Koolance ERM-3K3UC-R User Manual
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ERM-3K3U
ERM-3K3U
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
English v1.00
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 Please be sure to check our support page for a newer
version of this guide: www.koolance.com/support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,
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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 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 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.
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WARNING: The Koolance liquid & coolant pack contain chemicals
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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: 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
System Features 1
System Diagram ............................................................................................. 2
Display Panel .................................................................................................. 3
Installation 10
Positioning the Cooling System .................................................................... 11
External Nozzles & Cables ........................................................................... 12
Connecting the Slot Adapter ......................................................................... 13
Installing the Slot Adapter ............................................................................. 14
Power Signal Connection .............................................................................. 15
ATX Pass-Through Lead ............................................................................... 16
Cooler & Tubing Configuration ...................................................................... 17
Disconnecting Hoses .................................................................................... 19
Hose Lengths ................................................................................................ 19
Filling & Maintenance 21
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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
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Testing & Filling ............................................................................................. 22
Adding Coolers & Maintenance .................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 25
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................... 28
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Included Hardware
- External Power Cable
- Slot Adapter (includes temperature sensors and ATX lead)
- Rubber foot pads
- ATX power jumper wire
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Required Tools
During installation, you may need the following tools:
flat-head screw driver
phillips-head screw driver
pliers
long-nose pliers
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scissors
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ERM-3K3U System Diagram
Reservoir
Display Panel
CAUTION: This cooling system allows full user control of hardware
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safety settings, such as audio alarm, shutdown, and pump speed.
Please be sure to configure your Display Panel properly, or damage
to your computer, data, and/or equipment could result.
Power
Button
(Primary Heat Exchanger)
Radiator
NOTE: After powering on this unit, wait
5 seconds before powering it off again.
Otherwise, the display may lock-up
and require reset (hold ▼ + ▲ for 5
seconds.)
Reservoir Illumination Button
Pump
AC Power Plug
Liquid Outlet
Liquid Inlet
DC Signal and Sensors
The Koolance display panel allows control and
monitoring of various aspects of the cooling
unit. 4 buttons are used, with directional
Navigate Up,
Increase Setting
arrows to navigate or change settings, and a
center button to enter/exit.
Navigate
Left
◙
Navigate Down,
Decrease Setting
Navigate
Right
Enter/Exit
• On the main screen, hold ◙ for 3 seconds to change display units between
ºC/ºF and LPM/GPM.
• You can exit any menu and return to the main screen by holding ◙ for 2
seconds.
• To reset ALL settings to default, hold ▼ + ▲ for 5 seconds.
Main Menu
To enter the main menu, briefly press ◙. The selected option will begin flashing.
Use ▼ and ▲ to navigate this menu.
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TEMP SET: Temperature, alarm, and shutdown settings
FAN SET: Fan settings
PUMP SET: Pump settings
FLOW SET: Flow meter settings
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DISPLAY SET: Display settings
Radiator - The primary heat exchanger is the main cooling element, and provides
high thermal dissipation in a relatively small area. Inside, louver fins are webbed
between flat horizontal liquid pipes.
Reservoir & 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 white
reservoir LED illumination can be toggled via the front button.
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When in the top menu, press ◙ to enter one of the above categories. To exit from
here, press ◄.
TEMP SET
The temperature menu allows configuration of the alarm and safety shutdown
options. This cooling system can monitor up to 3 (included) temperature sensors.
An audio alarm will sound if any sensor reaches its set alarm point. The offending
sensor will also flash in the display, and the radiator fans and pump will increase
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to 100% power. If any sensor reaches its set shutdown point, the system will
shutdown power to the computer via relay using the “ATX pass-through” wire.
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TEMP1 55C 56C : Sensor #1, Alarm Point, Shutdown Point
TEMP2 51C 54C : Sensor #2, Alarm Point, Shutdown Point
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TEMP3 60C 70C : Sensor #3, Alarm Point, Shutdown Point
The speed value will flash. Press ▼ or ▲ to adjust this value. Press ◙ to confirm
the setting.
Higher fan speeds can improve performance, but will produce more noise. Fan
speeds can be adjusted manually from 0-100%.
When in the “Temperature Settings” menu, the selected temperature sensor will
flash. Press
TEMP1 SET
AL: 55C PW: 56C : AL = Alarm, PW = Power (Shutdown)
The alarm value will flash. Press ▼ or ▲ to adjust a value. Press ◙ to change
to the shutdown temperature. Press ◙ again to exit configuration of this sensor.
Press ◄ to return to the previous menu.
NOTE: The shutdown temperature must be at least 1ºC (1-2ºF) higher than the
alarm temperature. If an alarm temperature can not be increased, increase the
shutdown temperature first. The minimum and maximum temperature range
allowable is 0-99ºC (32-210ºF).
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FAN SET
▼ and ▲ to navigate, or press ◙ to select a sensor to configure:
CAUTION: Generally, sensors report liquid temperature at the water
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. Setting alarm/shutdown modes at too high of
temperature can eliminate this feature’s effectiveness. Please see the
Koolance CPU water block user manual for information on attaching
thermal sensors.
CAUTION: Fan percentages are based on PWM duty. Fans will not
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Instead of manual speeds, fans can also be set to automatic. This is highly
recommended, since speeds will change based on temperature sensor feedback.
This is a good way to keep noise levels to a minimum while allowing the cooling
system to respond to temperature. To set a fan channel to automatic, press ▲ past
100% until “AUTO” is shown:
ALL FANS AUTO
From here, press ◙ to configure the automatic mode:
ALL FANS AUTO
T1 L45C H80C : Temp Sensor, Low Point, High Point
The number following “T” designates the temperature sensor this fan channel will
follow. When flashing, press ▼ or ▲ to change sensors (1-3). Press ◙ to move
to the next option.
The number following “L” is the temperature low point. The number following “H”
is the temperature high point. Automatic fan control will adjust fans on a dynamic
ramp between these two points:
operate if set too low. The minimum recommended setting for fans is
20%.
This cooling system has multiple fan channels which can be adjusted. However, it
is recommended to only use the master fan channel (“ALL FANS”) when adjusting
fan speeds to ensure even airflow.
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ALL FANS 50% : All Fans (Master), Speed Setting %
FAN1 SET 84% : Fan Channel #1, Speed Setting %
FAN2 SET 47% : Fan Channel #2, Speed Setting %
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FAN3 SET 30% : Fan Channel #3, Speed Setting %
The selected fan channel will flash. Press ▼ and ▲ to navigate, press ◄ to return
to the previous menu, or press ◙ to configure this fan channel:
ALL FANS 50%
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100%
Automatic
Fan Power
20%
42ºC
(Low Point)
When the temperature low point is flashing, press ▼ or ▲ to adjust it. Press ◙ to
move to the temperature high point, and press ▼ or ▲ to adjust it. Press ◙ again
to return to the previous menu.
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(High Point)
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