Aqua Computer D5 Operating manual

D5 NEXT
User and installation manual
User and installation manualUser and installation manual
User and installation manual
D5 NEXT
aquasuite version X.17
Current as of April 2020
All information ontained in this manual is subje t to hange without prior noti e.
All rights reserved.
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Table of ontents
Table of ontentsTable of ontents
Table of ontents
1. Prefa e.........................................................................................4
2. Safety pre autions.........................................................................4
3. S ope of delivery..........................................................................5
4. Assembly instru tions.....................................................................5
4.1. Deta hable ontrol unit, mounting options......................................5
4.2. Installation to a top/ over or reservoir.............................................6
4.3. Permitted pump orientations...........................................................6
5. Ele tri al onne tions....................................................................6
5.1. Power Conne tor..........................................................................6
5.2. Conne tor “USB”..........................................................................6
5.3. Conne tor “Fan” for fan or flow sensor...........................................7
5.4. Conne tor “Bus” for aquabus or RGBpx..........................................7
6. Operation....................................................................................8
6.1. Operation via keys and display.......................................................8
6.2. Configuration using USB onne tion...............................................8
7. aquasuite software........................................................................8
7.1. Installation of the aquasuite software...............................................8
7.2. Basi operation............................................................................9
7.3. Symbols in the headlines................................................................9
8. Overview pages (aquasuite)...........................................................9
8.1. Desktop mode............................................................................10
8.2. Creating new overview pages and a tivating edit mode..................10
8.3. Adding new elements..................................................................10
8.4. Editing existing elements..............................................................10
8.5. Values and names......................................................................10
8.6. Detailed data elements................................................................11
8.7. Log data hart............................................................................11
8.8. User defined: Images, text, drawing elements.................................11
8.9. Export and import of overview pages.............................................12
9. Data qui k view and data log (aquasuite).....................................12
9.1. Log settings................................................................................12
9.2. Analyze data..............................................................................13
9.3. Manual data export.....................................................................14
9.4. Automati data export.................................................................14
10. Pump onfiguration...................................................................14
10.1. Pump mode power preset..........................................................14
10.2. Pump mode temperature set point..............................................15
10.3. Pump mode urve ontroller......................................................15
10.4. Pump mode flow ontroller........................................................15
10.5. General pump settings..............................................................15
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10.6. Pump behavior with aquabus onne tion to an aquaero...............16
11. Fan onfiguration.....................................................................16
11.1. Fan mode power preset.............................................................16
11.2. Fan mode temperature set point.................................................16
11.3. Fan mode urve ontroller.........................................................16
11.4. General fan settings..................................................................17
11.5. Fan behavior with aquabus onne tion to an aquaero..................17
11.6. Dual fun tionality – fan output or flow sensor input.......................17
12. RGBpx onfiguration.................................................................18
12.1. Basi RGBpx settings.................................................................18
12.2. LED mapping...........................................................................18
12.3. Sound ontrolled effe ts.............................................................18
12.4. AMBIENTpx effe t.....................................................................18
13. Sensor onfiguration.................................................................19
13.1. Water temperature sensor..........................................................19
13.2. Options for flow rate measurement.............................................19
13.3. Virtual flow sensor.....................................................................19
13.4. Me hani al flow sensor.............................................................20
13.5. Software temperature sensors.....................................................20
14. Alarm onfiguration..................................................................21
14.1. A ousti alarm and lighting........................................................21
14.2. Alarm reporting and alarm limits................................................21
14.3. System alarms..........................................................................22
15. Display onfiguration and information pages..............................22
15.1. Display settings.........................................................................22
15.2. Charts.....................................................................................23
15.3. Display pages...........................................................................23
16. Profiles.....................................................................................23
16.1. Manual profile sele tion............................................................23
16.2. Automati profile sele tion.........................................................23
16.3. Profile onfiguration..................................................................23
17. System settings D5 NEXT...........................................................23
17.1. Devi e information....................................................................23
17.2. Fa tory defaults........................................................................24
17.3. aquabus/RGBpx onfiguration...................................................24
17.4. Firmware update and language sele tion (aquasuite only).............24
18. Playground (aquasuite)..............................................................24
18.1. Virtual Software Sensors.............................................................24
18.2. Global profiles.........................................................................25
18.3. Hotkeys...................................................................................25
19. aquasuite web..........................................................................26
19.1. Data export..............................................................................26
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19.2. Data a ess.............................................................................26
19.3. Data import..............................................................................27
20. Basi settings (aquasuite)...........................................................27
20.1. Language................................................................................27
20.2. Reorder menu items..................................................................27
20.3. Units.......................................................................................27
20.4. Appli ation start-up...................................................................27
20.5. Servi e administration...............................................................28
20.6. Audio and video.......................................................................28
20.7. Updates and update servi e.......................................................28
21. Te hni al details and are instru tions........................................29
21.1. Te hni al details.......................................................................29
21.2. Restore fa tory defaults..............................................................29
21.3. Care instru tions.......................................................................29
21.4. Waste disposal.........................................................................30
21.5. Conta t Aqua Computer............................................................30
1.
