Aqua Computer Aquaduct 240 PRO Product guide

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Operating and assembly manual
Operating and assembly manualOperating and assembly manual
Operating and assembly manual
mark III ceramic
mark III ceramicmark III ceramic
mark III ceramic
240 PRO 360 XT and 720 XT
August 2009
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Table of contents
Table of contentsTable of contents
Table of contents
1. Preface.........................................................................................3
1.1. Overview about the aquaduct........................................................3
1.2. Information on the assembly of a water cooling system.....................4
2. Safety precautions.........................................................................6
3. Scope of delivery..........................................................................8
3.1. aquaduct 240 PRO mark III...........................................................8
3.2. aquaduct 360 XT mark III..............................................................8
3.3. aquaduct 720 XT mark III..............................................................8
3.4. Optional accessory for aquaduct 240 PRO mark III..........................9
3.5. Optional accessory for aquaduct 360 XT mark III and aquaduct 720
XT......................................................................................................9
4. Arranging the elements of the cooling system..................................9
5. Use of the plug&cool connectors.................................................10
6. Installation of the CPU waterblock (cuplex™ series).......................11
6.1. Preparing the installation of the CPU cooler...................................11
6.2. Installation of “4-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 775 1366 AM2.....12
6.3. Installation of „2-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 754 939 F.............13
6.4. Installation of “3-nose-mounting kits” - Socket 370 A....................14
6.5. Examination and connection to the cooling system.........................15
6.6. Proper connection of the cuplex PRO hd and XT di........................15
7. Installation of the PC interface circuit board..................................16
7.1. Connector „power“ ....................................................................16
7.2. Connector„pump rpm signal“.......................................................16
7.3. Connector „flow“ (aquaduct 240 PRO only)..................................16
7.4. Connector „fan“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only).....................17
7.5. Connector „external standby“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)...17
7.6. Connector „alarm/relay“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only).........17
7.7.Jumper „J1“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)............................17
7.8. Connectors „temp sensor 1/2“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only). 17
8. Connecting the aquaduct............................................................18
9. Operation of the ball valves........................................................19
10. Initial operation........................................................................20
11. Mechanical fill level and flow indicator.......................................22
12. Electronic fill level and flow indicator (aquaduct 360 XT and 720
XT)..........................................................................................22
13. Maintenance and care instructions.............................................23
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1. Preface
1. Preface1. Preface
1. Preface
Dear Customer
Dear CustomerDear Customer
Dear Customer
We congratulate you on the purchase of a water cooling system made
by Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG. We are one of the most
renowned manufacturers of PC water cooling systems in Germany. Our
production meets highest quality standards. During the development we
especially took into account that our cooling system is dependable and
leak proof.
Should you have any questions we would like to ask you to first look at
the "FAQ" area and "forum" on our homepage www.aqua-computer.de.
If you should not find an answer to your question there please email to
[e-mail].
We hope you will enjoy your new cooling system.
Your Aqua Computer Team
1.1. Overview about the aquaduct
1.1. Overview about the aquaduct1.1. Overview about the aquaduct
1.1. Overview about the aquaduct
The aquaduct is an an uncompromising solution. It has convincing
design and a cooling performance which sets standards at a minimum
noise level. Furthermore it is foolproof to handle secure and compact.
It got the name since the water runs over a kind of bridge at the top
and falls down then on the other side.
The combination of a passive and an active radiator result in a very
good overall cooling performance under changing conditions.
Newly introduced with the mark III series the integrated pump features a
ceramic bearing which reduces the operation noise even further.
Starting with the aquaduct 240 PRO mark III each of the premium
range aquaduct mark III models represents state of the art watercooling
equipment. Although being the entry model of the premium range the
aquaduct 240 PRO mark III features an extensive electronic control unit
and offers an impressive cooling capacity due to the built-in dual radiat-
or equipped with two 120 mm fans.
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The aquaduct 360 XT mark III and aquaduct 720 XT unite our experi-
ence and development achievements of the last years. Both models offer
all known control and monitoring functions of our renowned fan con-
troller “aquaero” such as flow-rate measurement temperature meas-
urement parameterizable fan control. All data can be monitored using
the integrated LC display or via USB connection by the graphical soft-
ware aquasuite which is also network-compatible. Moreover integrated
LEDs in the aquaduct can be used to display the temperature of the
coolant by changing colour or to display alarm conditions.
