Aquacomputer D5 Setup questions

[SM Phoo]

This is a beyond n00bish question, but I am really struggling here, so I will try and be a thorough as possible.

 

First time watercooling, opted for a dual loop (aesthetic reasons only), and right now, I am just sorting out linking everything to the case and motherboard. I am awaiting the coolant, but want everything else connected up and ready to go.

So I have two Aquacomputer res/pump combo's. In my opinion, the manual is really bad (Although I'm not all to up on some of these connectors, so it is more likely me) The manual (This downloads a PDF before you click)

 

So, on the back, we have these connectors:

1 x 4 pin RGBpx - Named BUS

1 x 5 pin RGBpx - Named USB

1 x Sata cable for power

1 x 4 pin standard RGB JST SM - Male (I think) - Named Fan

 

They also have an LED ring with an IN and OUT.

 

My problem is, I don't even know where to start. To get the whole thing to light up, do I need to connect the sata? A noob question here, but I've read never to power the pump, without liquid, which right now I cannot do, but I also feel like the RGB stuff should light up without the sata.

 

Secondly, I cannot attach these to a USB header on the mobo as both are being used (Lian li and Razer controller), so I think I have the solution to this: Adapter - This would make the RGBpx cable fit into the Razer controller, so I'd assume bypassing the need to go into a USB header.

 

I'm really sorry for the lack of knowledge in this post, but I basically need this spelling out to me.

 

If I've missed any info needed to help with my problem, let me know and I'll do what I can.

 

Thanks for your time and patience!

[Dober83]

Another option would be https://www.amazon.de/dp/B078ZSS5NH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_N.T8FbJRWX04B

I have 8 usb 2.0 devices and only 2 on my mainboard. It works very well with these splitters. Btw usb connection is not only for rgb, you can controll the whole pump with it, install new firmware etc. I could be wrong but i think you need sata to run this pump. I have 2 of them and both are connected with usb 2.0 and sata.

[W-L]

On 1/3/2021 at 10:15 AM, SM Phoo said:

-SNIP-

 

So for that unit to get basic functionality you will need the Sata Power, and 4 pin fan connector in the middle to get an RPM reading and feedback. The two white 4 pin jst type connectors are for RGB IN and RGB OUT to carry the signal along, the unit will not light up unless the input signal for RGB is hooked up. 

 

Also for the USB hub that unit looks alright usually I've recommended the NZXT unit which has been good for most applicaitons. 

https://www.amazon.de/ac-iusbh-m1-intern-Anschlüsse-externe-Anschlüsse-Schwarz/dp/B01IFGFTJ2/

[SM Phoo]

On 1/4/2021 at 5:55 PM, W-L said:

So for that unit to get basic functionality you will need the Sata Power, and 4 pin fan connector in the middle to get an RPM reading and feedback. The two white 4 pin jst type connectors are for RGB IN and RGB OUT to carry the signal along, the unit will not light up unless the input signal for RGB is hooked up. 

 

Also for the USB hub that unit looks alright usually I've recommended the NZXT unit which has been good for most applicaitons. 

https://www.amazon.de/ac-iusbh-m1-intern-Anschlüsse-externe-Anschlüsse-Schwarz/dp/B01IFGFTJ2/

 

Hi there. Sorry to dig up an old thread, I completely forgot about this!

I did some more research and it started to make a lot more sense, but as you know exactly what you're talking about, I will pick your brains slightly if that's ok.

 

Firstly, Randomly I actually bought that NZXT USB adapter, so I do have that.

So, to get this correct (The rest of my watercooling stuff comes Monday, so I can actually start on with it)

 

Sata - Gives power to the pump

5Pin USB - I link this to the USB hub

4Pin Fan - Do I actually need to link anything up to this. My fans already go into my Lian Li controller, but would it actually be better to send it rads insteads?

4Pin Bus - I assume linking the bus to the ring light - The Sata sends power to the bus, which sends power to the ring.

 

Thanks

[W-L]

2 hours ago, SM Phoo said:

 

Hi there. Sorry to dig up an old thread, I completely forgot about this!

I did some more research and it started to make a lot more sense, but as you know exactly what you're talking about, I will pick your brains slightly if that's ok.

 

Firstly, Randomly I actually bought that NZXT USB adapter, so I do have that.

So, to get this correct (The rest of my watercooling stuff comes Monday, so I can actually start on with it)

 

Sata - Gives power to the pump

5Pin USB - I link this to the USB hub

4Pin Fan - Do I actually need to link anything up to this. My fans already go into my Lian Li controller, but would it actually be better to send it rads insteads?

4Pin Bus - I assume linking the bus to the ring light - The Sata sends power to the bus, which sends power to the ring.

 

Thanks

For the 4 pin fan I'm not completely certain if that is a requirement since this unit uses their aquabus system. Normally for a PWM pump that connection would tie back to the motherboard for pump speed control and monitoring however in this case it looks like in the manual it is an output for either fan control or a flow meter.

 

I'd try to control Aquacomputer directly to see if they are give you a wiring diagram or details of the connectors, odd they didn't include a pictogram of the pump unit with it's accompanying connections. However if you have the aquabus system with a fan hub from them I would use that to do fan control over just the single out header on the pump.

 

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Depending on configuration, this connector can either be used as a PWM regulated fan output with speed signal processing or to connect a flow sensor. Simultaneous use of both functions is not possible! Pin assignment: Pin 1: GND Pin 2: 12 V / max. 25 W Pin 3: Speed signal Pin 4: PWM signal Flow sensor and special interconnecting cable are optional accessories and not included in delivery. Compatible flow sensors: ● Flow sensor with 5.6 mm nozzle (53061) ● Flow sensor “high flow” (53068) ● Connection cable for flow sensor (53027, 53100)