Argus RGB-500 II User manual

Manual
Argus RGB-500 II
Argus RGB-600 II
Argus RGB-700 II
Argus RGB-650CM II
Argus RGB-750CM II

1Important information ……….…………………………………………………………………..4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Scope of delivery 4
1.3 General information 5
2Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………….…5
2.1 Intendend use 5
2.1.1 Environment 5
2.1.2 Disposal 6
2.2 General instructions 6
2.3 Danger and protection 6
3Technical data …..………………………………………………………………………………..7
3.1 Intel Standard 7
3.2 Input 7
3.2.1 Input voltage 7
3.2.2 Power factor 7
3.2.3 5VSB Efficiency 7
3.3 Output 8
3.3.1 Performance 8
3.3.2 Safeties 8
3.3.4 Quantity of secondary connectors 9
3.4 Miscellaneous 9
3.4.1 Fan 9
3.4.2 Dimension and weight 9
3.4.3 Environmental 9
3.4.4 Life time 9
4Secondary connectors …………………………………………………………………………10
4.1 P1 ATX-Mainboard connector 20+4-pin 10
4.2 EPS/ P4 Mainboard connector 4+4-pin 11
4.3 IDE connector 4-pin 11
4.4 FDD connector 4-pin 11
4.5 SATA connector 5-pin 12
4.6 PCI-Express connector 6+2-pin 12
5Monting and first use …………………………………………………………………………..13
6Cabel management ……………………………………………………………………………14

7RGB control ….…………………………………………………………………………………..14
8FAQ ……….……………………………………………………………………………………….15
9Maintenance...……………………………………………………………………………………16
10 Disposal …………………………………………………………………………………………..16
11 Warranty ……………….…………………………………………………………………………16
12 Contact ……………………………………………………………………………………………17

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1 Important Information
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for buying an Argus Power Supply.
This power supply is equipped with latest technology and supports all modern processors.
Argus power supplies meets RoHS II as well as the EU directive 2014/30/EU.
To join this power supply for a long time we recommend to read this manual carefully and
espacially paying attention for the security advices.
1.2 Scope of delivery
1x Power supply
1x Power cord 230V
4x Thumbscrews
4x Cable straps

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1.3 General information
Symbols
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
2.1.1 Environment
This product is only for indoor use and mounting in computer cases.
Don´t use and store it inside humid rooms or near water.
Don´t use it close to source of heat. The additional heat could lead to overheating
and fire.
Symbols
Meaning
Handling and effects of safety instructions
Dangerous situation, which can retighten violation or
death
Possible damage of property and other important
information.

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2.1.2 Disposal
Don´t put this device to normal waste.
Please read the instruction at side 10 for disposal of packaging and device.
2.2 General instructions
Please read this manual carefully before installing or use this product.
Keep this manual and pass it by passing of the product.
Please follow the instructions and warning of this manual before using the product.
The inobservance of this manual can effect violations and damage.
We disclaim liability for violations and damages caused by inobservance of this
manual.
2.3 Danger and Protection
Don’t stick any sharp items into the power supply
Don´t damage the cable.
Don´t pull the plug by pulling at the cable.
Don´t use any patched or damaged cable or plug.
Don´t use the cable or product close to heat source.
In case of strange noise or smell pull the power cord out of the socket.
Don´t open the housing of the product. (fire hazard/ electric strike)
Don´t insert any items into the air holes. (fire hazard/ electric strike)
Please ensure, that all cables will be fixed permanently.
Keep the product away from children.
Don´t remove the cable with wet hands. (electric strike))
Don´t use the product with wet hands. (electric strike))
Please remove the power cord from socket in case of longer non-use (Could led to

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overheating, fire hazard or electric strike)
Keep the product free of dust (Overheating or fire)
Look for sufficient airflow to avoid overheating and fire)
Leave service or cleaning only authorized qualified personnel.
3 Technical data
3.1 Intel standard
Intel ATX 12V 2.30
3.2 Input
3.2.1 Input voltage
Input: 100-240V~, 47-63Hz
3.2.2 Power Factor
Active PFC> 0,98 at 100% Load
3.2.3 5VSB Efficiency
5VSB rail meets EUP 2013
Load on 5VSB Efficiency at 230V AC, 50Hz
0 % < 0,5W (PS-OFF)

