NEW: aquaero 5 series

[zoomee]

Fingers crossed my XE5 PRO should be here with me tommorow. My first time playing with such a beast! probably an overkill fan controller lol as thats probably all I'll use it for!

Just out of curiosity - why the silver faceplate? More users have black cases - I have to wait till next week to pickup the black plate

[NKrader]

Just out of curiosity - why the silver faceplate? More users have black cases - I have to wait till next week to pickup the black plate

thats easy

to squeeze more money out of us?

[ohms]

thats easy

to squeeze more money out of us?

Probably because it's cheaper to mass produce using the plain color of the metal rather then colored metal.

[zoomee]

Probably because it's cheaper to mass produce using the plain color of the metal rather then colored metal.

Thats understandable then, as I note like shoggy states they are trying to keep the price down. From a consumer perspective it would be better though that different versions can be procured (already with the plates fitted) - £109 (PRO version) is still quite high a price (trust me when I say I usually NEVER skimp on IT stuff lol) so the option to have either faceplate would be a bonus (as standard). Next month I'll get the remote control - overall I've always preffered push buttons as opposed to capacitive so preferr the PRO model (but will end up buying all the other goodies : )

reading through this thread I note I can use my Liang DDC pumps RPM signal through this too! - awesome, now its not just an overkill fan controller for me lol

Just hope it can power 3 x Scythe GT (1450's) and the three standard corsair 140mm fans.....
Remote access through my phone would be awesome - leave my PC on at home and keep an eye on it whilst out - ensuring the wife doesn't burn the house down lol

[zoomee]

Sorry for being a noob shoggy - Where do we find the Aquasuite 2012 software and the latest firmware please? - I can't make much out of the forums - only a little bit is in english.

thanks in advance,

[pociej]

Aquasuite 2012 will be later..

[zoomee]

Could have sworn I read somewhere (de forums) software is due out last or this friday? Please confirm shoggy, thanks

It's still sat there looking pretty in the box - my faceplate got shipped today so will get to play with it tommorow. If software is due this friday I might just wait to configure it.....

[Church]

zoomee: i'm guessing from mention of faceplate that you have Pro or XT version. While less convenient but you can probably start using it right away with configuring using buttons on AA or on remote. For panel&button-less AA5 LT configuring software is essential though.

[Malik]

Could have sworn I read somewhere (de forums) software is due out last or this friday? Please confirm shoggy, thanks

It's still sat there looking pretty in the box - my faceplate got shipped today so will get to play with it tommorow. If software is due this friday I might just wait to configure it.....

I heard the same ... next friday.

[Phatboy69]

My goodies arrived today in Australia direct from Aquaero!

Aquaero 5 XT
Waterblock
6 x poweradjust 2 ultras (for 27 fans)
2 x poweradjust 2 mounting plates
Relay connector
Inline and threaded water temp sensors (for cpu in/out temps and loop temps)
RGB led (for the hell of it!)
1M USB (to reach MB header in massive MM extended ascension case)
2 x tubemeters level meters (for koolance 2 x 452x2 res)
AND extra remote (DOH! didnt realise the XT came with one!)

Thought I ordered a black plate for the XT but its not on the order so I must have stuffed it up.

Cable management nightmare in the MM extended ascension about to reach level 10 difficulty!

New build thread to follow!!!!!!!!!!!

[Church]

extra remote is funny err

[QuadSLI]

Just received mine..

Now im wondering if it can support these fans just w/ heatsink. The PWM will be using for MCP35x PWM singal only. Now just left 3 fan port.

Fans : Enermax Cluster

120mm x 10 0.4A case fan
80mm x 3 0.25A case fan
120mm x 18 0.4A Rad fan

[zoomee]

I heard the same ... next friday.

Just trying to find where I read that - hope it is this week!

[zoomee]

"Shoggy
Sven - Admin

Posts: 15,517

Friday, May 6th 2011, 3:51pm

We target next Friday for the release"

http://forum.aquacomputer.de/weitere...00-won-t-work/

Thats this friday - fingers crossed

[chorner]

Does anyone have any tips or know of anything I can do to keep the clock from resetting every time I turn off my system other than plugging in the USB cable?

I'm using this for an external box - and every time you shut down and boot it again the thing sits on the damn date screen with a 2009 date, and 0:00:00am. Annoying! No button battery for storing/running the clock? I'm darn glad it saves your settings without a battery. Very nice.

Also, just a side note :P I can't help but think the PRO looks better than the XT. I bought the XT and am not sure how much I 'love' the red LED's behind the capacitive buttons and the slightly smaller and upper left justified display screen.

[Phatboy69]

To Dearest Shoggmeister

I have the Aquaero 5 XT and 6x PA2ultras (as per post above)
I understand I have to upgrade the PA2U firmware to 1003 which worked fine and I have also tried to get just one of the PA2's to be recognised at the default 50 ID address but I dont understand how to access it in the menu to set it up?

Are the additional PA2's supposed to automagically appear in the menu or do I have to add each PA to the -user interface>>information pages>>page#>select information to be shown|

When I attempted to add a PA2 as fan 5 to the display settings it shows up when I flick through the pages but i dont think its getting any readings from the controller.

