ERM-2K3U User`s Manual ERM-2K3U User`s Manual
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1. English v1 10 ISO 9001 Printed in Korea This User Manual is updated regularly Please be sure to check our support page for a newer version of this guide www koolance com support GENERAL PRECAUTION Please read this manual carefully before beginning the installation of your Koolance system This manual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 gt gt 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 limitation2. 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 that 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 l
3. above the alarm temperature the system will shutdown power to the computer via the Koolance ATX pass through wire With default alarm settings this means the system will shutdown 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 shutdown temperatures Activating alarm shutdown modes at too high of tem perature can cause hardware damage Please see the Koolance CPU water block user manual for information on attaching this sensor CAUTION Generally sensors report liquid temperature at the water 6 Introduction ppramre User Manual Positioning the ERM The ERM 2K3U is designed to operate in 3 different orientations The LED display can be rotated appropriately by loosening and tightening its thumb screw NOTE horizontal orientations may require more coolant to be added for the reservoir Display Right OK Display Left OK Display Top Display Bottom OK NO Aluminum post feet and rubber foot pads are included These are screwed into one of the side panels Be sure to use these feet for proper clearance if laying the ERM with its fans pointed downward Aluminum Post Feet Aluminum Post Feet If the ERM can not be placed adjacent to the computer it can be moved farther away Depending on heat load 5 10 feet 1 5 3 meters should be an acceptable distance for most ERM configurations Ext
4. amp Tubing Configuration Depending on the cooling blocks coolers in your Koolance system and nozzle sizes 1 4 3 8 etc they may be connected in series parallel or a mixture of both for best performance Recommended configurations are illustrated below If you are comfortable experimenting with different tubing setups there may be more optimal configurations for your particular system NOTE For simplicity tubing ID internal diameter will be listed in metric units Please use these approximate conversions for emperical sizes Metric Emperical Hose Adapter Hose Splitter Series Tubing For loops with only a few blocks a simple series loop should provide the best overall performance For an ERM 2K3U unit a single loop may even run to multiple computers based on total heat load e 3rd System CPU Cooler 10 DS 2nd System 10 CPU Cooler j 10 1st System CPU CPU Cooler CPU Block Block The maximum number of coolers allowed in a system will depend upon your specific thermal requirements and hose configuration It is not uncommon to see numerous coolers in a Koolance system and the limit is usually at what temperature you are comfortable with Remember liquid at higher temperatures is still considerably more effective at carrying heat than air at the same temperature 4 Connecting ERM Systems In general Koolance rates the ERM 2K3U at 2000W of maximum heat dissipation while keeping a h
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6. 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 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 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 Mrwuasee User Manual 93 be malfunctioning Please visit our support web page for more information Verify that the pump is operating see Troubleshooting
7. damage to your system due to misconfiguration or incorrect 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 Incorporated USA Address 2840 W Valley Hwy N Auburn WA USA 98001 Telephone 01 253 893 7551 Fax 01 253 893 7573 Sales Email sales koolance com Tech Email tech koolance com Table of Contents Introduction ERM System DAO OI jet csececccanessnancaaistalacaraccanddeseaetamieccsnseees LED Display NC seisoin iaia beaded a a Ea Connecting ERM Systems Positioning the TTI VA wiser cesses anttincawenc sete tainecseetninasecneianeeestndinbe lt tenncas External Nozzles amp Power Cable ccccccssseecesseeeeeeeeesseeees Connecting the Slot Adapter ccccccecccseseeceeeeeeeeeseeseseeees Installing the Slot Adapter cccccccsceecseeeeseeeeeeeseseeeesseeeees ATX Power SWIC aneseeccaciacdesant
8. 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 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 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
9. d even turning off your computer if you are not there to do so Finally Koolance systems allow coolers to be easily exchanged and upgraded to address future hardware compatibility 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 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 re