Due to the sized integrated radiators the aquaduct 360 XT mark III and
even more so the aquaduct 720 XT offers outstanding cooling perform-
ance and ample reserves for future computer hardware components.
To keep the maintenance frequency of the aquaduct as low as possible
large water tanks were integrated into the cooling profiles. Through this
the refill of water is minimized to an annual maintenance. Two ball
valves were integrated into the base part of the aquaduct allowing to
disconnect the aquaduct without draining the system. In contrast to self-
closing couplers the ball valve do not restrict water flow.
In addition to the electronic monitoring features of the aquaduct 360 XT
and 720 XT models all aquaduct variants feature mechanical function
indicators. Fill level and flow rate can easily be checked with a quick
glance.
The aquaduct comes with a small circuit board for a free PCI slot. It
supplies the aquaduct with current and offers various connections for PC
communication and additional components. For example the PC can
be turned off (optional accessories required) over a potential-free output
of the aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT in case of a malfunction.
1.2.
1.2. 1.2.
1.2. Information on the
Information on the Information on the
Information on the assembly
assemblyassembly
assembly of a water cooling system
of a water cooling system of a water cooling system
of a water cooling system
To enable cooling by water in sensible electronic devices one basic re-
quirement has to be fulfilled: the entire system has to be completely wa-
tertight and long lasting. This has always been our priority in developing
water cooling equipment. Therefore high-quality plug-connectors are
used for our plug&cool-system. These rather expensive but by the in-
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dustry almost exclusively used push-in connectors possess a pressure
resistance of more than 10 bar when using suitable hoses guaranteed
by the manufacturer. This pressure is water cooling systems is far lower
than this value.
In addition to the aquaduct cooling system you merely need the water
coolers matching your PC's components. The water cooler models
cuplex cuplex PRO cuplex hd and cuplex XT di have acrylic or stainless
steel lids which allow for cleaning after long usage. It also enables an
optical control of the cooler. No part is glued or soldered on the entire
cooler which makes it easy to dismantle. Therefore replacement of indi-
vidual parts is possible as well as the fitting of new mounting plates e.g.
when changing the CPU-type.
The high-quality rubber gasket is long lasting. Should it ever wear out it
can easily be replaced. Accessories can be obtained from us. Generally
the gaskets should be replaced after 5 years or earlier if the cooler is
frequently dismantled. The threaded hose-connections of the plug&cool-
system are made watertight with real rubber gaskets. They can be re-
placed later the same way as the main gaskets of the coolers. The op-
tional available barb connectors and 10/8 connectors are also made
watertight with a rubber gasket.
To optimally carry off the heat of the CPU the cooler was made out of
copper. The copper used is of very high purity which results in an out-
standing heat conductivity. The surface of the cooler is milled absolutely
planar re-smoothing is entirely unnecessary.
Over time the copper material will develop a protective oxide layer. This
protects the copper from further oxidation and has no influence on the
function of the cooler.
The pump is one of the most important parts of the system. If it stops
working the processor will soon overheat extremely. As well as a failure
of the fan in air-cooled computers this can result in the destruction of
the computer (or even a fire). Therefore a powerful and dependable
pump is essential.
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The pump of the company Eheim used in the aquaduct stands out due
to a almost not audible run noise and a high reliability. The ceramic
pump bearing introduced with the mark III series is extremely wear res-
istant and further reduces operating noise.
In the course of further technical development our products can be sub-
ject to change any time. Therefore it is possible that the product you
purchased doesn’t answer exactly the descriptions or the pictures in this
manual.
2. Safety precautions
2. Safety precautions2. Safety precautions
2. Safety precautions
The following safety precautions have to be observed at all times:
1. Read this manual thoroughly and entirely!
1. Read this manual thoroughly and entirely!1. Read this manual thoroughly and entirely!
1. Read this manual thoroughly and entirely!
2. Save your data before working on your hardware in any case!
2. Save your data before working on your hardware in any case!2. Save your data before working on your hardware in any case!
