Aqua Computer QUADRO Operating manual

QUADRO
User and installation manual
User and installation manualUser and installation manual
User and installation manual
QUADRO
Current as of December 2020
All information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
All rights reser ed.
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Table of contents
Table of contentsTable of contents
Table of contents
1. Preface.........................................................................................4
2. Safety precautions.........................................................................4
3. Scope of deli ery..........................................................................4
4. Assembly instructions.....................................................................4
5. Electrical connections....................................................................5
5.1. QUADRO connector o er iew........................................................5
5.2. Connector “Power supply”.............................................................5
5.3. Connector “Fan 1/2/3/4”.............................................................5
5.4. Connector “USB” .........................................................................6
5.5. Connector “aquabus”...................................................................6
5.6. Connector “flow sensor”................................................................6
5.7. Connector for temperature sensors.................................................7
5.8. Connector “RGBpx”......................................................................7
5.9. Status LED....................................................................................7
6. aquasuite software........................................................................7
6.1. Installation of the aquasuite software...............................................7
6.2. Basic operation............................................................................8
6.3. Symbols in the headlines................................................................8
7. O er iew pages (aquasuite)...........................................................9
7.1. Desktop mode..............................................................................9
7.2. Creating new o er iew pages and acti ating edit mode....................9
7.3. Adding new elements....................................................................9
7.4. Editing existing elements..............................................................10
7.5. Values and names......................................................................10
7.6. Detailed data elements................................................................10
7.7. Log data chart............................................................................10
7.8. User defined: Images, text, drawing elements.................................10
7.9. Export and import of o er iew pages.............................................11
8. Data quick iew and data log (aquasuite).....................................11
8.1. Log settings................................................................................12
8.2. Analyze data..............................................................................12
8.3. Manual data export.....................................................................13
8.4. Automatic data export.................................................................13
9. Sensor configuration...................................................................14
9.1. Hardware temperature sensor .....................................................14
9.2. Hardware flow sensor..................................................................14
9.3. Software sensors.........................................................................14
10. Fan configuration.....................................................................15
10.1. Fan mode power preset.............................................................15
10.2. Fan mode temperature set point.................................................15
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10.3. Fan mode cur e controller.........................................................16
10.4. General fan settings..................................................................16
10.5. Fan beha ior with aquabus connection to an aquaero..................17
11. RGBpx configuration.................................................................17
11.1. Create and configure additional LED controllers...........................17
11.2. Modify existing LED controllers...................................................17
11.3. Modify LED assignments............................................................17
11.4. Duplicate LED controllers...........................................................18
11.5. Delete LED controllers...............................................................18
11.6. Sound controlled effects.............................................................18
11.7. AMBIENTpx effect.....................................................................18
12. Profiles.....................................................................................19
12.1. Manual profile selection............................................................19
12.2. Automatic profile selection.........................................................19
12.3. Profile configuration..................................................................19
13. System settings QUADRO..........................................................19
13.1. De ice information....................................................................19
13.2. Factory defaults........................................................................19
13.3. aquabus configuration..............................................................19
13.4. Firmware update.......................................................................20
14. Playground (aquasuite)..............................................................20
14.1. Virtual Software Sensors.............................................................20
14.2. Global profiles.........................................................................21
14.3. Hotkeys...................................................................................21
15. aquasuite web..........................................................................21
15.1. Data export..............................................................................21
15.2. Data access.............................................................................22
15.3. Data import..............................................................................22
16. Basic settings (aquasuite)...........................................................22
16.1. Language................................................................................23
16.2. Reorder menu items..................................................................23
16.3. Units.......................................................................................23
16.4. Application start-up...................................................................23
16.5. Ser ice administration...............................................................23
16.6. Audio and ideo.......................................................................23
16.7. Updates and update ser ice.......................................................23
17. Technical details and care instructions........................................24
17.1. Technical details.......................................................................24
17.2. Care instructions.......................................................................25
17.3. Waste disposal.........................................................................25
17.4. Contact Aqua Computer............................................................25
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1.
1.1.
1. Preface
PrefacePreface
Preface
The QUADRO is a four channel PWM fan controller with outstanding functionality,
equally suited for water cooled or air cooled computers.
In addition to the four PWM fan outputs with speed signal monitoring, the
QUADRO is equipped with four temperature sensor inputs, one flow sensor input
as well as USB and aquabus interfaces. As a special feature, an integrated RGBpx
effect controller for up to 64 indi idually addressable LEDs is included.
Considering the fast technical de elopment, we reser e the right to perform alter-
ations to the products at any time. It therefore is possible that your product does
not correspond precisely to the descriptions or especially the illustrations in this
manual.
2.
2.2.
2. Safety precautions
Safety precautionsSafety precautions
Safety precautions
The following safety precautions ha e to be obser ed at all times:
●Read this manual thoroughly and entirely!
●Sa e your data onto suitable media before working on your hardware!
