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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8.3. Connector „alarm“
8.3. Connector „alarm“8.3. Connector „alarm“
8.3. Connector „alarm“
Depending on configuration, this header can either e used as a generic speed
signal or as a “open collector” switching signal.
The speed signal or the switching signal can e config-
ured to e deactivated or activated in case of an alarm
condition for monitoring purposes. For example, a
speed signal ca le (93111) can e used to connect this
header to the CPU fan header of your mother oard.
Depending on on the type of mother oard and BIOS
settings, emergency shutdown of the PC upon alarm
condition or an acoustic alarm may e initiated. Please
refer to the mother oard manual for details on function-
ality and BIOS settings.
Alternatively, if configured as “power switch (53217)”, this connector can e con-
nected to the power switch header of the mother oard using an additional special-
ized ca le (art. 53217, not included in delivery).
Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: not connected
Pin 3: RPM/open collector max. 30 V / 100 mA
8.4. Connector „temp“
8.4. Connector „temp“8.4. Connector „temp“
8.4. Connector „temp“
Connector for a temperature sensor.
Compati le 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)
9. aquasuite software
9. aquasuite software9. aquasuite software
9. aquasuite software
The Windows software aquasuite is an extensive software suite and can e used
for configuration and monitoring. The software is not required for operation
though. All configuration parameters can e saved into the device's memory, so
after initial configuration, the alarm connector can e used independently from an
USB or aqua us connection (providing that power is supplied to the device).
Please note: Depending on the type of product you are using, some features may
not e availa le for your device.
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9.1. Installation of the aquasuite software
9.1. Installation of the aquasuite software9.1. Installation of the aquasuite software
9.1. Installation of the aquasuite software
For configuration and monitoring of the mps product series, the aquasuite soft-
ware is availa le for download from our we site www.aqua-computer.de. You will
find the most up-to-date version in the support section of the we site.
After downloading, install the aquasuite software. Depending on your selection
during the installation process, the aquasuite software may start automatically
upon restart or may e accessed through a sym ol on your desktop or in the start
menu.
9.2. Basic operation
9.2. Basic operation9.2. Basic operation
9.2. Basic operation
The program window is divided into two main areas. On the left side, a list of
“overview pages”, data logger, device pages and the asic configuration page of
the software is displayed, the right side shows the details of the currently selected
list element. The list can e hidden or restored y clicking the arrow sym ol in the
upper left corner.
List elements may e minimized or maximized for easier access y clicking the title
ar. The title ars may contain various sym ols that will e explained in the follow-
ing chapter.
9.3.
9.3. 9.3.
9.3. Sym ols in the headlines
Sym ols in the headlinesSym ols in the headlines
Sym ols in the headlines
Click the plus sym ol in the “Overview pages” headline to create a new
overview page.
Clicking the monitor sym ol will toggle desktop mode for this overview
page. While desktop mode is active, the arrow in the sym ol will have
an orange color.
Clicking the padlock sym ol will unlock or lock this overview page for
editing.
Clicking the gear wheel sym ol will access the asic configuration page
of the selected list element.
In order to save all settings into a device, click the disk sym ol in the
headline.
This sym ol indicates that communication with this device is not possi le
at the moment. Check USB connection and power supply of the device if
necessary.
Clicking this sym ol in the lower left corner of the aquasuite window will
display the news feed on aquasuite updates.
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10. Overview pages (aquasuite)
10. Overview pages (aquasuite)10. Overview pages (aquasuite)
10. Overview pages (aquasuite)
Current sensor readings and diagrams from all supported devices can e dis-
played in overview pages. For each device a pre-configured overview page is au-
tomatically generated the first time the device is connected to the PC. These pages
can e individually modified and new pages can e created. Within one overview
page, data from all connected devices can e accessed.
