ERM-3K4U User`s Manual ERM-3K4U User`s Manual
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1. This User Manual is updated regularly Please be sure to check our support page for a newer version of this guide www koolance com support GENERAL PRECAUTION Please read this manual carefully before beginning the installation of your Koolance system This manual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 prevent you from 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 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 secured could lead directly to death personal injury severe physical damage or other loss including without limitation nuclear power core control airplane control air traffic contr2. noise should stop The reservoir level will typically Allow the pump to run for about 1 5 minutes When filtration has ended drop during this bleeding process Add more coolant and repeat as neces sary until the reservoir level stabilizes In the future if you begin to hear air bubbles rushing through the pump it may indicate that more coolant needs to be added Pump Cavitation 18 The ERM 3K4U pumps can be sensitive to cavitation during the initial bleeding process If there is an air gap in the pump during power up the pump may not be able to move it resulting in an absence of coolant flow The pumps need to be burped to avoid this situation Reduce pump speed using the rear dial but not low enough to stop the pumps While the pumps are running gently tilt the ERM 3K4U unit in various directions until coolant begins moving This will be indicated by the pump s corresponding flow meter located behind the reservoir In some situations the ERM 3K4U unit may need to be completely inverted to properly burp the pumps During regular operation large air gaps should be restricted to the reservoir and not cause cavitational issues Filling amp Maintenance Adding Coolers amp Maintenance For preventative maintenance Koolance recommends replacing the liquid coolant every 2 years A Koolance drain valve sold separately can make that process easier The liquid should be immediately replaced if it ever beco
3. 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 liquid additives 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 INDIRECT 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 C
4. down an arrow to skip to the highest or lowest mode directly Automatic mode will adjust the fans for you based on temperature values from the primary reservoir sensor automatic mode is reached by lowering the fan setting to 0 Aut A1 will be displayed Manwaesere User Manual 5 Details on fan modes are as follows Auto Mode Manual Mode Fan Power Total CFM Fan RPM 52 99C 126 210 F 282 LED Display Alarm Settings By default the Koolance audio alarm will sound if the primary sensor reaches 55 C 131 F When the system alarm sounds the LED temperature will flash in the display and the radiator fans will increase to 100 power To change this setting with the LED Display press and hold A W 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 the temperature alarm to the default 55 C 131 F setting press and hold the SF button until dEF flashes in the display NOTE This will also reset the fan speed mode to auto 6 Introduction LED Display Rotating The front LED display of the ERM 3K4U can be rotated horizontally and used as a 4U rack mounted chassis or vertically and used as an upright tower By default the display is in the horizontal position Screws for Rack Handles and Ears This
5. installation 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 CAUTION Liquid cooling systems are not yet universally supported by hardware manufacturers In some situations adding liquid coolers and other components to computer hardware might void the manufacturer s original warranty Installation of the device is ultimately done at the user s own risk If you have any specific questions on warranty coverage please contact your component or computer manufacturer KOOLANCE CONTACT INFORMATION Koolance Inc USA Address 2840 West Valley Highway North Auburn WA 98001 USA Telephone 01 253 893 7551 Sales Email sales koolance com Tech Email tech koolance com Web www koolance com Table of Contents Introduction 1 ERM 3K4U System Diagram EE 4 Ey e SN EE 5 Connecting ERM 3K4U Systems 8 Reservoir amp PUMP Connections W ssssssssssueseeeee sene kkn enn kk r ken k kk r kr nkee 9 Power COMMS CW OM sersa eia iaa aeei ai anie 9 Cooler amp Tubing Configuration i c0scsssecenanccscdiaarecusadeenstacddesnentegetzdenndaqeeesentasaecte 10 Connecting ele 12 Disconnecting Hoses EE 13 PROS e atetsncresiahenyeaaciaenieetatb nadeit a E E Eer Rois 14 Filling amp Maintenance 16 Testing IMSS scausscietnenecisiesraee anenncenssemoesmanetaeeieacasdoseutenhs tandwapienneaectastadudoneshabi
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7. ahrenheit 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 20 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 eminating from another location such as your motherboard s BIOS alarm The Koolance LED tem perature will flash whenever the cooling system alarm sounds If the alarm sounds within a few seconds after a cold boot up or the LED temperature does not reach the alarm preset the control board pump may be malfunctioning Please visit our support web page for more information Verify that the pump is operating see Troubleshooting 1 and that liquid flow is present in the reservoir Note that if the reservoir was over filled during system assembly this procedure is not 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 case but hardware or configuration issues In a new system 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 or if the front LED Display Panel does not light up check to see t
