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  Product:     Sunbeam Chromatic Windmill & Theta TB 101 Fan Controller  
  Price:     $36 (CAN) / $31 (U.S) 
  Supplied By:     Sunbeam Technology
  Author:     clsGrinder
  Date:     November 7th, 2005
  Rating:     star star star star star star star star

Introduction:

The Theta TP 101 is an internal 8 fan/light controller that fits in a vacant PCI slot. Each fan/light is independently programmable, and features 8 thermal sensors. The device interfaces itself using USB 1.1/2.0, the following specifications were taken from Sunbeam website:

Theta TB 101 Fan Controller - Key Specifications:
Theta TB 101 Fan Controller: Manufactured by Sunbeam Technology
8 independent fan channels
8 independent thermal sensors
Max fan power: 10 Watts
Fan Speed Control Modes: Auto/Manual
Light control modes
Software controlled
Fan Error and Overheat alarms
PCI slot form factor
Connection Type: USB
4 Bundled Software Skins (customizable)
Input Voltage: 12v
Output Voltage: 6-12v
OS Supported: Windows 98/Me/2K/XP

Sunbeam Chromatic Windmill
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Sunbeam Chromatic Windmill
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The Theta TB 101 Fan Controller package arrived slightly worn, but again no harm no foul. The dark coloured cardboard box carries the Theta model name, while the back of the box has a product illustration with features and specifications.

Sunbeam Chromatic Windmill
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Sunbeam Chromatic Windmill
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Inner packaging is typical of an expansion card device. A clear plastic shell securely holds the kit’s contents, with cables partitioned over to the left and everything else on the right. An inventory of the Theta 101-TP reveals the following:

  • Theta 101-TP Fan Controller
  • 28 page all English users manual
  • Software/Driver CD-ROM
  • 2 x Sheets of clear plastic tape pieces
  • USB Cable
  • 8 x Thermal Sensors (25 inches – 63 cm)

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