10.1. Desktop mode
10.1. Desktop mode10.1. Desktop mode
10.1. Desktop mode
Each overview page can e displayed directly on your desktop. You can ena le
desktop mode for an overview page y clicking the corresponding sym ol in the
list of overview pages. Desktop mode can only e ena led for one overview page
at a time. With desktop mode ena led, elements of the overview page may cover
program sym ols on your desktop, ut mouse clicks are transmitted to underlying
desktop sym ols.
If a overview page is unlocked for editing while desktop mode is active, the page
will e displayed in the aquasuite window for editing and the current desktop will
e displayed as ackground for your convenience.
10.2. Creating new overview pages and activating edit mode
10.2. Creating new overview pages and activating edit mode10.2. Creating new overview pages and activating edit mode
10.2. Creating new overview pages and activating edit mode
In order to create a new overview page, click the plus sym ol in the headline
“Overview pages”.
Existing overview pages can e unlocked for editing y clicking lock sym ol in the
page listing.
10.3. Adding new elements
10.3. Adding new elements10.3. Adding new elements
10.3. Adding new elements
If the currently selected over-
view page is un-
locked for editing, a
white plus sym ol is
displayed in the ottom right
corner of the screen. Click the
sym ol to add a new element
to the page and select the de-
sired element from the follow-
ing list. All availa le elements
are displayed in a tree dia-
gram, click the arrow or plus
and minus sym ols to access
individual items. Please note
that individual values can e
selected as well as high-
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er-ranking control elements. Custom controls can e selected for example to im-
port image files.
Confirm your selection y clicking “OK”. The new element will e displayed in the
upper left corner and the configuration window is displayed. Configure the ele-
ment as descri ed in the next chapters.
10.4. Editing existing elements
10.4. Editing existing elements10.4. Editing existing elements
10.4. Editing existing elements
If the currently selected overview 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 dou le click the ele-
ment.
If you want to move an element, “drag” this element
while holding down the mouse utton. Release the
mouse utton when the element is at the desired po-
sition.
10.5. Settings of individual values
10.5. Settings of individual values10.5. Settings of individual values
10.5. Settings of individual values
If the currently selected overview page is unlocked for editing, right-click an ele-
ment and select “Settings”. You may also dou le click the element.
Font face, size and color as well as position, decimal places and unit can e con-
figured for individual values.
10.6. Settings of control elements
10.6. Settings of control elements10.6. Settings of control elements
10.6. Settings of control elements
If the currently selected overview page is unlocked for editing, right-click an ele-
ment and select “Settings”. You may also dou le click the element. Apart from
position, size and color, the style of the element can e selected and configured.
The following styles are availa le:
●Headline only: Compact display as a headline.
●Text: Displays the numerical value in a ox with a headline.
●Bar graph: Displays numerical value as well as ar graph.
●Chart: Displays the value in chronological sequence as a chart.
●Gauge: Displays the value as a analog gauge.
All display styles offer extensive configuration options, additionally statistical data
such as minimum, maximum and average can e displayed.
10.7. Custom controls: Images, text, drawing elements
10.7. Custom controls: Images, text, drawing elements10.7. Custom controls: Images, text, drawing elements
10.7. Custom controls: Images, text, drawing elements
By using custom controls, simple drawing elements such as circles, rectangles and
texts as well as images and more sophisticated elements can e added to an over-
view page. To do so, add a “Custom control” to an overview page. Switch to the
“Display” ta in following dialog ox, select the type of element to e created from
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the drop down menu and confirm your selection y clicking the “Load preset” ut-
ton. Depending on the type of element, an additional dialog may appear efore
the code (XAML, Extensi le 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 saved to the overview page.
Example process to add an image: Select “Image” from the drop down menu and
click the “Load preset” utton. Select an image file using the following file selec-
tion dialog. The code is then displayed in the lower part of the dialog window an
can e modified. Save the new control y clicking the “Ok” utton. The picture
will e displayed on the overview page.
More complex controls such as data indings and animations are also availa le
ut will require some programming experience for configuration.
