Aqua Computer mps flow 100 Operating manual

MPS
User and installation manual
User and installation manualUser and installation manual
User and installation manual
Flow sensor mps flow
Flow sensor „high flow USB“
Pressure sensor mps pressure
D5 pump motor
Current as of Octo er 2016
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Ta le of contents
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1. Preface.........................................................................................4
1.1. The mps product family.................................................................4
2. Safety precautions.........................................................................4
3. Scope of delivery..........................................................................4
3.1. Flow sensor mps flow 100/200/400 (art. 53130, 53131, 53132).....4
3.2. Flow sensor „high flow USB“ (art. 53129)........................................5
3.3. Pressure sensor mps pressure ∆40/∆100/∆500/1000/∆1000 (art.
53133, 53134, 53135, 53136, 53160)........................................5
3.4. D5 pump motor with USB and aqua us interface (art. 41093)...........5
4. Flow sensor mps flow 100/200/400..............................................5
4.1. Technology and specific characteristics...........................................5
4.2. Stainless steel diffusor plate............................................................5
4.3. Installation of the diffusor plate.......................................................6
4.4. Integration into the cooling loop.....................................................6
5. Flow sensor „high flow USB“..........................................................7
5.1. Technology and specific characteristics...........................................7
5.2. Integration into the cooling loop.....................................................7
6. Pressure sensor mps pressure ∆40/∆100/∆500/1000/ ∆1000........7
6.1. Technology and specific characteristics...........................................7
6.2. Installation of fittings.....................................................................7
6.3. Installation as a fill level sensor.......................................................8
6.4. Installation as a differential pressure sensor.....................................8
7. D5 pump motor with USB and aqua us interface............................9
7.1. Description...................................................................................9
7.2. Installation to Aqua Computer products..........................................9
7.3. Allowed mounting orientations:......................................................9
7.4. Power connection and initial operation............................................9
7.5. Approved coolants......................................................................10
8. Electrical connectors...................................................................10
8.1. Connector „USB“........................................................................10
8.2. Connector „aqua us“.................................................................10
8.3. Connector „alarm“.....................................................................11
8.4. Connector „temp“.......................................................................11
9. aquasuite software......................................................................11
9.1. Installation of the aquasuite software.............................................12
9.2. Basic operation..........................................................................12
9.3. Sym ols in the headlines..............................................................12
10. Overview pages (aquasuite).......................................................13
10.1. Desktop mode..........................................................................13
10.2. Creating new overview pages and activating edit mode................13
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10.3. Adding new elements................................................................13
10.4. Editing existing elements............................................................14
10.5. Settings of individual values.......................................................14
10.6. Settings of control elements........................................................14
10.7. Custom controls: Images, text, drawing elements..........................14
10.8. Log data chart..........................................................................15
10.9. Export and import of overview pages...........................................15
11. Data log (aquasuite).................................................................16
11.1. Log settings..............................................................................16
11.2. Analyze data............................................................................16
11.3. Manual data export...................................................................17
11.4. Automatic data export...............................................................17
12. Configuration of the mps device (aquasuite)...............................17
12.1. Device.....................................................................................18
12.2. Sensor configuration flow sensor mps flow...................................18
12.3. Sensor configuration fill level sensor............................................19
12.4. Sensor configuration pressure sensor..........................................19
12.5. Pump power.............................................................................19
13. Alarm configuration of mps device (aquasuite)............................20
13.1. Speed signal/Output.................................................................20
13.2. Alarm timeout...........................................................................20
13.3. Alarm reporting and alarm limits................................................20
14. System settings for mps device (aquasuite)..................................20
14.1. Device information....................................................................20
14.2. Firmware update.......................................................................20
14.3. Factory defaults........................................................................21
14.4. aqua us configuration..............................................................21
15. Basic settings (aquasuite)...........................................................21
15.1. Language................................................................................21
15.2. Units.......................................................................................21
15.3. Application start-up...................................................................21
15.4. Service administration...............................................................21
16. Technical details.......................................................................22
16.1. Flow sensors, pressure sensors...................................................22
16.2. D5 pump motor........................................................................22
16.3. Care instructions.......................................................................22
16.4. Waste disposal.........................................................................22
17. Contact Aqua Computer...........................................................22
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1. Preface
1. Preface1. Preface
1. Preface
1.1. The mps product family
1.1. The mps product family1.1. The mps product family
1.1. The mps product family
The mps product family consists of flow sensors, pressure and fill level sensors and
a D5 pump motor. All devices feature a USB and aqua us interface, an external
temperature sensor input as well as a programma le alarm signal output.
