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Dual D5 NEXT Pumps in series: control method

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alexkyriak

Full Member

Dual D5 NEXT Pumps in series: control method

Monday, November 29th 2021, 10:06am

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could advise. I am building a system with dual D5 NEXT pumps on one loop. The pumps will be sequential (in series).

In terms of the connections diagram of the pumps, what's the best way to do this? Should I smply connect each pump to a USB header on the motherboard? Or do I need to send one signal to control both pumps? Obviously I want to keep the pumps in synchronisation. What's the best way to achieve this setup and control?

thanks, and much appreciated! :)

This post has been edited 1 times, last edit by "alexkyriak" (Nov 29th 2021, 10:10am)

InfoSeeker

Senior Member

Monday, November 29th 2021, 11:48am

Yes, you can connect both pumps to one USB header on your motherboard.
Both 5 pin internal USB connectors from the pumps will fit on a single mobo 9 pin USB header.
Each pump will have it;s own tab in the aquasuite.

This post has been edited 1 times, last edit by "InfoSeeker" (Nov 29th 2021, 11:50am)

alexkyriak

Full Member

Monday, November 29th 2021, 12:11pm

Thank you infoSeeker. I haven't installed Aquasuite software as of yet, but is there an option to link the pump control, to maintain synchronisation? How is this achieved? Or would I simply set both profiles to be the same as one another? Couldn't see anything in the manual but will read again in case I missed it!

Cheers.

InfoSeeker

Senior Member

Monday, November 29th 2021, 2:17pm

With 'synchronize' I believe you mean pump RPM which may be accomplished in a couple of ways.
  1. set a 'Power preset' for both pumps, with the same value for both pumps (my preferred method)
  2. set an identical 'Curve controller' for both pumps, using the same input sensor for both pumps
  3. There appears to be a 'Flow' controller available, but not having a D5 NEXT, I know nothing of it
aquasuite screenshot of D5 NEXT Pump controller Tab

This post has been edited 2 times, last edit by "InfoSeeker" (Nov 29th 2021, 2:22pm)

alexkyriak

Full Member

Monday, November 29th 2021, 8:19pm

That’s excellent, thank you so much for taking the time to explain it to me, much appreciated.

Jacob

Full Member

RE: Dual D5 NEXT Pumps in series: control method

Sunday, December 5th 2021, 7:08pm

Quoted from "alexkyriak"

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could advise. I am building a system with dual D5 NEXT pumps on one loop. The pumps will be sequential (in series).

In terms of the connections diagram of the pumps, what's the best way to do this? Should I smply connect each pump to a USB header on the motherboard? Or do I need to send one signal to control both pumps? Obviously I want to keep the pumps in synchronisation. What's the best way to achieve this setup and control?

thanks, and much appreciated! :)


If it is two D5 NEXT in series.
The speed of the PUMP at the tip is better than the second one.
Ensure that there is sufficient water supply. :)
https://flic.kr/p/2mNYxrL

Jacob

Full Member

RE: Dual D5 NEXT Pumps in series: control method

Sunday, December 5th 2021, 7:09pm

Quoted from "alexkyriak"

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could advise. I am building a system with dual D5 NEXT pumps on one loop. The pumps will be sequential (in series).

In terms of the connections diagram of the pumps, what's the best way to do this? Should I smply connect each pump to a USB header on the motherboard? Or do I need to send one signal to control both pumps? Obviously I want to keep the pumps in synchronisation. What's the best way to achieve this setup and control?

thanks, and much appreciated! :)


If it is two D5 NEXT in series.
The speed of the PUMP at the tip is better than the second one.
Ensure that there is sufficient water supply. :)
https://flic.kr/p/2mNYxrL

alexkyriak

Full Member

Thursday, December 23rd 2021, 10:42am

Quick question: after initial setup with USB, is it better to run the pumps via Aquabus? Or is running it from USB functionally no different? Thanks! :)

This post has been edited 1 times, last edit by "alexkyriak" (Dec 23rd 2021, 1:49pm)

Remayz

Senior Member

Thursday, December 23rd 2021, 1:06pm

i have never tried aquabus but.. my understanding is, if the aquasuite service was to crash or be closed, you'll lose all USB control.
On Aquabus, your aquaero will keep running the loop without needing anything from the computer, besides power

alexkyriak

Full Member

Thursday, December 23rd 2021, 1:52pm

Thanks Remayz, makes sense. Is there any reason not to plug in both USB and Aquabus then?


Thanks

This post has been edited 1 times, last edit by "alexkyriak" (Dec 23rd 2021, 1:54pm)

Bartdude

Full Member

Friday, December 24th 2021, 5:26am

You can plug both in it's not an issue, I keep USB plugged in because you need it every time they update Aquasuite.
"no shit lady, does it sound like i'm ordering pizza?"

alexkyriak

Full Member

Friday, December 24th 2021, 10:35am

Ok thanks Bartdude. Will get this all set up and will report back as to how I get on.

alexkyriak

Full Member

Sunday, December 26th 2021, 5:23pm

One more question on this: can I run the two pumps on a y-splitter aquabus cable? Ie connect them to one aquabus header? If so, does it still recognise them as two pumps, or treat them as one? Thanks :)

Taubenhaucher

God

Sunday, December 26th 2021, 6:08pm

You have to assign the bus addresses in the aquasuite under D5 NEXT-> System-> aquabus, two pumps are possible.
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alexkyriak

Full Member

Monday, December 27th 2021, 10:48am

Thank you mate much appreciated :)

alexkyriak

Full Member

Tuesday, December 28th 2021, 11:57pm

If I don’t run an aquabus cable, and run with USB only, in the event of some sort of Windows failure or BSOD, I assume the pump just ramps up to full speed or at least stays at the speed it’s at?

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