Aqua Computer Aquaduct 240 eco Product guide

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Operating and assembly manual
Operating and assembly manualOperating and assembly manual
Operating and assembly manual
eco series
eco serieseco series
eco series
240 eco and 360 eco/eco
April 2012
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Table of contents
Table of contentsTable of contents
Table of contents
1. Preface.........................................................................................3
1.1. Overview about the aquaduct........................................................3
1.2. Information on the assembly of a water cooling system.....................4
2. Safety precautions.........................................................................5
3. Scope of delivery..........................................................................8
3.1. aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V.........................................................8
3.2. aquaduct 240 eco........................................................................8
3.3. aquaduct 360 eco/aquaduct 360 eco .........................................8
3.4. Optional accessory for aquaduct 360 eco ....................................9
4. Arranging the elements of the cooling system..................................9
5. Use of the plug&cool connectors....................................................9
6. Installation of the CPU waterblock (cuplex™ series).......................11
6.1. Preparing the installation of the CPU cooler...................................11
6.2. Installation of “4-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket, 775, 1366, AM2.....12
6.3. Installation of „2-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 754, 939, F.............13
6.4. Installation of “3-nose-mounting kits” - Socket 370, A....................14
6.5. Examination and connection to the cooling system.........................15
6.6. Proper connection of the cuplex PRO, hd and XT di........................15
7. Installation of the PC interface circuit board..................................16
7.1. Connector „power“ ....................................................................16
7.2. Connector„pump rpm signal“ (not for aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V)16
7.3. Connector „flow“ (aquaduct 360 eco only).................................16
7.4. Connector „fan“ (aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V only)......................17
7.5. Connector „external standby“ ......................................................17
7.6. Connector „alarm/relay“.............................................................17
7.7.Jumper „J1“................................................................................17
7.8. Connectors „temp sensor 1/2“.....................................................17
8. Connecting the aquaduct............................................................18
9. Initial operation..........................................................................18
11. Mechanical fill level indicator.....................................................21
12. Electronic fill level and flow indicator (aquaduct 360 with additio-
nal flow sensor only).................................................................21
13. Maintenance and care instructions.............................................22
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1. Preface
1. Preface1. Preface
1. Preface
Dear Customer
Dear CustomerDear Customer
Dear Customer,
We congratulate you on the purchase of a water cooling system made
by Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG. We are one of the most
renowned manufacturers of PC water cooling systems in Germany. Our
production meets highest quality standards. During the development we
especially took into account that our cooling system is dependable and
leak proof.
Should you have any questions, we would like to ask you to first look at
the "FAQ" area and "forum" on our homepage www.aqua-computer.de.
If you should not find an answer to your question there, please email to
[e-mail].
We hope you will enjoy your new cooling system.
Your Aqua Computer Team
1.1. Overview about the aquaduct
1.1. Overview about the aquaduct1.1. Overview about the aquaduct
1.1. Overview about the aquaduct
The aquaduct is an an uncompromising solution. It has convincing
design and a cooling performance which sets standards at a minimum
noise level. Furthermore it is foolproof to handle, secure and compact.
It got the name, since the water runs over a kind of bridge at the top
and falls down then on the other side.
The combination of a passive and an active radiator result in a very
good overall cooling performance under changing conditions.
Although being the entry model of the aquaduct eco product range, the
aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V offers an impressive cooling capacity due
to the integrated dual radiator equipped with two 120 mm fans. All
other models are eqquipped with a microprocessor controlled 12 V
pump and feature extensive configuration and control functions. The top
model, the aquaduct 360 eco , is able to control the speed of the
integrated fans according to water temperature and can be connected
to a flow sensor for extended monitoring functions. Both aquaduct 360
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eco models feature outstanding cooling capacity due to the integrated
triple radiator.
To keep the maintenance frequency of the aquaduct as low as possible,
large water tanks were integrated into the cooling profiles. Through this
the refill of water is minimized to an annual maintenance. All aquaduct
eco variants feature a mechanical fill level indicator.
The aquaduct comes with a small circuit board for a free PCI slot. It
supplies the aquaduct with current and offers various connections for PC
communication and additional components.
1.2.
1.2. 1.2.
1.2. Information on the
Information on the Information on the
Information on the assembly
assemblyassembly
assembly of a water cooling system
of a water cooling system of a water cooling system
of a water cooling system
To enable cooling by water in sensible electronic devices, one basic
requirement has to be fulfilled: the entire system has to be completely
watertight and long lasting. This has always been our priority in
developing water cooling equipment. Therefore high-quality plug-
connectors are used for our plug&cool-system. These rather expensive,
but by the industry almost exclusively used push-in connectors possess a
pressure resistance of more than 10 bar, when using suitable hoses,
guaranteed by the manufacturer. This pressure is water cooling systems
is far lower than this value.