●This product is not designed for use in life support appliances, de ices, or
systems where malfunction of this product can reasonably be expected to re-
sult in personal injury. Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG customers using or
selling this product for use in such application do so at their own risk and
agree to fully indemnify Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG for any damages
resulting from such application!
3.
3.3.
3. Scope of deli ery
Scope of deli eryScope of deli ery
Scope of deli ery
●One QUADRO controller
●One temperature sensor (replacement part no. 53026)
●One internal USB cable (replacement part no. 53215)
●Four screws M3 x 8 mm (replacement part no. 91032 or 91069)
●Four hex nuts M3 (replacement part no. 91017)
●This manual
4.
4.4.
4. Assembly instructions
Assembly instructionsAssembly instructions
Assembly instructions
The QUADRO controller can be installed inside the PC case using the supplied
screws and nuts. In order to access the mounting holes, bend the rubber insulation
away from the top co er of the QUADRO controller and remo e the top co er.
Reinstall the top co er afterwards.
Alternati ely, double sided adhesi e tape can be used to secure the QUADRO
controller inside the PC case.
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Make sure that the electric connectors do not ha e contact to metal parts or other
electronic de ices inside the PC case, otherwise malfunctions or destruction of the
QUADRO unit or other de ices may occur!
5.
5.5.
5. Electrical connections
Electrical connectionsElectrical connections
Electrical connections
5.1.
5.1.5.1.
5.1. QUADRO connector o er iew
QUADRO connector o er iewQUADRO connector o er iew
QUADRO connector o er iew
ATTENTION: Completely turn off your power supply or disconnect the mains pow-
er cord from the wall outlet before connecting or disconnecting any cables to/from
the de ice!
5.2.
5.2.5.2.
5.2. Connector “Power supply”
Connector “Power supply”Connector “Power supply”
Connector “Power supply”
Please connect a HDD power plug of your PSU to this connector. Do not use ex-
cessi e force but double check the polarity of the plug if you are ha ing trouble to
connect.
Pin assignment: Pin 1 +12 V
Pin 2 GND
Pin 3 GND
Pin 4 +5 V
5.3.
5.3.5.3.
5.3. Connector “Fan 1/2/3/4”
Connector “Fan 1/2/3/4”Connector “Fan 1/2/3/4”
Connector “Fan 1/2/3/4”
PWM regulated fan outputs with speed signal processing.
Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: 12 V / max. 2 A
Pin 3: Speed signal
Pin 4: PWM signal
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5.4.
5.4.5.4.
5.4. Connector “USB”
Connector “USB” Connector “USB”
Connector “USB”
This connector is used for USB communication with a PC. Connect to an internal
USB header of your motherboard. Take special care to make sure the pin align-
ment matches your motherboard!
The corresponding connector on the motherboard is usually
a 9 pin connector with two independent USB ports. Both
rows of 4/5 pins can be used to connect an USB de ice.
The black wires (GND) are to be connected to the side of
the missing pin, see picture with colored pin assignment.
Pin assignment: Pin 1 not connected
Pin 2 GND (black)
Pin 3 D+ (green)
Pin 4 D- (white)
Pin 5 +5 V (red)
5.5.
5.5.5.5.
5.5. Connector “aquabus”
Connector “aquabus”Connector “aquabus”
Connector “aquabus”
Connector for communication with other Aqua Computer de ices. USB and
aquabus interface can be used at the same time.
Pin assignment: Pin 1 GND
Pin 2 aquabus SDA
Pin 3 aquabus SCL
Pin 4 +5 V
Compatible aquabus de ices:
●aquaero 6 XT (53146, 53206, 53250, 53251, 53262, 53263)
●aquaero 6 PRO (53145, 53253)
●aquaero 6 LT (53234)
●aquaero 5 XT (53089, 53125, 53249)
●aquaero 5 PRO (53090, 53252)
●aquaero 5 LT (53095)
5.6.
5.6.5.6.
5.6. Connector “flow sensor”
Connector “flow sensor”Connector “flow sensor”
Connector “flow sensor”
Flow sensor and special interconnecting cable are optional accessories and not in-
cluded in deli ery.
Pin assignment: Pin 1 GND
Pin 2 flow sensor +5 V
Pin 3 flow sensor signal
Compatible flow sensors:
●Flow sensor with 5.6 mm nozzle (53061, requires cable 53212)
●Flow sensor “high flow” (53068, requires cable 53212)
●Flow sensor high flow LT (53291)
●Flow sensor high flow 2 (53292)
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5.7.
5.7.5.7.
5.7. Connector for temperature sensors
Connector for temperature sensorsConnector for temperature sensors
Connector for temperature sensors
Connector for up to four temperature sensors.
Compatible sensors:
●Temperature sensor inline G1/4 (53066)
●Temperature sensor inner/outer thread G1/4 (53067)
●Temperature sensor G1/4 (53147)
●Temperature sensor plug&cool (53025)
●Temperature sensor 70 cm (53026)
5.8.
