Aqua Computer AQUAERO 4.00 Owner's Manual

Firmware-version 4.22a os- version 2.03
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MANUAL
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
aquaero™ 4.00
Firmware-Version 4.22a
OS- Version 2.03
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without
prior notice. All rights reserved.
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Current as of: June 26
2009
© 2004-2009
Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG
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Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany

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  • Page 1 OS- Version 2.03 The information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. All rights reserved. Current as of: June 26 2009 © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 1 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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. Periph.-Parameters ................19 7.3.9. Power measurement ................19 7.3.10. Profile settings..................19 - 2 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 3 11. Menu "Display Parameters" ...........29 11.1. Brightness.................29 11.2. Contrast ...................29 11.3. Turn-off Time ................29 11.4. Switch Time ................29 11.5. LCD switch-off ................29 11.6. USBLCD-Mode .................29 © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 3 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 4 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 - 4 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 5 19.6. Regulation of Contrast when Switching On ........47 19.7. Changing the front plate ............47 20. Troubleshooting ............48 20.1. Deletion of all Settings (EEPROM-Reset)........48 21. Technical Data............48 © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 5 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 6: Contents Of The Package

    Dear customer We congratulate you on the purchase of an aquaero from May & Wille, Aqua Computer Systeme GbR. We are one of the oldest manufacturers in Germany of PC water-cooling systems. Our products are made from materials of the highest quality. We hope you enjoy your new cooling system.
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 7 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 8: Connecting External Components

    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 - 8 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 9: Flow

    Please consult the manual of your mainboard for help. © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 9 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 10: Led

    Revision Controller 1 Revision Controller 1 Revision Controller 2 Revision Controller 2 1.0 or higher Not possible 1.5 or higher 3.0 or higher - 10 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 11: Standby-Power

    4.13. Expansion 20-pin expansion port for optional accessories from aqua-computer. Only use cables and components specified by aqua-computer (not in- cluded in delivery)! © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 11 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 12: Power-Led

    ATX PS_ON# line must remain intact! - 12 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 13: Initial Operation

    You should now familiarize yourself with the functions and operating of the device before you perform the setup of the basic settings in the aquaero. © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 13 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 14: Display And Operation

    Following screens will be shown one after the other: aquaero v4.09d So. 15:50:50 down Firmware: 4.09 Os: 2.03 LCD down - 14 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 15 Fan 3 0 rpm down Fan 4 0 rpm down Fan 1 12,0V Fan 2 12,0V down Fan 3 12,0V Fan 4 12,0V © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 15 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 16 0,00 liter/hour down Fill level: Invalid value down Power Measurement 1 Power : down Power Measurement 2 Power : down (back to the top) - 16 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 17: Device Settings

    One or two temperature sensors can be assigned to each fan, alterna- tively each fan can individually also be controlled manually. © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 17 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 18: Menu Settings

    Calls the submenu to configure the two LED-connectors. Details see 13. Menu Menu "LED "LED Parameters" Parameters" Menu Menu "LED "LED Parameters" Parameters" - 18 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 19: Clock And Timer

    7.3.11. Return to Display 7.3.11. Return to Display 7.3.11. Return to Display 7.3.11. Return to Display Leaves the menu and returns to the normal display mode. © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 19 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 20: Menu „Sensor-Parameters

    8.5. Hysteresis 8.5. Hysteresis 8.5. Hysteresis 8.5. Hysteresis Depending on the set regulator option this parameter has the following effect on the regulated fan: - 20 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 21: Target Temp

    8.8. Calibration Factor Professional function to calibrate the temperature sensors. Standard value is zero and should not be altered in the normal case. An adjust- © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 21 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 22: Controller Delay

    Default value is 2. 8.11. Back 8.11. Back 8.11. Back 8.11. Back Leaves the submenu and returns to “Sensor Parameters”. - 22 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 23: Menu „Flow Sensor

    The aquaero offers the possibility of connecting a second flow sensor in- stead of a fan to the fan-output 4 The setting „Fan4= Fan4“ configures the fan-output 4 as a normal fan connector. © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 23 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 24: Back

    Sensors distributed by us therefore have to be set to 509 Imp/U. 9.7. Back 9.7. Back 9.7. Back 9.7. Back Leaves the submenu and returns to "Settings". - 24 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 25: Menu "Fan Parameters

    50 rpm/s. The maximum speed for each con- nected fan is determined automatically when the system is started. If the © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 25 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 26: Manual

