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.
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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2. While pushing down
While pushing down While pushing down
While pushing down pull the hose from the connector.
It is important to remove the length of hose which had been inserted
into a connector before connecting the hose again. It must not be
scratched to secure a perfect sealing of the connector.
Now a few remarks about our hose. The hose we use is made of poly-
urethane. It has an outer diameter of 8 mm and an inner diameter of 6
mm. It makes bending radiuses of less than 10 cm possible and is resist-
ant against many chemicals. A great advantage of the system is that it
seals the hose on the outside. This allows the use of the complete dia-
meter unlike the use of hose barbs which are inserted into the hose and
therefore have to have a smaller inner diameter than the hose. With a
cross-section area of about 30 mm² the system allows a sufficient flow
even in larger lengths of hose.
6. Installation of the CPU waterblock (cuplex™ series)
6. Installation of the CPU waterblock (cuplex™ series)6. Installation of the CPU waterblock (cuplex™ series)
6. Installation of the CPU waterblock (cuplex™ series)
6.1. Preparing the installation of the CPU cooler
6.1. Preparing the installation of the CPU cooler6.1. Preparing the installation of the CPU cooler
6.1. Preparing the installation of the CPU cooler
Now that you understand how the connection system works you can be-
gin installing the CPU cooler.
As mentioned earlier with any work you do on your computer you
should always save your data
save your data save your data
save your data beforehand. Disconnect your computer
from the power supply. To protect the
sensible hardware you should ground
yourself before installation to avoid elec-
trostatic destruction of the component
parts. For that purpose you can use a
non-isolated water pipe for example.
If you are upgrading an existing system
you have to remove the old cooler from
the processor first. For that purpose
please read the manual of your cooler or
your motherboard. After removing the
cooler you have to clean the die of the
processor of any residue of old heat-
conductive paste. Then take a razor
blade or a plastic spatula and apply a
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thin
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thin layer of our supplied heat-conductive paste. The core of the pro-
cessor also called “die” should now be coated by a homogeneous
white layer. Make sure that no heat-conductive paste will get on any
Make sure that no heat-conductive paste will get on anyMake sure that no heat-conductive paste will get on any
Make sure that no heat-conductive paste will get on any
other place and remove it if necessary!
other place and remove it if necessary!other place and remove it if necessary!
other place and remove it if necessary!
The principle of installation depends entirely on the kind of fastening of
the cooler. That is why we confine the illustration of the installation in-
structions mainly on description of a classic cuplex on a socket A
motherboard. From this description the procedure for any combination
of cooler and fastening version can be derived.
6.2. Installation of “4-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 775 1366 AM2
6.2. Installation of “4-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 775 1366 AM26.2. Installation of “4-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 775 1366 AM2
6.2. Installation of “4-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 775 1366 AM2
Should be more than four feathers included in the screw set please use
the four „softer“ feathers.
With the so-called four-hole-mounting kit the cuplex is fixed directly on
the motherboard with four screws and pressure springs which are used
as screw springs. Therefore you have to fasten the four screws first. For
that purpose detach your motherboard from the
computer case. In P4- and Xeon-systems the
mostly black plastic mounting for air-coolers
has to be removed from the motherboard to re-
veal the necessary drill holes on it. Next slide a
plastic washer over one of the supplied stainless
steel M4 screws which you then put through the
holes adjacent to the socket from below. Slide
another plastic washer over the screw from above the motherboard and
then screw on one of the supplied stainless steel M4 nuts up to the limit
by hand. The screw should now be fixed to the board like a standing
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WARNING: If the cooler gets stuck on the surface of the die it can
cause an edge of the die to break off. This results in an unrecoverable
destruction of the processor. Avoid the cooler to get stuck under any
condition. Even so-called spacers do not offer absolute protection. If
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bolt. Do the same with the three other screws. Now the cuplex can care-
fully and slowly be put onto the standing bolts. Slowly slide it down until
it rests on the prepared core of the processor without getting it stuck.
To protect the Plexiglas of the cuplex from getting scratched slide anoth-
er washer over each screw. Now put one of the supplied springs over
each of the standing bolts.