10.8. Log data chart
10.8. Log data chart10.8. Log data chart
10.8. Log data chart
This element can e used to display charts on overview pages. The charts have to
e created using the data log functionality of the aquasuite efore they ecome
availa le for overview pages. Please refer to the next chapter for details. Once a
chart has een configured, it can e selected from the “Chart selection” list on the
“Display” ta of the settings dialog.
10.9. Export and import of overview pages
10.9. Export and import of overview pages10.9. Export and import of overview pages
10.9. Export and import of overview pages
Elements and complete overview pages can exported from the aquasuite and can
then e imported either on the same PC or on other PCs. For export as well as im-
port, the overview page must e 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 individual 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 e delet-
ed and only the imported page items will e 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 e assigned to devices using the following scheme:
If a device with identical serial num er is found on the computer, no changes are
made.
If no device with identical serial num er is found on the computer, the element will
e assigned to the first device found of identical type.
When importing complex pages with elements referring to more than one device, it
is recommended to edit the device assignment in the file using a text editor prior to
importing.
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11. Data log (aquasuite)
11. Data log (aquasuite)11. Data log (aquasuite)
11. Data log (aquasuite)
Data from all connected Aqua Computer devices can e logged y the aquasuite.
Logged data can then e analyzed y creating charts or e exported to files.
11.1. Log settings
11.1. Log settings11.1. Log settings
11.1. Log settings
The log settings can e accessed y clicking the “Log settings” element elow the
“Data log” headline in the listing. To log data, create a new log data set y click-
ing the plus sym ol in the upper right corner of the settings window. Enter name,
time interval and configure automatic deletion of old data to meet your require-
ments. You may then add the data sources to log y clicking the plus sym ol in
the “Data sources” window section. You may add an unlimited num er of data
sources to each log data set, the total num er of log data sets is also unlimited.
11.2. Analyze data
11.2. Analyze data11.2. Analyze data
11.2. Analyze data
Logged data can e visually evaluated as charts. To do so, select “Analyze data”
elow the “Data log” headline in the listing. The chart will initially e empty, di-
rectly elow the chart are eight uttons to modify the chart. In the lower section of
the window, the chart data can e configured.
To add data to the chart, first select the “Data sources” ta in the chart configura-
tion and select a data set to e displayed. If no data sources are availa le, you
will have to configure the log settings as descri ed in the corresponding chapter of
this manual. Select the time period to e displayed on the right side of the window
and add the data to the chart y clicking the “Add data to chart” utton. 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” ta s.
Finally, you can use the “Chart manager” ta to save the current chart configura-
tion and to load or delete previously saved configurations. All saved chart configu-
rations will e availa le on overview pages for the “Log data chart” element.
The currently displayed chart can e edited y using the uttons directly elow the
chart and may also e saved as an image file. The utton corresponding to the
currently selected function is highlighted y an orange frame. Please refer to the
following list for details on each function:
To save the currently displayed chart as an image file, click the floppy
disk sym ol and select a name and location in the following dialog.
This function can e used to add horizontal lines to the chart. While this
function is activated, simply click into the chart to add a line at the cur-
rent cursor position.
This function can e used to add vertical lines to the chart. While this
function is activated, simply click into the chart to add a line at the cur-
rent cursor position.
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This function can e used to add annotations to the chart. While this
function is activated, simply click into the chart to add an annotation at
the current cursor position. By clicking into the text ox, you may edit the
text. You may also drag the little circle eside the text ox to move the connecting
line to the desired position. Use drag and drop to move existing annotations.
This function can e used to remove lines or annotations from the chart.
While this function is activated, simply click the element to e removed.
This function can e used to move the visi le portion of the chart. Press
and hold the mouse utton while moving the cursor in the chart to select
the position to e displayed, then release the utton.
This function can e used to zoom in and out. Use the mouse wheel or
select the area to e displayed. You can reset the zoom settings y dou-
le-clicking in the chart area.
This function will completely remove the chart.
