Summary of Contents for Macpower & Tytech Digital Doc 5
- Page 1 DigitalDoc 5 Thermal Sensor, Fan & Voltage Monitor User Manual & &...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index Page Introduction Chapter • About This Manual • The DigitalDoc5 • Features • What's Included Installation Chapter • Planning Your Setup • Installing The DigitalDoc5 The Temperature Sensors Connecting The Fans The Power Cable Install The DigitalDoc5 In Any Open 5 1/ 4" Bay Setting Up Your DigitalDoc5 Chapter •... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction About This Manual Throughout this manual you will see icons on the left margin that denote either Notes or Cautions as outlined below: Denotes a Caution or Warning. Pay particular attention to these, as they will prevent you from harming your system or DigitalDoc5. -
Page 4: Features
Features • Monitoring temperature range: 0°-100° degrees C (32°-212° F). User can adjust the set-point value. If the temperature reaches the set-point, the fan for that channel is automatically activated; after the fan has been turned on, if the temperature continues to rise an additional 5°C above the set-point, the unit will issue a warning signal. -
Page 5: What's Included
What's Included The DigitalDoc5 should come with the following: DigitalDoc5 Unit Screws (2 types - 5pcs each)..10pcs Thermal Tape....... 8pcs Sensors........8pcs... -
Page 6: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation Tip: It is a good idea to Planning Your Setup mark each end of all your Temperature Sensors with the number of that The DigitalDoc5 comes with up to 8 Temperature Sensors (Thermistors) Sensor's Channel. This and can control and monitor the speed (RPM) of up to 8 fans. The way if you ever have to DigitalDoc5 can control all kinds of +12 VDC fans whose current disconnect either side you... -
Page 7: Installing The Digitaldoc5
Installing The DigitalDoc5 The Temperature Sensors There are two types of Temperature Sensors included with your Tip: It is recommended to DigitalDoc5. The flat type, Fig. 2-1, is good for attaching to any flat first attach your sensors to surfaces, such as the motherboard chip set, See Fig. 2-4. The bulb type, their pins Fig. -
Page 8: Connecting The Fans
Installing Your DigitalDoc5 Connecting The Fans Tip: Your DigitalDoc5 also Each Fan Connector has three wires, red, black and yellow. The red wire acts as a Hard Drive is the power (+ 12VDC), black is the ground (GND) and the yellow is the cooler. -
Page 9: Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Digitaldoc5
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your DigitalDoc5 Note: The display area The Main Display Area shown in Fig. 1 features a back-light LCD. The backlight can be set to turn off when not in use to conserve energy, or you can have it lit all the time. Fig. -
Page 10: Factory Presets
Factory Presets Before the DigitalDoc5 leaves the factory the values are set to the following: • All Temperature Set-Points are set to 50° C. • Only Fan number 1 has been "turned on" and its' RPM monitoring enabled. We will set all the other fans during this set up procedure. -
Page 11: Step-By-Step Instructions
D) Four levels of +5 VDC power tolerance range settings: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1.0 V. E) Four levels of +12 VDC power tolerance range settings: 0.6, 1.2, Tip: If you hold down a 1.8, and 2.4 V. button and do not release Step-By-Step Instructions it, the value quickly increases or decreases. -
Page 12: Step 3: Fan Monitoring And Rotation Settings
Fig. 3-4 shows Channel 1 (CH 1) 's Temperature Set-Point is set to 50° Celsius. Note: The range of temperature values for Celsius is 0° to 100° C; and for Fahrenheit is 32° to 212° F. Step 3: Fan Monitoring and Rotation Settings Warning: The rotation Pressing the Set Button again will take you through the Fan Monitoring... -
Page 13: Step 4: Power Tolerance Settings
C) Pressing the Set Button again will move you to your next fan. Repeat steps A and B for as many fans as you have connected. Step 4: Power Tolerance Settings Pressing the Set Button again will now take you to the final procedure, the Power Tolerance Settings. -
Page 14: Chapter 4 Using Your Digitaldoc5
Chapter 4 Using Your DigitalDoc5 Overview The Main Display Area Fig. 1 shows the DigitalDoc5's Main Display Area. Depending on what mode you're in, certain indicators and icons will be visible or off. As an example Fig. 1 shows the following: a) It is in Normal Operating Mode. -
Page 15: Button Functions
Button Functions The DigitalDoc5 has 5 buttons and a reset pin hole. Outlined below are all the buttons functions. 2-1 Up Button: In Normal Operating Mode the Up Button is used to change the current Temperature Sensor (Channel). In Set-Up Mode the Up button will change the Temperature Set-Points and Voltage Tolerance settings, as well as, let you choose different options. -
Page 16: Three Modes Of Operation
Three Modes Of Operation Your DigitalDoc5 has three basic modes, Set-Up Mode, Normal Operating Mode, and Scan Mode. Tip: While in Normal Operating Mode, pressing the Up or Down Button will quickly take you to and display the next Channel. Set-Up Mode Set-Up Mode can be reached any time by pressing the Set Button. -
Page 17: Alarms And Warnings
In Scan Mode the DigitalDoc5 scans through all your Temperature Sensor values and Fan Speed (RPM) for each fan. In Fig. 3 it is currently displaying the RPM reading for Fan Number 2. It will first cycle through all the temperatures of each Temperature Sensor (Channel). It displays each temperature reading for 5 seconds and then cycles to the next Channel. -
Page 18: Power Tolerance Warning
Power Tolerance Warning 1) When the +5 or +12 VDC power source exceeds the setting for tolerance warning range. 2) For the +5 VDC standard and a setting of 0.25 V, if the power drops below 4.75 V or exceeds 5.25 V, a warning beeper will sound. 3) For the +12 VDC standard and a setting of 0.6 V, if the power drops below 11.4 V or exceeds 12.6 V, a warning beeper will sound. -
Page 19: Chapter 5 Additional Documentation
Chapter 5 Additional Documentation Technical Specifications Power Source: Any +12 VDC power source (Standard 4-Pin Connector) 0°-100° Celsius Monitoring Temperature Ranges: 32° -212° Fahrenheit 8 Sensors Number of Temperature Sensors: Temperature Sensor Resistance: Between 5 K Ω and 15 K Ω ±... -
Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Q1. Why would I need a DigitalDoc5? – The DigitalDoc5 is similar in function to that of the temperature gauge in any automobile. It monitors the temperature levels of up to four units per monitor. The temperature gauge in a car monitors the heat in the engine. - Page 21 Q10. My computer's motherboard already has an LM-75/ LM-78 chip, why would I need a DigitalDoc5? – The LM-75/ LM-78 chip is produced by National Semiconductors, and was invented because of the increasing threat of hardware damage due to overheating. Unfortunately, the temperature display can only be read out of the BIOS mode.
- Page 22 Q16. I want to install extra fans in my PC cases, what size should I buy and how do I connect it to the DigitalDoc5? Most PC cases have space for an extra 80 x 80 mm fan and connecting it to the DigitalDoc5 is easily accomplished by using a three-wire fan .
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Page 23: Digitaldoc5 Thermal Sensor Worksheet
DigitalDoc5 Thermal Sensor Worksheet Has RPM Sensor Placement Computer Fan Sensing? Fan1 Factory Installed 40 x 40mm Fan [ X ] Notes: 1. This is the DigitalDoc5's Temperature Sensor Channel. 2. Write down where you placed the Temperature Sensors. For Example -Processor Heatsink. 3.