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AQUADUCT CONTROL UNIT 

© 2008-2009 

Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG 

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Gelliehäuser Str. 1, 37130 Gleichen, Germany 

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4. Display and operation

Display and operation

Display and operation

Display and operation    

4.1. Fun

4.1. Fun

4.1. Fun

4.1. Funcccction 

tion 

tion 

tion of the input knob

of the input knob

of the input knob

of the input knob    

The  aquaduct  360/720  XT  mark  III  features  a  rotary  knob  with  push 
function. Using this knob, all functions of the aquaduct can be accessed 
and  configured.  Using  the  USB  interface  and  the  included  software  is 
not necessary but simplifies the setup. 
Depending  on  the  current  display  the  rotary  knob  has  the  following 
functions:  
Rotary motion:  

Previous/next menu option/screen 

 

Decrease/increase chosen value 

Push: 

Call menu 

 

Select menu 

 

Confirm value 

 
4.2. Override

4.2. Override

4.2. Override

4.2. Override function 

 function 

 function 

 function for quick efficiency adjustment

for quick efficiency adjustment

for quick efficiency adjustment

for quick efficiency adjustment    

For  quick  adjustment  of  the  cooling  efficiency,  the  aquaduct  360/720 
XT mark III features a configurable override function to adjust all impor-
tant  control  parameters  just  with  one  single  movement  of  the  rotary 
knob. To change the override setting, simultaneously push and turn the 
rotary knob.  
First value: Shifting of target temperatures 
The first value is the target temperature shift in °C. A value of “-5,0 °C“ 
for instance means that a sensor configured to have a target tempera-
ture of 35,0 °C will effectively be interpreted as a target temperature of 
30,0 °C. 
Prerequisites: The override function is enabled for the respective sensor 
and the fan(s) assigned to this sensor are configured to target tempera-
ture mode, linear or progressive mode. 
Range of adjustment: -10,0 °C to +10,0 °C 
Second value: Shifting of fan output power 
The second value is the fan output power shift or rotation speed shift re-
spectively in percent. A value of “+20 %“ for instance means that a fan 
configured to run at 50% will effectively be powered by 70 %. 
Prerequisites: The respective fan is configured to manual power configu-
ration or in fixed rpm mode and the override function is enabled.  

Summary of Contents for aquaduct mark 3

Page 1: ...r Str 1 37130 Gleichen Germany Control unit Control unit Control unit Control unit aquaduct User s manual Firmware version 1 05 OS version 2 00 The information contained in this manual is subject to c...

Page 2: ...9 4 2 Override function for quick efficiency adjustment 9 4 3 Display mode 10 5 Device settings 12 5 1 Basic operation 12 5 1 1 Definition of names 12 5 1 2 Principle of assigning sensors to fans 12 5...

Page 3: ...auto 18 8 2 Sensor 2 auto 18 8 3 Set rpm 18 8 4 Manual control 19 8 5 Get maximum rpm 19 8 6 Calibration factor 19 8 7 Maximum power 19 8 8 Minimum power 19 8 9 Control options 20 8 10 Use rpm signal...

Page 4: ...Alarm beeper 26 12 5 Rpm signal on off 27 12 6 Rpm signal on alarm 27 12 7 Rpm signal speed 27 12 8 Back 27 13 Menu Illumination 27 13 1 Sensor 1 auto 27 13 2 Sensor 2 auto 28 13 3 Brighter Darker 28...

Page 5: ...8 1 Regulate water temperature to a target temperature of 40 C 33 18 2 Temperature dependent illumination of the aquaduct 33 18 3 Emergency shutdown of the PC on temperature alarm 34 19 Special notice...

Page 6: ...al components 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 power power power power Power supply connector Attach a vacant power connector of your PSU Due to the form of the plug the polarity can not be misin terpreted Do not use...

Page 7: ...ay alarm relay This floating breaking contact can be used for advanced security func tionns for example emergency shutdown functions on alarm condition For using these functions additional accessories...

Page 8: ...the relay connector of the aquaduct If you want to use the relay outlet for con nection to the power switch line of the motherboard the ATX PS_ON line must re main intact For correct op eration the c...

Page 9: ...iency adjustment For quick adjustment of the cooling efficiency the aquaduct 360 720 XT mark III features a configurable override function to adjust all impor tant control parameters just with one sin...

Page 10: ...he screens the display can also be configured to switch to the next screen after a variable time span You can add or remove single screens as well as define sensor names freely which is the reason why...

Page 11: ...Air front 20 0C Air back 20 0C Sensor 5 20 0C Sensor 6 20 0C FAN1 100 FAN2 100 FAN3 100 FAN4 100 Top fan 0 rpm Middle fan 0 rpm Bottom fan 0 rpm Ext fan 0 rpm Top fan 12 0V Middle fan 12 0V Bottom fa...

Page 12: ...ng order capital letters lower case letters space and numbers By se lecting the character the cursor jumps back to the previous posi tion After confirming your selection by pressing the rotary knob th...

