Aqua Computer AQUAERO 4.00 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
aquaero™ 4.00
Firmware-Version 4.22a
OS- Version 2.03
T e information contained in t is manual is subject to c ange wit out
prior notice. All rig ts reserved.
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Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Contents of t e package................................................. 6
2. Preface ......................................................................... 6
3. Safety precautions .......................................................... 7
4. Connecting external components ..................................... 8
4.1. Overview..................................................................................... 8
4.2. Power ......................................................................................... 8
4.3. Fan1-Fan4 .................................................................................. 8
4.4. Sensor......................................................................................... 8
4.5. Flow ........................................................................................... 9
4.6. USB ............................................................................................ 9
4.7. LED ...........................................................................................10
4.8. Relay .........................................................................................10
4.9. aquastream-bridge......................................................................10
4.10. Standby-Power ..........................................................................11
4.11. JP1 Power Supply Jumper...........................................................11
4.12. aquabus (I2C-bus) .....................................................................11
4.13. Expansion.................................................................................11
4.14. Power-LED................................................................................12
4.15. Aquaero Power Connect (optional accessory)...............................12
5. Initial operation.............................................................13
6. Display and operation ...................................................14
6.1. Function of t e Buttons ................................................................14
6.2. Display Mode .............................................................................14
7. Device Settings..............................................................17
7.1. Basic operation...........................................................................17
7.1.1. Definition of Names .............................................................................17
7.1.2. Principle of assigning sensors to fans.....................................................17
7.2. Menu Settings .............................................................................18
7.2.1.  Sensor-Parameters...........................................................................18
7.3.2.  Flow Sensor.....................................................................................18
7.3.3.  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.  Perip .-Parameters ..........................................................................19
7.3.9. Power measurement.............................................................................19
7.3.10. Profile settings....................................................................................19

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7.3.11. Return to Display................................................................................19
8. Menu „Sensor-Parameters“ ............................................20
8.1. Sensor Name..............................................................................20
8.2. Start-up temp..............................................................................20
8.3. Maximum temp...........................................................................20
8.4. Alarm Temp................................................................................20
8.5. Hysteresis ...................................................................................20
8.6. Target Temp. ..............................................................................21
8.7. Calibration Offset .......................................................................21
8.8. Calibration Factor .......................................................................21
8.9. Controller delay ..........................................................................22
8.10. Controller factor........................................................................22
8.11. Back ........................................................................................22
9. Menu „Flow Sensor“......................................................23
9.1. Sensor name ..............................................................................23
9.2. Alarm Level 1..............................................................................23
9.3. Alarm Level 2..............................................................................23
9.4. Display Unit................................................................................23
9.5. Calibration Factor .......................................................................23
9.6. Sensor 2 Connection ...................................................................23
9.7. Back ..........................................................................................24
10. Menu "Fan Parameters"................................................25
10.1. Fan Name ................................................................................25
10.2. Sensor 1 (auto) .........................................................................25
10.3. Sensor 2 (auto) .........................................................................25
10.4. Set Rpm ...................................................................................25
10.5. Manual ....................................................................................26
10.6. Get max. rpm ...........................................................................26
10.7. Calibration Factor .....................................................................26
10.8. Minimum Power ........................................................................26
10.9. Control Options........................................................................27
10.10. Use rpm signal........................................................................27
10.11. Hold min. power .....................................................................28
10.12. Back ......................................................................................28
11. Menu "Display Parameters"...........................................29
11.1. Brig tness.................................................................................29
11.2. Contrast...................................................................................29
11.3. Turn-off Time............................................................................29
11.4. Switc Time ..............................................................................29
11.5. LCD switc -off ..........................................................................29
11.6. USBLCD-Mode .........................................................................29

