EX2-755, EX2-1055 User`s Manual EX2-755, EX2-1055
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1. Panel a A WD DYE gt VRE S Power Connection Radiator The primary heat exchanger is the main cooling element and provides high thermal dissipation in a relatively small area Inside a metal web of louver fins stretch between flat liquid pipes Reservoir amp Pump The coolant tank is transparent for easy liquid level monitoring through the front window It is filled through a small metal fill port on top The reservoir is illuminated for easy observation tings may stop the pump from running Be sure the pump continues i CAUTION Due to electrical tolerances the lowest pump speed set to run when operated at lower speeds 2 System Features LED Display Panel safety settings such as audio alarm shutdown and pump speed Please be sure to configure your LED Display Panel properly or dam age to your computer data and or equipment could result i CAUTION This cooling system allows full user control of hardware Increase Setting Current Mode Value Decrease Setting Mode Select Display in C or F Modes There are seven display options All are reached by continually pressing the SET mode select button 1 Temperature sensor 1 is displayed 2 Temperature sensor 2 is displayed 3 Temperature sensor 3 is displayed 4 All temperature sensors are cycled automatically 5 Fan setting is displayed mode F is shown 6 Pump setting is displayed mode P is shown 7 All temp2. below Cooling System Radiator Pump Reservoir 0 Q op Splitter 6mm RAM Block A Emm on SAA HD oc renee Block 14 Installation Disconnecting Hoses Nozzles are designed to attach tightly If you need to remove a hose for any reason it may not pull off easily even after unscrewing the compression fitting Usually a connection will come free by squeezing the hose on top of the nozzle and twisting pulling away If this fails cutting a small incision lengthwise parallel along the nozzle will free it When a hose has been removed it may be distorted This last portion about 1cm 7 16 should be trimmed to ensure a perfect fit with the next connection The tip should always be re cut if you needed to remove the tubing with an incision QQ gt e FO Hose Lengths Before installing your liquid coolers appropriate lengths of tubing must be cut to connect each device For computer cooling its generally easier to estimate the required amounts with hardware already mounted On the rear of the unit the inlet and outlet locations will be labeled Generally the outlet will connect first with your CPU Cooler or the most temperature sensitive device Coolant Inlet Coolant Outlet Mrpoasee User Manual 15 Liquid Coolers QQ With the connected outlet hose roughly estimate the length you will need to your first cooler and cut it You should now install the liquid co
3. to relieve excess air 2 My temperatures seem too high Verify that the liquid coolers are making sufficient contact with each component Ensure thermal paste has been applied but not excessively that the block s protective bottom film has been removed and that the water block is positioned correctly see the cooler s manual Also check there are no blocks twists or crimps in the tubing Finally a dusty Radiator can result in higher temperatures Please see Draining and Maintenance for more information 3 When adjust the temperature alarm settings it skips number increments This is normal operation if your LED is set to display in Fahrenheit because the temperature program is based on units Celsius Some C values convert to decimal temperatures in F or skip over them and these can not be set by the program 4 After the system has been on for awhile the temperature alarm sounds Make sure the LED temperature is at or above your preset alarm temperature default is 55 C 131 F If not the audio alarm may be emanating from another location such as your motherboard s BIOS alarm or video card The Koolance LED temperature will flash whenever the cooling system alarm sounds If the alarm is produced by the Koolance unit and the LED temperature has not reached the alarm preset please contact our technical department Also verify that the pump is operating see Troubleshooting 1 and that liquid movem
4. www koolance com CAUTION Installation of third party cooling products is done at the user s own risk Koolance Inc assumes no responsibility for damage or loss due to the installation or use of this product Additionally adding liquid coolers and other components to computer hardware may void the hardware manufacturer s original warranty If you have any specific questions on warranty coverage please contact your component or computer manufacturer If there is any point of installation that you do not understand please contact our Technical Support Staff at tech koolance com or visit our website at www koolance com support KOOLANCE CONTACT INFORMATION Koolance Incorporated USA Address Telephone Fax Sales Ema 2840 W Valley Hwy N Auburn WA USA 98001 01 253 893 7551 01 253 893 7573 il sales koolance com Tech Email tech koolance com Table of Contents System Features SLC DIAG TAN ee n a Ea R aaa LED Display Fanell seirronisin aiaa aE RA E EAN see EEE sare eaten teases Installation Positioning the Cooling System svewsicda css avastawnasicawaandanniionunnen trdbuduionndampasanaetudeeawns External Nozzles amp Power Cable cccccccccccaceccccececececuccceceucucucavavaveeeces Connecting the Slot Adapter cccccccceccccseeeceeeeceeceseceseeeesaeeeseeesseeeeseas Installing the Slot Adapter asi ccissisccsncdeinsneussndesnocederasesaaetecacedamedcwanscuhcsseaemedaets POWER Co