5.8.5.8.
5.8. Connector “RGBpx”
Connector “RGBpx”Connector “RGBpx”
Connector “RGBpx”
Connector for up to 90 addressable LEDs. Compatible LED products and special
interconnecting cables are optional accessories and not included in deli ery.
If the RGBpx product to be connected has more than one RGBpx connector, the
connector marked with the word “IN” must be used! Additional RGBpx products
may be connected to the “OUT” connector.
Compatible RGBpx products:
●RGBpx LED-Strip (53268, 53269, 53270)
●RGBpx lighting set (53271, 53272)
●RGBpx Splitty4 (53267)
●RGBpx LED ring for ULTITUBE (34115)
●RGBpx LED ring for aqualis (53274, 53276)
●RGBpx LED ring for 60 mm reser oir (53277)
●RGBpx cable (53259, 53260, 53261, 53266)
5.9.
5.9.5.9.
5.9. Status LED
Status LEDStatus LED
Status LED
The red status LED is continuously on for approximately ten seconds during startup
and then turned off during normal operation. The status LED is blinking during er-
ror conditions, for example after fan output deacti ation due to o erload or faulty
supply oltage. In case of errors, RGBpx LEDs connected to the de ice will be
blinking in red, disregarding the current LED controller setup.
6.
6.6.
6. aquasuite software
aquasuite softwareaquasuite software
aquasuite software
The Windows software aquasuite is an extensi e software suite and can be used
for configuration and monitoring. The software is not required for operation
though. All configuration parameters can be sa ed into the de ice's memory.
Please note: Depending on the type of product you are using, some features may
not be a ailable for your de ice.
6.1.
6.1.6.1.
6.1. Installation of the aquasuite software
Installation of the aquasuite softwareInstallation of the aquasuite software
Installation of the aquasuite software
For configuration and monitoring of our products with USB interface, the aqua-
suite software is a ailable for download from our website www.aqua-computer.de.
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You will find the setup program in the support section of the website under Down-
loads/Software.
The setup program checks all connected USB de ices for embedded update ser-
ice periods and offers arious aquasuite ersions depending on detected de ices.
If no de ice with update ser ice for the latest aquasuite ersion is found, a warning
is displayed and older aquasuite ersions that do not require an update ser ice
purchase can be selected for installation. For installation and update ser ice ali-
dation, an internet connection is required.
The latest aquasuite ersion may also be installed if no suitable update ser ice pe-
riod has been found in a de ice. Subsequently, update ser ice may be purchased
or an existing key may be entered within the aquasuite. These functions can be ac-
cessed in the aquasuite/Updates tab.
6.2.
6.2.6.2.
6.2. Basic operation
Basic operationBasic operation
Basic operation
The program window is di ided into two main areas. On the left side, a list of
“o er iew pages”, data quick iew, data logger, de ice pages, aquasuite web and
aquasuite configuration is displayed, the right side shows the details of the current-
ly selected list element. The list can be hidden or restored by clicking the arrow
symbol in the upper left corner.
List elements may be minimized or maximized for easier access by clicking the title
bar. The title bars may contain arious symbols that will be explained in the follow-
ing chapter.
6.3.
6.3.6.3.
6.3. Symbols in the headlines
Symbols in the headlinesSymbols in the headlines
Symbols in the headlines
Click the plus symbol in the “O er iew pages” headline to create a new
o er iew page.
Clicking the monitor symbol will toggle desktop mode for this o er iew
page. While desktop mode is acti e, the color of the symbol will change
to orange.
O er iew page: Clicking the padlock symbol will unlock or lock this o er-
iew page for editing. De ice: De ice can not be used due to update ser-
ice problems, see “Updates and update ser ice” for details.
Clicking the gear symbol will access the basic configuration page of the
selected list element.
In order to sa e all settings into a de ice, click the disk symbol in the
headline.
This symbol indicates that communication with this de ice is not possible
at the moment. Check USB connection and power supply of the de ice if
necessary.
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7.
7.7.
7. O er iew pages (aquasuite)
O er iew pages (aquasuite)O er iew pages (aquasuite)
O er iew pages (aquasuite)
Current sensor readings and diagrams from all supported de ices can be dis-
played in o er iew pages. For each de ice a pre-configured o er iew page is au-
tomatically generated the first time the de ice is connected to the PC. These pages
can be indi idually modified and new pages can be created. Within one o er iew
page, data from all connected de ices can be accessed.
7.1.
7.1.7.1.
7.1. Desktop mode
Desktop modeDesktop mode
Desktop mode
Each o er iew page can be displayed directly on your desktop. You can enable
desktop mode for an o er iew page by clicking the monitor symbol in the list of
o er iew pages. Desktop mode can only be enabled for one o er iew page at a
time. With desktop mode enabled, elements of the o er iew page may co er pro-
gram symbols on your desktop, but mouse clicks are transmitted to underlying
desktop symbols.