In addition to the aquaduct cooling system you merely need the water
coolers matching your PC's components. The water cooler models
cuplex, cuplex PRO, cuplex hd and cuplex XT di have acrylic or stainless
steel lids, which allow for cleaning after long usage. It also enables an
optical control of the cooler. No part is glued or soldered on the entire
cooler, which makes it easy to dismantle. Therefore replacement of
individual parts is possible as well as the fitting of new mounting plates
e.g. when changing the CPU-type.
The high-quality rubber gasket is long lasting. Should it ever wear out, it
can easily be replaced. Accessories can be obtained from us. Generally
the gaskets should be replaced after 5 years or earlier if the cooler is
frequently dismantled. The threaded hose-connections of the plug&cool-
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system are made watertight with real rubber gaskets. They can be
replaced later the same way as the main gaskets of the coolers. The
optional available barb connectors and 10/8 connectors are also made
watertight with a rubber gasket.
To optimally carry off the heat of the CPU the cooler was made out of
copper. The copper used is of very high purity, which results in an
outstanding heat conductivity. The surface of the cooler is milled
absolutely planar, resmoothing is entirely unnecessary.
Over time the copper material will develop a protective oxide layer. This
protects the copper from further oxidation and has no influence on the
function of the cooler.
The pump is one of the most important parts of the system. If it stops
working, the processor will soon overheat extremely. As well as a failure
of the fan in air-cooled computers, this can result in the destruction of
the computer (or even a fire). Therefore a powerful and dependable
pump is essential.
The pump of the company Eheim used in the aquaduct stands out due
to a almost not audible run noise and a high reliability.
In the course of further technical development our products can be
subject to change anytime. Therefore it is possible that the product you
purchased doesn’t answer exactly the descriptions or the pictures in this
manual.
2. Safety precautions
2. Safety precautions2. Safety precautions
2. Safety precautions
The following safetey precautions have to be observed at all times:
1. Read this manual thoroughly and entirely!
1. Read this manual thoroughly and entirely!1. Read this manual thoroughly and entirely!
1. Read this manual thoroughly and entirely!
2. Save your data before working on your hardware in any case!
2. Save your data before working on your hardware in any case!2. Save your data before working on your hardware in any case!
2. Save your data before working on your hardware in any case!
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3. Be careful when removing existing conventional cooling devices.
3. Be careful when removing existing conventional cooling devices.3. Be careful when removing existing conventional cooling devices.
3. Be careful when removing existing conventional cooling devices.
Especially when removing cooling devices that are glued on, there is
Especially when removing cooling devices that are glued on, there isEspecially when removing cooling devices that are glued on, there is
Especially when removing cooling devices that are glued on, there is
a risk of damaging the hardware!
a risk of damaging the hardware!a risk of damaging the hardware!
a risk of damaging the hardware!
4. To connect the waterblocks for the PC hardware, it is normally
4. To connect the waterblocks for the PC hardware, it is normally4. To connect the waterblocks for the PC hardware, it is normally
4. To connect the waterblocks for the PC hardware, it is normally
necessary to pass hoses inside the case. The holes in the bracket of
necessary to pass hoses inside the case. The holes in the bracket ofnecessary to pass hoses inside the case. The holes in the bracket of
necessary to pass hoses inside the case. The holes in the bracket of
the pc interface board feature suitable holes, equipped with rubber
the pc interface board feature suitable holes, equipped with rubberthe pc interface board feature suitable holes, equipped with rubber
the pc interface board feature suitable holes, equipped with rubber
protectors to prevent damaging the hoses. If using hoses with bigger
protectors to prevent damaging the hoses. If using hoses with biggerprotectors to prevent damaging the hoses. If using hoses with bigger
protectors to prevent damaging the hoses. If using hoses with bigger
outer diameters, suitable protective lead-throughs must be used!
outer diameters, suitable protective lead-throughs must be used!outer diameters, suitable protective lead-throughs must be used!
outer diameters, suitable protective lead-throughs must be used!
5. Do not start your computer before you are absolutely sure that no
5. Do not start your computer before you are absolutely sure that no5. Do not start your computer before you are absolutely sure that no
5. Do not start your computer before you are absolutely sure that no
water leaks from the system!
water leaks from the system! water leaks from the system!
water leaks from the system!