Screw one of the supplied knurled nuts
on each screw about 2 turns so it just
grips. For fastening the springs take
turns in fastening two knurled nuts at a
time placed opposite of each other diag-
onally. During this process make sure
that the spring coils do not touch each
spring coils do not touch eachspring coils do not touch each
spring coils do not touch each
other
otherother
other since this can cause inadmissible
high forces to build up. The spring has to
be fastened to the
extent that a slight but visible slit is left between
the coils. You can check this by sliding a piece of
paper between the coils as illustrated on the
photo. If this is not possible you fastened the
knurled bolts too much and you have to loosen
them. Also make sure that the cuplex does not
rest on the cover of the barring mechanism of the
socket but on the core of the processor.
6.3. Installation of „2-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 754 939 F
6.3. Installation of „2-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 754 939 F6.3. Installation of „2-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 754 939 F
6.3. Installation of „2-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 754 939 F
Should be more than two feathers included in the screw set please use
the two „harder“ feathers.
For the installation on Athlon64 boards the cooler is put together in
analogy to the four-hole-mounting kit but this time only two screws will
be used here since only two fastening holes are available on the board.
Before the assembly of the screws an existent plastic framework must be
removed if necessary. The two bigger feathers of the mounting kit are
used as feathers. Please gather the further procedure from chapter 6.3.
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6.4. Installation of “3-nose-mounting kits” - Socket 370 A
6.4. Installation of “3-nose-mounting kits” - Socket 370 A6.4. Installation of “3-nose-mounting kits” - Socket 370 A
6.4. Installation of “3-nose-mounting kits” - Socket 370 A
For this fastening version two laser-processed
high-grade brushed steel sheets and four
pressure-springs are supplied with the cuplex.
First slide the brushed high-grade stainless
steel sheets through the slits in the Plexiglas lid
from the bottom. One of the two brushed
high-grade stainless steel sheets only fits
through the slit on
one side of the Plexiglas lid therefore confusion
is impossible. The slightly differing spring dis-
placements on both sides cause the pressure to
finally concentrate exactly on the processor
core (“balanced load”). Now insert the pressure
springs into the metal sheets above the lid as
shown on the picture. The cooler can be moun-
ted onto the core of the processor now which should already be pre-
pared with heat-conductive paste as described above.
Make sure that the core of the processor is
located centrally below the copper bottom of
the cooler and that the longer part of the
Plexiglas lid which sticks out is situated above
the detachment mechanism of the socket. To
avoid damage to the core the pressure for
mounting has to be applied exactly perpen-
dicular to the surface of the core. Compress
the springs putting the thumb balls on the
stainless steel sheets from above and taking
hold of the lid from below and hook the stain-
less steel sheets under the plastic noses of the
socket. Avoid the cooler to get stuck since this
will risk a corner of the die to break off. Do
not hook in one side after the other!
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6.5. Examination and connection to the cooling system
6.5. Examination and connection to the cooling system6.5. Examination and connection to the cooling system
6.5. Examination and connection to the cooling system
Now cut the hoses evenly to the needed length with a hose cutter or a
sharp knife and put them onto the connections of the cuplex. The pro-
cedure is described in chapter 4. Use of the plug&cool connectors.
The special tubes of the aquaducts must get separated before the use. It
can be helpful to separate the first millimeters with a knife. This area
must then be divided off.
6.6. Proper connection of the cuplex PRO hd and XT di
6.6. Proper connection of the cuplex PRO hd and XT di6.6. Proper connection of the cuplex PRO hd and XT di
6.6. Proper connection of the cuplex PRO hd and XT di
Unlike channel coolers the nozzle- and
microstructure coolers cuplex XT cuplex
hd and cuplex PRO have a predefined
flow direction. For the cuplex PRO the
water must be led in through the centric-
al connection directly onto the micro-
structure in the case of cuplex XT and
cuplex hd the water is to be led in
through the fitting connected to the
nozzle structure. The nozzles accelerate the flowing water and provide a
better heat transfer. For both cooler variants the water is then led out
through the lateral connection. In order to attain the full performance of
the waterblock correct connection of inlet and outlet is crucial. When
operated with reversed flow direction the cooling performance is signi-
ficantly reduced.