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11.7. USBLCD after Boot....................................................................29
11.8. Aquaero-Name.........................................................................30
11.9. Page Setup ...............................................................................30
11.10. Back ......................................................................................31
12. Menu "Relay Parameters"..............................................32
12.1. Alarm On/Off...........................................................................32
12.2. Alarm-Off-Timeout....................................................................32
12.3. Alarm-Events ............................................................................32
12.4. Relay On/Off............................................................................33
12.5. Relay Usage .............................................................................33
12.6. Alarm Time...............................................................................33
12.7. Back ........................................................................................33
13. Menu "LED Parameters"................................................34
13.1. Sensor 1 (auto) .........................................................................34
13.2. Sensor 2 (auto) .........................................................................34
13.3. Brig ter/Darker .........................................................................34
13.4. Brig tness.................................................................................34
13.5. Flas w en Alarm......................................................................35
13.6. Back ........................................................................................35
14. Menu "Clock and Timer" ..............................................36
14.1. Setting t e Clock .......................................................................36
14.2. Turn-On Time 1........................................................................36
14.3. On-Time 1 ...............................................................................36
14.4. Turn-On Time 2........................................................................36
14.5. On-Time 2 ...............................................................................36
14.6. Turn-Off Time 1........................................................................36
14.7. Off-Time 1 ...............................................................................37
14.8. Turn-Off Time 2........................................................................37
14.9. Off-Time 2 ...............................................................................37
14.10. Back ......................................................................................37
15. Menu "Perip .-Parameters" ...........................................38
15.1. aquastream 1/2........................................................................38
15.2. Multiswitc 1/2 .........................................................................38
15.3. tubemeter.................................................................................39
15.4. Back ........................................................................................39
16.1. Power Measurement 1 Sensor 1 (cold side) ..................................40
16.2. Power Measurement 1 Sensor 2 (warm side) ................................40
16.3. Power Measurement 1 Flow Sensor Selection ...............................40
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

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16.7. Back ........................................................................................41
Leaves t e submenu and returns to "Settings".........................................41
17. Menu „Profile Settings“ ................................................42
17.1. Load Profile 1 ...........................................................................42
17.2. Load Profile 2 ...........................................................................42
17.3. Copy Profile..............................................................................42
17.4. Default Setting ..........................................................................42
18. Example configurations................................................43
18.1. Progressive Regulation of a Fan via a Temperature Sensor ............43
18.2. Regulation of a constant water temperature in a water-cooling system
........................................................................................................43
18.3. Temperature-dependent Illumination...........................................44
18.4. Emergency S utdown of t e PC on Temperature Alarm .................45
19. Special Notices ...........................................................45
19.1. Usage of t e Relay as a Power Button on t e mainboard...............45
19.2. Usage of t e Relay to Interrupt t e ATX-control-line.......................46
19.3. Starting of t e PC w en using t e Standby-Power-Supply...............46
19.4. Restrictions of t e Emergency S utdown.......................................46
19.5. Flow Alarm and t e aquastream-pump........................................46
19.6. Regulation of Contrast w en Switc ing On ..................................47
19.7. C anging t e front plate ............................................................47
20. Troubles ooting..........................................................48
20.1. Deletion of all Settings (EEPROM-Reset).......................................48
21. Tec nical Data............................................................48

