Koolance PSU-1300ATX-12N User manual
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PSU-1300ATX-12N
User’s Manual
PSU-1300ATX-12N
User’s Manual
Koolance PSU-1300ATX-12N Power Supply (Addendum 1.0)
If shutting-down the power supply
using the rear illuminated power
switch, it may become necessary
to reset the unit before it can be
powered-up again.
To do this, turn theAC power switch
to the “Off” position. Then, unplug
the main AC power cable from the PSU-1300ATX-12. Wait approximately
20-30 seconds until the green “DC” indicator light stops blinking. Then
reconnect the AC cable and move the power switch to the “On” position.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BOTTOM NOZZLE SOCKETS!
Doing so will release the internal coolant and void the product warranty.
DC indicator light AC Power Switch
Protective Nozzle Inserts (Remove)
Your Koolance PSU-1300ATX-12N power supply may arrive with
rubber inserts to protect the top nozzle connections during shipping.
These should be removed before inserting your desired nozzles.
The user manual may have been updated since this copy was
printed. Please check the Koolance website at www.koolance.com/
support for the latest product manuals.
ThisUserManualisupdatedregularly.Pleasebesuretocheckoursupportpageforanewer
version of this guide: www.koolance.com/support
GENERAL PRECAUTION
Please read this manual carefully before beginning the installation of your Koolance system.
This manual assumes the user has basic experience in building and configuring computer
systems. Information referring to traditional hardware assembly is intentionally brief.
ABOUT SIGNS
Throughout this document, critical information is highlighted in gray-colored boxes. The
following symbols are intended to prevent you from any situation which may cause
personal injury and/or damage to equipment:
!WARNING:Indicates a potentially hazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,
could result in personal injury or be life-threatening.
!CAUTION:Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in damage to equipment.
PROHIBITED:Indicates a prohibited action.
PROHIBITED USE
This product is designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for general use,
including without limitation: general office use, personal use and household use, but is not
designed,developedandmanufacturedascontemplatedforuseaccompanyingfatalrisksor
dangers that, unless extremely high safety is secured, could lead directly to death, personal
injury, severe physical damage or other loss, including without limitation: nuclear power core
control, airplane control, air traffic control, mass transport operation control, life support,
or weapon launching control. If these products are used in such hazardous environments,
Koolance Incorporated does not warrant them.
TRADEMARKS
TheKoolancenameandlogo,andtheExosnameandlogoaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarks
ofKoolance,Inc.Othercompanyandproductnamesusedinthispublicationareforidentification
purposesonlyandmay betrademarks orregistered trademarksof theirrespectivecompanies.
COPYRIGHT
All rights reserved. Copyright (C) Koolance, Incorporated 2004
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WARNING: Due to U.S. regulation, power draw over a typical
household 110-volt AC line limits the PSU-1300ATX-12N to 1300W
output. When powered by a 220V AC circuit, the unit is capable of
outputting1700W. Usersare responsiblefor safelysupplying adequate
AC power for the PSU-1300ATX-12N power supply. Always observe
local fire and electrical regulations.
WARNING: Never open the power supply, expose the internal liquid
coolant, or remove the internal liquid coolant. If liquid is removed, the
power supply will be permanently damaged.All warranties are voided
upon opening the product or removing its liquid.
Firstaid measuresarenot anticipatedifcoolant ingestionhasoccured.
If irritation has occured with eye or skin contact, flush with water for
15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Call a physician if any irritation
persists. For further information, please visit our website at:
www.koolance.com
CAUTION: The PSU-1300ATX-12N power supply is not a self-
dissipatingproduct andmustbe connected toan existing liquidcooling
system(notincluded).Thepowersupply willoverheatandmaybecome
permanently damaged if operated without proper cooling.
CAUTION: KoolanceIncorporated can notbeheld responsible forany
damagetoyour systemdue tomisconfigurationorincorrect installation.
If there is any point of installation that you do not understand, please
our website at: www.koolance.com/support
CAUTION: Liquid cooling systems are not yet universally supported
by hardware manufacturers. In some situations, adding liquid
coolers and other components to computer hardware might void the
manufacturer’soriginal warranty.Installation of thedeviceis ultimately
done at thte user’s own risk. If you have any specific questions on
warranty coverage, please contact your component or computer
manufacturer.
Koolance Contact Information
Address: 2840 W. Valley Hwy. N., Auburn, WA 98001
Telephone: +01 253-893-7551
Web: www.koolance.com
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Internal Connections
The modular connections must match their appropriate plug on the PSU (power
supply unit). Pay careful attention to the direction of each plug and notch while
inserting, as some are upside-down. Never force a plug into the PSU.