    If the connected fan does not generate a speedometer signal this value represents the minimum PWM-ratio (percentage value). If you use a fan - 26 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 27: Control Options

    In this case you should deactivate this function to regulate the fan independently of the quality of the speedometer signal. © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 27 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 28: Hold Min. Power

    10.12. Back 10.12. Back 10.12. Back 10.12. Back Leaves the submenu and returns to the fan selection. - 28 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 29: Menu "Display Parameters

    Here you can choose if the device should directly activate the USBLCD- Mode when booting. To leave the USBLCD-Mode press the button “set/mode”. © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 29 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 30: Aquaero-Name

    6.2. If all screens are deactivated, the start screen is shown permanently as is the case when the aquaero is turned - 30 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 31: Back

    MANUAL 11.10. Back 11.10. Back 11.10. Back 11.10. Back Leaves the submenu and returns to the menu "Settings". © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 31 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 32: Menu "Relay Parameters

    Alarm fan 3 Alarm fan 4 Temp.-Alarm Flow Alarm 1 Flow Alarm 2 Alarm Level Water Wave Pump 1 Error Pump 2 Error - 32 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 33: Relay On/Off

    (default setting is 8 seconds). 12.7. Back 12.7. Back 12.7. Back 12.7. Back Leaves the submenu and returns to "Settings". © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 33 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 34: Menu "Led Parameters

    If the brightness of the LED was regulated temperature-dependent, this call deactivates the temperature-dependent regulation and activates the manual regulation. - 34 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 35: Flash When Alarm

    By activating this function the connected LED flashes when an alarm is triggered. 13.6. Back 13.6. Back 13.6. Back 13.6. Back Leaves the submenu and returns to "LED Selection". © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 35 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 36: Menu "Clock And Timer

    By selecting "Never" the switch time is deactivated. Furthermore you can set the exact time (24 hour format) at which the process should be exe- cuted. - 36 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 37: Off-Time 1

    Enter a second time as described in 14.7. Off-Time 1 14.10. Back 14.10. Back 14.10. Back 14.10. Back Leaves the submenu and returns to the menu "Settings". © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 37 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 38: Menu "Periph.-Parameters

    - Fan 1-4 rpm - Fan 1-4 Percent - Sensor 1-6 Temperature Switch relay: Here you can manually switch the relay. back: Leaves the submenu. - 38 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 39: Tubemeter

    This function allows the calculation of the absorbed and emitted power of up to two cooling circulations. A measurement of the water tempera- © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 39 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 40: Power Measurement 1 Sensor 1 (Cold Side)

    16.3. Power Measurement 1 Flow Sensor Selection 16.3. Power Measurement 1 Flow Sensor Selection Select the appropriate flow sensor for the power measurement 1. - 40 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 41: Power Measurement 2 Sensor 1 (Cold Side)

    Select the appropriate flow sensor for the power measurement 2. 16.7. 16.7. 16.7. 16.7. Back Back Back Back Leaves the submenu and returns to "Settings". © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 41 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 42: Menu „Profile Settings

    In order to avoid data loss, you should therefore disconnect all devices except the aquaero from the PSU prior to loading the default settings! - 42 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 43: Example Configurations

    Two radiator fans are connected to the fan canals 1 and 2 of the aquaero Solution: Enter the following values in the sensor parameters for sensor 1: Target temperature: 35,0 °C © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 43 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 44: Temperature-Dependent Illumination

    LED and above 50 °C only the red LED will be lit. Suitable to illuminate the reservoir container of a water-cooling system, which changes the color temperature-dependently from green to yellow to red. - 44 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 45: Emergency Shutdown Of The Pc On Temperature Alarm

    This requires a connected standby-power-supply (special accessories). © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 45 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 46: Usage Of The Relay To Interrupt The Atx-Control-Line

    This change is stored permanently in the pump controller. The pump frequency can be readjusted again manually in the periphery - 46 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2004-2009 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 47: Regulation Of Contrast When Switching On

    (not included in delivery). To do this, simply unscrew the four mounting screws in the corners, change the front plate and carefully re- tighten the screws. © 2004-2009 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 47 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany...
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    AQUAERO 20. Troubleshooting 20. Troubleshooting 20. Troubleshooting 20. Troubleshooting 2 2 2 2 0.1. Deletion of all Settings (EEPROM 0.1. Deletion of all Settings (EEPROM 0.1. Deletion of all Settings (EEPROM- - - - Reset) 0.1. Deletion of all Settings (EEPROM Reset) Reset) Reset)

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