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1. Contents of t e package
1. Contents of t e package1. Contents of t e package
1. Contents of t e package
1x aquaero (ready to install)
4x Temperature sensor 70 cm
1x internal USB-connection cable 5pin 70 cm
Mounting material
1x Software CD aquaero
1x t is manual
2. Preface
2. Preface2. Preface
2. Preface
Dear customer
Dear customerDear customer
Dear customer,
We congratulate you on t e purc ase of an aquaero from May & Wille,
Aqua Computer Systeme GbR. We are one of t e oldest manufacturers
in Germany of PC water-cooling systems. Our products are made from
materials of t e ig est quality. We ope you enjoy your new cooling
system. S ould you ave any questions, we would like to ask you to first
look at t e "FAQ" area and "forum" on our omepage www.aqua-
computer.de. If you s ould not find an answer to your question t ere,
please email to [e-mail]. Considering t e fast tec -
nical development, we reserve t e rig t to be able to perform alterations
to t e products at any time. It t erefore is possible t at your product
does not correspond precisely to t e descriptions or especially t e illus-
trations in t is manual.
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3. Safety precautions
3. Safety precautions3. Safety precautions
3. Safety precautions
Before we get into t e specifics of t e system, we would like you to fol-
low t ese basic precautions w ic s ould be obeyed at all times.
1.
1. 1.
1. Read t is manual t oroug ly and completely!
Read t is manual t oroug ly and completely!Read t is manual t oroug ly and completely!
Read t is manual t oroug ly and completely!
2. Backup your data before working on t e ardware!
2. Backup your data before working on t e ardware!2. Backup your data before working on t e ardware!
2. Backup your data before working on t e ardware!
3. T e aquaero may only be used completely assembled in a
3. T e aquaero may only be used completely assembled in a 3. T e aquaero may only be used completely assembled in a
3. T e aquaero may only be used completely assembled in a
computer case!
computer case!computer case!
computer case!
4. Never touc , connect or separate cables or electronic comp
4. Never touc , connect or separate cables or electronic comp4. Never touc , connect or separate cables or electronic comp
4. Never touc , connect or separate cables or electronic compo-
o-o-
o-
nents w ile in use!
nents w ile in use!nents w ile in use!
nents w ile in use!
5. Do
5. Do5. Do
5. Do not turn on your computer unless you are absolutely certain
not turn on your computer unless you are absolutely certain not turn on your computer unless you are absolutely certain
not turn on your computer unless you are absolutely certain
t at all cables are securely and correctly connected to t e
t at all cables are securely and correctly connected to t e t at all cables are securely and correctly connected to t e
t at all cables are securely and correctly connected to t e
aquaero!
aquaero!aquaero!
aquaero!
6.
6. 6.
6. Maintenance notes:
Maintenance notes:Maintenance notes:
Maintenance notes: Use only soft, damp clot s to wipe t e d
Use only soft, damp clot s to wipe t e d Use only soft, damp clot s to wipe t e d
Use only soft, damp clot s to wipe t e de-
e-e-
e-
vice. Do not use benzene, paint t inner, detergents, or c emica
vice. Do not use benzene, paint t inner, detergents, or c emicavice. Do not use benzene, paint t inner, detergents, or c emica
vice. Do not use benzene, paint t inner, detergents, or c emically
lly lly
lly
treated wiped clot s, and do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber o
treated wiped clot s, and do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber otreated wiped clot s, and do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber o
treated wiped clot s, and do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber ob-
b-b-
b-
jects on t e device to avoid t e risk of malfunction or damage to
jects on t e device to avoid t e risk of malfunction or damage to jects on t e device to avoid t e risk of malfunction or damage to
jects on t e device to avoid t e risk of malfunction or damage to
surface of t e device!
surface of t e device!surface of t e device!
surface of t e device!
7. T e relay
7. T e relay7. T e relay
7. T e relay-
--
-output may be powered at max. 12 V! T e current
output may be powered at max. 12 V! T e current output may be powered at max. 12 V! T e current
output may be powered at max. 12 V! T e current
must not exceed 1 Ampere!
must not exceed 1 Ampere!must not exceed 1 Ampere!
must not exceed 1 Ampere!
8. All st
8. All st8. All st
8. All statements in t is manual are subject to t e fast tec nolog
atements in t is manual are subject to t e fast tec nologatements in t is manual are subject to t e fast tec nolog
