NEW: aquaero 5 series

[MrBean]

Hello Guys,
Time to get rid of the (unsupported in Win 2008 Server R2) Koolance TMS 200 - sad, as it's such a nice bit of hardware, but let down by a lack of software=-support from the boyz over at Koolance.

Anyway, 2 quick questions, as I have not found a clear answer on this:

1) Will Aquasuite run in Windows Server 2008 R2 - anyone doing it currently?

2) Does the current firmwaresupport the LT in slave-mode yet - it will be cheaper and better to run 2x LT's, vs LT+ 2x PA's. I know Shoggy mentioned over a year ago this feature will come, but is it here yet?

Appreciate your feedback!

Shoggy/Aquacomputer, any feedback on this - I need to pull the trigger on 2x LT's, but am awaiting your feedback, please Guyz.

[Shoggy]

Should work since Server 2008 (NT 6.0) has the same base as Vista (NT 6.0) and 7 (NT 6.1) but we can not promise it.

The slave function for the LT variant is on the to-do-list but I have no date for it. Very likely that this will take several weeks.

[MrBean]

Thanx Shoggy, I will skip then until MASTER->SLAVE functionality is implemented - this will be a superior solution as opposed to 1x AE5 wit several PA's.

For the time being, I will run a small Axiomtech pico-itx interface to the Koolance TMS-200, and display on a small 7" LCD.

Look forward to your team implementing the code to accomplish M/S mode. Please keep us posted.

[Gait]

Do you need a Poweradjust 2 to control a Swiftech MCP35X2? Or can you connect it to a fan channel on the Aquaero 5?

[Shoggy]

That will not work on a single channel. I do not know if this pump has a single power connector or two. If it has two, connect them to channel 1 or 2 + 3 or 4 but not to 1+2 or 3+4 since they share the same temperature sensor and you would always run into the overheat protection.

[mm67]

Do you need a Poweradjust 2 to control a Swiftech MCP35X2? Or can you connect it to a fan channel on the Aquaero 5?

Those are PWM controlled pumps, you need to connect them both to channel 4 using a PWM splitter cable and set output mode of that channel to PWM.

[cx-ray]

Do you need a Poweradjust 2 to control a Swiftech MCP35X2? Or can you connect it to a fan channel on the Aquaero 5?

You can also connect just the tach and PWM to the 4-pin header on the AE5. Then, run the power for those pumps directly from your PSU. This way you never have to worry about overloading the AE5.

[Gait]

That's why I'm asking because they are PWM controlled. So there isn't any advantage of using a Poweradjust 2?

[cx-ray]

The PA2 is only useful if you choose to run the pumps without PWM. I've used it to regulate the standard version MCP355 pumps.

[jcrouse]

........ is on the to-do-list but I have no date for it.

We have all heard this often, for over a year. While I am not complaining and quite happy with my device, it would be nice to know where it's headed nd what some of the future capabilities and feature set will be (what;s being added). Is there any chance of seeing this "list" we soooooo often hear about?

Thanks,
John

[Shoggy]

That list is available in our forum since more than a year. The only points left are:

- log data and analyzer
- profile management
- transmit infrared commands
- language editor (already working for our internal use but needs a normal user interface when public)
- network remote control

These are the basic things with the highest priority. Everything else like the slave control or the option to render diagrams etc. directly to the desktop were always only ideas without a specific date.

[Liam_G]

Is it possible to change the operating frequency of the 2 x PWM Channels? they currently run at 16kHz and i need something in the range of 1-2kHz.

[Shoggy]

No, that is not possible.

[D749]

This thing is buggy as all hell but once it's working it's pretty nice.

[highfiver]

Should work since Server 2008 (NT 6.0) has the same base as Vista (NT 6.0) and 7 (NT 6.1) but we can not promise it.

The slave function for the LT variant is on the to-do-list but I have no date for it. Very likely that this will take several weeks.

I have been using the aquaero 5 with Windows Server 2008 r2 for the last year or so. No issues the aquasuite software is fully functional. I also have the Koolance TMS 200 in another machine and am getting a bit tired of running their software in a Win 7 VM to adjust and check settings.

[MasterOfTheReal]

Shoggy is the mounting kit for the LT

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_...oducts_id=2749

The same as the one on the Pro, I managed to bend the mounting brackets and need some new ones.

[D749]

Take a look at the current for "GPU Bottom Fans (x4)." It reads 0.34A. Four of the same fans are run on another PA2 and they report 0.19A. Nothing else is ran on either PA2 but four fans. Any idea why there would be such a discrepancy between the fan sets?



Thanks.

[MrBean]

I have been using the aquaero 5 with Windows Server 2008 r2 for the last year or so. No issues the aquasuite software is fully functional. I also have the Koolance TMS 200 in another machine and am getting a bit tired of running their software in a Win 7 VM to adjust and check settings.

Thanx for the confirmation, and I feel your pain wrt the TMS-200 and 2008 R2 incompatibility. Problem with the AAE5 though is, I would like to have Master-slave support - it would make for a cleaner, and cheaper solution. Will get one for the Wife's mini-itx gaming box, but will not spent any further money on additional AA5 controllers until it can do m/s mode.

[Shoggy]

Take a look at the current for "GPU Bottom Fans (x4)." It reads 0.34A. Four of the same fans are run on another PA2 and they report 0.19A. Nothing else is ran on either PA2 but four fans. Any idea why there would be such a discrepancy between the fan sets?

The accuracy in the lower end of the possible measurement range is not so good compared to a higher power consumption. Since also both devices use different methods it is just normal and within their tolerance.

[frank anderson]

That list is available in our forum since more than a year. The only points left are:

- network remote control

Hi Shoggy, would this be like... (Auquasuite installed on PC #2, Aquaero installed on PC #1)

I'd be able to monitor and see my Aquaero XT using Aquasuite from PC2 ?

That would be awesome !!

[Shoggy]

Yes, that should also work through the internet.

[MasterOfTheReal]

Shoggy is the mounting kit for the LT

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_...oducts_id=2749

The same as the one on the Pro, I managed to bend the mounting brackets and need some new ones.

any confirmation on this, sorry I know Im bugging you but looking to order this week.

[Shoggy]

No, it is not the same. The LT kit uses the side brackets from the aquaero XT. They are a bit different.

Just add a not at the end of the order for the items #93812 and #93813. These are the left and right side brackets for the aquaero 5 PRO.

[MasterOfTheReal]

Excellent! Great service man thats why I keep coming back to Aquacomputer!

[Avathar77]

I have an AQ5LT unit that was working fine till today.
My case fans (4 x Arctic F12 fans) were not spinning so I had to see what it was.

I connected 3 of the same fans(F12) to all the headers except the one which says D5 pump(techo signal only) and the RPMs and Amps were very different on one of the headers.
Turns out that one of the fan headers("case fans") is getting lot of current(1.97A)!
All the headers are at 100%.



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