5. 11 113 F To change this setting for an individual sensor choose the desired channel with SET and press and hold V A together for 3 seconds The alarm temperature will begin flashing You may change this value from 0 C 32 F up to 99 C 210 F The normal temperature reading will resume if you do not press any buttons for 4 seconds To reset all temperature alarms to their default 55 C 131 F setting press and hold the C F button until dEF flashes in the display NOTE This will also reset the fan speed mode to auto and pump power to 100 If any sensor reaches 3 C 5 F above the alarm temperature the system will close the ATX pass through wire relay For a computer this is equivalent to holding in the power button for several seconds to force it to shut down With default alarm settings this means the shutdown signal is sent if any sensor reaches 58 C 136 F block which is typically 5 10 C 9 18 F lower than the actual heat source This difference must be considered if adjusting alarm shut down temperatures Activating alarm shutdown modes at too high of temperature may be unsafe Please see a Koolance CPU water block user manual for an example of attaching this sensor CAUTION Generally sensors report liquid temperature at the water 4 System Features ppramre User Manual Positioning the Cooling System The cooling system is designed to operate in various locations but it must r
6. 20VAC 50HZz an optional power inverter is available from Koolance This connects to the cooling system s rear 9 pin plug Temperature sensors and the ATX shut down lead are connected directly to this adapter Temperature Sensor Placement Three surface temperature sensors are included with this product for monitoring Generally sensors are affixed to water blocks with metal tape Liquid temperature o N Chip contact E area sensors are also available optionally from a aa keep out Koolance J r z Sensors should never be placed directly between a heat source and its water block This will interfere with contact and can damage the sensor or heat source 12 Installation Cooler amp Tubing Configuration There are a vast number of methods for configuring hoses in a liquid cooling system serial parallel combinations alternating components etc There is no single correct way As long as coolant is flowing and you are satisfied with your device temperatures it s an acceptable configuration Similarly the maximum number of water blocks allowed in a system will depend upon your own configuration and thermal requirements It s common to see five or more coolers in a Koolance system but the limit is at wnat temperature you are comfortable with Serial Loops A basic serial loop is recommended for almost every situation Provided your cooling system has a radiator of sufficient size for y
7. English v1 0 Protected by U S Patents 6 313 990 6 664 627 7 167 366 7 295 436 Other Technology Pending U S amp World Wide Patents ISO 9001 Printed in Korea This User Manual is updated regularly Please be sure to check our support page for a newer version of this guide www koolance com support GENERAL PRECAUTION Please read this manual carefully before beginning the installation of your Koolance system This manual assumes the user has basic experience in building and configuring computer systems Information referring to traditional hardware assembly is intentionally brief ABOUT SIGNS Throughout this document critical information is highlighted in gray colored boxes The following symbols are intended to help prevent any situation which may cause personal injury and or damage to equipment WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in personal injury or be life threatening CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in damage to equipment or property PROHIBITED Indicates a prohibited action PROHIBITED USE This product is designed developed and manufactured as contemplated for general use including without limitation general office use personal use and household use but is not designed developed and manufactured as contemplated for use accompanying fatal risks or dangers that unless extremely high safety is secure