1.1.
1. Prefa e
Prefa ePrefa e
Prefa e
The D5 NEXT pump is built for longevity and to mat h the highest quality stan-
dards. It has been parti ularly designed for PC water ooling systems. The pump is
based on the Laing/Lowara/Xylem D5vario pump and the stainless steel top with
erami ball, the pump rotor and part of the ele troni s and housing are manu-
fa tured by Laing/Lowara/Xylem.
Laing D5 pumps are based on a shaftless spheri al motor: The hemispheri al ro-
tor/impeller unit sits on an ultra-hard, wear-resistant erami ball. Due to its self
adjusting properties, bearing play does not hange even after prolonged use, the
pump keeps on running on a onstantly low noise level.
In addition to the proven hara teristi s of the Laing D5 me hani s, the D5 NEXT
features outstanding monitoring and ontrol options developed by Aqua Comput-
er: The D5 NEXT is equipped with with an integrated fan ontroller for PWM fans,
an USB interfa e as well as either an aquabus interfa e or a RGBpx effe t on-
troller for up to 64 individually addressable LEDs. An OLED display an be used to
visualize urrent sensor readings or to onfigure the pump.
Considering the fast te hni al development, we reserve the right to perform alter-
ations to the produ ts at any time. It therefore is possible that your produ t does
not orrespond pre isely to the des riptions or espe ially the illustrations in this
manual.
2.
2.2.
2. Safety pre autions
Safety pre autionsSafety pre autions
Safety pre autions
The following safety pre autions have to be observed at all times:
●Read this manual thoroughly and entirely!
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●Save your data onto suitable media before working on your hardware!
●The pump must not be pla ed under water!
●The pump ontroller on the rear end of the pump must not get in onta t
with water!
●The pump may only be used inside a PC ase!
●The pump is not a su tion pump. Make sure the pump hamber is filled with
water prior to operation!
●The pump is not suited for dry operation!
●This produ t is not designed for use in life support applian es, devi es, or
systems where malfun tion of this produ t an reasonably be expe ted to re-
sult in personal injury. Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG ustomers using or
selling this produ t for use in su h appli ation do so at their own risk and
agree to fully indemnify Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG for any damages
resulting from su h appli ation!
3.
3.3.
3. S ope of delivery
S ope of deliveryS ope of delivery
S ope of delivery
The following s ope of delivery applies to the retail version only, produ t ode
41118:
●One D5 NEXT pump motor omplete with deta hable ontroller unit, sili-
one damper (repla ement part no. 94694) and mounting plate (repla e-
ment part no. 94766)
●One internal USB able (repla ement part no. 53215)
●One mounting bra ket, bla k (repla ement part no. 94719)
●One sili one insert (repla ement part no. 94695)
●Three s rews M3 x 12 mm, ountersunk head (repla ement part no. 91149)
●Three washers M3 (repla ement part no. 91019)
●Three hexagon nuts M3 (repla ement part no. 91017)
●Four s rews M4 x 8 mm (repla ement part no. 91007)
●Four hexagon nuts M4 (repla ement part no. 91053)
●One manual
4.
