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- Page 1 ® Superior Liquid Cooling Systems Exos-2 User’s Manual Exos-2 User’s Manual English v1.00 Protected by U.S. Patents 6,664,627; 6,313,990; 6,234,240; 5,731,954 Other Technology Pending U.S. & World-Wide Patents...
- Page 2 Koolance Incorporated does not warrant them. TRADEMARKS The Koolance name and logo, and the Exos name and logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Koolance, Inc. Other company and product names used in this publication are for identifi cation purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
- Page 3 For further information, please visit our website at: www.koolance.com CAUTION: Koolance Incorporated can not be held responsible for any damage to your system due to misconfi guration or incorrect installation. If there is any point of installation that you do not understand, please contact our Technical Support Staff at: tech@koolance.com, or visit...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Exos-2 System Diagram ................. 4 LED Display Panel ..................5 Connecting Exos-2 Systems Positioning the Exos ..................8 External Nozzles & Power Cable ..............9 Connecting the Slot Adapter ................. 10 Installing the Slot Adapter ................11 Power Connection .................. -
Page 5: Required Tools
Included Hardware Exos-2 Series Systems: - External Power Cable - Slot Adapter - Rubber foot pads - ATX power jumper wire - refi ll funnel - liquid coolant mixture - liquid tubing - user manual Required Tools During installation, you may need the following tools: fl... -
Page 6: Introduction
Chapter Introduction User Manual... - Page 7 You will not need power tools or a tape measure to install your Koolance system, and it should even be less diffi cult than assembling your own computer. Koolance offers liquid coolers for every major hardware device. Providing enormous fl...
- Page 8 The heart of a liquid cooling system is the pump. This device pushes liquid through each cooler and into the heat exchanger. Koolance systems use dual pumps to increase reliability and liquid pressure. If one pump should fail, the second can help prevent potential damage caused by heat increase.
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Page 9: Exos-2 System Diagram
Exos-2 System Diagram Radiator Cooling Fans Reservoir & Pumps Reservoir Refi ll Plug LED Display Panel Coolant Inlet Coolant Outlet Power Connection Reservoir & Pumps - The coolant tank is translucent for easy liquid-level monitoring. Dual pumps help to provide higher system reliability; if one pump should fail, the other can maintain fl... -
Page 10: Led Display Panel
Cycle Sensor Channels Display in ºC or ºF Temperature Sensors Exos-2 systems can monitor up to 3 temperature sensors (included). The fi rst LED digit indicates which sensor channel is currently displayed in the temperature reading. To cycle through sensors, press SET. - Page 11 Alarm Settings By default, the Koolance audio alarm will sound if any sensor reaches 55ºC (131ºF). When the system alarm sounds, the LED temperature will fl ash in the display and the radiator fans will increase to 100% power. To change this setting for an individual sensor, choose the desired channel with SET, and press and hold ▲...
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Page 12: Connecting Exos-2 Systems
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Page 13: Positioning The Exos
2 meters) should be an acceptable distance for most Exos confi gurations. Extra tubing can be purchased from Koolance.com or your local reseller. Rubber foot pads are included to place the Exos on or near your computer chassis. If you are frequently transporting your computer system, an optional “Exos Attachment Belt”... -
Page 14: External Nozzles & Power Cable
External Nozzles & Power Cable Cut the included 10mm (3/8”) tubing into two segments. You will need to connect each to the Exos’ rear nozzles. Each tubing connection uses a threaded compression fi tting (“hose screw”) to keep it secure. To connect these components, fi rst thread a hose screw onto the tube end. -
Page 15: Connecting The Slot Adapter
Connecting the Slot Adapter The Slot Adapter allows the Exos-2 to connect with any ATX computer through an available card slot. It is responsible for both input and output tubes, along with the external power cable connection. This prevents the computer chassis from requiring any modifi... -
Page 16: Installing The Slot Adapter
Installing the Slot Adapter Install the Slot Adapter into any available rear card slot in your computer. Screw the Slot Adapter in place as you would a normal device. From the rear of the case, carefully feed both ends of the liquid tubing through the Slot Adapter and into the chassis. -
Page 17: Power Connection
Power Connection The Exos-2 requires approximately 11-17W from any standard ATX power supply. Since it is adapted internally, it does not need a dedicated external AC power cable. Connect the Slot Adapter’s main power plug (12 Volt 4-pin Molex) to the computer’s power supply. -
Page 18: Atx Power Switch
“PWRSW”, “PWSW”, or “PWBT”). This is the connection that would normally receive the chassis power switch lead directly. CAUTION The auto shutdown safety features of your Exos-2 will not function properly without connecting the ATX power switch lead. User Manual... -
Page 19: Cooler & Tubing Confi Guration
Cooler & Tubing Confi guration Depending on the cooling blocks (“coolers”) in your Koolance system and nozzle sizes (1/4”, 3/8”, etc.), they may be connected in series, parallel, or a mixture of both for best performance. Recommended confi gurations are illustrated below. - Page 20 It is not uncommon to see fi ve or more coolers in a Koolance system, but the limit is usually at what temperature you are comfortable with. Remember, liquid at higher temperatures is still considerably more effective at carrying heat than air at the same temperature.
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Page 21: Disconnecting Hoses
When a hose screw has been removed, it may have distorted the tubing beneath it. This last portion (about 1cm, 7/16”) should be trimmed to ensure a perfect fi t with the next connection. The tip should always be re-cut if you needed to remove the tubing with an incision. Connecting Exos-2 Systems... -
Page 22: Hose Lengths
Hose Lengths Before installing your liquid coolers, appropriate lengths of tubing must be cut to connect each device. It is generally easier to estimate the required tubing amounts with installed computer hardware. On the rear of the Exos, the nozzle to the left is the outlet of the radiator. - Page 23 Liquid Coolers You should now install the liquid coolers (CPU, GPU, Hard Drive, etc.) to your hardware before continuing this User Manual. Please refer to your cooler kit’s individual installation instructions, then continue on to the next section. Connecting Exos-2 Systems...
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Page 24: Filling & Maintenance
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Page 25: Testing & Filling
Testing & Filling Once all of the coolers have been con- nected, the system can be fi lled with coolant. The refi ll plug is located on top of the reservoir. Remove the large slot-headed screw (with a screwdriver or large coin) and insert the refi ll funnel. WARNING The liquid coolant is electrically conductive. - Page 26 Because of gravity, the Exos must be placed above all internal cooling components while being fi lled. Otherwise, coolant will exit the refi ll tap once the reservoir is full. CAUTION When fi lling, the Exos must be higher than all internal liquid coolers, or coolant will exit the refi...
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Page 27: Draining & Maintenance
The coolant in your system should be emptied for any of the below reasons. Unless replacing the liquid coolant, it can also be reused. 1. To Keep it Clean - Koolance recommends replacing the liquid coolant about every 2 years. The coolant should also be replaced if it becomes contaminated or signifi... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your Koolance system is designed to provide years of reliable cooling. To help avoid unnecessary product returns, we have prepared this list of possible operational problems, and their most common solutions. 1. How do I tell if the pumps are working?... - Page 29 BIOS alarm. If the system is not exhibiting signs of overheating (see #2 in Troubleshooting), this temperature monitor may need to be disabled to ignore false readings by BIOS. The Koolance LED temperature will fl ash whenever the cooling system alarm sounds.
- Page 30 8. The LED Display Panel shows “S - 0” or “S - S”... Your Koolance LED display may specify if there is a problem with the cooling unit. Please use the following guide in determining the cause of a problem: S - 0 : Sensor open.
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Page 31: Limited Warranty
THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF PARTS, OR OPERATING COMPONENTS AT SPEEDS OR FUNCTIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED BY THEIR MANUFACTURERS. Use of unauthorized replacement parts or liquid additives will void this warranty. Koolance Incorporated will not pay for warranty service performed by a non-authorized repair or diagnostic service and will not reimburse the consumer for damage resulting from warranty service performed by a non-authorized repair service. - Page 32 9001 Printed in Korea...