12V 8-pin (Motherboard) Motherboard Main ATX
PCI-Express
SATA, IDE,
Peripherals
*Internal
Temp. Sensor
PCI-Express 4 x 8-pin, 4 x 6-pin
Peripheral x 2 Cables
(IDE, Floppy, etc.),
4 Plugs
SATA x 2
Cables, 4 Plugs
*PSU Temperature Sensor
2 x 8-pin
Mainboard 12V Main ATX 24pin
*Internal PSU coolant temp. sensor is compatible with Koolance systems only (PC3/Exos 2 and later).
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External Connections
How the PSU-1300ATX-12N is Cooled
Main AC Power In
External Nozzle
Socket (In/Out)
The PSU-1300ATX-12N power supply is not a self-dissipating product and must be
connected to an existing liquid cooling system (not included). The power supply will
overheatandmaybecome permanentlydamaged ifoperated withoutproper cooling.
A special, colorless, non-electrically-conductive internal coolant is used inside the
PSU-1300ATX-12N.This liquiddoesnot leave the power supply.External coolant is
supplied through the unit’s rear external nozzles. Coolant supplied to these nozzles
willnever mix withthepower supply’sspecialinternalfluid,so electricallyconductive
external coolant may be used.
Main Power Switch
(Not used)
12V Fan Out
DC Signal Light
External Nozzle
Socket (In/Out)
Plugs for Internal Coolant
(DO NOT OPEN!!!)
CAUTION: The bottom (internal) coolant
socket plugs must remain closed at all
times. Otherwise, the sealed internal fluid
will leak. This liquid is not inexpensive and
evaporates very quickly. Tampering or
openingthe bottom (internal) coolantplugs
will void the product warranty.
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CORRECT PSU Direction
If your chassis has a rear PSU mounting plate, this may need slight modification to
allow the PSU-1300ATX-12N rear heat exchanger to fit properly.
Koolance systems which are physically compatible with the PSU-1300ATX-12N
include the PC3-724, PC3-725, PC3-726, PC3-736, PC4-1024, PC4-1025, PC4-
1026, and PC4-1036. All of these chassis require removal of a hard drive bay and
minor modification to the rear PSU mounting plate (or the purchase of a separate
Koolance PSU-1300ATX-12N “Chassis PSU Mounting Plate”, if compatible). Note
that for thermal purposes, Koolance recommends using at least a PC4 when also
used to liquid cool the PSU-1300ATX-12N.
CAUTION: The PSU-1300ATX-12N must be mounted in an upright
direction.Other orientations will not allowthepumpto circulate coolant
properly, or coolant will not fully submerge internal heat sources.
!
CAUTION: The PSU-1300ATX-12N power supply is not a self-
dissipatingproduct and must be connected toanexisting liquid cooling
system(notincluded).The powersupply willoverheat andmay become
permanently damaged if operated without proper cooling.
!
Preparation for Installation
INCORRECT Direction
UP
UP
INCORRECT Direction
UP
Default PSU Plate (User Modification Needed) Koolance Optional Pre-Modified PSU Plate
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For most computer cases, the PSU-1300ATX-12N must be installed from inside
the chassis due to its width. If you do not have a Koolance case, please skip to the
next section.
KoolancePC3-726,PC3-736, PC4-1026, and PC4-1036 systems must give upone
harddrive cage in ordertofit thePSU-1300ATX-12N.Beginbyremoving the screws
for this rear drive cage, the top screws for the front hard drive cage, and the PSU
partition wall. Screws are located above and below the hard drive area.
RemovethePSUpartitionwalland
rear hard drive bay.
With the top screws of the front
hard drive cage removed, it
should be possible to remove
the rear drive cage by carefully
flexing the top partition (without
completely removing the front
cage).
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Installation
Carefully guide the power supply
into the chassis (per normal
installation).
Screwthe PSU-1300ATX-12Ntothe
computer chassis’ PSU mounting
area.
The PSU-1300ATX-12N is supplied
with an optional support bracket.
For chassis with top-mounted power
supplies (above the motherboard),
thesupport bracket can helpincrease
case stability.
Thebracket isscrewedinto thePSU’s
cable panel, on the same side of the
computer less frequently opened. It
is adjustable to meet the computer’s
side panel.
Velcro strips are provided to be
applied in between the bracket’s flat
wing and the computer chassis side
panel. Installation of the bracket is
optional.