4.4.
4. Assembly instru tions
Assembly instru tionsAssembly instru tions
Assembly instru tions
4.1.
4.1.4.1.
4.1. Deta hable ontrol unit, mounting options
Deta hable ontrol unit, mounting optionsDeta hable ontrol unit, mounting options
Deta hable ontrol unit, mounting options
The ontroller unit of the pump an be removed by pulling it off the pump motor
unit in a straight line. Make sure that no power is supplied to the pump whenever
the ontroller unit is being removed from or re-atta hed to the pump motor unit!
The ontroller unit an only be atta hed to the pump motor unit in a given orienta-
tion. Do not use ex essive for e but re- he k the orientation if you en ounter
problems re-atta hing the ontroller unit.
The pump may be installed into the PC ase using the supplied sili one damper
and mounting plate, either to a level surfa e or – using the supplied 90° bra ket –
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to a verti al surfa e. If these mounting options are not used, the sili one damper
of the pump an be repla ed with a flat sili one insert.
Please note that all mounting options that make use of the sili one damper require
the pump to be installed verti ally above the damper and are not designed to
withstand lateral stress or transportation of the PC!
4.2.
4.2.4.2.
4.2. Installation to a top/ over or reservoir
Installation to a top/ over or reservoirInstallation to a top/ over or reservoir
Installation to a top/ over or reservoir
For operation of the pump, a ompatible top/ over is required, alternatively the
pump may be installed dire tly to a ompatible reservoir. In both ases, the pump
motor will be held in pla e by fixation rings to be slid over the pump. In order to
do so, deta h the ontroller unit from the pump motor unit, fasten the pump motor
using the fixation ring and re-atta h the ontroller unit.
4.3.
4.3.4.3.
4.3. Permitted pump orientations
Permitted pump orientationsPermitted pump orientations
Permitted pump orientations
During operation, the impeller of the pump must be dire ted upwards or to the
side relative to the ontroller unit. Operation with downwards oriented, “hanging”
impeller is not permitted!
5.
5.5.
5. Ele tri al onne tions
Ele tri al onne tionsEle tri al onne tions
Ele tri al onne tions
ATTENTION: Completely turn off your power supply or dis onne t the mains pow-
er ord from the wall outlet before onne ting or dis onne ting any ables to/from
the devi e!
5.1.
5.1.5.1.
5.1. Power Conne tor
Power Conne torPower Conne tor
Power Conne tor
Conne t a SATA power plug of your PC's power supply unit to this onne tor. Do
not use ex essive for e but double he k the polarity of the plug if you are having
trouble to onne t.
Pin assignment: Pin 1, 2, 3, 11: not onne ted
Pin 4, 5, 6, 10, 12: GND
Pin 7, 8, 9: 5 V DC
Pin 13, 14, 15: 12 V DC
5.2.
5.2.5.2.
5.2. Conne tor “USB”
Conne tor “USB”Conne tor “USB”
Conne tor “USB”
This onne tor is used for USB ommuni ation with a PC. Conne t to an internal
USB header of your motherboard. Take spe ial are to make sure the pin align-
ment mat hes your motherboard! The USB interfa e is used for data ex hange
with the PC and not required for pump operation.
The orresponding onne tor on the motherboard is usually
a 9 pin onne tor with two independent USB ports. Both
rows of 4/5 pins an be used to onne t an USB devi e.
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The bla k wires (GND) are to be onne ted to the side of the missing pin, see pi -
ture with olored pin assignment.
Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND (bla k, optional)
Pin 2: GND (bla k)
Pin 3: D+ (green)
Pin 4: D- (white)
Pin 5: +5 V(red)
5.3.
5.3.5.3.
5.3. Conne tor “Fan” for fan or flow sensor
Conne tor “Fan” for fan or flow sensorConne tor “Fan” for fan or flow sensor
Conne tor “Fan” for fan or flow sensor
Depending on onfiguration, this onne tor an either be used as a PWM regulat-
ed fan output with speed signal pro essing or to onne t a flow sensor. Simultane-
ous use of both fun tions is not possible!
Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: 12 V / max. 25 W
Pin 3: Speed signal
Pin 4: PWM signal
Flow sensor and spe ial inter onne ting able are optional a essories and not in-
luded in delivery.
Compatible flow sensors:
●Flow sensor with 5.6 mm nozzle (53061)
●Flow sensor “high flow” (53068)
●Conne tion able for flow sensor (53027, 53100)
5.4.
5.4.5.4.
5.4. Conne tor “Bus” for aquabus or RGBpx
Conne tor “Bus” for aquabus or RGBpxConne tor “Bus” for aquabus or RGBpx
Conne tor “Bus” for aquabus or RGBpx
Depending on onfiguration, this onne tor an either be used for ommuni ation
with other Aqua Computer devi es or to onne t RGBpx produ ts (up to 90 ad-
dressable LEDs). Simultaneous use of both fun tions is not possible!
Compatible aquabus devi es:
●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)
If the RGBpx produ t to be onne ted has more than one RGBpx onne tor, the
onne tor marked with the word “IN” must be used! Additional RGBpx produ ts
may be onne ted to the “OUT” onne tor.
Compatible RGBpx produ ts:
●RGBpx LED-Strip (53268, 53269, 53270)
●RGBpx lighting set (53271, 53272)
●RGBpx Splitty4 (53267)
●RGBpx LED ring for ULTITUBE (34115)
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●RGBpx LED ring for aqualis (53274, 53276)
●RGBpx LED ring for 60 mm reservoir (53277)
●RGBpx able (53259, 53260, 53261, 53266)
6.
6.6.
6. Operation
OperationOperation
Operation
6.1.
6.1.6.1.
6.1. Operation via keys and display
Operation via keys and displayOperation via keys and display
Operation via keys and display
The D5 NEXT is equipped with an OLED display and three keys and an be almost
ompletely onfigured using these.
The left and right key will sele t information pages during display mode and sele t
and alter menu entries. The middle key will open the devi e menu while in display
mode and onfirm sele ted menu entries or values while in the menu.
During onfiguration via keys and display, the aquasuite software should be losed
on a onne ted PC! Otherwise, the aquasuite will overwrite and thereby an el
any settings made on the devi e itself.
6.2.
6.2.6.2.
6.2. Configuration using USB onne tion
Configuration using USB onne tionConfiguration using USB onne tion
Configuration using USB onne tion
The D5 NEXT an be onne ted to a PC via USB interfa e and an then be onfig-
ured using the aquasuite software. Comprehensive visualization and logging op-
tions are also available in the aquasuite software. However, an USB onne tion is
not required for operation.
7.
7.7.
7. aquasuite software
aquasuite softwareaquasuite software
aquasuite software
The Windows software aquasuite is an extensive software suite and an be used
for onfiguration and monitoring. The software is not required for operation
though. All onfiguration parameters an be saved into the devi e's memory.
Please note: Depending on the type of produ t you are using, some features may
not be available for your devi e.
7.1.
7.1.7.1.
7.1. Installation of the aquasuite software
Installation of the aquasuite softwareInstallation of the aquasuite software
Installation of the aquasuite software
For onfiguration and monitoring of our produ ts with USB interfa e, the aqua-
suite software is available for download from our website www.aqua- omputer.de.
You will find the setup program in the support se tion of the website under Down-
loads/Software.
The setup program he ks all onne ted USB devi es for embedded update ser-
vi e periods and offers various aquasuite versions depending on dete ted devi es.
If no devi e with update servi e for the latest aquasuite version is found, a warning
is displayed and older aquasuite versions that do not require an update servi e
pur hase an be sele ted for installation. For installation and update servi e vali-
dation, an internet onne tion is required.
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The latest aquasuite version may also be installed if no suitable update servi e pe-
riod has been found in a devi e. Subsequently, update servi e may be pur hased
or an existing key may be entered within the aquasuite. These fun tions an be a -
essed in the aquasuite/Updates tab.
7.2.
7.2.7.2.