11.3. Manual data export
11.3. Manual data export11.3. Manual data export
11.3. Manual data export
Saved data can e exported from the data log into a XML file. To do so, select
“Analyze data” elow the “Data log” headline in the listing. Select the “Data
sources” ta in the chart configuration and select a data set to e exported. If no
data sources are availa le, you will have to configure the log settings as descri ed
in the corresponding chapter of this manual. Select the time period to e exported
on the right side of the window and start the export process y clicking the “Export
data” utton. Enter a file name and path in the following dialog window.
11.4. Automatic data export
11.4. Automatic data export11.4. Automatic data export
11.4. Automatic data export
The automatic data export feature can e used to save data from the aquasuite
into an XML file on the hard disk or in the RAM („memory mapped file“) in a regu-
lar time interval. The automatic data export will always overwrite the previously
saved data, so the file always contains only the most recent data set. Select “Auto-
matic data export” elow the “Data log” headline in the listing to access the set-
tings screen. Create a new export data set y clicking the plus sym ol in the upper
right corner of the screen. Enter name, path and time interval to meet your re-
quirements. You may then add the data sources to log y clicking the plus sym ol
in the “Data sources” window section. You may add an unlimited num er of data
sources to each export data set, the total num er of export data sets is also unlim-
ited.
12. Configuration of the mps device (aquasuite)
12. Configuration of the mps device (aquasuite)12. Configuration of the mps device (aquasuite)
12. Configuration of the mps device (aquasuite)
Select “Configuration” from the device list for the device to e configured.
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12.1. Device
12.1. Device12.1. Device
12.1. Device
Select the appropriate device type from the drop down list. This setting will deter-
mine how sensor readings are processed internally and which settings will e avail-
a le. If not set correctly, proper operation will not e possi le!
If not set correctly, proper operation will not e possi le!If not set correctly, proper operation will not e possi le!
If not set correctly, proper operation will not e possi le! The following ta le
shows the correct assignment of article num ers and device type selection:
Article num er
Article num erArticle num er
Article num er Device type
Device typeDevice type
Device type
34041, 34042, 34050, 34058,
34059, 34060, 34061, 34066,
34067, 34068, 34069, 34072
Fill level sensor ∆40
41093 D5 pump
41095, 41097, 41099, 41101 Fill level sensor ∆40
53129 Flow sensor high flow USB
53130, 53131, 53132 Flow sensor mps flow
53133 Pressure sensor ∆40 or
oror
or fill level sensor
∆40 depending on usage
53134 Pressure sensor ∆100 or
oror
or fill level sensor
∆100 depending on usage
53135 Pressure sensor ∆500 or
oror
or fill level sensor
∆500 depending on usage
53136, 53160 Pressure sensor 1000 or
oror
or fill level sensor
1000 depending on usage
12.2. Sensor configuration flow sensor mps flow
12.2. Sensor configuration flow sensor mps flow12.2. Sensor configuration flow sensor mps flow
12.2. Sensor configuration flow sensor mps flow
The flow sensors of the mps flow 100/200/400 sensors are ased upon a differ-
ential pressure measurement around a nozzle element that is greatly affected y
installed fittings and hoses. Please start y selecting the sensor type, then select the
type of fittings you have installed into the sensor. Confirm your selection y click-
ing “Import cali ration data”.
For accurate flow measurement, the zero flow value must e cali rated regularly,
therefore “Automatic cali ration of zero flow” is activated y default. If activated,
the sensor will perform a cali ration of the zero flow value when the pump is not
running, for example if the PC is in stand y and the sensor is still powered y USB
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connection. If you decide not to use automatic cali ration, you will have to manu-
ally perform a cali ration on a regular asis y clicking “Set current flow to zero”
when the pump is not running.
If you are using fittings or hoses from other manufacturers, you can or have to cal-
i rate the flow sensor manually. To do so, you will have to determine at least two
different flow rates y using a reference sensor or manual gauging and note the
corresponding “unscaled values” of the mps sensor (displayed in the lower left
area elow the cali ration curve). For est results, use a flow rate in the middle of
the range as well as a flow rate in the upper range of the sensor. Add your values
in the “User defined flow cali ration” section and click the utton “Calculate cali-
ration data”. The software will calculate the cali ration curve which can also e
manually customized.