2. Save your data before working on your hardware in any case!
3. Be careful when removing existing conventional cooling devices.
3. Be careful when removing existing conventional cooling devices.3. Be careful when removing existing conventional cooling devices.
3. Be careful when removing existing conventional cooling devices.
Especially when removing cooling devices that are glued on there is
Especially when removing cooling devices that are glued on there isEspecially when removing cooling devices that are glued on there is
Especially when removing cooling devices that are glued on there is
a risk of damaging the hardware!
a risk of damaging the hardware!a risk of damaging the hardware!
a risk of damaging the hardware!
4. To connect the waterblocks for the PC hardware it is normally ne
4. To connect the waterblocks for the PC hardware it is normally ne4. To connect the waterblocks for the PC hardware it is normally ne
4. To connect the waterblocks for the PC hardware it is normally ne-
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cessary to pass hoses inside the case. The holes in the bracket of the
cessary to pass hoses inside the case. The holes in the bracket of thecessary to pass hoses inside the case. The holes in the bracket of the
cessary to pass hoses inside the case. The holes in the bracket of the
pc interface board feature suitable holes equipped with rubber pro
pc interface board feature suitable holes equipped with rubber propc interface board feature suitable holes equipped with rubber pro
pc interface board feature suitable holes equipped with rubber pro-
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tectors to prevent damaging the hoses. If using hoses with bigger outer
tectors to prevent damaging the hoses. If using hoses with bigger outertectors to prevent damaging the hoses. If using hoses with bigger outer
tectors to prevent damaging the hoses. If using hoses with bigger outer
diameters suitable protective lead-throughs must be used!
diameters suitable protective lead-throughs must be used!diameters suitable protective lead-throughs must be used!
diameters suitable protective lead-throughs must be used!
5. Do not start your computer before you are absolutely sure that no
5. Do not start your computer before you are absolutely sure that no5. Do not start your computer before you are absolutely sure that no
5. Do not start your computer before you are absolutely sure that no
water leaks from the system!
water leaks from the system! water leaks from the system!
water leaks from the system!
6. Pay attention to the
6. Pay attention to the 6. Pay attention to the
6. Pay attention to the care instructions
care instructionscare instructions
care instructions at the end of this manual.
at the end of this manual. at the end of this manual.
at the end of this manual.
Specially avoid any contact of the Plexiglas components with
Specially avoid any contact of the Plexiglas components withSpecially avoid any contact of the Plexiglas components with
Specially avoid any contact of the Plexiglas components with
solvents!
solvents!solvents!
solvents!
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7. Make sure that your wall socket is protected by an FI-fuse!
Make sure that your wall socket is protected by an FI-fuse!Make sure that your wall socket is protected by an FI-fuse!
Make sure that your wall socket is protected by an FI-fuse!
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8. Maintain a minimum distance of 0.5 m between the aquaduct and
8. Maintain a minimum distance of 0.5 m between the aquaduct and8. Maintain a minimum distance of 0.5 m between the aquaduct and
8. Maintain a minimum distance of 0.5 m between the aquaduct and
devices that could react in a sensible way to magnetic or electromag
devices that could react in a sensible way to magnetic or electromagdevices that could react in a sensible way to magnetic or electromag
devices that could react in a sensible way to magnetic or electromag-
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netic fields!
netic fields!netic fields!
netic fields!
9. During operation of the computer constantly observe the temper
9. During operation of the computer constantly observe the temper9. During operation of the computer constantly observe the temper
9. During operation of the computer constantly observe the temper-
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ature of the processor. Use software or hardware with a warning-
ature of the processor. Use software or hardware with a warning-ature of the processor. Use software or hardware with a warning-
ature of the processor. Use software or hardware with a warning-
or switch-off-feature for this purpose since a failure of the cooling
or switch-off-feature for this purpose since a failure of the coolingor switch-off-feature for this purpose since a failure of the cooling
or switch-off-feature for this purpose since a failure of the cooling
system is not audible. Should the temperature of the processor exceed
system is not audible. Should the temperature of the processor exceedsystem is not audible. Should the temperature of the processor exceed
system is not audible. Should the temperature of the processor exceed
65°C (149°F) turn off the computer immediately!
65°C (149°F) turn off the computer immediately! 65°C (149°F) turn off the computer immediately!