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3.3 Output
3.3.1 Performance
Model
Power
12V
3,3V
5,0V
Combined
-12V
5VSB
RGB-500 II
500W
40A
18A
15A
100W
0,3A
2,5A
RGB-600 II
600W
50A
20A
20A
100W
0,3A
2,5A
RGB-700 II
700W
58A
20A
20A
100W
0,3A
2,5A
RGB-650CM II
650W
54A
20A
20A
100W
0,3A
2,5A
RGB-750CM II
750W
62A
20A
20A
100W
0,3A
2,5A
3.3.2 Safeties
OVP –Over Volt Protection
The power supply shuts down at output over voltage.
OPP - Over Power Protection
The power supply shuts down at 120% total over load.
SCP –Short Circuit Protection
The power supply shuts down at short circuit of +3,3V, +5V, +12V rail. The power
supply will restart automatically if a short circuit of the +5VSB rail is fixed.

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3.3.4 Quantity of secondary connectors
Model
ATX
20+4pin
EPS/ P4
4+4pin
IDE
4pin
SATA
5pin
FDD
4pin
PCIe
6+2pin
RGB-500 II
1
1
4
4
1
1
RGB-600 II
1
1
3
6
1
2
RGB-700 II
1
2
3
6
1
4
RGB-650CM II
1
1
3
6
1
2
RGB-750CM II
1
2
3
8
1
4
3.4 Miscellaneous
3.4.1 Fan
Size: 140mm
Control: automatically
Noise: 19-35 dB
Lightning: 21 RGB-LEDs
3.4.2 Dimension
Size: 86 x 160 x 150 mm (h/w/d)
3.4.3 Environmental
Temperature at work 0 –45°C
Temperature at storage -40 –70°C
Humidity at work 5 –85% (non condensing)
Humidity at storage 5 –95% (non condensing)
3.4.4 Life time
MTBF > 100.000 hrs.

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4 Secondary connectors
All connectors are standardized and made against reverse connection.
In case of difficulties during connection, please make sure to use the right connector or
rotate the connector by 180°.
Don´t try to insert a connector forcibly.
4.1 P1 ATX-Mainboard connector 20+4-pin.
Signal Pin Signal Pin
+3,3V 1 +3,3V DC 13
+3,3V 2 -12V DC 14
COM 3 COM 15
+5V DC 4 PS_ON 16
COM 5 COM 17
+5V DC 6 COM 18
COM 7 COM 19
PWR_ok 8 -5V DC 20
+5V SB 9 +5V DC 21
+12V DC 10 +5V DC 22
+12V DC 11 +5V DC 23
+3,3V 12 COM 24
1
Pins 11/ 12/ 23/ 24 are made as separate jack. It can be swung away in case of using
older mainboards.
Don´t remove it totally, to avoid a mix-up with the P4 connector.

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4.2 EPS/ P4 Mainboard connector 4+4-pin.
Signal Pin Signal Pin
COM 1 +12V DC 5
COM 2 +12V DC 6
COM 3 +12V DC 7
COM 4 +12V DC 8
1
Depending your mainboard you need an 8pin or 4pin connector. For that the connector is
divisible. In case of using just the 4pin connector the rest of the connector is without
function.
Don´t plug him into another socket on the board.
4.3 IDE - connector 4-pin.
Signal Pin
+12V DC 1
COM 2
COM 3
+5V DC 4
1
4.4 FDD connector 4-pin.
Signal Pin Signal
+5V DC 1 +12V DC
COM 2 +12V DC
COM 3 +12V DC
+12V DC 4 +12V DC 1

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4.5 SATA connector 15-pin.
Signal Pin #
+3.3VDC 1
+3.3VDC 2
+3.3VDC 3
Masse 4
Masse 5
Masse 6
+5VDC 7
+5VDC 8
+5VDC 9
Masse 10
Masse 11
Masse 12
+12VDC 13
+12VDC 14
+12VDC 15
1
4.6 PCI-Express connectors 6+2-pin.
Signal Pin Signal Pin
+12V DC 1 COM 5
+12V DC 2 COM 6
+12V DC 3 COM 7
COM 4 COM 8
1
Some graphic adapter need only a 6pin plug for connection. In this case, pull off the 2pin
connector from the PCIe connector.

