Alphacool Heatmaster Manual de usuario
ALPHACOOL HEATMASTER
Measure, Control,
Monitor, Alarm, Protect,
...PC independent.
User guide V 1.0
Contents
Part 1
System requirements and features 3
Hardware fitting and installation 4
Connection definitions
Software installation drivers and Heatmaster software 8
Quick start up 11
Appendix 1 Application of control-loops 17
Appendix 2 Alarm conditions 18
Appendix 3 Controlling pumps with Heatmaster 19
Part 2
Heatmaster software functions – Basics and menu 21
Appendix A Sensor calibration 29
Appendix B PID-functions of the control-loops variables 31
Correct operation and guarantee 33
Statement of conformity 34
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System requirements
Minimum configuration
PC Intel Pentium ® III 1 GHz* / AMD Athlon ® 1 GHz*, 12 MB Ram*, 20 MB free hard disc
capacity, USB 2.0
Operations system
Microsoft Windows XP ® service pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista ® 32/64 bit service pack 1
* After the setup and operation without windows the requirements for the memory and CPU are not
needed.
Features
Independent from PC-software. After the setup of Heatmaster, all settings are saved in Heatmaster.
After system installation, no need for further connection per USB-cable. There is no burden for
the operating system to interact with USB-device with this feature.
No usage of PC-resources like memory and CPU-calculation time or for an example frame-lost in
PC-games to maintain control measuring and alarm functions.
Three alarm levels (PC-independent warning tone, system alarm on main board-BIOS, shut down
PC).
Windows drag and drop user interface.
Graphic display of delta-values from two temperature sensors.
Log function of temperatures and fan/pump values.
Up to 24 Watt per fan/pump port.
Ability to control/ monitor 4 fans/pumps directly.
Hysterisis-function.
Support/ switch over from Celsius to Fahrenheit, liter and gallons.
Analysis of RPM-values and controlling PWM-values.
Special connection for the flow meter.
Ability to connect NTC temperature sensors, additionally on board-sensor on Heatmaster.
Predefined beta-value to increase measuring accuracy.
Precise sensor calibration is possible through the input of nominal resistance (Rn) at 2 ° and
beta-value.
On board-relay-connection for further controlling is available (alarm compatible).
Up to configurable control-loops per drag and drop with alarm monitoring.
PC-independent alarm.
Extended possibility of influence on the controlling by changing of the PID-parameter.
Updates of software and firmware.
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Assembly and installation of hardware
The Heatmaster carrier plate and the surface for the Velcro-fastener part must be in a condition of
dust free and free of grease. Otherwise the adhesive side won't bind properly and could dismantle
from the plate later. Use spirit or similar to clean the surface.
Before you select a place and mount Heatmaster, please check the length of cables of Heatmaster
and all other devices such as fans, flow meters, pump and sensors. Use extension cables
optionally.
Please consider in advance, where to set up local, global and if applicable external control-loops
( see Appendix 1).
This eases the controlling and functional attribution of the Heatmaster software and results an
expedient planning of sensors and fans. It could be reasonable under circumstances, to align the
placement of fans basically (see Appendix 1).
1. Stick the Velcro strip enclosed on the metallic surface of the Heatmaster carrier plate.
2. Stick the Velcro-counterpart on the desired place. This can be somewhere in the casing or in an
external place (external cooling system), as the Heatmaster doesn’t need a connection to the PC
per USB-cable later on, after the installation of control-loops. All setups run automatic on
Heatmaster, simply a sufficient powerful 12V DC current source/generator is needed.
(see Declaration of conformity).
3. Connect all devices and cables with the Heatmaster, after it is mounted. (The PC should be
switched off at this situation – power off and cable disconnected). Please follow the instructions
of the topic “Connection Definitions”. Consider the following order:
A Connect the Heatmaster-hardware (power and USB cable – PC is switched off)
B Install USB and serial drivers
C Install the Heatmaster software and follow the instructions
The Heatmaster reacts as a power distributor at the first start of the hardware. All fans and pumps
connected will be controlled with 100% PWM , without the need of the installation of software or
drivers. Control-loops are deactivated.
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Connection – Definitions
1 Power switch (emergency off function)
Connect the on/off switch of the PC casing. Detach the 2-pin-jack/socket of power switch from
main board. 2 pin Jack of the power-switch cable is connected to the left, next on right connect the
2 pin cable and join it with the main board at the power-switch plug. (see the handbook of the main-
board for further details) The pins which are connected together lay vertically one below the other.
In an respective configuration of a control-loop the Heatmaster can shut down your PC immediately,
when the alarm status achieves Level 3. The normal on/off function thereby hasn't changed.
2 Relays
Connect here a device of your choice or a further relay. The Heatmaster relay delivers max. 24
Volt / 30 Watt of switching voltage.
ATTENTION: Don t connect 110/220 Volt devices directly and don t apply 110/220 Volt also!
Mortal danger
Fire danger and
destruction danger!
3 Alarm buzzer
2-pin connection for the acoustic alarm enclosed. The pins which are connected together lay
vertically one below the other(above GND, below voltage).
Attention: If connection is inverted, there is no acoustic warning signal!