If a o er iew page is unlocked for editing while desktop mode is acti e, the page
will be displayed in the aquasuite window for editing and the current desktop will
be displayed as background for your con enience.
7.2.
7.2.7.2.
7.2. Creating new o er iew pages and acti ating edit mode
Creating new o er iew pages and acti ating edit modeCreating new o er iew pages and acti ating edit mode
Creating new o er iew pages and acti ating edit mode
In order to create a new o er iew page, click the plus symbol in the headline
“O er iew pages”.
Existing o er iew pages can be unlocked for editing by clicking lock symbol in the
page listing.
7.3.
7.3.7.3.
7.3. Adding new elements
Adding new elementsAdding new elements
Adding new elements
If the currently selected o er iew page is unlocked for editing, a plus symbol is dis-
played in the top right corner of the screen. Click the symbol to add a
new element to the page and select the desired element from the follow-
ing list. All a ailable data is displayed in a tree diagram, click the arrow
symbols to access indi idual items.
Confirm your selection by clicking the check symbol in the bottom right corner.
The new element will be displayed in the upper left corner and the configuration
window is displayed. Configure the element as described in the next chapters.
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7.4.
7.4.7.4.
7.4. Editing existing elements
Editing existing elementsEditing existing elements
Editing existing elements
If the currently selected o er iew page is unlocked for
editing, right-clicking an element will access a context
menu.
To access the settings of an element, select “Settings”
in the context menu or simply double click the element.
If you want to mo e an element, “drag” this element
while holding down the mouse button. Release the
mouse button when the element is at the desired posi-
tion.
7.5.
7.5.7.5.
7.5. Values and names
Values and namesValues and names
Values and names
If the currently selected o er iew page is unlocked for editing, right-click an ele-
ment and select “Settings”. You may also double click the element.
Font face, size and color as well as position, decimal places and unit can be con-
figured for indi idual alues.
7.6.
7.6.7.6.
7.6. Detailed data elements
Detailed data elementsDetailed data elements
Detailed data elements
If the currently selected o er iew page is unlocked for editing, right-click an ele-
ment and select “Settings”. You may also double click the element. Apart from po-
sition, size and color, the style of the element can be selected and configured. The
following styles are a ailable:
●Headline only: Compact display as a headline.
●Text: Displays the numerical alue in a box with a headline.
●Bar graph: Displays numerical alue as well as bar graph.
●Chart: Displays the alue in chronological sequence as a chart.
●Gauge: Displays the alue as a analog gauge.
All display styles offer extensi e configuration options, additionally statistical data
such as minimum, maximum and a erage can be displayed.
7.7.
7.7.7.7.
7.7. Log data chart
Log data chartLog data chart
Log data chart
This element can be used to display charts on o er iew pages. The charts ha e to
be created using the data log functionality of the aquasuite before they become
a ailable for o er iew pages. Please refer to the next chapter for details. Once a
chart has been configured, it can be selected from the “Chart selection” list on the
“Display” tab of the settings dialog.
7.8.
7.8.7.8.
7.8. User defined: Images, text, drawing elements
User defined: Images, text, drawing elementsUser defined: Images, text, drawing elements
User defined: Images, text, drawing elements
By using user defined controls, simple drawing elements such as circles, rectangles
and texts as well as images and more sophisticated elements can be added to an
o er iew page. To do so, add an “User defined” element to an o er iew page.
Switch to the “Display” tab in following dialog box, select the type of element to be
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created from the drop down menu and confirm your selection by clicking the
“Load preset” button. Depending on the type of element, an additional dialog may
appear before the code (XAML, Extensible Application Markup Language) of the
new element is displayed in the lower part of the dialog window. You may want to
customize the code. By clocking the “Ok” Button, the new control is sa ed to the
o er iew page.
Step-by-step example to add an image: Select “Image” from the drop down menu
and click the “Load preset” button. Select an image file using the following file se-
lection dialog. The code is then displayed in the lower part of the dialog window
an can be modified. Sa e the new control by clicking the “Ok” button. The picture
will be displayed on the o er iew page.
More complex controls such as data bindings and animations are also a ailable
but will require some programming experience for configuration.
7.9.
7.9.7.9.
7.9. Export and import of o er iew pages
Export and import of o er iew pagesExport and import of o er iew pages
Export and import of o er iew pages
Elements and complete o er iew pages can exported from the aquasuite and can
then be imported either on the same PC or on other PCs. For export as well as im-
port, the o er iew page must be in edit mode.
To export a complete page, right click a free spot of the page and select “Export
page” from the context menu. To export indi idual elements, select the element or
elements, perform a right click and select “Export selected” from the context menu.
For import, right click a free spot of the page and select “Import page” or “Import
items”from the context menu. Using “Import page”, the current page will be delet-
ed and only the imported page items will be displayed, using “Import items” will
add the items from file to the current page without altering the existing items. Dur-
ing import, the elements will be assigned to de ices using the following scheme:
If a de ice with identical serial number is found on the computer, no changes are
made.