8. enables the removal of the front bezel and provides access to the LED display s rear acorn nuts The bottom rubber feet for the ERM 3K4U can be unscrewed and moved to the new bottom side LED Display Acorn Nuts Franz User Manual To rotate the display remove the ERM 3K4U top cover above the reservoir both rack handles and ears and both front bezel side SCrews Front Bezel Side i d H LIN e WIES Moveable IN a Rubber ANY ON Feet mm oe ER Ki NK a CS kb SE Krk D mmm em qe ap x Aa k r KA ak EARCH Zem FM a R Ki mb CAM KA H Mr CHAPTER L Connecting ERM 3K4U Systems Connecting ERM 3K4U Systems Power Connection The ERM 3K4U has a primary power connection on the rear side This will accept either 120V 60Hz or 220V 50HZ inputs The main AC power switch will be illuminated whenever power is supplied to the ERM 3K4U unit whether the switch is ON or OFF The ONT position is indicated with an arrow lt Pump Connections Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump 3 Pump 4 Pump 5 Number of pumps present varies by model The ERM 3K4U can have up to five pump inlet and outlet connections depending on the model on the back of the unit All pump lines run through a shared heat exchanger and reservoir There is no internal separation of liquid Since each pump has a dedicated power switch not all pumps must be connected or operated simultaneously Each
9. hat the rear power switch is illuminated and turned on If further problems persist you are likely having a separate hardware issue that is unrelated to the Koolance system 6 My system appears to be leaking fluid Since users are allowed to configure their own coolers and clamps 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 may 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 in which it can not be easily repaired please contact our Technical Department for further diagnostic information 7 My computer s BIOS gives me errors that there are no cooling fans attached Some motherboards will not boot or may generate an error or alarm if no cooling fans are attached to the CPU or motherboard chipset power connectors There is typically an option to disable these fan connections in BIOS but you may have to boot up 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 M
10. ired with a flow meter viewable through the top reservoir window These are provided for the visual diagnosis of pump issues Lighting for the flow meters can be toggled with the rear Illumination Switch A Introduction System Settings By default the ERM 3K4U automatically adjusts fan speeds based on the liquid temperature inside the reservoir For actual CPU temperatures please refer to your motherboard s BIOS or 3rd party software The Koolance system alarm will sound if the reservoir sensor gets too high default 55 C 131 F While alarming the radiator fans will increase to 100 power This temperature is adjustable See LED Display Alarm Settings For the option of automatic shutdown Koolance recommends configuring each connected computer in BIOS or 3rd party OS software to shutdown based on CPU temperature or another available component LED Display Panel The front ERM 3K4U LED Display allows for visual monitoring of the Koolance sensor temperature adjustment of the alarm and adds 10 manual fan speeds to the default automatic setting Decrease Fan Speed Temperature Value Increase Fan Speed ERM 3 Display in C or F Liquid Cooling System LED Display 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 Press the A or W buttons to cycle through these settings or hold
11. mes contaminated unclear or significantly changes color Although uncommon biological growth and corrosion are substantially easier to prevent than clean up 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 can occur Before doing so it is highly recommended to remove all computer hardware and the power supply It can also be beneficial to keep a large towel directly beneath the work area within the chassis to absorb any free liquid 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 refill plug 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 wil 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 under the top cover and use a can of electronics air cleaner or blower if necessary apm a
12. mre User Manual 19 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 pumps do not appear to be operating properly The pumps need to be burped during the initial bleeding process to avoid this situation Reduce pump speed using the rear dial but not low enough to stop the pumps While the pumps are running gently tilt the ERM 3K4U unit in various directions until coolant begins moving This will be indicated by the pump s corresponding flow meter located behind the reservoir The ERM 3K4U unit may need to be completely inverted to properly burp the pumps 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 CPU block s protective bottom film has been removed and the CPU tension screw and or bracket are positioned correctly see the CPU Cooler s Instructions Also check that there are no blocks twists or crimps in the tubing system Finally a dusty Radiator can also 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 F