atements in t is manual are subject to t e fast tec nologi-
i-i-
i-
cal development. Our products are constantly en anced. Tec n
cal development. Our products are constantly en anced. Tec ncal development. Our products are constantly en anced. Tec n
cal development. Our products are constantly en anced. Tec ni-
i-i-
i-
cal c anges, misprints and errors are reserved!
cal c anges, misprints and errors are reserved! cal c anges, misprints and errors are reserved!
cal c anges, misprints and errors are reserved!
9. T is product is not designed for use in life support appliances,
9. T is product is not designed for use in life support appliances, 9. T is product is not designed for use in life support appliances,
9. T is product is not designed for use in life support appliances,
devices, or systems
devices, or systems devices, or systems
devices, or systems w ere malfunction of t is product can re
w ere malfunction of t is product can rew ere malfunction of t is product can re
w ere malfunction of t is product can rea-
a-a-
a-
sonably be expected to result in personal injury. May & Wille GbR
sonably be expected to result in personal injury. May & Wille GbR sonably be expected to result in personal injury. May & Wille GbR
sonably be expected to result in personal injury. May & Wille GbR
customers using or selling t is product for use in suc application
customers using or selling t is product for use in suc application customers using or selling t is product for use in suc application
customers using or selling t is product for use in suc application
do so at t eir own risk and agree to fully indemnify May & Wille
do so at t eir own risk and agree to fully indemnify May & Wille do so at t eir own risk and agree to fully indemnify May & Wille
do so at t eir own risk and agree to fully indemnify May & Wille
GbR for any dama
GbR for any damaGbR for any dama
GbR for any damages resulting from suc application.
ges resulting from suc application.ges resulting from suc application.
ges resulting from suc application.
10. Do not rest your weig t on or place eavy objects on t e d
10. Do not rest your weig t on or place eavy objects on t e d10. Do not rest your weig t on or place eavy objects on t e d
10. Do not rest your weig t on or place eavy objects on t e de-
e-e-
e-
vice, and do not apply excessive force to t e buttons, switc es, or
vice, and do not apply excessive force to t e buttons, switc es, or vice, and do not apply excessive force to t e buttons, switc es, or
vice, and do not apply excessive force to t e buttons, switc es, or
connectors to avoid t e risk of damage to t e device or personal
connectors to avoid t e risk of damage to t e device or personal connectors to avoid t e risk of damage to t e device or personal
connectors to avoid t e risk of damage to t e device or personal
injury.
injury.injury.
injury.
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4. Connecting e
4. Connecting e4. Connecting e
4. Connecting external components
xternal componentsxternal components
xternal components
4.1. Overview
4.1. Overview4.1. Overview
4.1. Overview
T e following sc ematic s ows t e multitude of connection possibilities
of t e aquaero:
4.2. Power
4.2. Power4.2. Power
4.2. Power
Power connector. Attac a vacant power connector of your PSU. Due to
t e form of t e plug t e polarity can not be misinterpreted. Do not use
force w en connecting t e plug but double c eck if t e plug is lined-up
correctly (i.e. not upside down)
4.3. Fan1
4.3. Fan14.3. Fan1
4.3. Fan1-
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-Fan4
Fan4Fan4
Fan4
Connection possibility for four fans wit rpm-signals.
Attention: Max. load 5 Watts per c annel!
Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: 0-12 V
Pin 3: rpm
4.4. Sensor
4.4. Sensor4.4. Sensor
4.4. Sensor
Connection possibility for six temperature sensors (10 kΩ NTC).
Pin assignment: 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
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4.5. Flow
4.5. Flow4.5. Flow
4.5. Flow
Connection possibility for a flow sensor. Only use flow sensors and ca-
bles specified by aqua-computer!
Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND (green cable, marked▼)
Pin 2: 5 V
Pin 3: Rpm
4.6. USB
4.6. USB4.6. USB
4.6. USB
Connection possibility for an internal USB-connector on t e mainboard.
Use t e included USB-cable and pay close attention to t e polarity (col-
ored wires) of t e cable. Incorrect use may result in t e destruction of
Incorrect use may result in t e destruction of Incorrect use may result in t e destruction of
Incorrect use may result in t e destruction of
t e aquaero and/or t e mainboard and furt er components
t e aquaero and/or t e mainboard and furt er componentst e aquaero and/or t e mainboard and furt er components
