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FARBWERK

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1. Preface

Preface

Preface

Preface

The farbwerk unit is a high power LED controller for PCs.
Considering the fast technical development, we reserve the right to perform alter-
ations to the products at any time. It therefore is possible that your product does
not correspond precisely to the descriptions or illustrations in this manual.

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2. Safety precautions

Safety precautions

Safety precautions

Safety precautions

The following safety precautions have to be observed at all times:

Save your data onto suitable media before working on your hardware!

The farbwerk unit may only be used inside a PC case!

Never   touch  electronic  components  during  operation!  Do  not  connect  or
disconnect cables to/from the device while the device is powered! Compo-
nents may get very hot during operation. After power off, let the device cool
down for at least 30 minutes before touching it!

Do not turn the PC on unless you are sure that all cable connections to/from
the farbwerk unit are correctly attached!

This product is not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or
systems where malfunction of this product can reasonably be expected to re-
sult in personal injury. Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG customers using or
selling this product for use in such application do so at their own risk and
agree to fully indemnify Aqua Computer GmbH & Co. KG for any damages
resulting from such application!

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3. Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery

One farbwerk controller

One internal USB cable (replacement part no. 53085)

Mounting material

This manual

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4. Assembly instructions

Assembly instructions

Assembly instructions

Assembly instructions

The  farbwerk  controller  can  be   installed  inside  the  PC case  using  the   supplied
screws and nuts. In order to access the mounting holes, bend the rubber insulation
away from the top cover of the farbwerk controller and remove the top cover. Re-
install the top cover afterwards.
Alternatively, double sided adhesive tape can be used to secure the farbwerk con-
troller inside the PC case.
Make sure that the electric connectors do not have contact to metal parts or other
electronic devices inside the PC case, otherwise malfunctions or destruction of the
farbwerk unit or other devices may occur!

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Summary of Contents for farbwerk

Page 1: ...k farbwerk farbwerk farbwerk Revision 2 Revision 8 Firmware 1007 aquasuite version X 17 Current as of April 2020 All information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice All...

Page 2: ...new overview pages and activating edit mode 8 7 3 Adding new elements 9 7 4 Editing existing elements 9 7 5 Values and names 9 7 6 Detailed data elements 9 7 7 Log data chart 10 7 8 User defined Imag...

Page 3: ...18 13 3 Hotkeys 19 14 aquasuite web 19 14 1 Data export 19 14 2 Data access 20 14 3 Data import 20 15 Basic settings aquasuite 20 15 1 Language 20 15 2 Reorder menu items 20 15 3 Units 21 15 4 Applica...

Page 4: ...or systems where malfunction of this product can reasonably be expected to re sult in personal injury Aqua Computer GmbH Co KG customers using or selling this product for use in such application do so...

Page 5: ...output 1 4 LED output 1 4 LED output 1 4 Connect up to four RGB LED strips to these outputs Maximum current rating for each separate color is 2 5 A at 12 V corresponding to 30 Watts and a total max im...

Page 6: ...53234 aquaero 5 XT 53089 53125 53249 aquaero 5 PRO 53090 53252 aquaero 5 LT 53095 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 Temperature sensors Temperature sensors Temperature sensors Temperature sensors Connector for up to fo...

Page 7: ...es for embedded update ser vice periods and offers various aquasuite versions depending on detected devices If no device with update service for the latest aquasuite version is found a warning is disp...

Page 8: ...gured overview page is au tomatically generated the first time the device is connected to the PC These pages can be individually modified and new pages can be created Within one overview page data fro...

Page 9: ...element drag this element while holding down the mouse button Release the mouse button when the element is at the desired posi tion 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 Values and names Values and names Values and names V...

Page 10: ...down menu and click the Load preset button Select an image file using the following file se lection dialog The code is then displayed in the lower part of the dialog window an can be modified Save th...

Page 11: ...the Data log headline in the listing To log data create a new log data set by clicking the plus symbol in the upper right corner of the settings window Enter name time interval and configure automati...

Page 12: ...also drag the little circle beside the text box to move the connecting line to the desired position Use drag and drop to move existing annotations This function can be used to remove horizontal vertic...

Page 13: ...device list below the farbwerk entry 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 Sensor mode Sensor mode Sensor mode Sensor mode Select the desired mode of operation for the sensor input If Temperature mode is selected temperatu...

Page 14: ...ird party software has to be correctly installed configured and running Currently the Aqua Computer Service supports data transfer from HWiNFO REALiX Freeware www hwinfo com and AIDA64 FinalWire Ltd s...

Page 15: ...onfigured controller 10 2 10 2 10 2 10 2 LED type LED type LED type LED type The color sequence of the electrical contacts of LED strips may vary Select the cor rect type corresponding to markings on...

Page 16: ...otify you if video analysis has been disabled in the aquasuite In this case please enable the feature in the general aquasuite configuration For each configured AMBIENTpx effect please select the corr...

Page 17: ...to factory defaults for a complete reset of all set tings You will have to completely reconfigure the device after resetting it to factory defaults 12 3 12 3 12 3 12 3 aquabus configuration aquabus c...

Page 18: ...lock with the Out element The resulting virtual sensor can be used within the aquasuite software for example for overview pages additionally it may be transmitted via USB connection to con nected devi...

Page 19: ...with the aquasuite without warranty for error free operation or perma nent availability Aqua Computer reserves the right to limit or cancel this service at any time 14 1 14 1 14 1 14 1 Data export Da...

Page 20: ...sets each containing up to 30 values can be configured In order to verify that data is being imported use the Data quick view feature in the aquasuite Navigate to Data from Aqua Computer service then...

Page 21: ...configured for variable refresh rate or a modified refresh rate video analysis may fail please deactivate this func tion in the graphics settings of the operating system if necessary 15 7 15 7 15 7 15...

Page 22: ...d on the update server No further personal information such as IP addresses are stored 16 16 16 16 Bluetooth demo app for Android Bluetooth demo app for Android Bluetooth demo app for Android Bluetoot...

Page 23: ...controller source to accept configuration via Bluetooth Please see chapter 10 1 for refer ence Please note Only one mobile device can be connected to a farbwerk device via Bluetooth at any given time...

Page 24: ...to receive feedback For answers on frequently asked questions please also check our web site www aqua computer de You might also want to visit our forums and discuss our products with experienced mode...

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