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Finally check again if the cooler rests plane on the core of the pro
Finally check again if the cooler rests plane on the core of the proFinally check again if the cooler rests plane on the core of the pro
Finally check again if the cooler rests plane on the core of the pro-
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cessor and does not touch the part of the socket in which the detach
cessor and does not touch the part of the socket in which the detachcessor and does not touch the part of the socket in which the detach
cessor and does not touch the part of the socket in which the detach-
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ment mechanism is integrated.
ment mechanism is integrated.ment mechanism is integrated.
ment mechanism is integrated.
WARNING: A cooler which does not rest plane on the core of the pro-
cessor can cause destruction of the processor in seconds when the
processor is switched on since the heat-capacity of the core is too
small. Even TCS bios or software-shutdown-tools can not prevent de-
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7.
7. 7.
7. Installation
InstallationInstallation
Installation of the
of the of the
of the PC interface circuit board
PC interface circuit boardPC interface circuit board
PC interface circuit board
Install the circuit board in a free slot of
your case. The slot does not have to
have any connection on the mother-
board.
Please pay special attention to the jump-
er J1 on the interface board when using
an aquaduct 360 XT or 720 XT as cor-
rect setting of this jumper is crucial for
correct operation!
The two holes in the bracket are
equipped with rubber protectors for safe
lead-through of the coolant hoses.
7.1. Connector „power“
7.1. Connector „power“ 7.1. Connector „power“
7.1. Connector „power“
Please connect a HDD power plug of
your PSU to this connector. Do not use
excessive force but double check the po-
larity of the plug if having trouble to con-
nect.
7.2. Connector„pump rpm signal“
7.2. Connector„pump rpm signal“7.2. Connector„pump rpm signal“
7.2. Connector„pump rpm signal“
This connector supplies a artificial rpm signal that is generated by the
controlling unit of the aquaduct. This rpm signal can for instance be
configured to be switched off in case of an alarm and thereby can be
used for status monitoring of the aquaduct. If connected to a fan con-
nector of the motherboard depending on BIOS functionality and con-
figuration an alarm power-off can be realised. For details on BIOS
configuration please consult the manual for your motherboard
7.3. Connector „flow“ (aquaduct 240 PRO only)
7.3. Connector „flow“ (aquaduct 240 PRO only)7.3. Connector „flow“ (aquaduct 240 PRO only)
7.3. Connector „flow“ (aquaduct 240 PRO only)
Usable for connecting an optional flow sensor. Do only use aqua com-
puter sensors and cables!
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Pin assignment Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: 5 V
Pin 3: rpm signal
7.4. Connector „fan“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
7.4. Connector „fan“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)7.4. Connector „fan“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
7.4. Connector „fan“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
This connector can be used to supply an additional fan inside the PC
case. Fan speed can be configured to change depending on temperat-
ure or be manually set. The connector features rotation monitoring and
supplies a maximum of 5 watts.
Pin assignment Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: 0-12 V
Pin 3: rpm signal
7.5. Connector „external standby“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
7.5. Connector „external standby“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)7.5. Connector „external standby“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
7.5. Connector „external standby“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
Please refer to the manual „aquaduct controlling unit“ and the note on
jumper „J1“.
7.6. Connector
7.6. Connector7.6. Connector
7.6. Connector „alarm/relay“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
„alarm/relay“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only) „alarm/relay“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
„alarm/relay“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
Please refer to the manual „aquaduct controlling unit“.
7.7.Jumper „J1“
7.7.Jumper „J1“7.7.Jumper „J1“
7.7.Jumper „J1“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
(aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only) (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
(aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
The jumper must be opened
openedopened
opened if the stand-by supply connector is used!
The optional accessory “aquaero power connect” order code 53047
can be used to supply the aquaduct controlling unit with standby power.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: If this jumper is set a stand-by supply must not
must notmust not
must not be con-
nected to the interface board!