8. T SPECIAL PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF USE LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF INCOME OR PROFIT LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES OR OTHER LOSSES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER AND WHETHER OR NOT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED TO KOOLANCE INCORPORATED 24
9. a speed control option set it to the lowest level during v this time Allow the pump to run until the liquid noise subsides During this process cooling systems often need to be tilted gently to allow air to escape from the pump and radiator Until the pump is burped in this manner it can cavitate and there will be no circulation This does NOT indicate a problem with the pump The reservoir level will decrease during this procedure Remove the fill port cap and add more liquid when needed If you frequently hear this rushing noise in the future it indicates the need for more coolant That s it Replace the ATX motherboard connection and boot up the computer Mrpoasece User Manual 19 Adding Coolers amp Maintenance With normal use Koolance s liquid coolant should be replaced every 2 3 years If it ever becomes contaminated unclear or significantly changes color it should be replaced immediately A Koolance drain valve sold separately is recommended to make that process easier If you are upgrading or removing a cooling block in your system please follow the instructions below CAUTION Any time a hose is disconnected with coolant still inside leaking will occur It is highly recommended to empty your cooling system of coolant before disconnecting any hoses Working on a liquid cooling system is much easier and safer when liquid coolant is removed beforehand However certain procedures can be done without re
10. d could lead directly to death personal injury severe physical damage or other loss including without limitation nuclear power core control airplane control air traffic control mass transport operation control life support or weapon launching control If these products are used in such hazardous environments Koolance Incorporated does not warrant them TRADEMARKS The Koolance name and logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Koolance Inc Other company and product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies COPYRIGHT All rights reserved Copyright C Koolance Incorporated A WARNING The Koolance liquid amp coolant pack contain chemicals which may be harmful or fatal if swallowed KEEP THIS AND ALL DANGEROUS CHEMICALS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN If ingestion has occurred seek medical attention immediately Give two glasses of water Do not induce vomiting In the case of eye contact flush eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes Remove contact lenses Call a physician if irritation persists Some individuals may have an allergic skin reaction with the solution although generally mild Avoid contact as much as possible and wash exposed area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes If irritation persists or if contact has been prolonged get medical help For further information please visit our website at
11. ent is present in the reservoir If the reservoir has been over filled apm amre User Manual 24 this procedure may not be possible since there will be no visible air gap 5 My system has boot up problems or does not turn on The majority of these problems are not related to the Koolance system but to hardware or configuration issues In a computer a problem with the RAM motherboard power supply video card processor or monitor can cause the system to appear not to boot up properly If the Koolance radiator fans do not spin and the front LED Display Panel does not light up check to see that the rear power cable is plugged in to the slot adapter If the fans and front LED display are lit you are likely having a separate hardware issue that is unrelated to the cooling system 6 My system appears to be leaking fluid It is possible a connection was not properly sealed however unlikely If you can see liquid somewhere on the tubing or at the bottom of the chassis computer components may need to be removed for a system test see Testing amp Filling If liquid should get onto another computer component shut down the system and remove the component In many cases the hardware will be fine after allowing it to dry However the system should not be operated until you have discovered where the leak is coming from and can repair the problem Should the leak be situated somewhere where it can not be easily repaired please co