6. Pay attention to the
6. Pay attention to the 6. Pay attention to the
6. Pay attention to the care instructions
care instructionscare instructions
care instructions at the end of this manual.
at the end of this manual. at the end of this manual.
at the end of this manual.
Specially avoid any contact of the Plexiglas components with
Specially avoid any contact of the Plexiglas components withSpecially avoid any contact of the Plexiglas components with
Specially avoid any contact of the Plexiglas components with
solvents!
solvents!solvents!
solvents!
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7. Make sure that your wall socket is protected by an FI-fuse!
Make sure that your wall socket is protected by an FI-fuse!Make sure that your wall socket is protected by an FI-fuse!
Make sure that your wall socket is protected by an FI-fuse!
8. Maintain a minimum distance of 0.5 m between the aquaduct and
8. Maintain a minimum distance of 0.5 m between the aquaduct and8. Maintain a minimum distance of 0.5 m between the aquaduct and
8. Maintain a minimum distance of 0.5 m between the aquaduct and
devices that could react in a sensible way to magnetic or
devices that could react in a sensible way to magnetic ordevices that could react in a sensible way to magnetic or
devices that could react in a sensible way to magnetic or
electromagnetic fields!
electromagnetic fields!electromagnetic fields!
electromagnetic fields!
9. Make sure that the computer can not be operated when the
9. Make sure that the computer can not be operated when the9. Make sure that the computer can not be operated when the
9. Make sure that the computer can not be operated when the
aquaduct is switched off. Use a multiple socket with a switch for
aquaduct is switched off. Use a multiple socket with a switch foraquaduct is switched off. Use a multiple socket with a switch for
aquaduct is switched off. Use a multiple socket with a switch for
example, via which you connect the aquaduct AND the computer to
example, via which you connect the aquaduct AND the computer toexample, via which you connect the aquaduct AND the computer to
example, via which you connect the aquaduct AND the computer to
the power outlet! (230 V and 115 V versions)
the power outlet! (230 V and 115 V versions)the power outlet! (230 V and 115 V versions)
the power outlet! (230 V and 115 V versions)
10. During operation of the computer constantly observe the
10. During operation of the computer constantly observe the10. During operation of the computer constantly observe the
10. During operation of the computer constantly observe the
temperature of the processor. Use software or hardware with a
temperature of the processor. Use software or hardware with atemperature of the processor. Use software or hardware with a
temperature of the processor. Use software or hardware with a
warning- or switch-off-feature for this purpose, since a failure of the
warning- or switch-off-feature for this purpose, since a failure of thewarning- or switch-off-feature for this purpose, since a failure of the
warning- or switch-off-feature for this purpose, since a failure of the
cooling system is not audible. Should the temperature of the processor
cooling system is not audible. Should the temperature of the processorcooling system is not audible. Should the temperature of the processor
cooling system is not audible. Should the temperature of the processor
exceed 65°C (149°F) turn off the computer immediately!
exceed 65°C (149°F) turn off the computer immediately! exceed 65°C (149°F) turn off the computer immediately!
exceed 65°C (149°F) turn off the computer immediately!
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11. Use only the coolant we specify. Other coolants can damage the
11. Use only the coolant we specify. Other coolants can damage the11. Use only the coolant we specify. Other coolants can damage the
11. Use only the coolant we specify. Other coolants can damage the
system and cause leaking or decreased cooling performance.
system and cause leaking or decreased cooling performance.system and cause leaking or decreased cooling performance.
system and cause leaking or decreased cooling performance.
12. Regularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals
12. Regularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals12. Regularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals
12. Regularly check the whole system for leaks and replace all seals
with signs of wear, every five years at the latest
with signs of wear, every five years at the latestwith signs of wear, every five years at the latest
with signs of wear, every five years at the latest. Suitable spare parts
can be purchased from us.
13. This product is not designed for use in life support appliances,
13. This product is not designed for use in life support appliances,13. This product is not designed for use in life support appliances,
13. This product is not designed for use in life support appliances,
devices, or systems where malfunction of this product can reasonably
devices, or systems where malfunction of this product can reasonablydevices, or systems where malfunction of this product can reasonably
devices, or systems where malfunction of this product can reasonably
be expected to result in personal injury. Aqua Computer GmbH &
be expected to result in personal injury. Aqua Computer GmbH &be expected to result in personal injury. Aqua Computer GmbH &
be expected to result in personal injury. Aqua Computer GmbH &
Co. KG customers using or selling this product for use in such
Co. KG customers using or selling this product for use in suchCo. KG customers using or selling this product for use in such
Co. KG customers using or selling this product for use in such
application do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Aqua
application do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Aquaapplication do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Aqua
application do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Aqua
Computer GmbH & Co. KG for any damages resulting from such
Computer GmbH & Co. KG for any damages resulting from suchComputer GmbH & Co. KG for any damages resulting from such
Computer GmbH & Co. KG for any damages resulting from such
application.
application.application.
application.