As this manual covers all mem ers of the mps series, some chapters of this manu-
al will not apply to all product versions.
Considering the fast technical development, we reserve the right to e a le to per-
form alterations to the products at any time. It therefore is possi le that your prod-
uct does not correspond precisely to the descriptions or especially the illustrations
in this manual.
2. Safety precautions
2. Safety precautions2. Safety precautions
2. Safety precautions
The following safety precautions have to e o served at all times:
●Read this manual thoroughly and entirely!
●Save your data onto suita le media efore working on your hardware!
●Do not start your computer efore you are a solutely sure that no water
Do not start your computer efore you are a solutely sure that no waterDo not start your computer efore you are a solutely sure that no water
Do not start your computer efore you are a solutely sure that no water
leaks from the system!
leaks from the system!leaks from the system!
leaks from the system!
●Pay attention to the care instructions at the end of this manual.
Pay attention to the care instructions at the end of this manual.Pay attention to the care instructions at the end of this manual.
Pay attention to the care instructions at the end of this manual.
●Make sure that your wall socket is protected y a residual current circuit
Make sure that your wall socket is protected y a residual current circuitMake sure that your wall socket is protected y a residual current circuit
Make sure that your wall socket is protected y a residual current circuit
reaker!
reaker!reaker!
reaker!
●Use only the coolant we specify. Other coolants can damage the system and
cause leaking or decreased cooling performance.
●Regularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals with signs
Regularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals with signsRegularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals with signs
Regularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals with signs
of wear, every five years at the latest.
of wear, every five years at the latest. of wear, every five years at the latest.
of wear, every five years at the latest. Suita le spare parts can e purchased
from us.
●This product is not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or
This product is not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, orThis product is not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or
This product is not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or
systems where malfunction of this product can reasona ly e expected to re
systems where malfunction of this product can reasona ly e expected to resystems where malfunction of this product can reasona ly e expected to re
systems where malfunction of this product can reasona ly e expected to re-
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sult in personal injury. Aqua Computer Gm H & Co. KG customers using or
sult in personal injury. Aqua Computer Gm H & Co. KG customers using orsult in personal injury. Aqua Computer Gm H & Co. KG customers using or
sult in personal injury. Aqua Computer Gm H & Co. KG customers using or
selling this product for use in such application do so at their own risk and
selling this product for use in such application do so at their own risk andselling this product for use in such application do so at their own risk and
selling this product for use in such application do so at their own risk and
agree to fully indemnify Aqua Computer Gm H & Co. KG for any damages
agree to fully indemnify Aqua Computer Gm H & Co. KG for any damagesagree to fully indemnify Aqua Computer Gm H & Co. KG for any damages
agree to fully indemnify Aqua Computer Gm H & Co. KG for any damages
resulting from such application.
resulting from such application.resulting from such application.
resulting from such application.
3. Scope of delivery
3. Scope of delivery3. Scope of delivery
3. Scope of delivery
3.1. Flow sensor mps flow 100/200/400 (art. 53130, 53131, 53132)
3.1. Flow sensor mps flow 100/200/400 (art. 53130, 53131, 53132)3.1. Flow sensor mps flow 100/200/400 (art. 53130, 53131, 53132)
3.1. Flow sensor mps flow 100/200/400 (art. 53130, 53131, 53132)
●One flow sensor
●One diffusor plate (not included in mps flow 100, art. 53130)
●One internal USB ca le
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●One aqua us/speed signal ca le (3 contacts)
●This manual
3.2. Flow sensor „high flow USB“ (art. 53129)
3.2. Flow sensor „high flow USB“ (art. 53129)3.2. Flow sensor „high flow USB“ (art. 53129)
3.2. Flow sensor „high flow USB“ (art. 53129)
●One flow sensor
●One internal USB ca le
●One aqua us/speed signal ca le (3 contacts)
●This manual
3.3. Pressure sensor mps pressure
3.3. Pressure sensor mps pressure 3.3. Pressure sensor mps pressure
3.3. Pressure sensor mps pressure ∆
∆∆
∆40/
40/40/
40/∆100/∆500/1000/∆1000 (art. 53133,
∆100/∆500/1000/∆1000 (art. 53133,∆100/∆500/1000/∆1000 (art. 53133,
∆100/∆500/1000/∆1000 (art. 53133,
53134, 53135, 53136, 53160)
53134, 53135, 53136, 53160)53134, 53135, 53136, 53160)
53134, 53135, 53136, 53160)
●One pressure sensor
●One internal USB ca le
●This manual
3.4.