12. eratures fan and pump settings are cycled automatically Temperature Sensors This cooling system can monitor up to 3 included temperature sensors The first LED digit indicates which sensor channel is currently displayed in the temperature reading To cycle through sensors press SET Fan Speed This option adjusts the radiator fan speed Higher speeds can improve performance but will produce more noise There is 1 automatic and 10 manual fan settings 1 10 From the fan F or any cycle mode press the Y or A buttons to adjust fan settings or hold down an arrow to skip to the lowest or highest mode directly Automatic mode will adjust the fans for you based on temperature values from sensor 1 This mode is reached by lowering the fan setting to 0 Aut A will be displayed Pump Speed There are 10 manual pump settings 1 10 From the pump P mode press apm amre User Manual 3 the V or A buttons to adjust pump settings or hold down an arrow to skip to the lowest or highest mode directly There is no automatic mode for the pump Manual Mode Auto Mode Temperature Range Fan Power Pump Power 7 Chapter 2 10 Alarm amp Shutdown Settings Installa tion By default the Koolance audio alarm will sound if any sensor reaches 55 C 131 F When the system alarm sounds the appropriate LED temperature will flash in the display and the radiator fans and pump will increase to 100 power 44 45 C 1
13. moving the coolant A binder clamp available at office supply stores is helpful for keeping a hose folded while removing or adding coolers Even so pressure within the cooling system is such that liquid will not easily flow out unless relieved elsewhere for example by opening the reservoir fill port Bend the hose directly before and after the section to be worked on Place a binder clamp on both bends or tie them in this position to help avoid fluid loss There will be some liquid exposed do not operate on the cooling system in this manner near or above electronic hardware Radiator Performance Over time dust will accumulate on the radiator While the cooling system may continue to operate in this condition performance can decrease To keep the system clean check the radiator periodically through the top fan grill and use a can of electronics air cleaner if necessary Troubleshooting We hope your Koolance system will provide you with years of reliable cooling performance To help avoid unnecessary RMA issues we have prepared this list of possible operational problems and their most common solutions 1 The pump does not appear to be operating properly Pumps need to be burped during the initial bleeding process to avoid this situation Reduce pump speed but not low enough to stop the pump While the pump is running gently tilt the system in various directions until coolant begins moving Open the fill port
14. nal proof of purchase THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT MISUSE OR ABUSE LACK OF REASONABLE CARE SHIPPING DAMAGE MODIFICATIONS THE AFFIXING OF ANY ATTACHMENT NOT PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT LOSS OF PARTS OR OPERATING COMPONENTS AT SPEEDS OR FUNCTIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED BY THEIR MANUFACTURERS Use of unauthorized replacement parts or liquids will void this warranty Koolance Incorporated will not pay for warranty service performed by a non authorized repair or diagnostic service and will not reimburse the consumer for damage resulting from warranty service performed by a non authorized repair service No responsibility is assumed for any special incidental or consequential damages due to a defective Koolance product In order to obtain warranty service contact our RMA department for information The product must be shipped postage prepaid to an authorized Koolance service location It is suggested that for your protection you return shipments of product by insured mail insurance prepaid Damage occurring during shipment is not covered by this warranty Shipping costs are non refundable No other warranty written or oral is authorized by Koolance Incorporated Disclaimer INNO EVENT SHALL KOOLANCE INCORPORATED OR ITS EMPLOYEES AGENTS SUPPLIERS MANUFACTURERS OR CONTRACTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY COMPENSATORY INCIDENTAL DIRECT INDIREC
15. nnection eiiiai Ai E RS NEEE EEA A ATX Pass Through Le ad cccccccsscccececsseceseecseeceeeceueceueecueeseusseueecseeseeesees AC Power OPIO ee eee ainin oa eer eee ee Renee ee Temperature Sensor Placement ccccceeceeececceceececeecegeesenseseneeseeesaees Cooler amp Tubing Configuration sehen syresicse ind eceeneuets ansdnctnanteocattecanpediepeennsesstoegs Disconnecting Hoses cscs cecsexeceenguaiemedaczacwnssacieaeinns sda deteaecbbatsncenacgocacanondedaveness Hose Bg 6 1 ee eee ee ee oe eee eee ee eee eee Filling amp Maintenance Tone FUN eee ene nee eee ee ee A ee eee oe Adding Coolers amp Maintenance ccccccecccceececeneeseececee cece sesaeesseeesaeeees Troubleshooting accra ce acters aes ccna ented doesent EAA E EE A A a aA a Limited WANN pccetesctencisachetewagenheteasonepaeenesanenteceniniee see cususceeaceveacssietedenesceciaeieners Kawase User Manual Included Hardware External Power Cable Slot Adapter includes temperature sensors and ATX lead Rubber foot pads ATX power jumper wire User Manual Required Tools During installation you may need the following tools flat head screw driver Cog phillips head screw driver pliers long nose pliers Rp ae EPR scissors QQ Chapter 1 apm amre User Manual System Features Exos System Diagram Radiator Cooling Fans quantity depends on model Reservoir amp Pump LED Display
