Aqua Computer Vesijahutus aquaero 6 XT - blue (53206)

The Aquaero to call a fan control, although formally correct, misses the core, however, as well as the declaration of a Ferrari as a car. Worlds separates such an automotive artwork from a VW Golf, where in addition to the emotionality of the performance come from another world. Although the Aquaero belongs to the circle of slippery dials, it functionally plays several classes above it. Since the manufacturer Aqua Computer is a specialist in the field of water cooling, the control was not limited exclusively to the field of air cooling. Rather, it is a highly intelligent hybrid controller, which is equally suitable for air- and water-cooled systems. Aqua Computer also clarifies this double orientation in the name: Aquaero is made up of aqua (water) and aero (air). The Aquaero is also a product that has matured over many years and has been permanently functionally expanded. With the version 6, the controller now reaches a development level that makes the Aquaero without exaggeration to the best fan and water control ever. The range of functions is simply incredible and will satisfy even the most meticulous control freaks completely. The Aquaero 6 is available in two different configuration levels, which are not functionally different. The differentiation is rather based on the controls. This is the Aquaero 6 XT. In contrast to the Pro edition, it has four additional control buttons on the display and comes with a remote control. The core functionality - the fan and water cooling control - has been significantly improved compared to the Aquaero 5. The maximum power for each of the 4 power amplifiers is now 2.5A (30W at 12V) air cooled and up to 3A with optional water cooling. Short higher peak currents are also possible. The output stages are absolutely short-circuit proof and switch off the output in case of a short circuit in less than 1 / 100000s to protect the hardware. Of course, there is also an integrated temperature monitoring and integrated current and voltage measurement. Of particular note here is the design low voltage drop of only 0.5-0.8V between the power supply voltage and the output. This makes it possible, for example, to connect 20 airstream fans to each outlet and control them with any desired voltage. If you do not have 80 fans at hand, then you can also connect a D5 pump to each output, or just 40 fans and two D5 pumps. This is so little heat that no heat sink is installed on the Aquaero. Brachial performance alone is not everything. At the Aquaero 6, all connections are made with PWM fans. These can be switched off completely in addition to the PWM control. The Aquaero 6 can now cope with all types of fans. Of course, Version 6 also includes software for accurate measurement and adjustment of the cooling systems. Especially for water cooling is very interesting to control the connected fan on the radiator depending on the measured water temperature. Even complex curves to increase the speed can be programmed with increasing water temperature. Various profiles for various applications, such as overclocking, gaming, office or video. The internal memory of the Aquaero 6 has also been extended. Compared to the Aquaero 5, it has been increased by a factor of 4 and now offers significantly more reserves for log data and future extensions in the firmware. To further increase reliability and protect the device from errors, many input circuits have been redesigned. In addition, a modern voltage monitoring system was installed, which disconnects the device from the power supply when the permissible supply voltage is exceeded at 5V. Thus, a twisted plugged by mistake power plug does not destroy the Aquaero 6. Thus, the Aquaero control is not only extremely practical and takes care of a permanent fine adjustment, but also prepares a lot of fun while fiddling and extending the control bandwidth. Technical details:Size: 1x 5.25 inchesDimensions: 148 x 43 x 59 mm (W x H x D)Material: brushed stainless steel frontColour blueDisplay: 256 x 64 (b / w) Repeat Frequency: 20 FPSOperation: Software (Aquasuite) and on the device Keys: 7Connections: USB 2.0 4x 4-pin PWM fan (PWM can be switched off, up to 20 fans per channel) 1x Flow sensor input 1x universal infrared receiver 12x fan channels expandable (optional) 8x temperature sensors 1x 4- pin Molex (power supply)Max. Fan current: 2.5 A each Max. Fan power: dynamic Control range: 0 - 12 V (in 0.01% increments)Aquabus: low and high speedHeatsink: Passive, optional with WaküCompatibility: Windows (32/64 bit, all versions)Scope of delivery: aquaero 6 XT Controller remote control aquaremote 4x temperature sensors, length approx. 70 cm internal USB connection cable, length approx. 100 cm connecting cable for speedometer or aquabus instructions Mounting material for installation in a free drive slot