3.4. 3.4.
3.4. D5 pump motor with USB and aqua us interface (art. 41093)
D5 pump motor with USB and aqua us interface (art. 41093)D5 pump motor with USB and aqua us interface (art. 41093)
D5 pump motor with USB and aqua us interface (art. 41093)
●One D5 pump motor
●One internal USB ca le
●One aqua us/speed signal ca le (3 contacts)
●This manual
4. Flow sensor mps flow 100/200/400
4. Flow sensor mps flow 100/200/4004. Flow sensor mps flow 100/200/400
4. Flow sensor mps flow 100/200/400
4.1. Technology and specific characteristics
4.1. Technology and specific characteristics4.1. Technology and specific characteristics
4.1. Technology and specific characteristics
The sensors of the mps flow series are technically ased on a differential pressure
measurement and do not contain any rotating components. Due to the high sensi-
tivity of the integrated pressure sensors, the sensors pose only a minimal flow resis-
tance. In addition, the sensors are extremely compact.
On the other side, this concept has some limitations regarding compati ility with
different types of hoses and fittings. As a general rule, only straight fittings
only straight fittingsonly straight fittings
only straight fittings should
e used to connect a mps flow sensor to the cooling system. Angular fittings alter
the flow through the sensor and there y may falsify flow detection up to the point
where the sensor is rendered useless. If used with fittings or hoses with small inner
diameters, a diffusor plate included in delivery has to e installed into the coolant
inlet thread of the sensor. In these cases, operation without diffusor plate results in
highly inaccurate sensor readings! Please see next chapter for details.
4.2. Stainless steel diffusor plate
4.2. Stainless steel diffusor plate4.2. Stainless steel diffusor plate
4.2. Stainless steel diffusor plate
Depending on inner diameter of the fittings or hoses used with the sensor, the dif-
fusor plate supplied with the sensor has to e installed into the coolant inlet thread
of the sensor. The cali ration data included in the software can only e used with
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the exact same com ination of fittings, hoses and diffusor plate! The following
com inations have een cali rated y Aqua Computer:
Sensor
SensorSensor
Sensor Hose system
Hose systemHose system
Hose system Diffusor plate
Diffusor plateDiffusor plate
Diffusor plate
mps flow 100 plug&cool (8/6 mm) NO
10/8 mm and 11/8 mm NO
13/10 mm (or larger) NO
mps flow 200 plug&cool (8/6 mm) YES
10/8 mm and 11/8 mm NO
13/10 mm (or larger) NO
mps flow 400 plug&cool (8/6 mm) YES
10/8 mm and 11/8 mm YES
13/10 mm (or larger) NO
All cali ration data has een determined using fittings supplied y Aqua Comput-
er. Due to different dimensions, actual flow rates may differ from sensor readings
when used with fittings supplied y other manufacturers!
4.3. Installation of the diffusor plate
4.3. Installation of the diffusor plate4.3. Installation of the diffusor plate
4.3. Installation of the diffusor plate
If indicated in the ta le in the previous chapter, place the stainless steel diffusor
plate on top of the coolant inlet thread of the sensor (engraved as “in ►” on the
ody) and turn it clockwise using a small screwdriver until the plate locks into
place on the ottom of the thread ore. The diffusor plate should e centered rel-
ative to the drill hole diameter on the ottom of the hole
4.4. Integration into the cooling loop
4.4. Integration into the cooling loop4.4. Integration into the cooling loop
4.4. Integration into the cooling loop
Install suita le fittings into the threads of the sensor. Gently tighten the fittings y
hand and do not use excessive force in order not to damage the threads in the
plastic ody. Connect oth sides of the sensor to your cooling loop ant take spe-
cial care to o serve the flow direction indicated on the sensor ody!
After installation and initial operation, it may take hours until the sensor is com-
pletely deaerated and sensor readings sta ilize. If you use a pump with deaeration
mode such as the aquastream XT pump, you can activate this mode for some time
to speed up the process.
For electrical connections and configuration of the sensor please refer to chapter
eight and following chapters.