13. nes 17 Adding Coolers amp Maintenance ccccccecccseececceceeeaeeeesaeeeeeseeeeessaseesaaees 19 Eige tie cge siin EE 20 Limited Warranty EE 23 Franz User Manual iii Included Hardware ERM 3K4U Series Systems ATX power jumper wire liquid coolant mixture with funnel liquid tubing user manual rear shutoff quick disconnect nozzles Required Tools During installation you may need the following tools flat head screw driver ea en phillips head screw driver a e af Gem long nose pliers a scissors E CHAPTER 1 Introduction anm amre User Manual Congratulations on your purchase of a Koolance system As the most sophisticated product of its kind Koolance offers many unique features found nowhere else in the realm of computer cooling In addition you can expect to enjoy all of the advantages that water cooling technology brings with it Advantages of Water Cooling Water transfers 30 times faster and holds over 4 times more heat than air With this thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity it s easy to see why liquid cooling is getting a lot of attention from hardware manufacturers Heat producing devices in a typical computer are cooled by air Generally this involves mounting a heat sink and fan to each component For example heat generated from your CPU or other heat source is transferred into a metal heat sink where a fan blows air across its
14. ol 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 and the Exos 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 2004 A 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 www koolance com CAUTION Koolance Incorporated can not be held responsible for any damage to your system due to misconfiguration or incorrect
15. ot be run dry for any period of time Never power on the cooling system without sufficient liquid in the reservoir Dry running and thereby damaging the pump is not covered under the Koolance product warranty Testing amp Filling Once all of the coolers have been con nected the system can be filled with coolant The refill plug is located on top of the reservoir bay unit Unscrew the small metal refill plug by hand If it is too tight use pliers to loosen it gently To avoid damaging the tank thread ing never use tools to tighten the metal refill plug when screwing it back in WARNING The liquid coolant is electrically conductive Use caution when filling the system and keep all liquids away from computer hardware and power cables In case of emergency during installation immediately unplug the computer s rear power supply cable Dry the system thoroughly before proceeding Slowly fill the system using the supplied funnel and coolant Do not overfill the reservoir It is recom mended to keep paper towels on hand just in case The liquid coolant should be filled up to about 13mm 1 2 from the reservoir s top Replace the reservoir s refill plug To maintain the product warranty use only Koolance approved coolant Many alter native liquid coolants and additives can cause permanent damage to Koolance equipment and computer hardware Mrpoasece User Manual 17 the liquid bubbling
16. ource at 55 C 131 F in 25 C 77 F ambient with fans at 100 anm amre User Manual 11 Connecting Hoses Each tubing connection uses a threaded compression fitting hose screw to keep it secure To connect these components Thread a hose screw onto the tube end If you are finding it difficult to connect smaller tubes try temporarily stretching out the tube end by inserting long nose pliers It can also help to wet the nozzle slightly before attaching the hose 12 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 it securely by hand Do not overtighten the nozzle fitting Most connections are leak resistant even before the compression fitting is added Connecting ERM 3K4U Systems Disconnecting Hoses Hoses are designed to snug firmly around the nozzle 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 pulling away Pulling in front of the nozzle will stretch the tubing and make it tighter If this fails cutting a small incision lengthwise parallel along the nozzle will free it If the nozzle is plastic be especially careful when cutting a connection so as not to damage it When a hose screw ha
17. pump inlet outlet is typically configured as a separate loop to maintain coolant pressure and flow rate That is one or more heat sources from one or more computers can be chained in series on a single pump loop The restrictions on this depends on the acceptable temperature range at each heat source Adding components such as water blocks fittings quick disconnects and tubing will reduce coolant pressure and flow rate and this can increase temperatures of each heat source on the loop Tubing single pump loops is not a universal rule however and some applications may benefit from combining various pump inlets and or outlets together The ERM 3K4U conveniently lends itself to experimentation but that is largely beyond the scope of this user manual kranse User Manual 9 Cooler amp Tubing Configuration 3 8 10mm or 1 4 6mm ID Rear quick disconnect nozzles for 3 8 10mm internal diameter tubing are included with the ERM 3K4U If desired these pump inlets and outlets can be converted directly to 1 4 6mm ID lines using optional Koolance quick disconnect nozzles For 1U profile computers 1 4 6mm ID is recommended Depending on the cooling blocks coolers in your Koolance system and tubing sizes they may be connected in series parallel or a mixture of both for best performance Recommended configurations are illustrated below NOTE For simplicity tubing ID internal diameter will be listed in met
18. ric units Please use these approximate conversions for emperical sizes Metric Emperical F WW Hose Adapter T eee pula F Hose Splitter DI Series Tubing For loops with only a few blocks a simple series loop should provide the best overall performance For an ERM 3K4U unit a single loop connects to the same pump inlet and outlet This configuration can be duplicated on each pump 3rd System CPU Cooler 2nd System CPU Cooler VA 10 1st System CPU Cooler 30 Connecting ERM 3K4U Systems Parallel Tubing Koolance coolers which are 6mm 1 4 can still be effectively used in larger diameter systems Using a parallel tubing configuration with hose splitters will help maintain coolant flow rate through these systems f 10 Koolance CPU Cooler 10mm Koolance ab HD Cooler 10 6mm Koolance S Koolance 2 Splitter Video Cooler om 6 6 Koolance MB Cooler A Koolance Splitter y Koolance HD Cooler 6mm If you are comfortable experimenting with different tubing setups there may be more optimal configurations for your particular system Koolance offers a variety of hose splitters adapters and nozzles on the website www koolance com Remember liquid even at higher temperatures is still considerably more effective at carrying heat than air at the same temperature In general Koolance rates the ERM 3K4U at 3000W of maximum heat dissipation while keeping a heat s
