Aqua Computer AQUAERO 4.00 Bedienungsanleitung

MANUAL

Gellie äuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleic en, Germany

Owner’s Manual

Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

aquaero™ 4.00

Firmware-Version 4.22a

OS- Version 2.03

T e information contained in t is manual is subject to c ange wit out

prior notice. All rig ts reserved.

Current as of: June 26t 2009

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Table of Contents

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Contents of t e package................................................. 6

2. Preface ......................................................................... 6

3. Safety precautions .......................................................... 7

4. Connecting external components ..................................... 8

4.1. Overview..................................................................................... 8

4.2. Power ......................................................................................... 8

4.3. Fan1-Fan4 .................................................................................. 8

4.4. Sensor......................................................................................... 8

4.5. Flow ........................................................................................... 9

4.6. USB ............................................................................................ 9

4.7. LED ...........................................................................................10

4.8. Relay .........................................................................................10

4.9. aquastream-bridge......................................................................10

4.10. Standby-Power ..........................................................................11

4.11. JP1 Power Supply Jumper...........................................................11

4.12. aquabus (I2C-bus) .....................................................................11

4.13. Expansion.................................................................................11

4.14. Power-LED................................................................................12

4.15. Aquaero Power Connect (optional accessory)...............................12

5. Initial operation.............................................................13

6. Display and operation ...................................................14

6.1. Function of t e Buttons ................................................................14

6.2. Display Mode .............................................................................14

7. Device Settings..............................................................17

7.1. Basic operation...........................................................................17

7.1.1. Definition of Names .............................................................................17

7.1.2. Principle of assigning sensors to fans.....................................................17

7.2. Menu Settings .............................................................................18

7.2.1.  Sensor-Parameters...........................................................................18

7.3.2.  Flow Sensor.....................................................................................18

7.3.3.  Fan-Parameters ...............................................................................18

7.3.4.  Display-Parameters..........................................................................18

7.3.5.  Relay-Parameters.............................................................................18

7.3.6.  LED-Parameters...............................................................................18

7.3.7.  Clock and Timer..............................................................................19

7.3.8.  Perip .-Parameters ..........................................................................19

7.3.9. Power measurement.............................................................................19

7.3.10. Profile settings....................................................................................19

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7.3.11. Return to Display................................................................................19

8. Menu „Sensor-Parameters“ ............................................20

8.1. Sensor Name..............................................................................20

8.2. Start-up temp..............................................................................20

8.3. Maximum temp...........................................................................20

8.4. Alarm Temp................................................................................20

8.5. Hysteresis ...................................................................................20

8.6. Target Temp. ..............................................................................21

8.7. Calibration Offset .......................................................................21

8.8. Calibration Factor .......................................................................21

8.9. Controller delay ..........................................................................22

8.10. Controller factor........................................................................22

8.11. Back ........................................................................................22

9. Menu „Flow Sensor“......................................................23

9.1. Sensor name ..............................................................................23

9.2. Alarm Level 1..............................................................................23

9.3. Alarm Level 2..............................................................................23

9.4. Display Unit................................................................................23

9.5. Calibration Factor .......................................................................23

9.6. Sensor 2 Connection ...................................................................23

9.7. Back ..........................................................................................24

10. Menu "Fan Parameters"................................................25

10.1. Fan Name ................................................................................25

10.2. Sensor 1 (auto) .........................................................................25

10.3. Sensor 2 (auto) .........................................................................25

10.4. Set Rpm ...................................................................................25

10.5. Manual ....................................................................................26

10.6. Get max. rpm ...........................................................................26

10.7. Calibration Factor .....................................................................26

10.8. Minimum Power ........................................................................26

10.9. Control Options........................................................................27

10.10. Use rpm signal........................................................................27

10.11. Hold min. power .....................................................................28

10.12. Back ......................................................................................28

11. Menu "Display Parameters"...........................................29

11.1. Brig tness.................................................................................29

11.2. Contrast...................................................................................29

11.3. Turn-off Time............................................................................29

11.4. Switc Time ..............................................................................29

11.5. LCD switc -off ..........................................................................29

11.6. USBLCD-Mode .........................................................................29

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11.7. USBLCD after Boot....................................................................29

