Koolance TMS-EB200 User Manual

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Koolance TMS-200 Installation Guide v1.02

Hardware Installation

The TMS interface card can be installed into a PCI or PCI-Express slot (with the included L-bracket), or mounted into a 5.25” bay
(using the included tray). All communication occurs via an external or internal USB port, even when installed into a motherboard
slot. The TMS hardware board is powered by a direct 12V power supply connection.

First, power-down the computer and connect all necessary wires to the TMS card. DO NOT CONNECT THE USB CABLE TO
THE COMPUTER. The internal or external USB cable will be connected to the computer after software installation. If needed,
extension wires for fans and the pump are included with the TMS board.

12V 4-pin Molex power

supply connection

Coolant fl ow meter LED switch (INS-FM16
only): off, on, or pulse according to fl ow rate

INS-FM16 Coolant fl ow meter

INS-FM17 Coolant fl ow meter

*Pump power connection:

**ATX Pass-through wire:

(sold separately)

(sold separately)

*CAUTION: Only Koolance pump models PMP-400 and PMP-450 are

compatible with TMS-200. The PMP-400 is found in Koolance PC4-1000,

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RP-1000, and TNK-400 series products. Other models (such as the PC2,
PC3, Exos-1/LT, etc.) may damage the TMS board or computer power
supply if connected.

Temperature sensor
connections (#1 - 5)

Fan power connections

(#1 - 3)

Connection

Indicator

LED

External USB Connection

Internal USB Connection

**ATX pass-through wire: enables the hardware safety shutdown feature. Connect the

male ATX power lead from theTMS board to the computer chassis main power switch.

Connect the other female A TX power lead 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.

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Koolance TMS-200 Installation Guide v1.02

Expansion Board Installation

If you have purchased the optional
daughter expansion board for TMS-200,
please read this section. Otherwise, skip
to “Mounting” below.

Connect all necessary wires to the TMS
expansion board. If needed, extension
wires for fans and the pump are included
with the board.

The expansion board includes a standoff and two screws. Attach the
standoff to the top side of the TMS main board in the hole near the
dummy slot.

Make sure the connecting pins are aligned properly, and carefully insert the expansion board
into the TMS main board.

Pump #2 power (Same
pump models allowed as the
main board)

Temperature sensor

connections (#6 - 10)

Fan power connections

(#4 - 6)

INS-FM17 Coolant

fl ow meter

(sold separately)

INS-FM16 Coolant

fl ow meter

(sold separately)

Coolant fl ow meter LED
switch (INS-FM16 only): off,
on, or pulse according to
fl ow rate

The expansion board’s fan and temperature connections should face in the same direction as
the TMS main board connections. DO NOT INSTALL IT BACKWARDS!

CAUTION: The TMS expansion board must be aligned properly (top fan connectors

in the same direction as the main board fan connectors). Otherwise, permanent

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hardware damage could result.

Finally, install the second screw to secure the expansion board to the standoff.

Mounting

Decide whether the TMS card will use the L-bracket (motherboard slot installation) or 5.25” tray (drive bay installation) and mount the
appropriate piece with the included screws. To help avoid physical damage, it is suggested to attach all necessary cables to the TMS
hardware before mounting the TMS board.

If the TMS-200 hardware board will be installed into an available motherboard slot, attach the included
I/O L-bracket with the smaller supplied screws.

NOTE: If using the optional expansion board with TMS-200,
the TMS hardware card will require two motherboard slots
instead of one.

If the hardware board will be installed into an available 5.25” bay, attach the included metal
tray with the larger supplied screws.