Heatmaster 2
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Appendix
Expansion for Internet / LAN upgrade
The Alphacool Heatmaster 2 already has an interface reserved for a LAN adaptor. This adaptor will be
available as an accessory soon and allows direct connection of a LAN cable to the Heatmaster 2. This gives
the Heatmaster 2 its own address in the network, making it accessible from other PCs. This allows, amongst
others, the following features to be used:
Master software control
The Alphacool Heatmaster 2 can be controlled from a central system, even if the Alphacool Heatmaster 2 is
installed in another PC or another location in the network. The communication is established via the local
intranet. Hence the software does not have to be installed on the PC with the Heatmaster 2 itself. This allows
applications e.g. in a server which can be controlled and monitored via the Heatmaster. Possible alarms will
be shown on the Master PC, allowing the administrator to react quicker.
E-Mail notifications
The Alphacool Heatmaster 2 is able to send status reports via E-Mail if an internet connection is configured.
This allows the expansion of the alarm features, allowing detailed reports about the state of the fans, pump
and much more such as temperature or flow rates. The great advantage is that the Alphacool Heatmaster
runs autonomously, hence allowing it to communicate e.g. an emergency shutdown of the system via
Internet independent from the system it is monitoring.
Remote servicing via Internet
The Heatmaster can be controlled from a remote system, even if the Alphacool Heatmaster is connected to
another network. The contact is established via an Internet connection. Hence it is possible to quickly access
the Heatmaster 2 for maintenance from practically any PC with an internet connection in the world.
Expansion for analogue adaptor
For special fans, e.g. in the laboratory sector, it is possible to connect an analogue expansion strip parallel to
the existing fan channels. This expansion will be available soon as an accessory and allow connection of
fans or pumps which would otherwise have problems with PWM (Pulse width modulation). With the analogue
adaptor it is hence also possible to connect 12V DC pumps to the Alphacool Heatmaster 2 and to set the
pump voltage e.g. according to a measured temperature.
Battery mount
Here the battery of the type CR2032 3V can be installed. The battery is not required with the current software
version of the Alphacool Heatmaster 2. At the moment some added software is in development which will
allow the real-time clock in the Alphacool Heatmaster to be implemented into some features. This will e.g.
allow the Heatmaster to be used for timed booting and shutdown of the system as well as an alarm clock and
for timer notifications. Regarding the upgrade possibilities to Version 2 we will inform you on the product
homepage as well as on the forums.
Mounting holes for the water block (optional expansion)
The maximum power output of the fan channels is limited to 18W. This limit results from the thermal load on
the voltage converters and load on the board. Of sufficient cooling is ensured, it is possible to increase the
power output to 38W. Regarding the maximum power output with active cooling we are unable to give any
information, as such operation lies outside of the manufacturer specifications. In our tests it was possible to
draw a permanent power output of 74W with active cooling.
IMPORTANT: By exceeding a power output of 18W per channel you are operating this unit outside of
the manufacturer’s limits. Damages to the hardware are not covered by the warranty if the power
output limit is exceeded.
A compatible water block is the water block alphacool Keatmaster 2 cooler (Item No. 11045)