Page 13: ...s s s s Calls the submenu to configure the four fan outputs For details see 8 Menu Fans 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 Pump p Pump p Pump p Pump parameter arameter arameter arameters s s s Calls the submenu...

Page 14: ...power measurement functions For de tails see 15 Menu Power measurement 5 2 11 5 2 11 5 2 11 5 2 11 Fill level measurement Fill level measurement Fill level measurement Fill level measurement Calls the...

Page 15: ...his temperature the assigned fan continues to run at maximum speed 6 4 Alarm 6 4 Alarm 6 4 Alarm 6 4 Alarm temperature temperature temperature temperature Enter the temperature in C here at which the...

Page 16: ...0 C to 100 0 C Default setting is 35 0 C 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 C C C Cal al al alibr ibr ibr ibrat at at ati i i ion on on on offset offset offset offset Professional function to calibrate the temperature s...

Page 17: ...r Controller factor This value is only needed if the corresponding fan is in the target value mode The regulator factor is a multiplier for the temperature difference of the target value and causes an...

Page 18: ...trol The entered values are not lost when the operating mode is switched but are saved for the next call 8 1 Sensor 1 a 8 1 Sensor 1 a 8 1 Sensor 1 a 8 1 Sensor 1 auto uto uto uto Activates the contro...

Page 19: ...maximum rpm Get maximum rpm Get maximum rpm Get maximum rpm Reinitializes the aquaduct and determines the maximum speed of the connected fan for the selected fan canal if the fan generates a speed ome...

Page 20: ...e speed curve is dependent on the temperature With climbing temperatures the speed curve begins shal low but climbs steeper as the full load temperature is reached Opposite to the linear regulation th...

Page 21: ...Back Leaves the submenu and returns to the fan selection 9 Menu 9 Menu 9 Menu 9 Menu Pump Pump Pump Pump 9 9 9 9 1 Auto 1 Auto 1 Auto 1 Auto mod mod mod mode e e e on on on on off off off off This se...

Page 22: ...djust the contrast of the LCD display The value entered is represented by a graphical bar 10 3 10 3 10 3 10 3 Minimum brightness Minimum brightness Minimum brightness Minimum brightness This setting d...

Page 23: ...choose if the device should directly activate the USBLCD Mode when booting To leave the USBLCD Mode push the rotary knob 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 Page setup Page setup Page setup Page setup Here you can en...

Page 24: ...enu and returns to Settings 11 Men 11 Men 11 Men 11 Menu u u u Relay Relay Relay Relay This menu is used for the configuration of the relay function This func tion requires further components connecti...

Page 25: ...to shutdown the PC in case of an alarm event A correct setup in this menu is crucial for the emergency shutdown function of the PC If the relay is connected to the power button connection on the mothe...

Page 26: ...e the submenu 12 2 12 2 12 2 12 2 Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm off timeout off timeout off timeout off timeout Enter the time span for the advance warning between crossing an alarm threshold and turning of...

Page 27: ...this setting to configure the desired speed of the generic rpm signal Range of adjustment 400 to 5000 rpm 12 8 12 8 12 8 12 8 Back Back Back Back Leaves the submenu and returns to Settings 13 Menu 13...

Page 28: ...D and allows the setting of a constant brightness The entered value is represented by a graphical bar If the brightness of the LED was regulated temperature dependent this call deactivates the tempera...

Page 29: ...n Time On Time On Time 2 2 2 2 Enter a second time as described in 14 2 Turn On Time 1 14 5 14 5 14 5 14 5 On On On On Time Time Time Time 2 2 2 2 Enter a second time as described in 14 3 On Time 1 14...

Page 30: ...he aquaduct can be monitored Furthermore single spots or areas of interest can also be monitored for instance by using two additional temperature sensors in the water supply and outlet lines of the CP...

Page 31: ...po wer measurement 2 This for instance could be the supply line of a wa ter cooler or the return line of the aquaduct 15 4 15 4 15 4 15 4 Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement 2 Sensor 2 2...

Page 32: ...ation process by selecting this menu entry To perform the fill level analysis the pump will temporarily be set to a low reference speed and after completion be reset to its original speed 16 3 16 3 16...

Page 33: ...test operation while maintaining the full cooling capacity of the aquaduct if needed Set the following values for Sensor 1 Water out Target temperature 40 C Set the following values for Fan 1 to Fan 3...

Page 34: ...3 Emergency shutdown of the Emergency shutdown of the Emergency shutdown of the Emergency shutdown of the PC PC PC PC on temperature alarm on temperature alarm on temperature alarm on temperature alar...

Page 35: ...to disrupt the ATX control line Using the relay to disrupt the ATX control line If the relay output of the aquaduct is integrated into the ATX control line of the PSU standby power supply must be conn...

Page 36: ...ry knob By doing this the start process is ex tended and normal operation is temporarily suspended After the last movement of the knob it will take a moment before the operation starts 20 20 20 20 Tro...

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