Aquacomputer QUADRO Fan Controller for PWM-Fans (53256)

The Aquacomputer QUADRO Fan Controller for PWM-Fans (53256) is a four-channel fan controller for 4-pin PWM fans. It has four temperature sensor inputs, a flow sensor input and an integrated RGBpx output for up to 90 addressable LEDs. It connects over USB 2.0 and aquabus, runs with the aquasuite software, and is equally suitable for water-cooled and air-cooled computers.

Properties

• Channels: 4, 4-pin PWM, speed monitoring
• Power per channel: 25 watts
• Sensor inputs: 4 temperature, 1 flow
• Lighting: RGBpx output, up to 90 LEDs
• Interface: USB 2.0, aquabus
• Size: approx. 54 x 49 x 17 mm

Fan controller

Aqua Computer presents the QUADRO as a programmable fan controller with an outstanding range of functions. Its four fan connections can be configured individually, and thanks to an output power of up to 25 watts each, several fans can share one output through suitable splitters such as the SPLITTY9 splitter. Every output has a 4-pin plug, a PWM signal that can be adjusted and speed monitoring, and each is protected against overload. All fan outputs can also be switched off completely.

Control parameters can be set in a variety of ways. Next to manual adjustment of the fans, temperature-controlled operation is possible, with both setpoint controllers and individually adjustable control curves available for this purpose. Optionally, a fan is switched off completely when the temperature falls below the set temperatures, or it can continue to be operated at an adjustable minimum speed. An intelligent start boost function, which monitors the speed signal, can be activated for each channel to start the fans safely. The outputs are exclusively suitable for PWM fans with four pin connectors.

Compatibility

Aquacomputer lists these devices for the aquabus, flow sensor, temperature sensor and RGBpx connectors:

• aquaero 6 XT (53146, 53206, 53250, 53251, 53262, 53263)
• aquaero 6 PRO (53145, 53253)
• aquaero 6 LT (53234)
• aquaero 5 XT (53089, 53125, 53249)
• aquaero 5 PRO (53090, 53252)
• aquaero 5 LT (53095)
• Flow sensor with 5.6 mm nozzle (53061, requires cable 53212)
• Flow sensor "high flow" (53068, requires cable 53212)
• Flow sensor high flow LT (53291)
• Flow sensor high flow 2 (53292)
• Temperature sensor inline G1/4 (53066)
• Temperature sensor inner/outer thread G1/4 (53067)
• Temperature sensor G1/4 (53147)
• Temperature sensor plug&cool (53025)
• Temperature sensor 70 cm (53026)
• RGBpx LED-Strip (53268, 53269, 53270)
• RGBpx lighting set (53271, 53272)
• RGBpx Splitty4 (53267)
• RGBpx Splitty12 ACTIVE (53300)
• RGBpx LED ring for ULTITUBE (34115)
• RGBpx LED ring for aqualis (53274, 53276)
• RGBpx LED ring for 60 mm reservoir (53277)
• RGBpx cable (53259, 53260, 53261, 53266, 53297)

Notes

• Note on the AMBIENTpx effect: screen content preventing analysis by DRM or similar methods cannot be utilized for the effect.
• Turn off the power supply completely, or unplug the mains cord, before connecting or disconnecting any cable.

In the box

• 1x QUADRO controller
• 1x temperature sensor, length approx. 70 cm
• 1x internal USB connection cable, length approx. 100 cm
• 4x M3 x 8 mm screws
• 4x M3 hex nuts
• 1x manual