4 Thermo sensors
Connections for air or liquid thermo sensors. A sixth sensor is on the Heatmaster board. The
pins which are conneted together lay vertically one below the other.
Flow sensor / Flow meter
Connect a flow meter. The flow meter should use the 3 pin standard connection of a PC fan.
6 Fan / Pump connections
Four standard PC fans or pumps could be connected with 12V DC and up to 24 Watt per
connection. Normally one pump should be used in connection 1 (basic configuration), if one pump
should be controlled through the Heatmaster (see Appendix 3).
ATTENTION: By using with more powerful consumers some components such as Coils etc.
could become hot! Overload danger!
Please consider here the monitoring facilities with the Heatmaster on board sensor and use
a fan if necessary by the temperature 65°C upwards, which cools the electronic system of
the Heatmaster. Otherwise make sure that the Heatmaster is mounted with a casing air flow.
Only two fans at one connection are allowed, if the second fan is connected with a Y-
adapter, which doesn t transmit a tachosignal (third cable misses), and if both fans consume
not more than 24 Watt together.
Please consider that there will be an abrupt capacity fall-off of a pump by regulating it in a
certain shortfall of the voltage, depending on the type of pumps. This is not an error
function of the Heatmaster, usage on your own risk
7 Power connector
Connect here 4-pin socket cable of your PC-power unit.
ATTENTION: if you operate 4 consumers (pumps or/and fans), you need 96 Watt already.
Consider the whole consumption of your PC and output of your PC-power unit, use a special
12 busbar (cable loom), which is not loaded with further strong consumers.
ATTENTION: Don t disconnect the power cable during operation and also don t connect it
during the operation (USB Cable already connected). It could cause damage on Heatmaster
or lost of settings.
8 Main board (CPU FAN)
Connect the enclosed 3-pin cable (Socket/Socket) with the fan connection of CPU fan on the main
board. In case of air cooling CPU, connect the CPU fan to the Heatmaster now. With this the
Heatmaster can be connected to all the alarm and monitoring functions (alarm level 2) of the main
board ( see handbook of your main board, BIOS setups).
9 Reserved
Usage only for manufacturer, please do not connect any device here.
IF NOT DAMAGE ON HEATMASTER IS POSSIBLE
10 Reserved
Usage only for manufacturer, please do not connect any device here
IF NOT DAMAGE ON HEATMASTER IS POSSIBLE
11 Reserved
Usage only for manufacturer, please do not connect any device here.
IF NOT DAMAGE ON HEATMASTER IS POSSIBLE
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12 USB Connection
Connect the Heatmaster with a free USB-port of your PC. The correct function can only be secured
at a direct PC port. Check long USB cables ( m and more, HUBs and repeater) later, if the basic
function is checked on a PC-USB-port.
After setting up your personal settings (control-loops), the USB cable won't be needed any
more. The Heatmaster saves all settings/control-loops internally and can be operated
automaticaly thereafter. You can disconnect the USB cable now.
Starting software (or integration in to the autostart-windows-file) after setting up personal
settings, control-loops are also not necessary. The Heatmaster consumes no PC resources
such as processing time and memory. For data logging however a USB cable is needed
again.
ATTENTION: THE HEATMASTER IS NOT HOTPLUG-CAPABLE, IF THE SOFTWARE IS
STARTED!
Don t disconnect the power cable during operation and also don t connect it (USB cable
already connected). It could cause damage to Heatmaster or loose settings. It is not
recommended at the moment to use USB and supply voltage to one Heatmaster from two
separate PCs at the same time.
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Software – Installation
Driver and Heatmaster Software
1 General order of the Installation
A Connect the Heatmaster hardware (Power and USB cable – PC is switched off)
B Install the USB- and serial drivers*
C Install the Heatmaster software and follow the instructions for the installation.*
* The order driver and software installation could be changed. But the software should be
started after the installation of the drivers, so the port is accessible.
2 Driver installation
The Heatmaster hardware will be found and Windows will ask for a suitable driver. Confirm or give
manually the current location of the driver through giving the file path. Turn off the virus-scan or
firewall programs before the installation if necessary.
ATTENTION: No automatic identification of the serial port for Bluetooth compatibility.
Please note down the corresponding port number of the serial port during the driver
installation or look over the installation in the device manager.
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The driver is signed digitally, but does not take part of further certification of Microsoft. Ignore the
warning message accordingly and click “continue installation any way”
The driver installation takes place for USB and thereafter for the serial-port
If the driver does not show the indicated functions, uninstall the driver and restart the PC. Start the
driver installation again.
After the driver installation, following components should be found in the device manager under USB
devices and COM&LPT (Port number can be different)
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3 Install Heatmaster Software
Double click on the setup symbol of the Heatmaster software. The setup assistant will help you,
continue installation. At the end of the installation the Heatmaster software asks for the serial port
selected by the driver. Select the relevant port.
With that, the general installation of the Heatmaster is completed. If you don’t have a port to select, check
the driver installation and the correct connection of the Hardware. The onboard-LED of the Heatmaster
hardware should be illuminated permanently green by the first starting up.
Subsequently you enter directly to the main display of the Heatmaster software.
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