t e aquaero and/or t e mainboard and furt er components!
!!
! T erefore
pay close attention to t e pin assignment of t e connectors on t e
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Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND black wire
Pin 2: GND black wire
Pin 3: D+ green wire
Pin 4: D- w ite wire
Pin 5: VCC red wire
4.7. LED
4.7. LED4.7. LED
4.7. LED
Connection possibility for two LEDs or one dual-colored LED (not in-
cluded in delivery) respectively. Standard-LEDs (I max 20 mA) may be
used wit out a series resistance, w ic is already integrated in t e
aquaero.
Pin assignment: Pin 1: VCC LED 1
Pin 2: VCC LED 2
Pin 3: GND
4.8. Relay
4.8. Relay4.8. Relay
4.8. Relay
Floating output. Useable for t e emergency s utdown of t e PSU (addi-
tional cables required, not included in delivery). Alternatively freely use-
able, maximum breaking capacity 1 A at max. 12 V.
Pin assignment: Pin 1-2: breaking contact
4.9. aquastream
4.9. aquastream4.9. aquastream
4.9. aquastream-
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-bridge
bridgebridge
bridge
Connection possibility to t e controller of t e aquastream. Not co
Not coNot co
Not com-
m-m-
m-
patible to aquastream XT pumps, use t e “aquabus” eader for co
patible to aquastream XT pumps, use t e “aquabus” eader for copatible to aquastream XT pumps, use t e “aquabus” eader for co
patible to aquastream XT pumps, use t e “aquabus” eader for con-
n-n-
n-
necting aquastream XT
necting aquastream XTnecting aquastream XT
necting aquastream XT – for details see 4.12. aquabus (I2C-bus). A
maximum of two controllers may be connected. Only use cables speci-
fied by aqua-computer (not included in delivery)! T e following table
s ows t e connection possibilities depending on t e ardware revision
of t e aquastream controller in use:
Revision Controller 1
Revision Controller 1Revision Controller 1
Revision Controller 1 Revision Controller 2
Revision Controller 2Revision Controller 2
Revision Controller 2
1.0 or ig er Not possible
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4.10. Standby
4.10. Standby4.10. Standby
4.10. Standby-
--
-Power
PowerPower
Power
Connection possibility for a additional power supply via t e 5 V standby
strand of t e PSU. In t is case t e aquaero stays active even w en t e
computer as been s ut down (Soft-Off). See also JP1. Only use cables
specified by aqua-computer (not included in delivery)! See also 4.9.
Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: +5V Standby
4.11. JP1 Power Supply Jumper
4.11. JP1 Power Supply Jumper4.11. JP1 Power Supply Jumper
4.11. JP1 Power Supply Jumper
Wit t is Jumper you can decide w et er you would like t e power sup-
ply coming from t e power supply connector (see 4.2. Power) or t e
standby-power supply (see 4.10. Standby-Power). By default t e Jumper
is set for t e power supply connector.
NOTICE: T e supply of t e fans and t e display illumination are always
supplied via t e power supply connector!
Jumper setting: Pin 1-2: Standard-power-supply
Pin 2-3: Standby-power-supply
4.12. aquabus (I
4.12. aquabus (I4.12. aquabus (I
4.12. aquabus (I2
22
2C
CC
C-
--
-bus)
bus)bus)
bus)
3-pin add-on connector for optional add-on components by aqua-
computer suc as aquastream XT, tubemeter or multisw
aquastream XT, tubemeter or multiswaquastream XT, tubemeter or multisw
aquastream XT, tubemeter or multiswitc
itcitc
itc . Only use
cables specified by aqua-computer (not included in delivery)! If multiple
components are to be connected, an „aquabus Y adaptor cable“ (art.
no. 53063) is required for eac addition device.
Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: SDA
Pin 3: SCL
4.13. Expansion
4.13. Expansion4.13. Expansion
4.13. Expansion
20-pin expansion port for optional accessories from aqua-computer.
Only use cables and components specified by aqua-computer (not in-
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4.14. Power
4.14. Power4.14. Power
4.14. Power-
--
-LED
LEDLED
LED
T is green LED s ows t e correct power supply to t e microprocessor of
t e aquaero. S ould t e LED not lig t up alt oug t e PSU is correctly
connected, please c eck t e position of t e jumper JP1. See 4.11. JP1
Power Supply Jumper.
4.15. Aquaero Power Connect (optional accessory)
4.15. Aquaero Power Connect (optional accessory)4.15. Aquaero Power Connect (optional accessory)
4.15. Aquaero Power Connect (optional accessory)
T e following picture s ows t e possible connections of t e Aquaero
Power Connect cable. T e standby power supply is to be connected to
t e appropriate connector of t e aquaero. T e green ATX PS_ON# line
can be cut t roug and connected wit a plug for t e relay outlet. If you
want to use t e relay outlet for connection to t e power switc line of
t e mainboard, t e ATX PS_ON# line must remain intact!