11.8. Aquaero-Name.........................................................................30

11.9. Page Setup ...............................................................................30

11.10. Back ......................................................................................31

12. Menu "Relay Parameters"..............................................32

12.1. Alarm On/Off...........................................................................32

12.2. Alarm-Off-Timeout....................................................................32

12.3. Alarm-Events ............................................................................32

12.4. Relay On/Off............................................................................33

12.5. Relay Usage .............................................................................33

12.6. Alarm Time...............................................................................33

12.7. Back ........................................................................................33

13. Menu "LED Parameters"................................................34

13.1. Sensor 1 (auto) .........................................................................34

13.2. Sensor 2 (auto) .........................................................................34

13.3. Brig ter/Darker .........................................................................34

13.4. Brig tness.................................................................................34

13.5. Flas w en Alarm......................................................................35

13.6. Back ........................................................................................35

14. Menu "Clock and Timer" ..............................................36

14.1. Setting t e Clock .......................................................................36

14.2. Turn-On Time 1........................................................................36

14.3. On-Time 1 ...............................................................................36

14.4. Turn-On Time 2........................................................................36

14.5. On-Time 2 ...............................................................................36

14.6. Turn-Off Time 1........................................................................36

14.7. Off-Time 1 ...............................................................................37

14.8. Turn-Off Time 2........................................................................37

14.9. Off-Time 2 ...............................................................................37

14.10. Back ......................................................................................37

15. Menu "Perip .-Parameters" ...........................................38

15.1. aquastream 1/2........................................................................38

15.2. Multiswitc 1/2 .........................................................................38

15.3. tubemeter.................................................................................39

15.4. Back ........................................................................................39

16.1. Power Measurement 1 Sensor 1 (cold side) ..................................40

16.2. Power Measurement 1 Sensor 2 (warm side) ................................40

16.3. Power Measurement 1 Flow Sensor Selection ...............................40

16.4. Power Measurement 2 Sensor 1 (cold side) ..................................41

16.5. Power Measurement 2 Sensor 2 (warm side) ................................41

16.6. Power Measurement 1 Flow Sensor Selection ...............................41

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16.7. Back ........................................................................................41

Leaves t e submenu and returns to "Settings".........................................41

17. Menu „Profile Settings“ ................................................42

17.1. Load Profile 1 ...........................................................................42

17.2. Load Profile 2 ...........................................................................42

17.3. Copy Profile..............................................................................42

17.4. Default Setting ..........................................................................42

18. Example configurations................................................43

18.1. Progressive Regulation of a Fan via a Temperature Sensor ............43

18.2. Regulation of a constant water temperature in a water-cooling system

........................................................................................................43

18.3. Temperature-dependent Illumination...........................................44

18.4. Emergency S utdown of t e PC on Temperature Alarm .................45

19. Special Notices ...........................................................45

19.1. Usage of t e Relay as a Power Button on t e mainboard...............45

19.2. Usage of t e Relay to Interrupt t e ATX-control-line.......................46

19.3. Starting of t e PC w en using t e Standby-Power-Supply...............46

19.4. Restrictions of t e Emergency S utdown.......................................46

19.5. Flow Alarm and t e aquastream-pump........................................46

19.6. Regulation of Contrast w en Switc ing On ..................................47

19.7. C anging t e front plate ............................................................47

20. Troubles ooting..........................................................48

20.1. Deletion of all Settings (EEPROM-Reset).......................................48

21. Tec nical Data............................................................48

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1. Contents of t e package

1. Contents of t e package1. Contents of t e package

1. Contents of t e package

1x aquaero (ready to install)

4x Temperature sensor 70 cm

1x internal USB-connection cable 5pin 70 cm

Mounting material

1x Software CD aquaero

1x t is manual

2. Preface

2. Preface2. Preface

2. Preface

Dear customer

Dear customerDear customer

Dear customer,

We congratulate you on t e purc ase of an aquaero from May & Wille,

Aqua Computer Systeme GbR. We are one of t e oldest manufacturers

in Germany of PC water-cooling systems. Our products are made from

materials of t e ig est quality. We ope you enjoy your new cooling

system. S ould you ave any questions, we would like to ask you to first

look at t e "FAQ" area and "forum" on our omepage www.aqua-

computer.de. If you s ould not find an answer to your question t ere,

please email to support@aqua-computer.de. Considering t e fast tec -

nical development, we reserve t e rig t to be able to perform alterations

to t e products at any time. It t erefore is possible t at your product

does not correspond precisely to t e descriptions or especially t e illus-

trations in t is manual.

Your aqua-computer Team

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3. Safety precautions

3. Safety precautions3. Safety precautions

3. Safety precautions

Before we get into t e specifics of t e system, we would like you to fol-

low t ese basic precautions w ic s ould be obeyed at all times.

1. 1.

1. Read t is manual t oroug ly and completely!

Read t is manual t oroug ly and completely!Read t is manual t oroug ly and completely!

Read t is manual t oroug ly and completely!