65°C (149°F) turn off the computer immediately!
10. Use only the coolant we specify. Other coolants can damage the
10. Use only the coolant we specify. Other coolants can damage the10. Use only the coolant we specify. Other coolants can damage the
10. Use only the coolant we specify. Other coolants can damage the
system and cause leaking or decreased cooling performance.
system and cause leaking or decreased cooling performance.system and cause leaking or decreased cooling performance.
system and cause leaking or decreased cooling performance.
11. Regularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals
11. Regularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals11. Regularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals
11. Regularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals
with signs of wear every five years at the latest
with signs of wear every five years at the latestwith signs of wear every five years at the latest
with signs of wear every five years at the latest. Suitable spare parts
can be purchased from us.
12. This product is not designed for use in life support appliances
12. This product is not designed for use in life support appliances12. This product is not designed for use in life support appliances
12. This product is not designed for use in life support appliances
devices or systems where malfunction of this product can reasonably
devices or systems where malfunction of this product can reasonablydevices or systems where malfunction of this product can reasonably
devices or systems where malfunction of this product can reasonably
be expected to result in personal injury. Aqua Computer GmbH &
be expected to result in personal injury. Aqua Computer GmbH &be expected to result in personal injury. Aqua Computer GmbH &
be expected to result in personal injury. Aqua Computer GmbH &
Co. KG customers using or selling this product for use in such applica
Co. KG customers using or selling this product for use in such applicaCo. KG customers using or selling this product for use in such applica
Co. KG customers using or selling this product for use in such applica-
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tion do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Aqua Computer
tion do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Aqua Computertion do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Aqua Computer
tion do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Aqua Computer
GmbH & Co. KG for any damages resulting from such application.
GmbH & Co. KG for any damages resulting from such application.GmbH & Co. KG for any damages resulting from such application.
GmbH & Co. KG for any damages resulting from such application.
13.
13. 13.
13. Secure the aquaduct
Secure the aquaduct Secure the aquaduct
Secure the aquaduct against overturning
against overturningagainst overturning
against overturning particularly if children
particularly if children particularly if children
particularly if children
or domestic animals have access to the device! When overturning
or domestic animals have access to the device! When overturningor domestic animals have access to the device! When overturning
or domestic animals have access to the device! When overturning
there is a risk of injury! In the overturned condition the function of the
there is a risk of injury! In the overturned condition the function of thethere is a risk of injury! In the overturned condition the function of the
there is a risk of injury! In the overturned condition the function of the
pump and with that the complete cooling function can
pump and with that the complete cooling function can pump and with that the complete cooling function can
pump and with that the complete cooling function can fail
failfail
fail!
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14. 14.
14. Depending on the configuration of the aquaduct it is possible
Depending on the configuration of the aquaduct it is possibleDepending on the configuration of the aquaduct it is possible
Depending on the configuration of the aquaduct it is possible
that the surfaces on the outside get very hot! Take measures to pro
that the surfaces on the outside get very hot! Take measures to prothat the surfaces on the outside get very hot! Take measures to pro
that the surfaces on the outside get very hot! Take measures to pro-
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tect the device from touching particularly if children or domestic an
tect the device from touching particularly if children or domestic antect the device from touching particularly if children or domestic an
tect the device from touching particularly if children or domestic an-
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imals have access to the device!
imals have access to the device! imals have access to the device!
imals have access to the device!