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5. Initial operation
5. Initial operation5. Initial operation
5. Initial operation
After all connections to t e aquaero ave been made as described in
c apter 4 and t e aquaero is installed in t e computer case, you can
now operate it by switc ing on t e computer.
After switc ing on of t e computer, t e aquaero will s ow a greeting
screen wit a statement of t e firmware revision before it continues on to
t e status of t e fans and sensors.
You s ould now familiarize yourself wit t e functions and operating of
t e device before you perform t e setup of t e basic settings in t e
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6. Display and o
6. Display and o6. Display and o
6. Display and operation
perationperation
peration
6.1. Function of t e Buttons
6.1. Function of t e Buttons6.1. Function of t e Buttons
6.1. Function of t e Buttons
T e aquaero uses t ree buttons to control t e functions of t e device.
T e usage of t e USB-connector and t e included software is not neces-
sary but simplifies t e operation.
Depending on t e active display t e buttons ave t e following func-
tions:
Button „up“: previous menu option/screen
increase c osen value
Button „down“: next menu option/screen
decrease c osen value
Button „set/mode“: Call menu
select menu
6.2. Display Mode
6.2. Display Mode6.2. Display Mode
6.2. Display Mode
In t e normal operation t e time, fan, flow sensor and temperature sen-
sor screens are s own one after t e ot er. T e screen switc es forward
or backward wit eac key press or, w en t e switc -time is active, after
t e c osen interval.
You can add or remove single screens as well as define sensor names
freely, w ic is t e reason w y your screens may vary from t e illustra-
tions in t is manual.
Following screens will be s own one after t e ot er:
aquaero v4.09d
So. 15:50:50
down   up
Firmware: 4.09
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Sensor 2 : 20,0C
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Sensor 4 : 20,0C
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FAN1 100% FAN2 100%
FAN3 100% FAN4 100%
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Pump 1 v1.31 12,0V
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AS1: I: 400mA P: 4,8W
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Flow
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7. Device Settings
7. Device Settings7. Device Settings
7. Device Settings
7.1. Basic operation
7.1. Basic operation7.1. Basic operation
7.1. Basic operation
In t e normal display operation, you can enter t e configuration menu
by pressing t e button "set/mode" once. In t e configuration menu, you
can select individual entries by pressing t e "up" and "down" buttons and
t en pressing t e "set/mode" button. Basically t e menu contains two
different entry types:
-Submenus are marked wit a small arrow „“ in front of t e name
of t e entry.
-Adjustable parameters are marked by a diamond „“ in front of
t e name of t e entry.
7.1.1. Definition of Names
7.1.1. Definition of Names7.1.1. Definition of Names
7.1.1. Definition of Names
T e aquaero allows you to define all sensors and fans wit user-defined
names. After selecting a corresponding menu entry, t e current sensor
name is s own and t e cursor blinks on t e first letter. By pressing t e
buttons "up" and "down" you can now c oose t e first c aracter, t e
c aracters appear in t e following sequence: Capital letters, lower case
letters, space, numbers. W en selecting t e sign "", t e cursor jumps
back one c aracter in t e line.
By pressing t e button "set/mode" you confirm t e c osen c aracter and
t e cursor jumps forward one c aracter in t e line. Repeat t is process
for all indicated spaces. After t e input of t e last c aracter in t e line
t e device will return to t e menu.
T e sensor names ave a predefined lengt . If you would like to use
s orter names, you must fill t e free signs wit spaces.
7.1.2. Principle of assigning sensors to fans
7.1.2. Principle of assigning sensors to fans7.1.2. Principle of assigning sensors to fans
7.1.2. Principle of assigning sensors to fans
In principle wit t e aquaero, t e start-up and max. revolution t res -
olds for t e fan control are assigned to t e temperature sensors, not t e
fans. T is means t at t ese values are adjusted for t e corresponding
sensor in t e menu and t en t is completely configured sensor serves as
t e guideline for one or two fan/s.
One or two temperature sensors can be assigned to eac fan, alterna-
tively eac fan can individually also be controlled manually.