If no de ice with identical serial number is found on the computer, the element will
be assigned to the first de ice found of identical type.
When importing complex pages with elements referring to more than one de ice, it
is recommended to edit the de ice assignment in the file using a text editor prior to
importing.
8.
8.8.
8. Data quick iew and data log (aquasuite)
Data quick iew and data log (aquasuite)Data quick iew and data log (aquasuite)
Data quick iew and data log (aquasuite)
All data currently monitored by the aquasuite can be accessed in the “Data quick
iew” section. This includes data from connected USB de ices as well as hardware
data supplied by the Aqua Computer background ser ice. Displayed data may be
filtered using the text box next to the magnifier icon, a chart shows the de elop-
ment o er a maximum of ten minutes. All data shown here is not stored perma-
nently.
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In contrast, the “Data log” may be used to selecti ely and permanently store data
from all connected Aqua Computer de ices and hardware data supplied by the
background ser ice. Logged data can then be analyzed by creating charts or be
exported to files. Data is only logged while the aquasuite software is being execut-
ed.
8.1.
8.1.8.1.
8.1. Log settings
Log settingsLog settings
Log settings
The log settings can be accessed by clicking the “Log settings” element
below the “Data log” headline in the listing. To log data, create a new
log data set by clicking the plus symbol in the upper right corner of the
settings window. Enter name, time inter al and configure automatic deletion of old
data to meet your requirements. You may then add the data sources to log by
clicking the plus symbol in the “Data sources” window section. You may add an
unlimited number of data sources to each log data set, the total number of log
data sets is also unlimited.
8.2.
8.2.8.2.
8.2. Analyze data
Analyze dataAnalyze data
Analyze data
Logged data can be isually e aluated as charts. To do so, select “Ana-
lyze data” below the “Data log” headline in the listing. The chart will ini-
tially be empty, directly below the chart are eight buttons to modify the
chart. In the lower section of the window, the chart data can be configured.
To add data to the chart, first select the “Data sources” tab in the chart configura-
tion and select a data set to be displayed. If no data sources are a ailable, you
will ha e to configure the log settings as described in the chapter “Log settings” of
this manual. Select the time period to be displayed on the right side of the window
and add the data to the chart by clicking the “Add data to chart” button. Repeat
this procedure if you want to display more than one data set in the chart.
You may modify the chart using the “Chart setup” and “Data series setup” tabs.
Finally, you can use the “Chart manager” tab to sa e the current chart configura-
tion and to load or delete pre iously sa ed configurations. All sa ed chart configu-
rations will be a ailable on o er iew pages for the “Log data chart” element.
The currently displayed chart can be edited by using the buttons directly below the
chart and may also be sa ed as an image file. The button corresponding to the
currently selected function is highlighted by an orange frame. Please refer to the
following list for details on each function:
To sa e the currently displayed chart as an image file, click the floppy
disk symbol and select a name and location in the following dialog.
This function can be used to add horizontal lines to the chart. While this
function is acti ated, simply click into the chart to add a line at the current
cursor position.
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This function can be used to add ertical lines to the chart. While this
function is acti ated, simply click into the chart to add a line at the current
cursor position.
This function can be used to add annotations to the chart. While this
function is acti ated, simply click into the chart to add an annotation at
the current cursor position. By clicking into the text box, you may edit the
text. You may also drag the little circle beside the text box to mo e the connecting
line to the desired position. Use drag and drop to mo e existing annotations.
This function can be used to remo e horizontal/ ertical lines or annota-
tions from the chart. While this function is acti ated, simply click the ele-
ment to be remo ed.
This function can be used to mo e the isible portion of the chart. Press
and hold the mouse button while mo ing the cursor in the chart to select
the position to be displayed, then release the button.
This function can be used to zoom in and out. Use the mouse wheel or
select the area to be displayed. You can reset the zoom settings by dou-
ble-clicking in the chart area.
This function can be used to reload and update the chart.
This function will completely remo e the chart.
8.3.
8.3.8.3.
8.3. Manual data export
Manual data exportManual data export
Manual data export
Sa ed data can be exported from the data log into a XML file. To do so, select
“Analyze data” below the “Data log” headline in the listing. Select the “Data
sources” tab in the chart configuration and select a data set to be exported. If no
data sources are a ailable, you will ha e to configure the log settings as described
in the chapter “Log settings” of this manual. Select the time period to be exported
on the right side of the window and start the export process by clicking the “Export
data” button. Enter a file name and path in the following dialog window.
8.4.
8.4.8.4.