10. eached 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 Mrpoasece User Manual 5 the WV 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 available for the pump setting Manual Mode Auto Mode Temperature Range Fan Power Pump Power 0 35 C 32 95 F o 2 o ee 40 41c 104 106 86 o e 4243C 108 109F 4s 6 50 510 122 124 8 o Connecting ERM Alarm amp Shutdown Settings By default the Koolance audio alarm will sound if any sensor reaches 55 C 131 F Sy S l Cl S 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 To change this setting for an individual sensor choose the desired channel with SET and press and hold 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 SG 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 temperature sensor reaches 3 C 5 F
11. eak 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 24 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 8 The LED Display Panel shows 5 0 or 5 5 5 0 S O Sensor open This indicates a tem perature sensor can not be detected for a given chan nel If there is no sensor connected to a channel this is its normal status 5 5 S S 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 sen sor will need to be replaced Please visit our support web page apm amre User Manual 25 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 Shippin
12. eat source at 55 C 131 F in 25 C 77 F ambient with fans at 100 Parallel Tubing Water blocks with smaller diameters such as 6mm 1 4 can be effectively used in larger diameter systems Using a parallel tubing configuration with hose splitters will help maintain coolant flow rate through these systems 10 10 CPU Block E f 10 CPU 1 Block 10 CPU 2 a gt SB 6 NB 6 6 Block 10 oc 6 HD 2 HD 1 Block 5 Block 6 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 Kooance User Manual 15 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 pulling away If this fails cutting a small incision lengthwise parallel along the nozzle should free it When a hose has been removed it may have distorted the tubing beneath it This last portion about 1cm 7 16 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 gt i 1 6 Connecting ERM Systems Hose Lengths Before installing your liquid co
13. ers 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 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 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 but not low enough to stop the pumps While the pumps are running gently tilt the system in various directions until coolant begins moving The system unit may need to be completely inverted to properly burp the pumps 2 My temperatures seem too high Verify that the liquid coolers
14. eunse pictanetatsceatasadndeandwedsantenidedoweia Cooler amp Tubing Configuration c cee ccceecceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeees DISCONNECTING HOSES cccccccceeeceeecceeeceeeceeeeaeeesaeesseesaeeeneeess Hose CTO UNS sae steeasccctaaastoansses ancduncegutsensaeasesnenaeete sq nnenensenneacecast Filling amp Maintenance Testing amp FilNO oseaciasereceseieiasesee secasansesaaceuacsonsenmanaenedaeueueaueaaiesacnte Adding Coolers amp Maintenance ccccccecccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees TROUBIS SMO OUING sararins n iniii Limited Warranty See nae nee ee ene eee Kawase User Manual Included Hardware ERM 2K3U Series Systems ATX power jumper wire user manual Required Tools During installation you may need the following tools flat head screw driver ea eo phillips head screw driver pliers long nose pliers scissors QQ OS ee i x Chapter 1 apm amre User Manual Introduction 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 Every 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 an
15. g 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 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
16. llow full user control of hardware safety settings such as audio alarm shutdown and pump speed Please be sure to configure your LED Display Panel properly or damage to your computer data and or equipment could result Current Mode Value Mode Select Increase Setting Display in C or F Decrease Setting Modes The ERM 2K3U offers seven display options All are reached by continually pressing the SET 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 F is shown as the mode 6 Pump setting is displayed P is shown as the mode 7 All temperatures fan and pump settings are cycled automatically Temperature Sensors ERM 2K3U systems can monitor up to 3 temperature sensors included 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 VW 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 r
17. n connected the system can be filled with coolant The refill plug is located to the side of the LED display Remove the large slot headed screw with a screwdriver or large coin To avoid damaging the tank threading never overtighten the metal refill plug when screwing it back in 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 cable Dry the system thoroughly before proceeding WARNING The liquid coolant is electrically conductive Use caution Slowly fill the system using the Kool ance bottle and funnel you chose for your unit To maintain the product warranty use only Koolance approved coolant Many alternative liquid coolants and additives can cause permanent damage to Koolance equipment and computer hardware Do not overfill the reservoir It is recommended to keep paper towels on hand just in case The ERM 2K3U s reservoir does not need to be filled completely In the vertical orientation a harmless waterfall effect can be created by intentionally underfilling the reservoir When oriented in a horizontal position more coolant is needed for the pump to properly circulate coolant throughout the system cs Replace the refill plug screw This cooling system is powered independently of the computer This allows you to check your hose connections and make sure there are