16. ntact our Technical Department for further assistance 7 My computer s BIOS gives me errors that there is no cooling fan attached Some motherboards will not boot or may generate an error or alarm if no cooling fan is attached to the CPU or motherboard chipset power connectors There is typically an option to disable this warning in BIOS but you may need to boot with a fan attached initially to disable this setting If the system is not booting due to this problem clear the CMOS and try configuring BIOS again 8 The LED Display Panel shows 5 0 or 5 5 22 5 0 S O Sensor open This indicates a temperature sensor was not found for the specified channel If there is no sensor connected to that channel this is its normal status 5 5 S S Sensor short This indicates that the sensor may be faulty or electri cally bypassed Ifthe sensoris listed with an S S status the cooling system alarm will sound The sensor should be replaced Please visit our support web page apna mre User Manual 23 Limited Warranty Koolance Incorporated Koolance warrants each new Koolance liquid cooled system the system against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase and agrees to repair or replace any defective Koolance system without charge Shipping costs are non refundable This warranty is non transferable All warranty claims must be accompanied by the origi
17. olers CPU GPU Hard Drive etc to your hardware before continuing this User Manual Please refer to your cooler kit s individual installation instructions then continue on to the next section Cut the second hose with enough length to reach the 5 ae last water block that will be in PARAR A N your system 1 5 Chapter 3 Filling amp Maintenance Using the leftover tubing cut shorter pieces to link between each individual cooler period of time Never power on the computer or cooling system without sufficient liquid in the reservoir Dry running and thereby damaging the pump is not covered under the Koolance product warranty WARNING The cooling system s pump can not be run dry for any Continue connecting all of your coolers in the system until there are no longer any open tubing ends 16 Installation Mooasce User Manual 17 Testing amp Filling _ Once all the water blocks have been connected the system can be filled with coolant The fill port is located on top of the reservoir Remove the large slot headed screw with a screwdriver or large coin when filling the system and keep all liquids away from electronics and power cables In case of emergency during installation immediately unplug the primary AC power cable Dry the system thoroughly before proceeding WARNING Most coolants are electrically conductive Use caution When empty the cooling unit should be placed abo
18. our total heat load expect only a minor difference between outlet and inlet temperatures In computer cooling a delta of less than 1 to 3 C 1 8 to 5 4 F is typical for the heat exchanger This means for most loops you don t need to worry about hot water moving from one block to the next It gets only a little warmer throughout the entire loop Generally series is the simplest and most effective configuration Each device is daisy chained to the next usually starting with the most temperature critical Chipset a Block Video Cooling System Block Radiator Pump Reservoir Video CPU Block Block Mawuasee User Manual 13 Parallel Loops Parallel loops are normally used to help accommodate water blocks with significantly disproportionate flow restriction They can become quite complicated and if not well planned may lower performance through added bottlenecks and pressure drop One suggestion for parallel loops is to reduce tubing size when splitting Ideally the hose area going into the splitter will be roughly equal to or slightly lower than the combined hose area coming out For example 3 8 10mm tubing split into two 3 8 10mm paths would lose more pressure than splitting from 3 8 10mm into two or three 1 4 6mm paths If you are considering a parallel flow path we would encourage you to experiment with different setups There may be more optimal configurations than the example shown