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5. Flow sensor „high flow USB“
5. Flow sensor „high flow USB“5. Flow sensor „high flow USB“
5. Flow sensor „high flow USB“
5.1. Technology and specific characteristics
5.1. Technology and specific characteristics5.1. Technology and specific characteristics
5.1. Technology and specific characteristics
The flow sensor „high flow USB“ features an integrated impeller which is driven y
coolant flow through the sensor. Movement of the impeller is electronically detect-
ed and converted into a flow value.
5.2. Integration into the cooling loop
5.2. Integration into the cooling loop5.2. Integration into the cooling loop
5.2. Integration into the cooling loop
Install suita le fittings into the threads of the sensor. Gently tighten the fittings y
hand and do not use excessive force in order not to damage the threads in the
plastic ody. Connect oth sides of the sensor to your cooling loop, flow direction
is not relevant for this sensor.
For electrical connections and configuration of the sensor please refer to chapter
eight and following chapters.
6. Pressure sensor mps pressure
6. Pressure sensor mps pressure 6. Pressure sensor mps pressure
6. Pressure sensor mps pressure ∆
∆∆
∆40/
40/40/
40/∆100/∆500/1000/
∆100/∆500/1000/∆100/∆500/1000/
∆100/∆500/1000/
∆1000
∆1000∆1000
∆1000
6.1. Technology and specific characteristics
6.1. Technology and specific characteristics6.1. Technology and specific characteristics
6.1. Technology and specific characteristics
Pressure sensors of the mps pressure series can e utilized in a variety of situations:
The sensors can e used as fill level sensors
fill level sensorsfill level sensors
fill level sensors for virtually any type and size of reser-
voir. In this configuration, the sensor detects the pressure generated y the water
column inside the reservoir.
Another field of application is differential pressure measurement across filter ele
differential pressure measurement across filter eledifferential pressure measurement across filter ele
differential pressure measurement across filter ele-
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ments
mentsments
ments to monitor residues and clogging as a much more precise maintenance in-
dicator than optical inspection. Accordingly, residues and clogging in micro struc-
ture coolers can e monitored.
A differential pressure measurement etween inlet and outlet of a pump
pumppump
pump can e
used for operation monitoring and provide valua le information for hardware
testers.
6.2. Installation of fittings
6.2. Installation of fittings6.2. Installation of fittings
6.2. Installation of fittings
Install suita le fittings into the threads of the sensor. Gently tighten the fittings y
hand and do not use excessive force in order not to damage the threads in the
plastic ody.
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6.3. Installation as a fill level sensor
6.3. Installation as a fill level sensor6.3. Installation as a fill level sensor
6.3. Installation as a fill level sensor
Install the sensor on the
same height or lower than
the ottom inlets of the
reservoir and connect one
of the ottom inlet to the
port “high” of the sensor.
For accurate sensor read-
ings, keep tu ing length
to a minimum.
Additionally, either the
port “low” of the sensor
(types ∆40 / ∆100 /
∆500 / ∆1000 only) has
to e connected to a top
port of the reservoir or a
pressure equalization
mem rane has to e installed into a top port of the reservoir (valid for all sensor
types). If the port “low” is used, the hose connecting this port to the top of the
reservoir has to e filled with air. Otherwise, the sensor will produce erratic read-
ings and the actual fill level may differ significantly from sensor reading! Aqua
Computer therefore strongly recommends using a pressure equalization mem-
rane! Fittings and pressure equalization mem rane are not included in delivery
and have to e ought separately!
For electrical connections and configuration of the sensor please refer to chapter
eight and following chapters.
6.4. Installation as a differential pressure sensor
6.4. Installation as a differential pressure sensor6.4. Installation as a differential pressure sensor
6.4. Installation as a differential pressure sensor
Connect oth sensor ports to the coolant lines directly prior and ehind the com-
ponent you want to monitor (for example using suita le T connectors). Connect
the port “high” to the spot where you expect the higher relative pressure. You can
use the following ta le as reference:
Component
ComponentComponent
Component connect „high“ to
connect „high“ toconnect „high“ to
connect „high“ to connect „low“ to
connect „low“ toconnect „low“ to
connect „low“ to
Filter Inlet port Outlet port
Water lock Inlet port Outlet port
Pump Outlet port Inlet port
For electrical connections and configuration of the sensor please refer to chapter
eight and following chapters.
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7.
7. 7.