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5 Mounting and first use
1. Take out the power supply and check the package content for completeness or
damages.
2. In case of missing parts or external damages, please contact your local dealer for
replacement.
Please keep the original package for shipping in case of warranty case.
Please connect the power supply to the grid after connecting all other devices.
Fix the power supply with the enclosed screws to the allocated place of the computer
case
3. Connect all components with the suitable cables.
Please follow also point 4 (Secondary connectors), as well as the instructions of the
component manufacturers.
Wrong connection of the components can cause damage.
In case of discrepancies or questions please contact your local dealer or our service –
Hotline.
4. Place all cables in a way to avoid disturbing airflow or any rotating fan. Use the
enclosed cable strips.
5. Connect the power supply with the electric socket.
Use only the original power cord. In case of a damaged cable, please change it
against a proved power cord from your local dealer.
6. Switch on the power supply at the backside of the power supply. Your Computer is
ready now.
By power-on the power supply the power supply is in Stand-By mode to start the computer
by pressing the start button at the case front. To separate the computer totally from the
electric grid power –off the power supply directly.

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6 Cable management
The models RGB-650CM and RGB-750CM have a cable management which enables to
connect just those cables which are really needed.
This creates a clear view inside the case and improves the air flow which extends the life time of
the components by better cooling.
Connect these wires as per description before. The connection at the power supply side is
labeled and will results automatically by the connector form and size.
If all cables are connected fix them with the cable straps in the case to avoid interferences of
fans or air flow.
7 RGB control
The build-in RGB LEDs can be controlled in two ways:
1. By switch at the backside of power supply.
Red button Switchs LED On/Off
Green button Switchs the LED mode
2. By external switch.
The power supply has an additional cable with two pin connector. This connector can be
connected to a separate switch (e.g. Reset Switch) or any other switch. A separate switch
is not included.
Please consider, that you still have to switch on the power supply by the red button when
using a separate button for controlling.
3. The power supply has also a RGB LED 5V Digital connector which can be plugged to a
matching socket on the Mainboard. Then the RGB Lighting of the power supply can be
controlled through the Mainboard. Please read the manual of your Mainboard for this.
To switch to the mainboard mode press the green button for 5 second till the lights flash
once.

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8 FAQ
Error
Possible reason(s)
Help
The power supply
runs shortly and
stops.
Short circuit on Mainboard,
HDD, FDD or CD-ROM
Check all connectors for
right connection
Eliminate short circuit or
change components.
Power supply won´t
start
Secondary connectors not
connected
Check all connectors for
right connection
Main-Switch on power
supply is off
Switch On the Main -
Switch
Power cord isn´t
connected
Check if power cord is
connected to power
supply and electric socket
Power cord defective
Change power cord
against approved new
power cord
Power socket defective
Let authorized expert
check the socket
RGB Fan don´t
shines
Switch at the backside of
the power supply is off.
Switch on the LED light
Please unplug power cord generally when working inside the Computer.
In case of checking the electric socket exists risk of electric strike.
Leave work on mains supply only authorized experts.

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9 Maintenance
The power supply needs no maintenance which requires opening of the housing or
working inside the power supply.
But cause of the intake of air, dust can collect inside the power supply. This can lead
overheating or fire.
You can remove this dust with compressed air by yourself. To do this, unplug the power
supply from mains supply, dismount the power supply in reversed way as described before
and blow the dust with compressed air through the fan grid out of the housing.
Don´t use a wet or moist rag to remove dust. Hazard of electric shock.
Do not open the power supply in any circumstances. You will risk your life by an electric
shock, destroy any components and lose your warranty claim.
We recommend to let do the cleaning from authorized experts.
10 Disposal
Please dispose your product by using the special discharge point for electronic waste.
Please ask your municipality or disposal company in case of further questions.
11 Warranty
Inter-Tech grants 36 months warranty by proper use up from the date of purchase.
In case of warranty please contact your local dealer or the dealer from which you bought
the product.
We will grant no warranty by:
- Missing or damaged warranty seal,
- Negligent behavior,
- Improper use,
- Nonobservance of the manual,
- External violence,
- Acts of god,

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- Damages caused by manipulation, upgrading, updating or reconstruction of hardware
or software
- Damages caused by other harm,
In case of data loss Inter-Tech will only be liable at wanton negligence or deliberate
intention or, in all other cases, only for the recovery of data from a continous, daily backup.
Inter-Tech does not assume liability for all other matters.
Please look also at our complete warranty terms on our website.
12 Contact
Inter-Tech Elektronik Handels GmbH
Hainhäuser Weg 93
D-30855 Langenhagen, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.inter-tech.de

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