2. Backup your data before working on t e ardware!

2. Backup your data before working on t e ardware!2. Backup your data before working on t e ardware!

2. Backup your data before working on t e ardware!

3. T e aquaero may only be used completely assembled in a

3. T e aquaero may only be used completely assembled in a 3. T e aquaero may only be used completely assembled in a

3. T e aquaero may only be used completely assembled in a

computer case!

computer case!computer case!

computer case!

4. Never touc , connect or separate cables or electronic comp

4. Never touc , connect or separate cables or electronic comp4. Never touc , connect or separate cables or electronic comp

4. Never touc , connect or separate cables or electronic compo-

o-o-

nents w ile in use!

nents w ile in use!nents w ile in use!

nents w ile in use!

5. Do

5. Do5. Do

5. Do not turn on your computer unless you are absolutely certain

not turn on your computer unless you are absolutely certain not turn on your computer unless you are absolutely certain

not turn on your computer unless you are absolutely certain

t at all cables are securely and correctly connected to t e

t at all cables are securely and correctly connected to t e t at all cables are securely and correctly connected to t e

t at all cables are securely and correctly connected to t e

aquaero!

aquaero!aquaero!

aquaero!

6. 6.

6. Maintenance notes:

Maintenance notes:Maintenance notes:

Maintenance notes: Use only soft, damp clot s to wipe t e d

Use only soft, damp clot s to wipe t e d Use only soft, damp clot s to wipe t e d

Use only soft, damp clot s to wipe t e de-

e-e-

vice. Do not use benzene, paint t inner, detergents, or c emica

vice. Do not use benzene, paint t inner, detergents, or c emicavice. Do not use benzene, paint t inner, detergents, or c emica

vice. Do not use benzene, paint t inner, detergents, or c emically

lly lly

lly

treated wiped clot s, and do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber o

treated wiped clot s, and do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber otreated wiped clot s, and do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber o

treated wiped clot s, and do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber ob-

b-b-

jects on t e device to avoid t e risk of malfunction or damage to

jects on t e device to avoid t e risk of malfunction or damage to jects on t e device to avoid t e risk of malfunction or damage to

jects on t e device to avoid t e risk of malfunction or damage to

surface of t e device!

surface of t e device!surface of t e device!

surface of t e device!

7. T e relay

7. T e relay7. T e relay

7. T e relay-

-output may be powered at max. 12 V! T e current

output may be powered at max. 12 V! T e current output may be powered at max. 12 V! T e current

output may be powered at max. 12 V! T e current

must not exceed 1 Ampere!

must not exceed 1 Ampere!must not exceed 1 Ampere!

must not exceed 1 Ampere!

8. All st

8. All st8. All st

8. All statements in t is manual are subject to t e fast tec nolog

atements in t is manual are subject to t e fast tec nologatements in t is manual are subject to t e fast tec nolog

atements in t is manual are subject to t e fast tec nologi-

i-i-

cal development. Our products are constantly en anced. Tec n

cal development. Our products are constantly en anced. Tec ncal development. Our products are constantly en anced. Tec n

cal development. Our products are constantly en anced. Tec ni-

i-i-

cal c anges, misprints and errors are reserved!

cal c anges, misprints and errors are reserved! cal c anges, misprints and errors are reserved!

cal c anges, misprints and errors are reserved!

9. T is product is not designed for use in life support appliances,

9. T is product is not designed for use in life support appliances, 9. T is product is not designed for use in life support appliances,

9. T is product is not designed for use in life support appliances,

devices, or systems

devices, or systems devices, or systems

devices, or systems w ere malfunction of t is product can re

w ere malfunction of t is product can rew ere malfunction of t is product can re

w ere malfunction of t is product can rea-

a-a-

sonably be expected to result in personal injury. May & Wille GbR

sonably be expected to result in personal injury. May & Wille GbR sonably be expected to result in personal injury. May & Wille GbR

sonably be expected to result in personal injury. May & Wille GbR

customers using or selling t is product for use in suc application

customers using or selling t is product for use in suc application customers using or selling t is product for use in suc application

customers using or selling t is product for use in suc application

do so at t eir own risk and agree to fully indemnify May & Wille

do so at t eir own risk and agree to fully indemnify May & Wille do so at t eir own risk and agree to fully indemnify May & Wille

do so at t eir own risk and agree to fully indemnify May & Wille

GbR for any dama

GbR for any damaGbR for any dama

GbR for any damages resulting from suc application.

ges resulting from suc application.ges resulting from suc application.

ges resulting from suc application.