14.
14. 14.
14. Secure the aquaduct
Secure the aquaduct Secure the aquaduct
Secure the aquaduct against overturning
against overturningagainst overturning
against overturning, particularly if children
, particularly if children, particularly if children
, particularly if children
or domestic animals have access to the device! When overturning
or domestic animals have access to the device! When overturningor domestic animals have access to the device! When overturning
or domestic animals have access to the device! When overturning
there is a risk of injury! In the overturned condition the function of the
there is a risk of injury! In the overturned condition the function of thethere is a risk of injury! In the overturned condition the function of the
there is a risk of injury! In the overturned condition the function of the
pump and with that the complete cooling function can
pump and with that the complete cooling function can pump and with that the complete cooling function can
pump and with that the complete cooling function can fail
failfail
fail!
! !
!
15.
15. 15.
15. Depending on the configuration of the aquaduct it is possible
Depending on the configuration of the aquaduct it is possibleDepending on the configuration of the aquaduct it is possible
Depending on the configuration of the aquaduct it is possible
that the surfaces on the outside get very hot! Take measures to
that the surfaces on the outside get very hot! Take measures tothat the surfaces on the outside get very hot! Take measures to
that the surfaces on the outside get very hot! Take measures to
protect the device from touching, particularly if children or domestic
protect the device from touching, particularly if children or domesticprotect the device from touching, particularly if children or domestic
protect the device from touching, particularly if children or domestic
animals have access to the device!
animals have access to the device! animals have access to the device!
animals have access to the device!
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3. Scope of delivery
3. Scope of delivery3. Scope of delivery
3. Scope of delivery
3.1. aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V
3.1. aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V3.1. aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V
3.1. aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V
- aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V
- 2 pcs. straight connector plug&cool G1/4“
- allen key 2,0 mm
- dual PUR tube blue/black approx. 2,5 m
- PC circuit board
- 15-pin aquaduct connection cable approx. 2 m
- 3-pin fan connection cable
- fan controller
- 1000 ml Double Protect Ultra coolant
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- -
- this manual
3.2. aquaduct 240 eco
3.2. aquaduct 240 eco3.2. aquaduct 240 eco
3.2. aquaduct 240 eco
- aquaduct 240 eco
- 2 pcs. straight connector plug&cool G1/4“
- allen key 2,0 mm
- dual PUR tube blue/black approx. 2,5 m
- PC circuit board
- USB cable approx. 2 m
- 15-pin aquaduct connection cable approx. 2 m
- ATX starter
- cable for rpm signal
- 1000 ml Double Protect Ultra coolant
- this manual
3.3. aquaduct 360 eco/aquaduct 360 eco
3.3. aquaduct 360 eco/aquaduct 360 eco3.3. aquaduct 360 eco/aquaduct 360 eco
3.3. aquaduct 360 eco/aquaduct 360 eco
- aquaduct 360 eco/aquaduct 360 eco
- 2 pcs. straight connector plug&cool G1/4“
- allen key 2,0 mm
- dual PUR tube blue/black approx. 2,5 m
- PC circuit board
- USB cable approx. 2 m
- 15-pin aquaduct connection cable approx. 2 m
- ATX starter
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- cable for rpm signal
- 1000 ml Double Protect Ultra coolant
- this manual
3.4. Optional accessory for aquaduct 360 eco
3.4. Optional accessory for aquaduct 360 eco3.4. Optional accessory for aquaduct 360 eco
3.4. Optional accessory for aquaduct 360 eco
- connection cable for flow sensor (order code 53027)
- flow sensor (order code 53061)
- flow sensor "high flow" (order code 53068)
4. Arranging the elements of the cooling system
4. Arranging the elements of the cooling system4. Arranging the elements of the cooling system
4. Arranging the elements of the cooling system
On arranging the elements of the cooling system you should observe
the following essential points:
•All elements have to be flown through sequentially one after the
other. A parallel assembly must not be carried out, since the
allocation of the water in the different hoses can hardly be
predicted and single components could possibly not sufficiently
be cooled or even not at all.
•The components can be in any order you like. This has (almost)
no influence on the cooling performance. Additionally it is worth
mentioning, that the difference in temperature of the coolant
between the in- and outgoing line of the radiator is about 1-2
°C in an average system, meaning that the water just heats up
about 1-2 °C while flowing through all the coolers.
