Aquacomputer Aquaero 6 PRO USB Fan Controller with Graphic LCD

The Aquacomputer Aquaero 6 PRO USB Intelligent Fan Controller is a programmable four channel fan controller with a backlit graphic LC display, USB 2.0 and aquabus interfaces and the aquasuite software. Each fan output delivers up to 30 watts, and the unit fits a free extension bay.

Properties

• Channels: 4 fan outputs, 4-pin plug, voltage or PWM control
• Power per channel: up to 30 W (2.5 A at 12 V)
• Inputs: 8 temperature sensors, flow sensor
• Interface: USB 2.0, aquabus, infrared receiver
• Supply: 12 V and 5 V, HDD power plug
• Size: 148 x 43 x 59 mm

Display, keys and software

Aquacomputer calls the aquaero an absolutely autonomous working, microprocessor-controlled device that keeps its settings and runs with no PC attached. Speed parameters and sensor values are set and visualized in a user-friendly menu, through three keys beside the graphic LC display with backlight, or in the even easier to use PC-software.

The display can additionally show almost any information using the popular LCD software LCDHype. A universal IR receiver takes the optional aquaremote. The connector meant as output for an IR transmitter is only reserved for future use, not operational.

Fan outputs and control

The key features of the aquaero 6 begin with its four fan outputs. All of these have a 4-pin plug and are switchable to PWM control or voltage control. At 2.5 A per output they give up to 30 Watt of power per channel, short-circuit proof. Control options are versatile: curve, set point and two point controllers.

Eight temperature sensor inputs, a flow sensor input, three LED outputs, a potential-free switch (relay, 1 A at 12 V) and two additional power outputs complete the board. Extensive alarm options include an acoustical alarm, and a speed signal output reports status for evaluation by the motherboard.

Expansion over aquabus

Several Aqua Computer products can be used to expand the functionality of the aquaero 6, which is expandable to a maximum of 12 fan channels. These expansions are dynamically mapped into its menus and display pages, creating one consistent control system rather than individual devices. In maximum configuration, the following can be connected simultaneously:

• 4x Calitemp
• 2x aquaero 5/6 LT
• 2x QUADRO
• 1x OCTO
• 8x poweradjust 2/3
• 2x aquastream ULTIMATE or aquastream XT pumps
• 2x D5 NEXT pump
• 4x VISION based products
• 4x high flow NEXT
• 4x mps based devices (flow sensor, pressure/fill level sensor or D5 pump with aquabus)
• 2x farbwerk controller
• 1x Real Time Clock expansion module

Overlapping assignments restrict the inputs and outputs that can be used; in this case, predefined priorities decide which device the aquaero takes. In total it controls 12 fan outputs, 64 temperature sensors, 6 pumps, 14 flow sensors, 4 fill level or pressure sensors, 9 RGB outputs and 1 relay contact.

Notes

• Turn off the power supply completely, or unplug the mains cord, before any cable is connected or disconnected.

In the box

• 1x aquaero 6 PRO controller
• 4x temperature sensors, length approx. 70 cm (53026)
• 1x internal USB cable, length approx. 100 cm (53085)
• 1x connection cable for speed signal or aquabus (93111)
• 1x manual
• 1x mounting material for installation into a free extension bay