Support Bracket
Bracket Wing
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Oncethe powersupplyis mountedinside
thechassis,insertandtightenthe desired
inlet and outlet nozzles (purchased
separately).
Theseshouldonly be installed on the top
nozzle sockets!
Tubing Connection
Attach the inlet and outlet tubing to the inlet
and outlet nozzles.
If you require the PSU-1300ATX-12N
hosesto beconnectedinside thecomputer
chassis, install the supplied L-bracket into
an available rear card slot.
Feed the inlet and outlet hoses from the
power supply heat exchanger back into the
L-bracket.
Finally,connect thesecoolanthosesto your
existing liquid cooling system.
To allow for sharper hose angles
withoutkinking,Koolanceofferssteel
“Tubing Wrap”, available at
www.koolance.com
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Specifications
AC Input
Operating Range: 90-264VAC@110V, 180-264V@220V, Auto-switching
Frequency: 47-63Hz
Current: 15A @ 110V, 10A @ 230VAC
PFC: Active
Efficiency: 83 (avg) - 85% (max) @ 110V; 86 (avg) - 87% (max) @220V
DC Output
Output Max:
+5V @ 30A
+3.3V @ 30A
+12V @ 120A (12V1@20A, 12V2@20A, 12V3@40A, 12V4@40A)
12V1, 12V4, 3.3V total combined power = 650W@110V, 850W@220V
12V2, 12V3, 5V total combined power = 650W@110V, 850W@220V
-12V @ 0.8A
+5VSB @ 3.5A
Continuous Power: 1300W @ 110VAC, 1700W @ 220VAC
Regulation: 3% (3.3V, +5V, +12V) +3-5% (5Vsb) 10%(-12V)
Ripple: 120mV (+12V, -12V), 50mV (3.3V, 5V, 5Vsb)
Noise: *240mV (+12V, -12V), 100mV (3.3V, 5V, 5Vsb)
*When 0.1uF and 47uF capacitors are added over output terminal during ripple/noise test.
Hold Time: 13ms min.
PG Delay: 100~500ms
Safety
OV Protection: +3.3V, +5V, +12V
OC Protection: +3.3V, +5V, +12V
UV Protection: +3.3V, +5V, +12V
Over Temperature Protection: Heat sink: 85°C Alarm, 90°C Power-Off
Pump Protection: Power-Off on Decreased Flow
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0 - 50ºC (External secondary coolant temperature)
Storage Temperature: -10 to 70°C
Humidity: 20 - 90% RH
Altitude: 0-7000 feet (0-2134m)
Miscellaneous
Compatibility: EPS12V
MB Connectors: 1 x 24-pin, 2 x 8-pin,
4 x 6-pin PCI-E, 4 x 8-pin PCI-E
Driver Connectors: 2 x (4-plug) SATA, 2 x (4-plug) Molex + Floppy
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Limited Warranty
Disclaimer
Koolance Incorporated (“Koolance”) warrants each new PSU-1300ATX-12N liquid-
cooled power supply (“the system”), against defects in materials or workmanship
for a period of three years from the date of purchase, and agrees to repair or
replace any defective Koolance system without charge. Shipping costs are non-
refundable.
This warranty is non-transferable. All warranty claims must be accompanied by the original
proof of purchase.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT,
MISUSE OR ABUSE, LACK OF REASONABLE CARE, SHIPPING DAMAGE,
MODIFICATIONS, THE AFFIXING OF ANY ATTACHMENT NOT PROVIDED WITH
THE PRODUCT, OPENING OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF PARTS OR LIQUID, OR
OPERATING COMPONENTS AT SPEEDS OR FUNCTIONS OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED BY THEIR MANUFACTURERS.
Use of unauthorized replacement parts or liquid additives will void this warranty. Koolance
Incorporated will not pay for warranty service performed by a non-authorized repair
or diagnostic service and will not reimburse the consumer for damage resulting from
warranty service performed by a non-authorized repair service. No responsibility is
assumed for any special incidental or consequential damages due to a defective Koolance
product.
In order to obtain warranty service, contact our RMA department for information. The
product must be shipped postage prepaid to an authorized Koolance service location. It
is suggested that, for your protection, you return shipments of product by insured mail,
insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during shipment is not covered by this warranty.
IN NO EVENT SHALL KOOLANCE INCORPORATED OR ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS,
SUPPLIERS, MANUFACTURERS, OR CONTRACTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
ANY COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF INCOME OR
PROFIT, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, CLAIMS OF THIRD
PARTIES, OR OTHER LOSSES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, AND WHETHER
OR NOT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED TO
KOOLANCE INCORPORATED.
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