•A complete cooling circle consists of the aquaduct and one
water cooler at the minimum.
5. Use of the plug&cool connectors
5. Use of the plug&cool connectors5. Use of the plug&cool connectors
5. Use of the plug&cool connectors
Our plug&cool connection system makes a secure
fitting of the hoses possible without any tools. It is
pressure and temperature resistant. Please observe the
following instructions for the fitting:
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1. Cleanly cut the hose to the desired length.
The hose should be cut evenly
evenlyevenly
evenly and cleanly avoiding
avoidingavoiding
avoiding
burs
bursburs
burs with a sharp knife or a hose cutter (available in
our shop). After each detachment of the hose from a
connector the first two centimeters have to be cut off to
guarantee a secure operation.
2. Insert the hose into the connector up to the limit
stop.
When inserting the hose, a first limit stop will be felt
which has to be overcome with some effort. If you want
to be on the safer side, you can mark the hose with a
felt tip pen up to where you have to insert it. Depending
on the connector it will be between 18 and 20 mm.
If the hose has to be detached, please do
the following:
1. Push down the black or blue plastic ring
on the connector. For this purpose you
can also use the separately available AC
Multi-Tool. Slip it over the hose with the
middle opening.
2. While pushing down
While pushing down While pushing down
While pushing down pull the hose from
the connector.
It is important to remove the length of hose
which had been inserted into a connector
before connecting the hose again. It must not be scratched to secure a
perfect sealing of the connector.
Now a few remarks about our hose. The hose we use is made of
polyurethane. It has an outer diameter of 8 mm and an inner diameter
of 6 mm. It makes bending radiuses of less than 10 cm possible and is
resistant against many chemicals. A great advantage of the system is
that it seals the hose on the outside. This allows the use of the complete
diameter, unlike the use of hose barbs which are inserted into the hose
and therefore have to have a smaller inner diameter than the hose. With
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a cross-section area of about 30 mm² the system allows a sufficient flow
even in larger lengths of hose.
6. Installation of the CPU waterblock (cuplex™ series)
6. Installation of the CPU waterblock (cuplex™ series)6. Installation of the CPU waterblock (cuplex™ series)
6. Installation of the CPU waterblock (cuplex™ series)
6.1. Preparing the installation of the CPU cooler
6.1. Preparing the installation of the CPU cooler6.1. Preparing the installation of the CPU cooler
6.1. Preparing the installation of the CPU cooler
Now that you understand how the connection system works, you can
begin installing the CPU cooler.
As mentioned earlier, with any work you do on your computer, you
should always save your data
save your data save your data
save your data beforehand. Disconnect your computer
from the power supply. To protect the sensible hardware you should
ground yourself before installation to
avoid electrostatic destruction of the
component parts. For that purpose you
can use a non-isolated water pipe for
example.
If you are upgrading an existing system
you have to remove the old cooler from
the processor first. For that purpose
please read the manual of your cooler or
your motherboard. After removing the
cooler you have to clean the die of the
processor of any residue of old heat-
conductive paste. Then take a razor
blade or a plastic spatula and apply a
thin
thinthin
thin layer of our supplied heat-
conductive paste. The core of the
processor, also called “die”, should now be coated by a homogeneous
white layer. Make sure that no heat-conductive paste will get on any
Make sure that no heat-conductive paste will get on anyMake sure that no heat-conductive paste will get on any
Make sure that no heat-conductive paste will get on any
other place and remove it if necessary!
other place and remove it if necessary!other place and remove it if necessary!
other place and remove it if necessary!
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The principle of installation depends entirely on the kind of fastening of
the cooler. That is why we confine the illustration of the installation
instructions mainly on description of a classic cuplex on a socket A
motherboard. From this description the procedure for any combination
of cooler and fastening version can be derived.
6.2. Installation of “4-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket, 775, 1366, AM2
6.2. Installation of “4-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket, 775, 1366, AM26.2. Installation of “4-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket, 775, 1366, AM2
6.2. Installation of “4-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket, 775, 1366, AM2
Should be more than four feathers included in the screw set, please use
the four „softer“ feathers.
With the so-called four-hole-mounting kit the cuplex is fixed directly on
the motherboard with four screws and pressure springs which are used
as screw springs. Therefore you have to fasten the four screws first. For
that purpose detach your motherboard from the
computer case. In P4- and Xeon-systems the
mostly black plastic mounting for air-coolers
has to be removed from the motherboard to
reveal the necessary drill holes on it. Next slide
a plastic washer over one of the supplied
stainless steel M4 screws which you then put
through the holes adjacent to the socket from
below. Slide another plastic washer over the screw from above the
motherboard and then screw on one of the supplied stainless steel M4
nuts up to the limit by hand. The screw should now be fixed to the board
like a standing bolt. Do the same with the three other screws. Now the
cuplex can carefully and slowly be put onto the standing bolts. Slowly
slide it down until it rests on the prepared core of the processor, without
getting it stuck.