I have everything connected correctly as Ive triple checked that im connecting the AE5 high speed aquabus to the aquabus port on the PA2 and connecting 12v molex to PA2.

The PA2 also shows up correctly in the old aquasuite as working when on USB.


Thanks so much. If you want me to go to the aquaero forums for support I understand and you can just tell me to get on over there!

Cheers

[chorner]

If anyone is interested in an Aquaero 5 XT, PM me. Holding out for a PRO, plus accessories - fits better looks wise with my build. Purchased on May 9th, arrived yesterday ( have receipt ).

[theseeker]

If anyone is interested in an Aquaero 5 XT, PM me. Holding out for a PRO, plus accessories - fits better looks wise with my build. Purchased on May 9th, arrived yesterday ( have receipt ).

PM sent

[Shoggy]

@zoomee: a first version of the aquasuite 2012 should be available this Friday.

@Phatboy69: if you have ordered the black cover but it was not in the parcel AND is also not listed on your invoice you got a partial delivery because these covers are out of stocks since a while. You will get it automatically with a padded envelope when it is available again. If the cover is listed on your invoice, but is missing, than you should get in touch with us.

@chorner: the aquaero has no battery or buffer to run the clock when you power down the system completely. Normally the aquaero gets power through USB even when the PC is turned off - might be depend on your mainboard or BIOS settings. All other settings are easy to save because they do not change when the PC is off With the aquasuite 2012 it will be easy to sync time and date. It is also very likely that we will offer a tool or system service which does this automatically.

@Phatboy69: your poweradjust should be available as 5th fan channel. You will not read the word poweradjust anywhere because it fully integrates to the aquaero as another fan channel. When a poweradjust is connected via aquabus (high speed port) it will appear automatically in the menu structure. There is no need to setup anything to get it working with the aquaero.
Is there anything connected to the PA2 and running? Otherwise you will not see any data in the aquaero.

[zoomee]

@@SHoggy - You just beat me to it lol - Thanks for the update mate - looking forward to the software suite

@@ Chroner Yeah even though I wanted the remote - I still went for the XT model (preferring the solid looks). Got it all setup and yes it works without the software suite. However, its VERY fiddly (what with all the options) to setup - entering alphanumerics is a nightmare lol with just three buttons!.

Anyone looking to change the front panel for black should have an allen key to hand as one isn't supplied with the front panel. Slightly dissapointed with the front panel in that it had a bit sticking out (which protrudes out of the edge of the main cutout for the display). Also could have done with something to protect the actual LCD - I can see my kids breaking it in a couple of days

I also note the options for the XT model appear at the bottom of the screen - even though one doesn't have buttons to press to select them options.

Using 1010 firmware (stock) - got it hooked to USB too. Awesome control of the fans - Is it possible to use it to control the fans using the onboard sensors from the mainboard? i.e. CPU temp = 45Degrees = 85% Fan?
I don't like using temp sensors - leave a ghastly look inside the PC - would rather use the onboard motherboard sensors....

[ximius]

Is it possible to use it to control the fans using the onboard sensors from the mainboard? i.e. CPU temp = 45Degrees = 85% Fan?
I don't like using temp sensors - leave a ghastly look inside the PC - would rather use the onboard motherboard sensors....

Pretty sure that Shoggy has confirmed before that this will be possible via a number of "external" inputs. But I can only see it via aquasuite, as I dont know how the AE5 would get that data without aquasuite or something fetching it.

[Shoggy]

External software sensors come later and will not be available with the first version of aquasuite 2012. The firmware of the aquaero already has some functions for such sensors. So far it is likely that we will use the tool Open Hardware Monitor for it. This program is open source so we can build the necessary communication protocol between the PC and aquaero around it.

By the way: using the CPU temperature control for direct fan control is a pretty bad idea. Let's say you start a large program which sets around 100% load to the CPU for a few seconds. Well, the CPU temperature will go up immediately but there is absolutely no need to raise the speed of the fans for that because it takes a MUCH longer time before the water temperature will react to this.

[chorner]

@chorner: the aquaero has no battery or buffer to run the clock when you power down the system completely. Normally the aquaero gets power through USB even when the PC is turned off - might be depend on your mainboard or BIOS settings. All other settings are easy to save because they do not change when the PC is off With the aquasuite 2012 it will be easy to sync time and date. It is also very likely that we will offer a tool or system service which does this automatically.

@shoggy: hmmm, I guess I might have to run a cable from the external rad box, and plug it into a standard USB port. Any idea if you plan to provide such a cable, or does anyone know of one I might be able to get a hold of? I guess I could always try to splice one on my own but... would be nice to have it sync the date, or at least save it on power down of the rad box :P

[Paradoxxx]

Got my packages today, PA2 Ultra, Aqua Pro, Heat Sink and Black faceplate!!!

Can't wait to assemble these guys.

[jcrouse]

@ Shoggy ... Is there a direction for the flow meter or will either direction work? I was expecting to see a flow arrow like a fan has.

Thanks,
John