NZXT Sentry LX User manual

Sentry LX
User’s manual

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Sentry LX Specifications
Features
-Dual 5.25” Meter display
-Auto and manual: Leave it up to the automated system to monitor the fans
and your temperatures of set the parameters yourself
-5 Fan control: Control and change the speeds of the fans on the fly,
including the ability to turn the fans off
-5 Temperature probe detection: Constantly watch over the temperatures
of your system
-Temperature alarm : Make sure you are notified when your system is
overheating
-Calendar System: Big letters show you time, date and day of the week
Table of Contents
Thank you. .....................................................................................1
Sentry LX Specifications................................................................2
Setting up the Sentry LX................................................................3
Installing the Sentry LX..................................................................3
Setting up the fans and probes......................................................3
Auto/Manual Fan Speed Settings..................................................3
Temperature Alarm Settings..........................................................4
Date, Time, Mode and Alarm Off Setting.......................................4
Changing between Fahrenheit and Celsius...................................5
Sound Alarm ..................................................................................5
Reset to Default settings................................................................5
Support and Service ......................................................................5
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Setting up the Sentry LX
Before installing the Sentry LX into your system, please first install
the provided battery into the back of the Sentry LX. The battery
stores the data and settings for the Sentry LX.
Installing the Sentry LX
The Sentry LX requires dual 5.25” bays, simply slide the panel in
from the front of your chassis and secure the device via screw less
mechanisms or screw. A 4pin power connection is needed to power
the Sentry LX, be sure to make this connection before booting up
your system.
Setting up the fans and probes
Sentry LX can support up to 5 fans, please make sure the fans on
your chassis come with 3pin connections. The Sentry LX also comes
with 5 temperature probes.
1. Make sure your system is off before making any
connections.
2. Connect the 3pin connection on the Sentry LX to the
fans on your chassis
3. Note the stickers on the 3pin connections correspond to
the number on the meter display
It is recommended that the user tape the temperature probes near
the corresponding fans (i.e. Fan 1 is near Temp 1 probe), this
optimizes the Auto mode where the fan is automatically controlled.
Auto/Manual Fan Speed Settings
The Sentry LX controls fans in two modes, pushing the “MODE”
button changes between these two:
Automatic Mode: The Sentry LX will adjust the fan speed
according to the temperature in your system; this is the best for
users who are looking to operate without hassle.
Manual Mode: The Sentry LX gives the users the option to
control individual fans and save the settings to memory. Please
follow the instructions below.
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1. Press the “Fan Select” button to initiate fan settings.
Pushing the “Fan Select” button continuously will scroll
through the connections on the meter.
2. Push the “Up and Down Arrows” to adjust the fan speed,
note that doing this will set the meter into Manual mode.
The fan speed range that can be adjusted is
automatically detected by the fan controller. Setting a
fan to 0 RPM results in turning off the fan. Due to
information being passed between the meter and the
fan, please allow up to 1 minute for fans to adjust to the
RPM.
3. The Sentry LX will exit the “Fan Select” mode at after
idling or at the end of the “Fan Select” scroll.
Temperature Alarm Settings
The Sentry LX allows for alarm setting for temperatures, the default
is set at 70C, these settings will be saved. A sound alarm will go off if
the temperature detected rises above the set temperature. Please
follow the directions below:
1. Press and hold the triangular “Down Arrow Key” to
initiate temperature alarm setting.
2. Pushing the “SET” button to scroll through the
temperature settings for the 5 probes.
3. Use the “Up and Down Arrows” to adjust the
temperatures.
4. The Sentry LX will exit the temperature alarm setting
mode at after idling or at the end of the “SET” button
scroll.
Date, Time, Mode and Alarm Off Setting
In this mode the date, temperature alarm on/off, time, can be adjust.
Please follow the directions below:
1. Push the “SET” button to begin this mode.
2. Continue to push the set button to scroll through the
options
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3. Use the “Up and Down Arrow” to adjust the settings.
4. The Sentry LX will exit the temperature alarm setting
mode at after idling or at the end of the “SET” button
scroll.
Changing between Fahrenheit and Celsius
Hold the “Up Arrow” Button in order to chance between F and C.
Sound Alarm
The sound alarm will go off under the following conditions
1. when a fan is detached during operation
2. when temperature goes over the maximum temperature
set during “Temperature Alarm Settings”
Pushing any button during the alarm sound process will disable the
sound early.
Reset to Default settings
Simply pressing the “RESET” key will return the meter to factory
settings. NOTE: All previous settings will be deleted.
Support and Service
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NZXT product you purchased, please don’t hesitate to
contact [email protected] along with a detailed explanation of your
problem and your proof of purchase. You may inquire about
replacement parts at [email protected]om.
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