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WARNING: If the cooler gets stuck on the surface of the die it can
cause an edge of the die to break off. This results in an unrecoverable
destruction of the processor. Avoid the cooler to get stuck under any
condition. Even so-called spacers do not offer absolute protection. If
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To protect the Plexiglas of the cuplex from getting scratched slide
another washer over each screw. Now put one of the supplied springs
over each of the standing bolts.
Screw one of the supplied knurled nuts
on each screw about 2 turns, so it just
grips. For fastening the springs, take
turns in fastening two knurled nuts at a
time placed opposite of each other
diagonally. During this process make
sure that the spring coils do not touch
spring coils do not touchspring coils do not touch
spring coils do not touch
each other
each othereach other
each other, since this can cause
inadmissible high forces to build up. The
spring has to
be fastened to the extent, that a slight but
visible slit is left between the coils. You can
check this by sliding a piece of paper
between the coils, as illustrated on the photo. If
this is not possible, you fastened the knurled
bolts too much and you have to loosen
them. Also make sure that the cuplex does not
rest on the cover of the barring mechanism of
the socket, but on the core of the processor.
6.3. Installation of „2-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 754, 939, F
6.3. Installation of „2-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 754, 939, F6.3. Installation of „2-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 754, 939, F
6.3. Installation of „2-hole-mounting kits“ - Socket 754, 939, F
Should be more than two feathers included in the screw set, please use
the two „harder“ feathers.
For the installation on Athlon64 boards the cooler is put together in
analogy to the four-hole-mounting kit but this time only two screws will
be used here since only two fastening holes are available on the board.
Before the assembly of the screws an existent plastic framework must be
removed if necessary. The two bigger feathers of the mounting kit are
used as feathers. Please gather the further procedure from chapter 6.3.
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6.4. Installation of “3-nose-mounting kits” - Socket 370, A
6.4. Installation of “3-nose-mounting kits” - Socket 370, A6.4. Installation of “3-nose-mounting kits” - Socket 370, A
6.4. Installation of “3-nose-mounting kits” - Socket 370, A
For this fastening version two laser-processed
high-grade brushed steel sheets and four
pressure-springs are supplied with the cuplex.
First slide the brushed high-grade stainless
steel sheets through the slits in the Plexiglas lid
from the bottom. One of the two brushed
high-grade stainless steel sheets only fits
through the slit on one side of the Plexiglas
lid, therefore confusion is impossible. The slightly differing spring
displacements on both sides cause the pressure to finally concentrate
exactly on the processor core (“balanced
load”). Now insert the pressure springs into the
metal sheets above the lid, as shown on the
picture. The cooler can be mounted onto the
core of the processor now, which should
already be prepared with heat-conductive paste
as described above.
Make sure that the
core of the processor is located centrally
below the copper bottom of the cooler and
that the longer part of the Plexiglas lid which
sticks out is situated above the detachment
mechanism of the socket. To avoid damage to
the core the pressure for mounting has to be
applied exactly perpendicular to the surface of
the core. Compress the springs putting the
thumb balls on the stainless steel sheets
from above and taking hold of the lid from
below and hook the stainless steel sheets
under the plastic noses of the socket. Avoid
the cooler to get stuck, since this will risk a
corner of the die to break off. Do not
hook in one side after the other!
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6.5. Examination and connection to the cooling system
6.5. Examination and connection to the cooling system6.5. Examination and connection to the cooling system
6.5. Examination and connection to the cooling system
Now cut the hoses evenly to the needed length with a hose cutter or a
sharp knife and put them onto the connections of the cuplex. The
procedure is described in chapter 4. Use of the plug&cool connectors.
The special tubes of the aquaducts must get separated before the use. It
can be helpful to separate the first millimeters with a knife. This area
must then be divided off.