19. rpoasece User Manual 24 8 The LED Display Panel shows 5 0 S 0 or 5 5 S S 22 Your Koolance LED display may specify if there is a problem with the cooling unit Please use the following guide in determining the cause of a problem 5 0 Sensor open This indicates that the temperature sensor may be dis connected or faulty If the sensor can not be detected the cooling system alarm will sound The sensor will need to be reconnected inside the unit or else replaced Please visit our support web page for contact information 5 5 Sensor short This indicates that the sensor may be faulty or electrically bypassed If the sensor is listed with an S S status the cooling system alarm will sound The sensor will need to be re placed Please visit our support web page for contact information 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 original 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
20. s been removed it may have distorted the tubing beneath it This last small portion should be trimmed to ensure a perfect fit with the next connection The tip should a ways be re cut if you needed to remove the tubing with an incision anm amre User Manual 13 Hose Lengths Before installing your liquid coolers appropriate lengths of tubing must be cut to connect each device It may be easier to temporarily lay your motherboard and video card inside the case to better estimate the required amounts Generally the outlet of the cooling system or radiator will connect with your CPU Cooler but this is completely optional With one of the connected hoses roughly estimate the length you will need to your first cooler and cut it Cut the second hose with enough length to connect with the last cooler that will be in your system Using the leftover tubing cut shorter pieces to link between each individual cooler and or hose splitter 14 Connecting ERM 3K4U Systems Continue connecting all of your coolers in the system until there are no longer any open tube ends Liquid Coolers You should now install the liquid coolers CPU GPU Hard Drive etc to your hardware before continuing this User Manual Please refer to your cooler kits individual installation instructions then continue on to the next section rens ane User Manual 15 CHAPTER 3 Filling amp Maintenance WARNING The ERM 3K4U pumps can n
21. wide surface area While altering a heat sink s size and makeup can improve the effectiveness it is still limited because air absorbs and transfers heat very slowly To help compensate for this the fan is often run at a higher speed Many people have therefore come to equate high performance with high noise As systems continued to be upgraded the required heat sinks simply got larger and louder Liquid cooling greatly reduces the noise issue A larger amount of heat is withdrawn from the components more quickly and less airflow is required to cool them The heat exchanger is also located remotely from heat producing devices so airflow can be controlled This considerably reduces dust accumulation on sensitive hardware and can result in a cleaner overall system Advantages of Koolance Systems Koolance was the first company to offer fully integrated consumer level PC liquid cooling systems to the world wide market Our products are designed and built to look and operate professionally You will not need power tools or a tape measure to install your Koolance system and it should even be less difficult than assembling your own computer Koolance offers liquid coolers for every major hardware device Providing enormous flexibility you can customize your system to fit your specific needs cool dual processors in a server multiple hard drives in a RAID configuration or add dual video cooling to a gaming rig 9 Introduction Ever
22. y Koolance system includes built in hardware safety features Our proprietary power control board constantly monitors liquid temperature sounding an alarm if it should get too high and even turning off your computer if you are not there to do so But Koolance s innovations extend beyond just cooling features Our safe patent pending CPU Retention Clip places even pressure across the CPU protecting the chip and simplifying installation There s even a ratcheting tension screw for precise contact pressure Finally Koolance systems allow coolers to be easily exchanged and upgraded to address future hardware compatibility anm amre User Manual ERM 3K4U System Diagram Radiator Pump Flow Primary Heat Meters Exchanger Front Radiator Cooling Fans Rear Radiator Cooling Fans Master Pump Speed Dial Flow Meter Illumination Switch Power Plug Master Power Switch Inlet Outlet Nozzles amp Power Switch for Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump 3 Pump 4 Pump 5 Number of pumps present varies by model Radiator The primary heat exchanger is the main cooling element and provides high thermal dissipation in a relatively small area Inside an aluminum mesh louver fin is webbed between horizontal liquid paths Reservoir amp Pump The coolant tank is transparent for easy liquid level monitoring throughthe top or side windows It is filled through a small metal plug on the top side Flow Meters Each pump is pa
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