7. D5 pump motor with USB and aqua us interface
D5 pump motor with USB and aqua us interfaceD5 pump motor with USB and aqua us interface
D5 pump motor with USB and aqua us interface
7.1. Description
7.1. Description7.1. Description
7.1. Description
The D5 pump motor is a efficient pump motor and has to e com ined with a
suita le ody to form a pump. The electronically commutated motor with a spheri-
cal ceramic earing features smooth rotation and high mechanical endurance.
The pump is equipped with overheat protection that will will first reduce the pump
speed if the temperature rises to a critical level. If the temperature still rises further,
the pump will e shut down completely. After cooling down, the pump will resume
operation automatically.
7.2. Installation to Aqua Computer products
7.2. Installation to Aqua Computer products7.2. Installation to Aqua Computer products
7.2. Installation to Aqua Computer products
Suita le products manufactured y Aqua Computer for the D5 pump motor in-
clude a gasket as well as a mounting ring with compati le screws. If the manual
supplied with that product does not state otherwise, install the pump motor as fol-
lows:
1. Place the gasket into the pump receptacle. When properly inserted, the gas-
ket is properly aligned to the pump receptacle on the outer diameter.
2. Insert the D5 pump motor into the pump receptacle.
3. Slide the mounting ring into the rear side of the pump motor (where the
electrical connections are) and take care not to jam any ca les. Secure the
ring with the appropriate counter-sunk M4 screws. Gently tighten the screws
y hand and do not use excessive force in order not to damage the threads!
7.3. Allowed mounting orientations:
7.3. Allowed mounting orientations:7.3. Allowed mounting orientations:
7.3. Allowed mounting orientations:
During operation, the pump's rotor must e positioned to the top or to the side in
relation to the control kno . The rotor must not face down during operation!
7.4. Power connection and initial operation
7.4. Power connection and initial operation7.4. Power connection and initial operation
7.4. Power connection and initial operation
Prior to operation, the cooling system has to e filled with suita le coolant.
As a centrifugal pump, the D5 pump motor is not self-priming, so the pump
will not work unless the pump cham er is filled with coolant. Therefore, in-
stalling the pump in close proximity to a reservoir using a short hose connec-
tion with a prefera ly ig inner diameter to connect the suction side of the
pump to the reservoir is recommended.
The electronic components of the pump must not get in contact with coolant
The electronic components of the pump must not get in contact with coolantThe electronic components of the pump must not get in contact with coolant
The electronic components of the pump must not get in contact with coolant
or water!
or water! or water!
or water! Immersed operation is not allowed!
Shut down your PC and connect the power connector of the pump to a com-
pati le connector of the PC's power supply unit. Do not use excessive force
ut dou le check the polarity of the plug if you are having trou le to connect
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the ca le. For further electrical connections and configuration of the pump,
please refer to chapter eight and following chapters.
7.5. Approved coolants
7.5. Approved coolants7.5. Approved coolants
7.5. Approved coolants
The D5 pump motor may solely e used with either Aqua Computer Dou le Pro-
tect Ultra or a (automotive) coolant ased on water and glycol!
8. Electrical connectors
8. Electrical connectors8. Electrical connectors
8. Electrical connectors
ATTENTION: Completely turn off your power
supply or disconnect the mains power cord
from the wall outlet efore connecting or dis-
connecting any ca les to/from the device!
8.1. Connector „USB“
8.1. Connector „USB“8.1. Connector „USB“
8.1. Connector „USB“
This connector is used for USB communication
to the PC and for power supply. Connect to an
internal USB header of your mother oard. Take special care to make sure the pin
alignment matches your mother oard!
Pin assignment: Pin 1: +5 V(red)
Pin 2: D- (white)
Pin 3: D+ (green)
Pin 4: GND( lack)
Pin 5: GND
8.2. Connector „aqua us“
8.2. Connector „aqua us“8.2. Connector „aqua us“
8.2. Connector „aqua us“
Connectors for communication with other devices from Aqua Computer. If con-
nected to an aquaero 5/6 controller y a 4 pin aqua us ca le (53122), the USB
connection to the PC may e disconnected after initial configuration. In this case,
power will e supplied through the aqua us connection from the aquaero 5/6.
Compati le devices:
●aquaero 6 XT (53146, 53206)
●aquaero 6 PRO (53145)
●aquaero 6 LT (53234)
●aquaero 5 XT (53125, 53089)
●aquaero 5 PRO (53090)
●aquaero 5 LT (53095)
Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: SDA
Pin 3: SCL
Pin 4: +5 V
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