6.6. Proper connection of the cuplex PRO, hd and XT di
6.6. Proper connection of the cuplex PRO, hd and XT di6.6. Proper connection of the cuplex PRO, hd and XT di
6.6. Proper connection of the cuplex PRO, hd and XT di
Unlike channel coolers, the nozzle- and
microstructure coolers cuplex XT, cuplex
hd and cuplex PRO have a predefined
flow direction. For the cuplex PRO, the
water must be led in through the
centrical connection directly onto the
microstructure, in the case of cuplex XT
and cuplex hd, the water is to be led in
through the fitting connected to the
nozzle structure. The nozzles accelerate the flowing water and provide a
better heat transfer. For both cooler variants, the water is then led out
through the lateral connection. In order to attain the full performance of
the waterblock, correct connection of inlet and outlet is crucial. When
operated with reversed flow direction, the cooling performance is
significantly reduced.
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Finally check again if the cooler rests plane on the core of the
Finally check again if the cooler rests plane on the core of theFinally check again if the cooler rests plane on the core of the
Finally check again if the cooler rests plane on the core of the
processor and does not touch the part of the socket in which the
processor and does not touch the part of the socket in which theprocessor and does not touch the part of the socket in which the
processor and does not touch the part of the socket in which the
detachment mechanism is integrated.
detachment mechanism is integrated.detachment mechanism is integrated.
detachment mechanism is integrated.
WARNING: A cooler which does not rest plane on the core of the
processor can cause destruction of the processor in seconds when the
processor is switched on, since the heat-capacity of the core is too
small. Even TCS, bios or software-shutdown-tools can not prevent
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7.
7. 7.
7. Installation
InstallationInstallation
Installation of the
of the of the
of the PC interface circuit board
PC interface circuit boardPC interface circuit board
PC interface circuit board
Install the circuit board in a free slot of
your case. The slot does not have to
have any connection on the
motherboard.
The two holes in the bracket are
equipped with rubber protectors for safe
lead-through of the coolant hoses.
7.1. Connector „power“
7.1. Connector „power“ 7.1. Connector „power“
7.1. Connector „power“
Please connect a HDD power plug of
your PSU to this connector. Do not use
excessive force but double check the
polarity of the plug if having trouble to
connect.
7.2. Connector„pump rpm signal“ (not
7.2. Connector„pump rpm signal“ (not7.2. Connector„pump rpm signal“ (not
7.2. Connector„pump rpm signal“ (not
for aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V)
for aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V)for aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V)
for aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V)
This connector supplies a artificial rpm
signal that is generated by the
controlling unit of the aquaduct. This
rpm signal can for instance be configured to be switched off in case of
an alarm and thereby can be used for status monitoring of the
aquaduct. If connected to a fan connector of the motherboard,
depending on BIOS functionality and configuration, an alarm power-off
can be realised. For details on BIOS configuration, please consult the
manual for your motherboard,
7.3. Connector „flow“ (aquaduct 360 eco only)
7.3. Connector „flow“ (aquaduct 360 eco only)7.3. Connector „flow“ (aquaduct 360 eco only)
7.3. Connector „flow“ (aquaduct 360 eco only)
Usable for connecting an optional flow sensor. Do only use aqua
computer sensors and cables!
Pin assignment Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: 5 V
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Pin 3: rpm signal
7.4. Connector „fan“ (aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V only)
7.4. Connector „fan“ (aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V only)7.4. Connector „fan“ (aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V only)
7.4. Connector „fan“ (aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V only)
The integrated fans of the aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V must be
powered through this connector. Therefore connect this terminal to a
suitable fan power connector of your motherboard or a fan controller
using the supplied connection cable. For details please refer to the
manual of motherboard or fan controller. Definitely check the fans for
correct operation! Without active fans, the aquaduct and any connected
component can overheat and be permanently damaged!
Pin assignment Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: 0-12 V
Pin 3: rpm signal
7.5. Connector „external standby“
7.5. Connector „external standby“ 7.5. Connector „external standby“
7.5. Connector „external standby“
Without function for the aquaduct eco model series.
7.6. Connector
7.6. Connector7.6. Connector
7.6. Connector „alarm/relay“
„alarm/relay“ „alarm/relay“
„alarm/relay“
Without function for the aquaduct eco model series.
7.7.Jumper „J1“
7.7.Jumper „J1“7.7.Jumper „J1“
7.7.Jumper „J1“
Without function for the aquaduct eco model series.
7.8. Connectors „temp sensor 1/2“
7.8. Connectors „temp sensor 1/2“7.8. Connectors „temp sensor 1/2“
7.8. Connectors „temp sensor 1/2“
Without function for the aquaduct eco model series.
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8. Connecting the aquaduct
8. Connecting the aquaduct8. Connecting the aquaduct
8. Connecting the aquaduct
All aquaduct variants have two electrical and two hose connections. The
left 15-pin connection serves for the power supply of the aquaduct and
always has to be connected with the PC interface circuit board.
