Aqua Computer farbwerk 360 User And Installation Manual

Aqua Computer farbwerk 360 User And Installation Manual

Integrated rgbpx effect controller
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User and installation manual
User and installation manual
All information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
© 2019-2020
farbwerk 360
aquasuite version X.17
Current as of April 2020
All rights reserved.
Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG
Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen
FARBWERK 360
ENGLISH: PAGE 1
DEUTSCH: SEITE 24
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  • Page 1 DEUTSCH: SEITE 24 Current as of April 2020 All information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. All rights reserved. © 2019-2020 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 1 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Preface..................3 2. Safety precautions.................4 3. Scope of delivery................4 4. Assembly instructions..............4 5. Electrical connections..............5 5.1. farbwerk 360 connector overview...........5 5.2. Connector “Power supply”.............5 5.3. Connector “USB” .................5 5.4. Connector “aquabus”..............6 5.5. Connector “flow sensor”..............6 5.6. Connector for temperature sensors..........6 5.7.
  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface Preface Preface The farbwerk 360 is an integrated RGBpx effect controller for up to 360 individu- ally addressable LEDs. Additionally, the device is equipped with four temperature sensor inputs, one flow sensor input as well as USB and aquabus interfaces.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    The farbwerk 360 controller can be installed inside the PC case using the supplied screws and nuts. In order to access the mounting holes, bend the rubber insulation away from the top cover of the farbwerk 360 controller and remove the top cover. Reinstall the top cover afterwards.
  • Page 5: Electrical Connections

    FARBWERK 360 5. 5. 5. 5. Electrical connections Electrical connections Electrical connections Electrical connections 5.1. 5.1. farbwerk 360 connector overview farbwerk 360 connector overview 5.1. 5.1. farbwerk 360 connector overview farbwerk 360 connector overview ATTENTION: Completely turn off your power supply or disconnect the mains pow-...
  • Page 6: Connector "Aquabus

    Connector “aquabus” Connector “aquabus” Connector “aquabus” Reserved for future use, no compatible products available as of April 2020. Con- nector for communication with other Aqua Computer devices. Pin assignment: Pin 1 GND Pin 2 aquabus SDA Pin 3 aquabus SCL Pin 4 +5 V 5.5.
  • Page 7: Status Led

    List elements may be minimized or maximized for easier access by clicking the title bar. The title bars may contain various symbols that will be explained in the follow- ing chapter. © 2019-2020 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 7 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 8: Symbols In The Headlines

    If a overview page is unlocked for editing while desktop mode is active, the page will be displayed in the aquasuite window for editing and the current desktop will be displayed as background for your convenience. - 8 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2019-2020 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 9: Creating New Overview Pages And Activating Edit Mode

    Text: Displays the numerical value in a box with a headline. ● Bar graph: Displays numerical value as well as bar graph. ● Chart: Displays the value in chronological sequence as a chart. ● © 2019-2020 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 9 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 10: Log Data Chart

    Dur- ing import, the elements will be assigned to devices using the following scheme: - 10 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2019-2020 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 11: Data Quick View And Data Log (Aquasuite)

    This includes data from connected USB devices as well as hardware data supplied by the Aqua Computer background service. Displayed data may be filtered using the text box next to the magnifier icon, a chart shows the develop- ment over a maximum of ten minutes.
  • Page 12: Manual Data Export

    “Export data” button. Enter a file name and path in the following dialog window. - 12 - Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG © 2019-2020 Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 13: Automatic Data Export

    Hardware flow sensor Hardware flow sensor The fifth sensor in the list represents the flow sensor input of the farbwerk 360. Calibration values for sensors sold by Aqua Computer can conveniently be select- ed from a drop-down list. Select the appropriate entry for the flow sensor connect- ed to the farbwerk 360.
  • Page 14: Rgbpx Configuration

    RGBpx configuration RGBpx configuration RGBpx configuration Select “RGBpx” from the device list below the “farbwerk 360” entry. In the RGBpx overview, select the RGBpx output to be configured. After selecting a RGBpx output, new LED controllers can be added. Posi- tion and number of assigned LEDs can be modified for existing LED controllers, multiple assignments and controller settings can be modified.
  • Page 15: Create And Configure Additional Led Controllers

    “Duplicate” from the context menu. These duplicated controllers will initially have configurations identical to the origi- nal controllers, but can be modified without affecting the original controllers. © 2019-2020 Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG - 15 - Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen...
  • Page 16: Multi-Assign Led Controllers

    Transparency The default configuration defines all colors of the LED controllers in the farbwerk 360 as “solid”, meaning without transparency. If multiple LED controllers are assigned to a LED or an area of LEDs, the LED controller with the highest priority determines the color of the LED. As described above, this is always the LED controller the furthest up in the list of controllers.
  • Page 17: Profile Management Farbwerk 360

    Profile management farbwerk 360 Profile management farbwerk 360 Select “Profiles” from the device list below the “farbwerk 360” entry. The profile management can be used to select up to four profiles manu- ally or automatically. In order to use this functionality, LED controllers must be assigned to the individual profiles as described above.
  • Page 18: Factory Defaults

    Basic RGBpx settings 12.3. 12.3. Basic RGBpx settings Basic RGBpx settings All RGBpx outputs of the farbwerk 360 can be completely disabled and the brightness of all outputs can be reduced using a slider. 12.4. 12.4. 12.4. 12.4. Firmware update...
  • Page 19: Global Profiles

    Click the entry “aquasuite web” to publish data on the internet or import data from the internet. The server for this service is operated by Aqua Computer and provid- ed for use with the aquasuite, without warranty for error free operation or perma- ©...
  • Page 20: Data Export

    FARBWERK 360 nent availability. Aqua Computer reserves the right to limit or cancel this service at any time. 14.1. 14.1. Data export Data export 14.1. 14.1. Data export Data export To publish data, create a new export data set by clicking the plus symbol in the upper right corner of the “Data export”...
  • Page 21: Basic Settings (Aquasuite)

    Service administration Service administration The background service configures special USB settings for all connected Aqua Computer devices, provides hardware data, software sensors, pro- file management and aquasuite web and should therefore always be ac- tive. The hardware monitoring features of the background service can be disabled for specific categories if errors occur.
  • Page 22: Updates And Update Service

    “Register key” button, the update service period is permanently assigned to the selected device and stored on the Aqua Computer update server. The key will not have to be re-entered after re-installation of the software or transfer of the de- vice to another computer, but transferring the update service period to another de- vice is not possible.
  • Page 23: Technical Details And Care Instructions

    24/7. To get in direct contact with our customer support team, we offer several options: Email: support@aqua-computer.de Postal address: Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG Gelliehäuser Str. 1 37130 Gleichen Germany Tel: +49 (0) 5508 9749290 (9-16 h CET, German and English language) ©...

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