10. Do not rest your weig t on or place eavy objects on t e d

10. Do not rest your weig t on or place eavy objects on t e d10. Do not rest your weig t on or place eavy objects on t e d

10. Do not rest your weig t on or place eavy objects on t e de-

e-e-

vice, and do not apply excessive force to t e buttons, switc es, or

vice, and do not apply excessive force to t e buttons, switc es, or vice, and do not apply excessive force to t e buttons, switc es, or

vice, and do not apply excessive force to t e buttons, switc es, or

connectors to avoid t e risk of damage to t e device or personal

connectors to avoid t e risk of damage to t e device or personal connectors to avoid t e risk of damage to t e device or personal

connectors to avoid t e risk of damage to t e device or personal

injury.

injury.injury.

injury.

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4. Connecting e

4. Connecting e4. Connecting e

4. Connecting external components

xternal componentsxternal components

xternal components

4.1. Overview

4.1. Overview4.1. Overview

4.1. Overview

T e following sc ematic s ows t e multitude of connection possibilities

of t e aquaero:

4.2. Power

4.2. Power4.2. Power

4.2. Power

Power connector. Attac a vacant power connector of your PSU. Due to

t e form of t e plug t e polarity can not be misinterpreted. Do not use

force w en connecting t e plug but double c eck if t e plug is lined-up

correctly (i.e. not upside down)

4.3. Fan1

4.3. Fan14.3. Fan1

4.3. Fan1-

-Fan4

Fan4Fan4

Fan4

Connection possibility for four fans wit rpm-signals.

Attention: Max. load 5 Watts per c annel!

Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND

Pin 2: 0-12 V

Pin 3: rpm

4.4. Sensor

4.4. Sensor4.4. Sensor

4.4. Sensor

Connection possibility for six temperature sensors (10 kΩ NTC).

Pin assignment: Pin 11-12: Sensor 1

Pin 9-10: Sensor 2

Pin 7-8: Sensor 3

Pin 5-6: Sensor 4

Pin 3-4: Sensor 5

Pin 1-2: Sensor 6

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4.5. Flow

4.5. Flow4.5. Flow

4.5. Flow

Connection possibility for a flow sensor. Only use flow sensors and ca-

bles specified by aqua-computer!

Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND (green cable, marked▼)

Pin 2: 5 V

Pin 3: Rpm

4.6. USB

4.6. USB4.6. USB

4.6. USB

Connection possibility for an internal USB-connector on t e mainboard.

Use t e included USB-cable and pay close attention to t e polarity (col-

ored wires) of t e cable. Incorrect use may result in t e destruction of

Incorrect use may result in t e destruction of Incorrect use may result in t e destruction of

Incorrect use may result in t e destruction of

t e aquaero and/or t e mainboard and furt er components

t e aquaero and/or t e mainboard and furt er componentst e aquaero and/or t e mainboard and furt er components

t e aquaero and/or t e mainboard and furt er components!

! T erefore

pay close attention to t e pin assignment of t e connectors on t e

mainboard. Please consult t e manual of your mainboard for elp.

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Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND black wire

Pin 2: GND black wire

Pin 3: D+ green wire

Pin 4: D- w ite wire

Pin 5: VCC red wire

4.7. LED

4.7. LED4.7. LED

4.7. LED

Connection possibility for two LEDs or one dual-colored LED (not in-

cluded in delivery) respectively. Standard-LEDs (I max 20 mA) may be

used wit out a series resistance, w ic is already integrated in t e

aquaero.

Pin assignment: Pin 1: VCC LED 1

Pin 2: VCC LED 2

Pin 3: GND

4.8. Relay

4.8. Relay4.8. Relay

4.8. Relay

Floating output. Useable for t e emergency s utdown of t e PSU (addi-

tional cables required, not included in delivery). Alternatively freely use-

able, maximum breaking capacity 1 A at max. 12 V.

Pin assignment: Pin 1-2: breaking contact

4.9. aquastream

4.9. aquastream4.9. aquastream

4.9. aquastream-

-bridge

bridgebridge

bridge

Connection possibility to t e controller of t e aquastream. Not co

Not coNot co

Not com-

m-m-

patible to aquastream XT pumps, use t e “aquabus” eader for co

patible to aquastream XT pumps, use t e “aquabus” eader for copatible to aquastream XT pumps, use t e “aquabus” eader for co

patible to aquastream XT pumps, use t e “aquabus” eader for con-

n-n-

necting aquastream XT

necting aquastream XTnecting aquastream XT

necting aquastream XT – for details see 4.12. aquabus (I2C-bus). A

maximum of two controllers may be connected. Only use cables speci-

fied by aqua-computer (not included in delivery)! T e following table

s ows t e connection possibilities depending on t e ardware revision

of t e aquastream controller in use:

Revision Controller 1

Revision Controller 1Revision Controller 1

Revision Controller 1

Revision Controller 2

Revision Controller 2Revision Controller 2

Revision Controller 2

1.0 or ig er Not possible

1.5 or ig er 3.0 or ig er

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