Components (Cont’d)
Active Radiators
In addition to the passive cooling elements, the Reserator XT uses two tube and fin radiators to dissipate heat using forced air convection cooling. The radiators are attached to the side panels where cool room air is drawn into the enclosure and through the radiators by the rear fan.
• Multi-pass, tube and fin construction
• Dimensions: 5.0” x 7.0” x 1.0” (H x W x D)
• Materials: Copper tube, aluminum fins (110)
• Connections: 3/8” OD
• Connected in series
Increasing the surface area by using two relatively large radiators should provide very good cooling performance with a lower fan speed, which translates to less noise.
Flow Indicator/Sensor
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Cooling Fan
The large, 7-bladed 140mm Zalman labeled fan (ZF1425ATF) uses dual ball bearings and is rated for up to 1,740 rpm, 94.3 CFM, 2.1 mmH2O, and 31.6 dBA at 12 VDC. The fan speed is controlled automatically based on coolant temperature when operating in Auto mode or can be adjusted manually when operating in Manual mode.
(Data supplied by Zalman USA)
Internal Tubing
Zalman use 8mm (5/16”) ID blue Silicone tubing to make all internal connections inside the Reserator XT. Silicone tubing is very easy to work with and provides tight connections for leak-free service.
External Tubing
The Reserator XT comes with 4m (12’) of 8mm (5/16”) ID clear vinyl tubing. The Zalman labeled tubing is made of a soft durometer plastic, which makes it easy to work with and grips fittings extremely well. It also has a relatively thick wall (2mm) so it bends easily without kinking.
Coolant
Zalman includes a bottle of their ZM-G300 coolant concentrate, which contains the non-toxic form of antifreeze (propylene glycol) and corrosion inhibitors. This formulation is designed to work with various materials including copper, aluminum, and plastic to prevent corrosion. This is very important as the Reserator XT contains both copper and aluminum components.