18. no folds or blockages in the tubing before powering up the computer Allow the pump to run for about 1 5 minutes If your pump has a speed A control option it should be run at the lowest setting during this time When filtration has ended the liquid noise should stop If the reservoir level be comes significantly lower during this bleeding process add more liquid coolant In the future if you begin to hear liquid rushing through the res ervoir it may indicate more coolant needs to be added That s it After checking the cooling system in operation you can now boot up the computer Mrawasee User Manual 24 Adding Coolers amp Maintenance Under normal circumstances the liquid coolant does not require replacement However if it becomes contaminated unclear or significantly changes color it must be replaced 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 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 cool
19. olers appropriate lengths of tubing must be cut to connect each device It is generally easier to estimate the required tubing amounts with installed computer hardware On the rear of the ERM the inlet and outlet nozzles are labeled Generally the outlet will connect first with your CPU Cooler Coolant Inlet Coolant Outlet With the connected outlet hose 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 onrar User Manual 47 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 kit s individual installation instructions then continue on to the next section Connecting ERM Systems Chapter Filling amp Maintenance any 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 ERM s powerful single pump can not be run dry for Apna User Manual Testing amp Filling ce Once alll Of the coolers have bee
20. ra tubing can be purchased from Koolance com or your local reseller g Connecting ERM Systems External Nozzles amp Power Cable a T Insert the main power cable into the ERM unit and connect the power brick to an appropriate AC wall outlet The included power supply is auto switching and supports 110V 60Hz and 220V 50Hz Q Screw in the G 1 4 threaded nozzles you purchased for your ERM system Connect the desired tubing to each of the ERM s rear nozzles Once the hoses are connected plug the external 9 pin cable into the ERM Mrpoasee User Manual 9 Connecting the Slot Adapter The Slot Adapter allows the ERM to connect with any ATX computer through an available card slot It is responsible for both input and output tubes along with the temperature sensors and ATX shutdown signal wire This prevents the computer chassis from requiring any modifications for the cooling unit NOTE The slot adapter s tubing holes will accommodate an outside diameter up to 13mm 3 8 For larger tubing please consider an optional Koolance PCI G 1 4 Socket L Bracket This allows the use of larger diameter nozzles Temperature Sensor 3 Optional Fan Headers ATX Power Switch Pass Through Temperature Temperature Sensor 1 There are 4 main internal connections to the Slot Interface card which will be made The ERM may appear to operate without some of these connections but hardware
21. safety features or temperature monitoring might be deactivated Start by connecting Temperature Sensors 1 2 and 3 Then connect the ATX Pass Through wire iO Connecting ERM Systems Installing the Slot Adapter Install the Slot Adapter into any available rear card slot in your computer 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 ERM s external power cable into the Slot Adapter Appare User Manual 11 12 This page is intentionally left blank Connecting ERM Systems ATX Power Switch The ATX pass through lead is responsible for shutting off your computer if sensor channel 1 reaches 3 C 5 F above the preset alarm temperature See LED Display for alarm configuration Connect the male ATX power lead from the Slot Adapter to the chassis main power button To Motherboard To ATX 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 switch lead directly will not function properly without connecting the ATX power switch A CAUTION The auto shutdown safety features of your cooling system lead Mawasee User Manual 13 Cooler
22. sult 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 2 Introduction Mrawasee User Manual ERM 2K3U System Diagram Rear Radiator Cooling Fans Reservoir Radiator Primary Heat Exchanger Power Button Reservoir Illumination Switch Power Plug Outlet es 9 pin Plug Sensors 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 through the front window It is filled through a small metal plug on the side Lighting for the reservoir can be toggled with the rear Illumination Switch A Introduction LED Display Panel CAUTION ERM systems a
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