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Ziehl-Abegg FN050 Alternative — LONGWELL LWAE3G500

Looking for an alternative for Ziehl-Abegg FN050-VDH.4F.V7? The LONGWELL LWAE3G500 is the same-size alternative — same control protocol, mounting dimensions on the LONGWELL drawing, performance characterized using AMCA 210/211 test methods (test report on request) — at 40–55% lower landed cost with 15–30 day delivery vs 12–18 weeks ex-works Ziehl-Abegg. Widely deployed across R290 heat pump monobloc, data center free cooling, BESS container.

Replaces: Ziehl-Abegg FN050-VDH.4F.V7 Diameter: Ø500 mm Family: FN axial → LONGWELL LWBE3G / LWAE3G / LWHV / LWFC Sample: 1–3 days
Replacing
Ziehl-Abegg
FN050
FN axial · EC axial fan · Ø500 mm
→
With
LONGWELL
LWAE3G500
Same size class (Ø500 mm) — mounting per drawing · Same control · 15–30 day delivery

Specification Comparison

Specification Ziehl-Abegg FN050 LONGWELL LWAE3G500
Fan type EC axial fan EC axial fan
Impeller diameter Ø500 mm Ø500 mm 9 models
Airflow range 3,200–10,500 m³/h up to 10,506 m³/h
Static pressure (max) 380 Pa up to 330 Pa
Motor power (max) 1,800 W up to 850 W
Noise floor (Lw) 74 dB(A) from 56 dB(A) (nameplate, per model)
Voltage 380–480 V 3Φ 220–230 V 1Φ · 380–400 V 3Φ
Control input 0–10 V / PWM / Modbus / EC-Control 0–10 V / PWM / Modbus RTU (RS485)
IP rating IP54 / IP55 IP54 std · IP55 / IP67 option
Certifications CE · UL · VDE · EAC CE · RoHS · REACH · ETL on request
Sample lead time 4–10 weeks 1–3 days
Series lead time (≤500 units) 12–18 weeks 15–30 days
Landed cost index (LONGWELL = 100) 175–200 100 (baseline)
Verify it on the LONGWELL selector: all 9 LWAE3G500 models — data, measured curves, drawings · LWAE3G500TS-5MEW-03 (largest airflow in the series) · check your own duty point · samples, MOQ and lead time

Why Engineers Switch from FN050 to LWAE3G500

4–8× Faster Delivery

15–30 days
vs 12–18 weeks ex-works for Ziehl-Abegg in 2026. Sample units 1–3 days from stock vs 4–10 weeks.

40–55% Lower Landed Cost

−€600 to −€2,400
per unit at equivalent spec, depending on size and quantity. On a 50-unit FanGrid retrofit, typical CapEx delta is €30k–€120k.

Drop-in Candidate · Same Size Class

Ø500 mm
Same impeller size and control protocol; confirm the mounting hole pattern and inlet ring against the LONGWELL drawing before ordering.

Drop-in compatibility: what matches and what to confirm

Mechanical match

The LONGWELL LWAE3G500 matches the Ziehl-Abegg FN050 mounting pattern (M-mount, ISO 9001 plenum-fan footprint) per the mounting dimensions on the LONGWELL drawing. Inlet ring diameter, motor shaft height, and electrical termination box position are identical. In most retrofits no plate modification is needed — confirm the mounting dimensions against the LONGWELL drawing before ordering.

Electrical & control match

The LWAE3G500 accepts the same 0–10 V analog speed reference, PWM (1 kHz), and Modbus RTU (RS485) control signals as Ziehl-Abegg FN050. LONGWELL supplies its Modbus RTU register map with the fan so the BMS points can be re-mapped; the register addresses are not identical to the Ziehl-Abegg map.For ebm-papst-specific bus protocols (EC-Control), ask LONGWELL engineering for the integration options.

Performance match

The measured P-Q curve of every LONGWELL model is on its model page; we check your duty point against it before quoting.

Typical Applications

The LWAE3G500 is widely deployed across R290 heat pump monobloc, data center free cooling, BESS container. Common application categories include:

  • Heat pump monobloc
  • Free cooling
  • BESS container

Particularly suited for R290 monobloc heat pump and BESS hyperscale container.

FAQ

Is LONGWELL LWAE3G500 a true drop-in replacement for Ziehl-Abegg FN050?
Same size class and control interface. Confirm the mounting hole pattern, inlet ring diameter and shaft height against the dimensioned drawing on the LONGWELL LWAE3G500 model page before ordering; it accepts the same 0–10 V analog / PWM / Modbus RTU control signals and is offered in the voltages listed in the table above.
How does LWAE3G500 compare on efficiency to FN050?
LONGWELL does not publish a single peak-efficiency figure for the LWAE3G500. The model page on the selection site gives airflow, static pressure and input power along the curve (measured where marked, nameplate-estimated otherwise), so the efficiency at your duty point follows directly; a test report for a specific model is available from engineering on request.
What’s the 2026 lead time difference?
As of May 2026: Ziehl-Abegg FN050 requires 12–18 weeks ex-works due to ongoing allocation. LONGWELL LWAE3G500 ships in 15–30 days for orders up to 500 units and 6–10 weeks for 1,000+ unit OEM programs. Sample units ship in 1–3 days from stocked Ø500 mm inventory.
What’s the cost delta?
At equivalent specification (same Ø, same airflow/Pa, same IP, same control), LONGWELL LWAE3G500 typically lands at 40–55% below Ziehl-Abegg FN050 ex-works pricing. Final pricing depends on quantity, voltage, IP rating, and control protocol options.
What applications is LWAE3G500 typically used for?
LWAE3G500 is widely deployed across R290 heat pump monobloc, data center free cooling, BESS container. Particularly suited for R290 monobloc heat pump and BESS hyperscale container.

Replace your FN050 — samples in 1–3 days

Send a quick request — model + quantity + delivery address. Sample unit ships in 1–3 days for field validation. Series production at 15–30 day lead time after PO.

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