Aquacomputer High Flow 2 53292 Flow Sensor G1/4 Aqua Water Cooling

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Powerful fan control from aqua computer with numerous connection options and extensive software control. The OCTO fan controller brings eight channels for PWM fans, with up to 25 watts of power per channel. In addition, two outputs for RGBpx elements as well as four inputs for temperature sensors and one input for a flow sensor are provided. The D5 NEXT acts as a hub for PWM fans and therefore has a 4-pin output with a maximum of 25 watts of power. There you can also connect several fans, for example in a Daisychain or with the help of a Y-splitter cable. Alternatively, a flow sensor can be connected to the 4-pin PWM slot . It is not always easy to visualize what to do by merely reading instructions. So my goal here is to use many screen shots, and walk you through how I set up my two Aquaeros and the Aquasuite software on this particular build.

The fan output is compatible to PWM fans with four pin connectors only and features an overload protection. I actually save frequently to both Profile 1 and Profile 2. Profile 1 is my main everyday profile, I keep Profile 2 the same in case I want to try something a little different than what is on Profile 1, and I can do that without messing up Profile 1. Before we move on, I had asked Aqua Computer what led to the development of the LEAKSHIELD and got a reply directly from the company's CEO. Here is the quote below: "The idea for LEAKSHIELD was born several years ago. At that time, we developed and built cooling systems for data centers used by banks. The requirements for operational reliability are extremely high and the customer expressed the wish to have all pipes double-walled.Another warning states the slave unit will not be recognized by USB any longer and will only work over the Aquabus connected to the main Aquaero XT. Also keep in mind that the only outputs that will work on the slave unit are the four fan channels, the temp sensor inputs, and you can add a second flow meter to the Aquabus low port. All other outputs are now disabled. In the right red box you can see I added Ambient Top to the end of the label for the ambient sensor located on the top of one of the top radiators. Also there is a second ambient sensor located in front of the left front radiator.

By constantly monitoring motor parameters and coolant temperature, a sophisticated algorithm is used by the controller unit to calculated the current coolant flow rate. The accuracy does not match the accuracy of an external flow sensor, but is entirely sufficient for monitoring purposes. Alternatively, a mechanical flow sensor can be connected to the fan output for a more accurate flow measurement. There is also a slot for RGBpx LED strips from aqua computer , which can be used to illuminate and control up to 64 LEDs. Alternatively, this port can also be used to connect the D5 NEXT via the aquabus interface to the aquaero 5 or aquaero 6 controllers. All fan outputs are compatible to PWM fans with four pin connectors only and feature overload protection. When you activate this product you will receive the current version of the aquasuite software including an upgrade service for at least eighteen (18) months. After the expiration of the upgrade service you may use and reinstall the latest version available during the upgrade period without a time limit. If no RGBpx products are connected to the pump, the RGBpx header can be configured as an aquabus interface. In this configuration, the pump can be connected to an aquaero 5 or aquaero 6 as an aquabus expansion device, giving the aquaero control of pump and fan output settings. Additionally, coolant temperature and flow rate are transmitted to the connected aquaero. A maximum of two D5 NEXT pumps can be connected to an aquaero simultaneously.

Now that the Aquasuite software is installed, all the firmware is updated, and all the MPS devices are set up, it’s time to setup the temperature sensors, fans, and make some Curve Controllers which all happens in the Aquaero tab. Besides being a fully autonomous USB fan controller, the QUADRO can also be used as an aquabus extension to an aquaero 5 or aquaero 6. In this configuration, the four fan channels of the QUADRO can be controlled by the aquaero, temperature sensor inputs and flow sensor input are transmitted to the aquaero. A maximum of two QUADRO controllers can be connected to an aquaero simultaneously. If you see all your software sensors reading 50° you will know the program is not running. I have Aquasuite and HWiNFO set to start with Windows.

Once you start the Aquasuite program the Aquaero will show up, and a warning comes up that shows the firmware is out of date, and this device will not function with this version of Aquasuite. RGBpx LED output can alternatively be configured as aquabus interface for connection to an aquaero 5/6 Alternatively to the LED strips offered by Aqua Computer, LED fans made by Corsair and NZXT can be connected using the optional accessory RGBpx Splitty4 (item code 53267, not included in delivery). Aquabus cables are just four pin fan cables with female connectors on each end. You can easily make your own if you have the tools, connectors, and terminals. In fact, the more pressure sensors you have for a complex loop, the better it will be. This is all the more critical for the LEAKSHIELD UNIVERSAL, where the piece of tubing and air in it is the "reservoir." A steady state of the loop can thus be seen as two competing mechanisms of the coolant pump, typically a centrifugal pump pushing coolant out, driving positive pressure, and the vacuum pump in the LEAKSHIELD driving negative pressure. This is why there is a hard limit on the pump head, with a typical D5 pump being fine, but results sub-optimal with higher-head pumps or multiple pumps in series. I do not believe there is support for multiple LEAKSHIELDs, especially since it is hard to measure where each will be and how they would operate. This is also why any pressure equalization fittings or lids have to be removed—either could add a variable you do not want in the system. Going a step beyond, if there is too much of a vacuum with a water-based coolant, the water may potentially start to boil at operating conditions. Cavitation is likely too, which will hurt the coolant pump impeller and bearing especially. FYI, water boils at ~88 °C at 450 mbar of vacuum, which is well beyond the typical coolant temperatures in a DIY watercooling loop.Set Point controllers can adjust power to keep the temperature of the assigned data source constantly equal to the target value if possible. Two point controllers can switch assigned outputs on and off when the temperature reading of the data source rises above or falls below predefined values. The Aquaero fan controllers are in my opinion the very best at controlling and monitoring your fans, pumps, and other accessories related to water or even air cooled PCs. The accompanying Aquasuite software is truly incredible and very powerful software! However, it can be a little intimidating if you have never used it before, and there is definitely a learning curve involved. Please note that an internet connection is required for the installation and activation of the aquasuite software. I am going to skip over the Controller tab here to start with because you have to set up all the fans properly before we can set up any Controllers.