19. proximately 30W Since it s adapted internally it does not use a separate AC outlet when powered by a computer See AC power option later Connect the Slot Adapter s main power plug to a computer power supply 4 pin Molex plug Without this important connection the unit will NOT operate 4 pin plug from the power supply must remain connected to the cooling A CAUTION The Power Connection is vital to system operation A 12V system at all times while the computer is in use 10 Installation To Motherboard ATX Pass Through Lead The ATX pass through lead is responsible for sending the shut down signal if any sensor reaches 3 C 5 F above the preset alarm temperature See LED Display for configuration Bri O A a RA 4 e 2 Chassis Power oe From Slot Button There is no polarity involved with Adapter the ATX lead Connect the male ATX power lead from the Slot Adapter to your computer s main chassis power button Connect the female ATX power lead from the Slot Adapter to the motherboard s power switch connection often marked PWRSW PWSW or PWBT This is the connection that would normally receive the chassis power button directly CAUTION The auto shutdown safety feature of your cooling system will not function properly without connecting the ATX pass through lead gt pnra mre User Manual 11 AC Power Option To power the cooling unit with 110VAC 60Hz or 2
20. s are connected plug the external power cable into the cooling system pnra mre User Manual Connecting the Slot Adapter The included Slot Adapter allows the cooling system to connect with ATX computers through an available card slot It is responsible for inlet outlet tubes the external power cable temperature sensors and shutdown lead Main 12V Power Connection Temperature Sensor 3 Optional Fan Headers ATX Power Switch Pass Through Temperature Sensor 2 Temperature Sensor 1 There are 5 main internal connections to the Slot Interface card which will be made The cooling system can appear to operate without some of these connections but hardware safety features or temperature monitoring on affected channels will be disabled Start by connecting Temperature Sensors 1 2 and 3 Then connect the ATX Pass Through wire 8 Installation Installing the Slot Adapter oe eo g o 8 gt S Install the Slot Adapter into any available rear card slot in your computer a n a a Fd E ab D Screw the Slot Adapter in place as you would a normal device From the rear of the case carefully feed both ends of the liquid tubing through the Slot Adapter and into the chassis Plug the other end of the Exos external power cable into the Slot Adapter Appare User Manual 9 Power Connection The cooling system requires 12V DC up to ap
21. un upright Reservoir air filtration is not possible in all orientations Depending on the individual system placing the cooling unit 3 6 feet 1 2 meters away is an acceptable distance for most installations Check operating temperatures before placing in a more remote location Extra tubing can be purchased from Koolance com or your local reseller Rubber pads are included to place on the bottom feet of the cooling system If you are frequently transporting your cooling unit optional Attachment Straps are available which thread through the metal foot loops below the unit i pisue E S J ch yaa a a 8 A ia Lei be Rubber Foot Pad Attachment Straps 6 Installation External Nozzles amp Power Cable Install the nozzles you purchased for your cooling system It s recommended to hand tighten all fittings to avoid damaging the cooling unit 4 9 Cut tubing into two segments You i i will need to connect each to the rear e nozzles Each hose connection will use a threaded compression ring or hose clamp to keep it secure Be sure to thread the compression ring or hose clamp onto the hose before attaching it Squeeze the tube while pushing it firmly over the nozzle Tubing should completely cover the nozzle Tighten the connection by sliding the compression fitting down over the nozzle and screwing securely For hose barbs use pliers to move it into the proper position Once the hose
22. ve all other water blocks when adding liquid Otherwise coolant can be forced out the fill port instead of into the hoses CAUTION When filling the cooling system should be higher than all other liquid components to avoid spillage Slowly fill the system To maintain the product warranty use only Koolance approved coolant Many alternative liquids and additives can cause permanent damage to the cooling unit through chemical reaction corrosion biological growth thermal expansion viscosity etc The liquid coolant should be filled to about 6mm 1 4 from the reservoir s top Do not overfill Te Replace the fill port on the reservoir Do not overtighten the fill port The cooling system should be powered on to assist in the filling process This also allows you to check hose connections and make sure there are no tubing folds leaks or blockages If cooling a computer this can be done without powering on other hardware for extra safety see below CAUTION Jumping the incorrect ATX power supply pins can cause permanent damage to the power supply Make sure the AC power cord is attached to the power supply If the power supply has a rear switch it must be set to the ON position Using the included green Jumper Wire insert the metal prongs into the fourth and sixth holes on the 20 24 pin ATX motherboard power supply plug usually green and a black ground wire See diagram l EPS 24pin If your pump has
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