU can form a stable vertical laminar air supply with a stable wind speed of 0.45m/s, ensuring optimal particle settling efficiency. For AMC gaseous molecular pollutants, chemical filters can be used to remove acids, bases and organic matter. The cleanliness can meet the requirements of ISO 4-5 for LCD production and ISO 3-4 for OLED production.

Aili industrial lithium battery dedicated EFU FFU

Special FFU for lithium battery new energy

Aili industrial lithium battery industry-specific FFU is suitable for pole piece coating, battery core winding, electrolyte injection and other process links, and can easily cope with high dust environments.


In the production of lithium batteries, metal debris and conductive dust directly affect battery performance and safety. Aili Industrial Protection FFU unit is equipped with HEPA or ULPA filter to efficiently intercept dust and fiber pollutants. Explosion-proof FFU can be used in the liquid injection area to eliminate the risk of static sparks and ensure production safety.

Let FFU control move from single-unit operation to centralized management

From the number of FFU, clean room layout to control requirements, Aili Industrial can configure the group control system according to your project conditions.

Whether it is a new clean room or a centralized control renovation of an existing FFU system, you can first the number of FFU, equipment model and site layout .confirm

FFU group control solution

FFU controller

Dedicated gateway

Host computer system

Centralized control and partition management

FFU start, stop and speed adjustment

Field communications and data connectivity

PC monitoring and management

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