7.2. Basi operation
Basi operationBasi operation
Basi operation
The program window is divided into two main areas. On the left side, a list of
“overview pages”, data qui k view, data logger, devi e pages, aquasuite web and
aquasuite onfiguration is displayed, the right side shows the details of the urrent-
ly sele ted list element. The list an be hidden or restored by li king the arrow
symbol in the upper left orner.
List elements may be minimized or maximized for easier a ess by li king the title
bar. The title bars may ontain various symbols that will be explained in the follow-
ing hapter.
7.3.
7.3.7.3.
7.3. Symbols in the headlines
Symbols in the headlinesSymbols in the headlines
Symbols in the headlines
Cli k the plus symbol in the “Overview pages” headline to reate a new
overview page.
Cli king the monitor symbol will toggle desktop mode for this overview
page. While desktop mode is a tive, the olor of the symbol will hange
to orange.
Overview page: Cli king the padlo k symbol will unlo k or lo k this over-
view page for editing. Devi e: Devi e an not be used due to update ser-
vi e problems, see “Updates and update servi e” for details.
Cli king the gear symbol will a ess the basi onfiguration page of the
sele ted list element.
In order to save all settings into a devi e, li k the disk symbol in the
headline.
This symbol indi ates that ommuni ation with this devi e is not possible
at the moment. Che k USB onne tion and power supply of the devi e if
ne essary.
8.
8.8.
8. Overview pages (aquasuite)
Overview pages (aquasuite)Overview pages (aquasuite)
Overview pages (aquasuite)
Current sensor readings and diagrams from all supported devi es an be dis-
played in overview pages. For ea h devi e a pre- onfigured overview page is au-
tomati ally generated the first time the devi e is onne ted to the PC. These pages
an be individually modified and new pages an be reated. Within one overview
page, data from all onne ted devi es an be a essed.
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8.1.
8.1.8.1.
8.1. Desktop mode
Desktop modeDesktop mode
Desktop mode
Ea h overview page an be displayed dire tly on your desktop. You an enable
desktop mode for an overview page by li king the monitor symbol in the list of
overview pages. Desktop mode an only be enabled for one overview page at a
time. With desktop mode enabled, elements of the overview page may over pro-
gram symbols on your desktop, but mouse li ks are transmitted to underlying
desktop symbols.
If a overview page is unlo ked for editing while desktop mode is a tive, the page
will be displayed in the aquasuite window for editing and the urrent desktop will
be displayed as ba kground for your onvenien e.
8.2.
8.2.8.2.
8.2. Creating new overview pages and a tivating edit mode
Creating new overview pages and a tivating edit modeCreating new overview pages and a tivating edit mode
Creating new overview pages and a tivating edit mode
In order to reate a new overview page, li k the plus symbol in the headline
“Overview pages”.
Existing overview pages an be unlo ked for editing by li king lo k symbol in the
page listing.
8.3.
8.3.8.3.
8.3. Adding new elements
Adding new elementsAdding new elements
Adding new elements
If the urrently sele ted overview page is unlo ked for editing, a plus symbol is dis-
played in the top right orner of the s reen. Cli k the symbol to add a
new element to the page and sele t the desired element from the follow-
ing list. All available data is displayed in a tree diagram, li k the arrow
symbols to a ess individual items.
Confirm your sele tion by li king the he k symbol in the bottom right orner.
The new element will be displayed in the upper left orner and the onfiguration
window is displayed. Configure the element as des ribed in the next hapters.
8.4.
8.4.8.4.
8.4. Editing existing elements
Editing existing elementsEditing existing elements
Editing existing elements
If the urrently sele ted overview page is unlo ked for
editing, right- li king an element will a ess a ontext
menu.
To a ess the settings of an element, sele t “Settings”
in the ontext menu or simply double li k the element.
If you want to move an element, “drag” this element
while holding down the mouse button. Release the
mouse button when the element is at the desired posi-
tion.
8.5.
8.5.8.5.
8.5. Values and names
Values and namesValues and names
Values and names
If the urrently sele ted overview page is unlo ked for editing, right- li k an ele-
ment and sele t “Settings”. You may also double li k the element.
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