7.8. Connectors „temp sensor 1/2“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
7.8. Connectors „temp sensor 1/2“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)7.8. Connectors „temp sensor 1/2“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
7.8. Connectors „temp sensor 1/2“ (aquaduct 360 XT and 720 XT only)
Please refer to the manual „aquaduct controlling unit“.
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8. Connecting the aquaduct
8. Connecting the aquaduct8. Connecting the aquaduct
8. Connecting the aquaduct
All aquaduct variants have two electrical and two hose connections. The
left 15-pin connection serves for the power supply of the aquaduct and
always has to be connected with the PC interface circuit board. Import
ImportImport
Import-
--
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ant:
ant: ant:
ant: Attach this plug only to the enclosed interface! It is not
notnot
not a PC stand-
ard connection!
The USB interface of the aquaduct can be connected with the PC to
configure the integrated control unit of the aquaduct using the aqua-
suite software.
Adjacent to the electrical connectors the hoses for coolant supply and
return have to be connected. Supply and return connector are marked
by icons next to the connector. To connect the hoses at first the fittings
included in delivery have to be screwed in. If alternatively special hoses
are to be used fittings with G1/8 thread can be used.
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9.
9. 9.
9. Operation of the ball valves
Operation of the ball valvesOperation of the ball valves
Operation of the ball valves
On the bottom side of the base are two ball valves for the in- and outlet
connectors. The levers should only be fitted temporarily during setup to
avoid unwanted operation by children or domestic animals. It is not ne-
cessary to use the enclosed screws.
After equipping the valves with the levers you can close the valves. Turn
the valve on the left (see photo) to the left turn the right one to the right
until they stop. When both valves are closed the levers stand in line.
Opening is made by turning the levers into the origin position. The open
condition is indicated by levers standing in parallel to each other and to
the flow direction. It is recommend to use sealing caps (our item number
63020) to prevent leakage from the tubes when they get disconnected
from the aquaduct. The tubes should always be disconnected and
closed one after another with ball valves in closed position. This will
considerably reduce the amount of water leaking from the tubes while
disconnecting.
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10. Initial operation
10. Initial operation10. Initial operation
10. Initial operation
As the last step you fill your aquaduct the supplied Double Protect Ultra
coolant.
Caution
CautionCaution
Caution: Disconnect all PC components from the power supply during
the whole filling process! Do not start the PC until you have made sure
that there are no water leakages! If you do not feel capable of doing
this work yourself charge an expert with the assembly and initial oper-
ation!
Caution
CautionCaution
Caution: Make sure once again that your electrical outlet is protected
: Make sure once again that your electrical outlet is protected: Make sure once again that your electrical outlet is protected
: Make sure once again that your electrical outlet is protected
with a FI circuit breaker!
with a FI circuit breaker! with a FI circuit breaker!
with a FI circuit breaker!
If this is the case you may proceed to put the aquaduct into operation.
After you have connected your water cooling blocks (not contained in
the scope of delivery) with the aquaduct make sure that the ball valves
of the aquaduct are open. Then you can fill the aquaduct.
For filling the aquaduct open the upper Plexiglas lid with the included
allen key. Take care that the seal does not get lost and lies correctly in
its seal bed again after filling.
Important:
Important:Important:
Important: The coolant must be filled into the right aluminum profile
seen from the front. Otherwise it is very difficult to deaerate the system.
If the profile is filled almost up to the upper edge you can start the
aquaduct by establishing the power supply. Of course the computer
Of course the computerOf course the computer
Of course the computer
must be turned off during the complete filling process since no sufficient
must be turned off during the complete filling process since no sufficientmust be turned off during the complete filling process since no sufficient
must be turned off during the complete filling process since no sufficient
cooling function is guaranteed yet!
cooling function is guaranteed yet! cooling function is guaranteed yet!
cooling function is guaranteed yet!
To power the aquaduct without switching the computer on an adapter
is included which enables you to start the power supply unit of your PC.
First turn off your PC power supply or remove the main PSU cable if no
power switch is present. Remove all cables of the PSU (e.g. from non re-
movable disks optical storage drives or graphic cards) especially also
the 4-pin ATX12V power supply. Connect the aquaduct using the fif-
teen-pin power supply cable to the PC interface card using the fif-
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