Important:
Important: Important:
Important: Attach this plug only to the enclosed interface! It is not
notnot
not a PC
standard connection!
The USB interface of the aquaduct can be connected with the PC to
configure the integrated control unit of the aquaduct using the
aquasuite software.
Adjacent to the electrical connectors, the hoses for coolant supply and
return have to be connected. Supply and return connector are marked
by icons next to the connector. To connect the hoses, at first the fittings
included in delivery have to be screwed in. If alternatively special hoses
are to be used, fittings with G1/4 thread can be used.
9. Initial operation
9. Initial operation9. Initial operation
9. Initial operation
As the last step you fill your aquaduct with the supplied Double Protect
Ultra coolant.
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Caution
CautionCaution
Caution: Disconnect all PC components from the power supply during
the whole filling process! Do not start the PC until you have made sure
that there are no water leakages! If you do not feel capable of doing
this work yourself, charge an expert with the assembly and initial
operation!
Caution
CautionCaution
Caution: Make sure once again that your electrical outlet is protected
: Make sure once again that your electrical outlet is protected: Make sure once again that your electrical outlet is protected
: Make sure once again that your electrical outlet is protected
with a FI circuit breaker!
with a FI circuit breaker! with a FI circuit breaker!
with a FI circuit breaker!
If this is the case, you may proceed to put the aquaduct into operation.
After you have connected your water cooling blocks (not contained in
the scope of delivery) with the aquaduct , make sure that the ball valves
of the aquaduct are open. Then you can fill the aquaduct.
For filling the aquaduct open the upper Plexiglas lid with the included
allen key. Take care that the seal does not get lost and lies correctly in
its seal bed again after filling.
Important:
Important:Important:
Important: The coolant must be filled into the right aluminum profile,
seen from the front. Otherwise it is very difficult to deaerate the system.
If the profile is filled almost up to the upper edge, you can start the
aquaduct by establishing the power supply. Of course the computer
Of course the computerOf course the computer
Of course the computer
must be turned off during the complete filling process since no sufficient
must be turned off during the complete filling process since no sufficientmust be turned off during the complete filling process since no sufficient
must be turned off during the complete filling process since no sufficient
cooling function is guaranteed yet!
cooling function is guaranteed yet! cooling function is guaranteed yet!
cooling function is guaranteed yet!
To power the pump of the aquaduct 240 eco AC 230 V, plug in the
mains plug to an empty wall outlet.
With all models with an integrated 12 V pump, an adapter is included
which enables you to start the power supply unit of your PC without
connecting the motherboard.
First turn off your PC power supply or remove the main PSU cable if no
power switch is present. Remove all cables of the PSU (e.g. from non
removable disks, optical storage drives or graphic cards), especially also
the 4-pin ATX12V power supply. Connect the aquaduct using the
fifteen-pin power supply cable to the PC interface card using the fifteen-
pin power supply cable and plug a connector of your PSU into the
designated jack of the PC interface card.
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To start the PC without having it connected to the
motherboard you will now have to attach the
supplied ATX-connector to the ATX power supply
connector of the PSU. After you have attached the
connector to the PSU and turned on the mains
switch of the PSU, the aquaduct and its pump will start to work.
Please note: Some high-power PSUs will not be able to power the
aquaduct without further electrical load due to power regulation
problems. In this case, use a second (complete) PC or a separately sold
PSU for single component for the filling process. Alternatively, connect
futher load like had disk drives and optical drives to the PSU.
The pump of the aquaduct will now pump the coolant from the right
profile through all connected water cooling equipment and the level in
the right profile will fall. You will have to refill coolant according to the
level. After a short while, water will appear in the left profile and the
level will rise slowly until water flows back into the right profile via the
bridge. Refill coolant until the left profile is completely filled and only 2-
3 cm (about 1 inch) of air remains in the right profile, then reattach the
lid. Carefully check the position of the gasket below the Plexiglas lid!
Important:
Important: Important:
Important: If you hear rattling noises from the pump, they are most likely
caused by air inside the pump. You can accelerate the deaeration
process by carefully tilting the aquaduct. It is absolutely important that
there is always enough water in the right profile. Otherwise the pump
will draw in air. Since the used radial pump will stop working in this
case, the system then must be deaerated completely. To do this, it is
necessary to empty the system completely and refill it again.
ATTENTION:
ATTENTION: ATTENTION:
ATTENTION: Before you put the PC hardware into operation, for
safety reasons the complete system must be checked for possible
leakages. Do not put the PC hardware into operation before you
have made sure that there are no water leakages! If components
have come into contact with water, do not put these into operation
before they are completely dry again!
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