8.4. Automatic data export
Automatic data exportAutomatic data export
Automatic data export
The automatic data export feature can be used to sa e data from the
aquasuite into an XML file on the hard disk or in the RAM (“memory
mapped file”) in a regular time inter al. The automatic data export will al-
ways o erwrite the pre iously sa ed data, so the file always contains only the most
recent data set. Select “Automatic data export” below the “Data log” headline in
the listing to access the settings screen. Create a new export data set by clicking
the plus symbol in the upper right corner of the screen. Enter name, path and time
inter al to meet your requirements. You may then add the data sources to log by
clicking the plus symbol in the “Data sources” window section. You may add an
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unlimited number of data sources to each export data set, the total number of ex-
port data sets is also unlimited.
9.
9.9.
9. Sensor configuration
Sensor configurationSensor configuration
Sensor configuration
Select “Sensors” from the de ice list below the “QUADRO” entry. In the
upper area, the thirteen a ailable sensors are displayed including current
data. In the lower area, the currently selected sensor can be configured.
9.1.
9.1.9.1.
9.1. Hardware temperature sensor
Hardware temperature sensor Hardware temperature sensor
Hardware temperature sensor
The first four sensors in the list represent the temperature sensor inputs of the
QUADRO.
If necessary, each temperature sensor can be calibrated by adding an offset of
±15 °C.
9.2.
9.2.9.2.
9.2. Hardware flow sensor
Hardware flow sensorHardware flow sensor
Hardware flow sensor
The fifth sensor in the list represents the flow sensor input of the QUADRO. Cali-
bration alues for sensors sold by Aqua Computer can con eniently be selected
from a drop-down list. Select the appropriate entry for the flow sensor connected
to the QUADRO.
If necessary, the flow rate can be calibrated by ±10 %.
9.3.
9.3.9.3.
9.3. Software sensors
Software sensorsSoftware sensors
Software sensors
The last eight sensors in the list are software sensors and can be used to transmit
sensor data that is not physically a ailable to the QUADRO controller from the
computer by USB connection.
During installation of the aquasuite, the background ser ice “Aqua Computer Ser-
ice” is also installed. This ser ice supplies arious data from PC components and
imported data from aquasuite web, additionally sensor data pro ided by third par-
ty software can be accessed. In order to access third party software data, the third
party software has to be correctly installed, configured and running.
Currently, the “Aqua Computer Ser ice” supports data transfer from “HWiNFO”
(REALiX, Freeware, www.hwinfo.com) and “AIDA64” (FinalWire Ltd., subject to li-
cense fees, www.aida64.com).
HWiNFO automatically exports all sensor alues, the “Sensor Status” Window has
to be open.
In the AIDA64 preferences menu, writing to WMI must be acti ated in the „external
applications“ sub-menu:
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By clicking the plus symbol labeled “Data source”, one of the pro ided sensors
can be assigned to the selected software sensor.
For each software sensor, a scale factor and an offset may be configured for ma-
nipulation of the displayed sensor alue. Data from third party software regularly
requires the scale factor to be adjusted.
10.
10.10.
10. Fan configuration
Fan configurationFan configuration
Fan configuration
Select “Fan” from the de ice list below the “QUADRO” entry. All a ail-
able fan outputs will be displayed in the upper region of the page. Click
on any element to display and edit the configuration for this fan output.
10.1.
10.1.10.1.
10.1. Fan mode power preset
Fan mode power presetFan mode power preset
Fan mode power preset
If power preset mode is selected, you can manually set the desired output power of
the fan output.
10.2.
10.2.10.2.
10.2. Fan mode temperature set point
Fan mode temperature set pointFan mode temperature set point
Fan mode temperature set point
This mode can be used to automatically adjust fan speed depending on the cur-
rent temperature reading of one of the up to nine a ailable temperature sensors.
The desired target temperature can be configured, all other parameters should not
be changed for normal operation.
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10.3.
10.3.10.3.
10.3. Fan mode cur e controller
Fan mode cur e controllerFan mode cur e controller
Fan mode cur e controller
This mode can be used to automatically adjust fan speed depending on the cur-
rent temperature reading of one of the up to nine a ailable temperature sensors.
The controller cur e can be configured by assigning output alues to 16 corre-
sponding temperature alues.
The output alue in percent corresponding to the current temperature is scaled to
the range between minimum and maximum fan power settings before being ap-
plied to the fan output.
The startup temperature will also be factored into the controller output. The output
power defined in the cur e controller will be ignored and set to 0 % as long as the
input temperature has not exceeded the defined startup temperature for the first
time. After the startup temperature has been exceeded, the output will strictly be
set according to the defined cur e until the output alue goes down to 0 % again.
This will trigger the startup process again, meaning the temperature has to exceed
the defined startup temperature again before the cur e will be in effect once more.
This beha ior is meant to pre ent fans assigned to the cur e controller to be
switched on and off in rapid succession. If the first point on the cur e is set to a
power greater than 0 %, this beha ior is deacti ated.
In the aquasuite, controller cur es can easily be adjusted using drag & drop and
cur es can automatically be generated from start and end points. In the graphical
cur e display, the currently displayed area can be changed using the following
methods:
●Mouse wheel mo ements will zoom in and out.