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7.2. Menu Settings
7.2. Menu Settings7.2. Menu Settings
7.2. Menu Settings
In t e display mode t e menu is reac ed by pressing t e button
„set/mode“ once. Following submenus can be called:
7.2.1.
7.2.1. 7.2.1.
7.2.1. 

 Sensor
Sensor Sensor
Sensor-
--
-Parameters
ParametersParameters
Parameters
Calls t e submenu to configure t e six temperature sensors. Details see
8.
8.8.
8. Menu
MenuMenu
Menu „Sensor
„Sensor„Sensor
„Sensor-
--
-Parameters“
Parameters“Parameters“
Parameters“
7.3.2.
7.3.2. 7.3.2.
7.3.2. 

 Flow Sensor
Flow Sensor Flow Sensor
Flow Sensor
Calls t e submenu to configure t e (optional) flow sensor. Details see 9.
9.9.
9.
Menu
MenuMenu
Menu „Flow
„Flow„Flow
„Flow Sensor“
Sensor“Sensor“
Sensor“
7.3.3.
7.3.3. 7.3.3.
7.3.3. 

 Fan
Fan Fan
Fan-
--
-Parameters
ParametersParameters
Parameters
Calls t e submenu to configure t e four fan connectors. Details see 10.
10.10.
10.
Menu
MenuMenu
Menu "Fan
"Fan"Fan
"Fan Parameters"
Parameters"Parameters"
Parameters"
7.3.4.
7.3.4. 7.3.4.
7.3.4. 

 Display
Display Display
Display-
--
-Parameters
ParametersParameters
Parameters
Calls t e submenu to configure t e LCD-display. Details see 11.
11.11.
11. Menu
MenuMenu
Menu
"Display
"Display"Display
"Display Parameters"
Parameters"Parameters"
Parameters"
7.3.5.
7.3.5. 7.3.5.
7.3.5. 

 Relay
Relay Relay
Relay-
--
-Parameters
ParametersParameters
Parameters
Calls t e submenu to configure t e emergency s utdown of t e PC. T is
function requires furt er components (connecting cable for t e relay
output, w ere applicable a standby power supply) as well as t e correct
integration of t e relay output into t e ATX-control line of t e PSU or
into t e connector of t e power-Button on t e mainboard. Details see
12.
12.12.
12. Menu
MenuMenu
Menu "Re
"Re"Re
"Relay
laylay
lay Parameters"
Parameters"Parameters"
Parameters"
7.3.6.
7.3.6. 7.3.6.
7.3.6. 