12.3. Sensor configuration fill level sensor
12.3. Sensor configuration fill level sensor12.3. Sensor configuration fill level sensor
12.3. Sensor configuration fill level sensor
Before the sensor can produce accurate readings, it needs to e cali rated. To do
so, use a folding rule or measuring tape to determine current fill level and maxi-
mum fill level of your reservoir and enter the values into the corresponding oxes
of the software. After confirming these values y clicking “Cali rate”, the software
will generate the cali ration data.
The cali ration curve can e manually adjusted, although it should not e neces-
sary
12.4. Sensor configuration pressure sensor
12.4. Sensor configuration pressure sensor12.4. Sensor configuration pressure sensor
12.4. Sensor configuration pressure sensor
Before the sensor can produce accurate readings, the zero value has to e cali-
rated. To do so, make sure that the sensor is at zero (differential) pressure. If the
sensor is connected to monitor a differential pressure around a component in the
cooling loop, the pump must e turned off during the cali ration process. Then
start the cali ration process y clicking “Cali rate zero value” and wait until the
process is finished. If you have turned off you pump efore, make sure to start it
again.
The cali ration curve can e manually adjusted, although it should not e neces-
sary
12.5. Pump power
12.5. Pump power12.5. Pump power
12.5. Pump power
Adjust pump power as desired. Please note that flow rate and pump speed do not
notnot
not
scale proportionally to selected pump power!
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13. Alarm configuration of mps device (aquasuite)
13. Alarm configuration of mps device (aquasuite)13. Alarm configuration of mps device (aquasuite)
13. Alarm configuration of mps device (aquasuite)
Select “Alarm configuration” from the device list for the device to e configured.
13.1. Speed signal/Output
13.1. Speed signal/Output13.1. Speed signal/Output
13.1. Speed signal/Output
The alarm header can e configured as a speed signal output or as a switching
output.
Option “Power switch (53217)”: This mode can e used for emergency shutdown
of the PC, if the “alarm” header is connected to the power switch header of the
mother oard using a suita le ca le (art. 53217). Before connecting the ca le,
make sure the mps device is configured correctly! After connecting the ca le, test
the setup y deli erately creating an alarm condition. If the PC is not shut down,
the ca le header connected to the mother oard must e rotated y 180 degrees
and the test has to e repeated. Emergency shutdown may result in data loss as
operating system and running programs are not shut down properly!
13.2. Alarm timeout
13.2. Alarm timeout13.2. Alarm timeout
13.2. Alarm timeout
Alarm detection will e delayed y the time interval specified here. This feature will
prevent short-time deviations eyond alarm limits from raising an alarm, for exam-
ple to prevent flow alarms when using the automatic speed feature or deaeration
feature of an aquastream XT pump.
13.3. Alarm reporting and alarm limits
13.3. Alarm reporting and alarm limits13.3. Alarm reporting and alarm limits
13.3. Alarm reporting and alarm limits
Select the data sources to e monitored and set appropriate alarm limits. If the
current reading is elow the lower limit or higher than the upper limit, an alarm
will e raised if the check ox “Activate alarm” is set for this value. All sources that
currently raise an alarm are highlighted with a red ackground color in the soft-
ware.
Make sure only to use readings for alarm evaluation that are functional with your
specific sensor.
14. System settings for mps device (aquasuite)
14. System settings for mps device (aquasuite)14. System settings for mps device (aquasuite)
14. System settings for mps device (aquasuite)
Select “System” from the device list for the device to e configured.
14.1. Device information
14.1. Device information14.1. Device information
14.1. Device information
The details displayed here might e required when you contact our service for sup-
port.
14.2. Firmware update
14.2. Firmware update14.2. Firmware update
14.2. Firmware update
The aquasuite software contains the current firmware files for all supported Aqua
Computer devices. The utton “Update firmware to version xxxx“ will only e dis-
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