●A double click on an axis will reset zoom le el for this axis, a double click
into the diagram will reset both axes.
●Selecting an area on an axis will zoom this axis to this area, selecting an
area in the diagram will zoom both axes to this area.
●Mouse mo ement while right button is pressed will mo e the displayed area
of the diagram.
10.4.
10.4.10.4.
10.4. General fan settings
General fan settingsGeneral fan settings
General fan settings
Depending on currently selected fan mode, additional parameters can be config-
ured.
The start boost feature can be used to reliably power up a fan or pump connected
to the output. If acti ated, the controller will set the fan output to the 100 % power
for a short duration before switching to normal operation whene er the output
power changes from exactly 0 % setting to a higher alue.
The fan output range can be limited by setting “Minimum power” and ”Maximum
power” alues correspondingly. The check box “Hold minimum power” determines
whether the fan will be switched off during a power setting of 0 % (box not
checked) or remain acti e at the set minimum speed (box checked). Set minimum
power to a alue at which the connected fan reliably starts up.
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The “Maximum fan speed for bar graph and chart” setting applies only to diagram
scaling within the aquasuite and has no effect on the fan output.
10.5.
10.5.10.5.
10.5. Fan beha ior with aquabus connection to an aquaero
Fan beha ior with aquabus connection to an aquaeroFan beha ior with aquabus connection to an aquaero
Fan beha ior with aquabus connection to an aquaero
As soon as an aquabus connection between the QUADRO and an aquaero 5/6 is
established, the fan output is solely controlled by the aquaero. All settings in the
QUADRO regarding fan function will be ignored. Only if aquabus is disconnect-
ed, the settings in the QUADRO will be used for controlling the fan output again.
11.
11.11.
11. RGBpx configuration
RGBpx configurationRGBpx configuration
RGBpx configuration
Select “RGBpx” from the de ice list below the “QUADRO” entry.
11.1.
11.1.11.1.
11.1. Create and configure additional LED controllers
Create and configure additional LED controllersCreate and configure additional LED controllers
Create and configure additional LED controllers
New LED controllers can be added by clicking the plus symbol. Alterna-
ti ely, use the right mouse button and select “New” from the context
menu. Select the desired effect from the superimposed list of a ailable ef-
fects. The controller name can be altered from its default as well. Confirm you se-
lection by clicking the check symbol in the lower right corner.
The configuration of the newly added LED controller can be modified in the lower
area of the window. Most effects offer extensi e customization options such as col-
or selection or speed adjustment. Additionally, many effects can be configured to
modify effect parameters depending on current sensor data.
In total, up to eight LED controllers can be configured.
11.2.
11.2.11.2.
11.2. Modify existing LED controllers
Modify existing LED controllersModify existing LED controllers
Modify existing LED controllers
Existing LED controllers can be selected by clicking the corresponding col-
or bars, the configuration of the selected controller can then be modified
in the lower area of the window.
By clicking the gear symbol, the effect to be displayed can be changed and the
controller name can be altered. Confirm you selection by clicking the check sym-
bol in the lower right corner.
11.3.
11.3.11.3.
11.3. Modify LED assignments
Modify LED assignmentsModify LED assignments
Modify LED assignments
Existing LED controllers can be mo ed by using “drag&drop”on the corre-
sponding color bars. The horizontal position of the color bar defines the
position of the effect on the connected LEDs. The ertical position deter-
mines the priority of the LED controllers, if multiple controllers are assigned to a
range of LEDs. Controllers positioned further up in the list ha e higher priority than
controllers further below.
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The length of the bar (corresponding to the number of LEDs assigned) can be
changed by mo ing the right/left edge of the color bar.
11.4.
11.4.11.4.
11.4. Duplicate LED controllers
Duplicate LED controllersDuplicate LED controllers
Duplicate LED controllers
Select the LED controller(s) to be duplicated and click the duplicate sym-
bol to create new LED controllers using identical configurations. Alterna-
ti ely, use the right mouse button and select “Duplicate” from the context
menu.
In total, up to eight LED controllers can be configured.
11.5.
11.5.11.5.
11.5. Delete LED controllers
Delete LED controllersDelete LED controllers
Delete LED controllers
Select the LED controller(s) to be deleted and click the delete symbol to
delete the selected controllers. Alternati ely, use the right mouse button
and select “Delete” from the context menu.
11.6.
11.6.11.6.
11.6. Sound controlled effects
Sound controlled effectsSound controlled effects
Sound controlled effects
Sound controlled effects can be used to isualize the current audio output of the
computer. A warning in the LED configuration area will notify you if audio analysis
has been disabled in the aquasuite. In this case, please enable the feature in the
general aquasuite configuration. The general aquasuite configuration can also be
used to modify existing audio filters and define custom audio filters.
11.7.
11.7.11.7.