 LED
LED LED
LED-
--
-Parameters
ParametersParameters
Parameters
Calls t e submenu to configure t e two LED-connectors. Details see 13.
13.13.
13.
Menu
MenuMenu
Menu "LED
"LED"LED
"LED Parameters"
Parameters"Parameters"
Parameters"

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7.3.7.
7.3.7. 7.3.7.
7.3.7. 

 Clock and Timer
Clock and Timer Clock and Timer
Clock and Timer
Calls t e submenu to set t e clock and t e timer. Details see 14.
14.14.
14. Menu
MenuMenu
Menu
"Clock
"Clock"Clock
"Clock and
andand
and Timer"
Timer"Timer"
Timer"
7.3.8.
7.3.8. 7.3.8.
7.3.8. 

 Perip .
Perip . Perip .
Perip .-
--
-Parameters
ParametersParameters
Parameters
Calls t e submenu to configure connected optional perip eral devices.
At t e time of printing t e control of t e aquastream-pump as well as up
to four aquaero 8-port supplemental boards are supported. Details see
15.
15.15.
15. Menu
MenuMenu
Menu "Perip .
"Perip ."Perip .
"Perip .-
--
-Parameters"
Parameters"Parameters"
Parameters"
7.3.9. Power measurement
7.3.9. Power measurement7.3.9. Power measurement
7.3.9. Power measurement
Calls t e submenu to configure t e power measurement. Details see 16.
16.16.
16.
Menu
MenuMenu
Menu „Power
„Power„Power
„Power Measurement“
Measurement“Measurement“
Measurement“
7.3.10. Profile settings
7.3.10. Profile settings7.3.10. Profile settings
7.3.10. Profile settings
Calls t e submenu to manage t e profile settings. Details see 17.
17.17.
17. Menu
MenuMenu
Menu
„Profile
„Profile„Profile
„Profile Settings“
Settings“Settings“
Settings“
7.3.11. Return to Display
7.3.11. Return to Display7.3.11. Return to Display
7.3.11. Return to Display
Leaves t e menu and returns to t e normal display mode.

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8. Menu „Sensor
8. Menu „Sensor8. Menu „Sensor
8. Menu „Sensor-
--
-Parameters“
Parameters“Parameters“
Parameters“
Select one of t e six temperature sensors from t e list by pressing t e
"up" and "down" buttons and confirm your selection by pressing t e but-
ton "set/mode".
To leave t e menu "sensor parameters" c oose t e entry "back" and
confirm t e selection by pressing "set/mode".
8.1. Sensor Name
8.1. Sensor Name8.1. Sensor Name
8.1. Sensor Name
Enter t e name of t e sensor t at s ould be s own on t e display. After
t e selection of t is menu entry, t e current sensor name is s own and
can be c anged. See also 7.1.1. Definition of Names.
8.2. Start
8.2. Start8.2. Start
8.2. Start-
--
-up temp.
up temp. up temp.
up temp.
Enter t e temperature in °C ere, at w ic an assigned fan s ould start.
Below t is temperature, an assigned fan is turned off.
If t e option “Minimum Power” is activated, t e fan will not be s ut
down w en t e temperature drops below t e start-up temp. In t is case
t e minimum power is eld constantly.
8.3. Maximum temp.
8.3. Maximum temp.8.3. Maximum temp.
8.3. Maximum temp.
Enter t e temperature in °C ere, at w ic t e assigned fan s ould run
on max. power. Above t is temperature, t e assigned fan continues to
run at maximum speed.
8.4. Alarm Temp.
8.4. Alarm Temp.8.4. Alarm Temp.
8.4. Alarm Temp.
Enter t e temperature in °C ere, at w ic t e PC-emergency s utdown
s ould be activated. Works only wit additional components,
If you use t e relay connector for ot er functions, you enter t e switc
temperature ere.
8.5. Hysteresis
8.5. Hysteresis8.5. Hysteresis
8.5. Hysteresis
Depending on t e set regulator option t is parameter as t e following
effect on t e regulated fan: