AC Infinity ARKTICA Series User manual

USER MANUALUSER MANUAL
ARKTICA SERIES
EQUIPMENT RACK CABINETS

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WELCOME
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PRODUCT
ARKTICA T6 Wall Mount
ARKTICA T9 Wall Mount
ARKTICA T12 Wall Mount
ARKTICA T12 With Casters
MODEL
AC-ARK6-TW
AC-ARK9-TW
AC-ARK12-TW
AC-ARK12-TC
UPC-A
819137020740
819137020757
819137020788
819137020771
MANUAL CODE AR1902X1

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MANUAL INDEX
Manual Index .................................................................................
Key Features .................................................................................
Product Contents ...........................................................................
Assembly .......................................................................................
Mounting .......................................................................................
Powering ........................................................................................
Programming .................................................................................
Other AC Infinity Products .............................................................
Warranty ........................................................................................
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KEY FEATURES
SMART CONTROLLER
LCD display enables temp,
monitoring, automated
triggers, speed control, timer,
alarms, and energy mode.
RETRACTABLE HANDLES
Features three full-sized
handles that can retract when
not in use. Lockable and
includes keys.
LOCKABLE CASTERS
Optional casters can be
installed onto the rack to
allow it to roll on the floor.
Can also be locked.
PREMIUM MATERIALS
Feature smoked tempered
glass with anodized aluminum
high lights for a professional
appearance.
HEAVY-DUTY BUILD
Thick Cold-rolled steel
construction ensures the rack
protects mounted equipment
and can hold up to 200 lbs.
QUIET COOLING
The internal fan system
features a PWM-controlled
motor with dual-ball bearings
to quietly exhaust out heat.

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PRODUCT CONTENTS
ARKTICA SERIES - EQUIPMENT RACK CABINETS
Included In Standing And Wall Mount Models
(Wall-mount screws for the brackets are not included. Thermal Probe may be pre-installed already
behind the thermal controller.)
POWER
ADAPTER
(x1)
THERMAL
PROBE
(x1)
10-32 MOUNT-
ING SCREWS
(x50)
MOUNTING
BAR
(x1)
LOCKABLE
WHEELS
(x4)
RACK
UNIT
(x1)
DOOR
KEYS
(x2)
WHEEL
SCREWS
(x16)

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ASSEMBLY
STEP 1
For standing rack models attach the wheels to
the rack system by carefully laying down the
rack onto a piece of cardboard or carpet to
avoid any damage or scratches. Simply screw
on the wheels using the included hardware.
STEP 2
The rack includes three slots, one located
on the top and one in the back and another
directly underneath the rack that are removable.
Depending on your set up you may remove
these to connect cable and power connections.
Top View Back View

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ASSEMBLY
STEP 4
It is recommended to remove the back door
or bottom slot if you are mounting your rack
against a wall. To remove the back door
unhinge the door, on the left side of the door
on the inside of the rack is a pin similar to
step three, pull the pin to open the back then
remove the hinge pin and remove the door.
STEP 3
Every door on the rack is removable, if needed
you can remove the doors by pushing down the
pin hinge on thats on the inside corner. Tilt the
door out so the top hinge is outside the hole,
and then pull up so the bottom hinge comes
off the rack. Remove doors to help during wall
installation to prevent any damage.

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ASSEMBLY
STEP 5
Each door is lockable with the included key set.
Make sure the door is completley closed before
locking, keep keys in a secure location.
STEP 6
To open each door, push in the key hole area
that says PUSH. The door handle will extend
out, and can be rotated to the left to open the
door.

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MOUNTING
STEP 2
Once all the hole locations are marked and
leveled, drill a 1/2" sized hole for the wall for
the anchors.
STEP 1
If you are mounting your rack against the
wall, check the wall area for a stud location.
The mounting holes must go through a stud
support. Lay the mounting bar flat side against
the wall. Using the included mounting bar to
mark the hole locations.
NOTE: Wall Mounting screws are not included.
NOTE: Drill hole size may depend on the
mounting screws of your choice.

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MOUNTING
STEP 3
Using the included mounting anchors, place
them inside the holes you previously made and
secure the mounting bar.
STEP 4
Carefully lift the rack with assistance up against
the mounted bar, in the back of the rack there
are hollow holes that will hang on like a picture
frame. Once hooked on carefully release the
rack. Be sure the back is open for outlet access.
NOTE: Wall Mounting screws are not included.

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POWERING
STEP 1
To attach the fan locate the usb cord coming
from the top fan and plug it in to the back of
the controller's plug named EXT. This USB fan
cord may already be plugged into the controller
for you.
STEP 2
To attach the thermal probe plug it into the
back of the controller under the plug that says
PROBE. The probe may already be pre-
installed behind the controller for you.
Inside View
Inside View

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POWERING
STEP 4
To mount rack mount equipment, use a screw-
driver to install the included cage nuts onto the
rack rail. Position your rack mount equipment
and then secure it using the included rack
screws and washer.
STEP 3
To power the rack's fan and controller, connect
the DC connector of the power adapter into the
POWER port located on the backside on the
controller. Then plug the power adapter into a
standard outlet.
Inside View

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PROGRAMMING
1. MODE BUTTON
This button cycles through
each of the controller's
modes: ON, OFF, TIMER,
AUTO (1 trigger), and
ALARM (1 setting).
4. PROBE TEMP.
Displays the current tempera-
ture that the corded sensor
probe is measuring. Shows
“- -” if no probe is plugged in.
7. FAN SPEED
Displays the current speed
the fan is running at, or what
speed it should be running at
if no fans are plugged in.
6. ALERT ICONS
This area displays the alerts
and statuses from the
controller including alarms
and screen lock.
8. SETTING
Displays the value you
have set for the current
mode. Press the up or
down button to change.
5. CONTROLLER MODE
This area displays the mode
that the controller is currently
in. Press the Mode Button to
cycle through the modes.
3. UP / DOWN BUTTON
The up and down buttons
adjusts the settings of the
mode that you are in. Up
button increases and
down button decreases.
2. LEAF BUTTON
This turns the display off
while programs run in the
background. Hold for two
seconds to lock or unlock
the display.
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ON MODE
In this mode, the fans will run continuously
regardless of temperature. The speed set in
this mode will be the max speed the fans can
reach in AUTO and Timer Mode.
PROGRAMMING
MODE SETTING
Press the Mode button to cycle through the controller’s available programming modes and settings:
ON Mode, OFF Mode, TIMER Mode, AUTO Mode (1 trigger), ALARM Settings (1 setting).
TIMER MODE
In this mode, press the up or down button to set
a time for the timer. The fans will run at the speed
set in ON Mode until the timer’s clock runs out,
in which the fans will stop running. The clock will
begin counting down if no buttons are pressed
for 3 seconds. Leaving the timer mode while the
countdown is running will pause the clock until you
return to this mode.
OFF MODE
In this mode, the fans will not run regardless
of temperature or humidity. While in this mode,
pressing the up or down button will change the
display’s brightness. There are four settings for
brightness, (Setting:1/2/3/A3). On setting A3,
if the device is left unattended for 30 seconds,
the display will automatically dim its brightness
back to setting 1. Holding up or down button
will change the display’s units F or C.

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PROGRAMMING
AUTO MODE: HIGH TEMP.
In this mode, press the up or down button to set
a high temperature trigger. The fans will activate
if the probe’s measured temperature exceeds
the temperature you have set in this mode. The
activated fans will slowly increase in speed until
it reaches the speed set in ON Mode. Whenever
the measured temperature falls below your set
temperature, the fans will slowly decrease in speed
until the fans stop. You may also hold the up and
down button simultaneously to turn off this trigger, in
which the digits under settings will show OFF.
ALARM SETTING: HIGH TEMP.
In this settings mode, press the up and down
button to set a high temperature alarm. The
alarm will activate if the probe’s measured
temperature exceeds the temperature you have
set in this mode. When the alarm triggers, the
fan will start spinning gradually to max speed
regardless of your other settings.You may also
hold the up and down button simultaneously
to turn off this alarm, in which the digits under
settings will show OFF.You will need to be in
AUTO, ON, or TIMER mode for this alarm to be
able to activate.
Trigger can activate as long as you
are in AUTO Mode.
Trigger can only activate in AUTO, ON,
or TIMER Mode. Please leave ALARM
SETTING to arm the controller.

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PROGRAMMING
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
To adjust the brightness of the display, please set the controller to OFF Mode, then press the up or
down button to increase or decrease the brightness level. Four brightness settings are available.
FAHRENHEIT OR CELSIUS
To change to displayed units between Fahrenheit and Celsius, please set the controller to OFF
Mode, then hold the up button for Fahrenheit (°F) or hold the down button for Celsius (°C).
ECO-MODE
The controller can be put into ECO display in which the screen will be turned off but all programs,
settings, and alarms will be running in the background. This can be done by pressing the LEAF
button.You may also do this while the controller is locked. To exit ECO display, just press any
button.
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION
To adjust the temperature that the probe sensor is measuring, please press the MODE and UP
button simultaneously. This can be done while the controller is any mode or setting. The calibration
cycle ranges from -8°F to 8°F (or -4°C to 4°C) and will be applied to the probe sensor’s measure-
ments.
CONTROLLER LOCK
To lock the controller to prevent settings to be changed accidentally, hold the LEAF button for two
or more seconds. While the display is locked, you will not be able to switch modes or changes any
settings.You will only be able to put the controller in ECO display by pressing the LEAF button.
Holding the LEAF button for two or more seconds will unlock the controller.

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PROGRAMMING
CHECK FAN ALERT
This icon will flash when the fan’s sensor detects interference to its operation.
Please check the fan for possible issues. If the fan is rotating, it may just be static
pressure resistance and operating as intended. If the fan is not rotating, please
see the warranty page for replacement information.
DISPLAY LOCK ALERT
This icon is visible when the controller has been locked. The icon will flash to alert
you that the controller is locked if you try to change the mode or settings.
TEMPERATURE ALARM ALERT
This icon will flash when the high temperature alarm that you have set has been
triggered.
ALERT ICONS
On the top left of the display is the alert icon section. Icons may flash when the controller wishes to
alert you that a particular function or alarm is being triggered.

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AC INFINITY PRODUCTS
Rack Vented Panel
Aluminum rack panels are designed for high-end audio video
and home theater racks. Each panel is constructed with
premium aluminum alloy, carefully anodized, brushed, and
machined for a professional and detailed appearance. Dual
flanges and multiple reinforced horizontal bars on the backside
for added strength.
Rack Drawers
The AC Infinity aluminum rack mount drawer is designed to
be mounted into standard 19-inch racks to provide storage
space. The drawer can securely hold various rack equipment.
The remaining sides are fully enclosed using heavy-duty 2mm
thick cold-rolled steel with a power coat finish, and a cable
pass-through slot in the rear.
Rack Shelfs
The AC Infinity rack shelf is designed for supporting non-rack
mountable equipment such as tower computers, routers, UPS
systems, and monitors. Fits into all standard 19” racks and cabinets,
and takes 1U or 1RU of space. Vent design maximizes airflow and
prevents hot spots, while maintaining structural integrity. Construct-
ed of heavy-duty 2.4mm thick cold rolled steel with a black powder
coated finish.
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