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3. Scope of delivery
3. Scope of delivery3. Scope of delivery
3. Scope of delivery
3.1. aquaduct 240 PRO mark III
3.1. aquaduct 240 PRO mark III3.1. aquaduct 240 PRO mark III
3.1. aquaduct 240 PRO mark III
- aquaduct 240 PRO
- 2 pcs. straight connector plug&cool G1/8“
- 2 pcs. ball valves actuation with bolt
- allen key 2 0 mm
- dual PUR tube blue/black approx. 2 5 m
- PC circuit board
- USB cable approx. 2 m
- 15-pin aquaduct connection cable approx. 2 m
- ATX starter
- cable for rpm signal
- 1000 ml Double Protect Ultra coolant
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- this manual
3.2. aquaduct 360 XT mark III
3.2. aquaduct 360 XT mark III3.2. aquaduct 360 XT mark III
3.2. aquaduct 360 XT mark III
- aquaduct 360 XT
- 2 pcs. straight connector plug&cool G1/8“
- 2 pcs. ball valves actuation with bolt
- allen key 2 0 mm
- dual PUR tube blue/black approx. 2 5 m
- PC circuit board
- USB cable approx. 2 m
- 15-pin aquaduct connection cable approx. 2 m
- ATX starter
- cable for rpm signal
- 1000 ml Double Protect Ultra coolant
- aquasuite CD
- manual „aquaduct controlling unit“
- this manual
3.3. aquaduct 720 XT mark III
3.3. aquaduct 720 XT mark III3.3. aquaduct 720 XT mark III
3.3. aquaduct 720 XT mark III
- aquaduct 720 XT
- 2 pcs. straight connector plug&cool G1/8“
- 2 pcs. ball valves actuation with bolt
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- allen key 2 0 mm
- dual PUR tube blue/black approx. 2 5 m
- PC circuit board
- USB cable approx. 2 m
- 15-pin aquaduct connection cable approx. 2 m
- ATX starter
- cable for rpm signal
- 2x 1000 ml Double Protect Ultra coolant
- aquasuite CD
- manual „aquaduct controlling unit“
- this manual
3.4. Optional accessory for aquaduct 240 PRO
3.4. Optional accessory for aquaduct 240 PRO3.4. Optional accessory for aquaduct 240 PRO
3.4. Optional accessory for aquaduct 240 PRO mark III
mark III mark III
mark III
- connection cable for flow sensor (order code 53027)
- flow sensor (order code 53061)
- flow sensor "high flow" (order code 53068)
3.5. Optional accessory for aquaduct 360 XT
3.5. Optional accessory for aquaduct 360 XT3.5. Optional accessory for aquaduct 360 XT
3.5. Optional accessory for aquaduct 360 XT mark III and aquaduct
mark III and aquaduct mark III and aquaduct
mark III and aquaduct
720 XT
720 XT720 XT
720 XT
- aquaero power connect - 24 pin ATX standby power / ATX break (or-
der code 53047)
- temperature sensor (order code 53026)
- plug&cool temperature sensor (order code 53025)
4. Arranging the elements of the cooling system
4. Arranging the elements of the cooling system4. Arranging the elements of the cooling system
4. Arranging the elements of the cooling system
On arranging the elements of the cooling system you should observe
the following essential points:
•All elements have to be flown through sequentially one after the
other. A parallel assembly must not be carried out since the al-
location of the water in the different hoses can hardly be pre-
dicted and single components could possibly not sufficiently be
cooled or even not at all.
•The components can be in any order you like. This has (almost)
no influence on the cooling performance. Additionally it is worth
mentioning that the difference in temperature of the coolant
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between the in- and outgoing line of the radiator is about 1-2
°C in an average system meaning that the water just heats up
about 1-2 °C while flowing through all the coolers.
•A complete cooling circle consists of the aquaduct and one wa-
ter cooler at the minimum.
5. Use of the plug&cool connectors
5. Use of the plug&cool connectors5. Use of the plug&cool connectors
5. Use of the plug&cool connectors
Our plug&cool connection system makes a secure fit-
ting of the hoses possible without any tools. It is pres-
sure and temperature resistant. Please observe the fol-
lowing instructions for the fitting:
1. Cleanly cut the hose to the desired length.
The hose should be cut evenly
evenlyevenly
evenly and cleanly avoiding
avoidingavoiding
avoiding
burs
bursburs
burs with a sharp knife or a hose cutter (available in
our shop). After each detachment of the hose from a
connector the first two centimeters have to be cut off to
guarantee a secure operation.
2. Insert the hose into the connector up to the limit
stop.
When inserting the hose a first limit stop will be felt
which has to be overcome with some effort. If you want
to be on the safer side you can mark the hose with a
felt tip pen up to where you have to insert it. Depending
on the connector it will be between 18 and 20 mm.
If the hose has to be detached please do
the following:
1. Push down the black or blue plastic ring
on the connector. For this purpose you
can also use the separately available AC
Multi-Tool. Slip it over the hose with the
middle opening.
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