11.7. AMBIENTpx effect
AMBIENTpx effectAMBIENTpx effect
AMBIENTpx effect
The AMBIENTpx effect replicates the border area of the current monitor content on
the configured LEDs. This effect is meant to be used with LED strips installed to the
rear of the monitor for background lighting. A warning in the LED configuration
area will notify you if ideo analysis has been disabled in the aquasuite. In this
case, please enable the feature in the general aquasuite configuration.
For each configured AMBIENTpx effect, please select the correct monitor, edge
and desktop range to e aluate for the effect.
Prerequisites and limitations:
●The AMBIENTpx effect requires Microsoft Windows operating system ersion
8.1 or newer.
●Screen content pre enting analysis by DRM or similar methods cannot be
analyzed.
●Multi monitor setups must be configured using standard procedures of the
operating system. Special features of the graphics card dri er like “NVIDIA
Surround” or “AMD Eyefinity” must be disabled.
●AMBIENTpx is not a ailable while “NVIDIA G-Sync” is acti e.
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12.
12.12.
12. Profiles
ProfilesProfiles
Profiles
aquasuite: Select “Profiles” from the de ice list below the “QUADRO” en-
try.
The profile management can be used to to sa e four configurations as
profiles and acti ate them manually or automatically. Profile management is a
software feature of the aquasuite and requires a USB connection to the QUADRO.
12.1.
12.1.12.1.
12.1. Manual profile selection
Manual profile selectionManual profile selection
Manual profile selection
Select the profile to be acti ated by clicking the corresponding button.
12.2.
12.2.12.2.
12.2. Automatic profile selection
Automatic profile selectionAutomatic profile selection
Automatic profile selection
Profiles can be acti ated automatically using the global profiles feature of the
aquasuite, see chapter 14.2. for details.
12.3.
12.3.12.3.
12.3. Profile configuration
Profile configurationProfile configuration
Profile configuration
All configuration changes are automatically stored in the currently acti e profile.
The current configuration can also be stored in any other profile by clicking the
corresponding button.
13.
13.13.
13. System settings QUADRO
System settings QUADROSystem settings QUADRO
System settings QUADRO
Select “System” from the de ice list below the “QUADRO” entry.
13.1.
13.1.13.1.
13.1. De ice information
De ice informationDe ice information
De ice information
The details displayed here might be required when you contact our ser ice for sup-
port. You may enter a “De ice description” for easier identification, this text will be
displayed in the de ice list and in the data quick iew.
13.2.
13.2.13.2.
13.2. Factory defaults
Factory defaultsFactory defaults
Factory defaults
Click the button “Reset de ice to factory defaults” in the aquasuite or select the
“Factory defaults” entry from the menu for a complete reset of all settings. You will
ha e to completely reconfigure the de ice after resetting it to factory defaults!
13.3.
13.3.13.3.
13.3. aquabus configuration
aquabus configurationaquabus configuration
aquabus configuration
Before connecting multiple QUADRO de ices simultaneously to an aquaero 5/6
ia aquabus, each de ice has to be configured to a unique aquabus address. If
only one de ice is connected ia aquabus, this step may be skipped. Address 28
and 29 are a ailable.
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Changes to the bus address configuration are effecti e within a few seconds. How-
e er, it may take up to fi e minutes for a connected aquaero to update its configu-
ration.
13.4.
13.4.13.4.
13.4. Firmware update
Firmware updateFirmware update
Firmware update
The most up to date firmware for all supported de ices is always included in the
current ersion of the aquasuite software. The button “ Update firmware now” will
start the update process for the de ice firmware.
During the firmware update process, do not disconnect the de ice from the PC
and do not power down the PC! After the firmware is successfully updated, the
aquasuite software will be automatically closed.
14.
14.14.
14. Playground (aquasuite)
Playground (aquasuite)Playground (aquasuite)
Playground (aquasuite)
Click the entry “Playground” to configure Virtual Software Sensors, global profile
management and hotkeys.
14.1.
14.1.14.1.
14.1. Virtual Software Sensors
Virtual Software SensorsVirtual Software Sensors
Virtual Software Sensors
Virtual Software Sensors can be used for extensi e yet easy to use adapta-
tion and calculation of sensor alues using mathematical and logical
functions as well as filters.
Create a new Virtual Software Sensor by clicking the plus symbol in the upper right
corner of the “Virtual Software Sensors” window. Each Virtual Software Sensor al-
ways has an “Out” element which will pro ide the resulting sensor alue. In the
settings dialog of this element, the name and unit of the sensor can be configured.
You can now add data sources and function blocks to the lower area of the sensor
window and connect inputs and outputs of the blocks with lines. Connect the out-
put of the last function block with the “Out” element.
The resulting irtual sensor can be used within the aquasuite software, for example
for o er iew pages, additionally it may be transmitted ia USB connection to con-
nected de ices that feature software sensors.
The following ( ery simple) example calculates the a erage out of two tempera-
tures:
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