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Mine arrived from China with all the PCI cables despite asking for ring connectors
Have wired it up using the switch board provided and it works fine - now looking to tidy up the cables and find place to position the power unit.
Will post photos when I get it done. was thinking of fixing it to the outside - however seeing Meeches attempts might see if it will fit inside somehow
Have wired it up using the switch board provided and it works fine - now looking to tidy up the cables and find place to position the power unit.
Will post photos when I get it done. was thinking of fixing it to the outside - however seeing Meeches attempts might see if it will fit inside somehow
You any idea how to connect up this 'switch board'?
What remains unclear to you?
S4 Power_Board V1.0
http://i.imgur.com/tmMMvNO.jpg
From left to right + - , + - , + - , + -
OK I maybe thick but here goes
Any 8 PCI's from the PSU can fit in the board?
Any of the remaining 4 can fit in the controller?
Using the old cables from the PSU - do I separate all the cables strip each end and fit them in board as indicated?
Any cables can to to the blades as long as they are gnd to gnd and 12v to 12v?
Or is there a specific order?
I'm in the UK so no issue with the voltage all 240
Dear All
If thinking of buying this PSU for an S4 with the older M4 ring terminals, this is the reply I received from Bitmain.
Hello sir,
when you are making order,
you need to make a comment that you need M4 ring connectors. that way factory will prepare everything and ship.
but please be sure that they have understood you fully. and that you do not need bunch of 6 pins.
send them a picture if needed, that you require type 1 (m4's with one 6 pin). or red cables.
just be crystal clear. so they do not mix order.
Hope this makes it clear how to order
good luck
I just received my APW3-12-1600 PSU that I want to connect to my S4 that has the M4 ring connectors.
Even though I mentioned this when purchasing as suggested by support the PSU arrived with PCI connectors.
However I did come with a power adaptor board.
Can you send me instructions as to how to connect the original cables to this board.
Also the APW3-12-1600 PSU has 12 PCI connectors and the board has only 8 connectors.
Which ones do I use - some included instructions would be helpful or put it in the manual
Just sent this message to support.
The saga goes on
I knew that would happen with your order about the connectors. That is why I held off. They tell you to let them know that you need the ring term connectors but there is no place to do that when ordering that I'm aware of. And that they would install them for you. Does it fit ok in the case?
Can't see how it can with all the wires and being a bit longer as well. But the section is a smaller.
Not bothered as long as it will fire up.
Notice that have recently put this up on the purchase page:
4. If you need the PSU to replace the one in S4/S4+, please kindly mark "need the switch board to use in S4/S4+" in comment field when placing order, we'll add it when shipping out the PSU. Otherwise, it'll not be included.
No instructions on how to wire it up though.
But S5+ available needs 3 of these to power it !!
I just received my APW3-12-1600 PSU that I want to connect to my S4 that has the M4 ring connectors.
Even though I mentioned this when purchasing as suggested by support the PSU arrived with PCI connectors.
However I did come with a power adaptor board.
Can you send me instructions as to how to connect the original cables to this board.
Also the APW3-12-1600 PSU has 12 PCI connectors and the board has only 8 connectors.
Which ones do I use - some included instructions would be helpful or put it in the manual
Just sent this message to support.
The saga goes on
They are all the same.
Eight of them you are connecting to power adaptor board.
One to connect to the controller .
Three plugs are free.
Thanks
So doesn't matter which ones you pick??
The controller is the one PCI that fits inside the box sited the back of the original PSU?
I'm in the UK so no issue with the voltage all 240
Dear All
If thinking of buying this PSU for an S4 with the older M4 ring terminals, this is the reply I received from Bitmain.
Hello sir,
when you are making order,
you need to make a comment that you need M4 ring connectors. that way factory will prepare everything and ship.
but please be sure that they have understood you fully. and that you do not need bunch of 6 pins.
send them a picture if needed, that you require type 1 (m4's with one 6 pin). or red cables.
just be crystal clear. so they do not mix order.
Hope this makes it clear how to order
good luck
I just received my APW3-12-1600 PSU that I want to connect to my S4 that has the M4 ring connectors.
Even though I mentioned this when purchasing as suggested by support the PSU arrived with PCI connectors.
However I did come with a power adaptor board.
Can you send me instructions as to how to connect the original cables to this board.
Also the APW3-12-1600 PSU has 12 PCI connectors and the board has only 8 connectors.
Which ones do I use - some included instructions would be helpful or put it in the manual
Just sent this message to support.
The saga goes on
I'm in the UK so no issue with the voltage all 240
Dear All
If thinking of buying this PSU for an S4 with the older M4 ring terminals, this is the reply I received from Bitmain.
Hello sir,
when you are making order,
you need to make a comment that you need M4 ring connectors. that way factory will prepare everything and ship.
but please be sure that they have understood you fully. and that you do not need bunch of 6 pins.
send them a picture if needed, that you require type 1 (m4's with one 6 pin). or red cables.
just be crystal clear. so they do not mix order.
Hope this makes it clear how to order
good luck
Doesn't sound good.
I only sent the PSU - have been told by Bitmain that the APW3-12-1600 PSU Series will work with any S4 provided you have the right voltage 205V + - waiting for confirmation that adapting the cables is possible to do properly - not with plastic tape and solder
I only sent the PSU - have been told by Bitmain that the APW3-12-1600 PSU Series will work with any S4 provided you have the right voltage 205V + - waiting for confirmation that adapting the cables is possible to do properly - not with plastic tape and solder
And I can't believe people haven't yet gotten tired of flaming Dogie in every thread on the forum. Does anyone want to fetch one of these PSUs and formulate an opinion based on actual performance and inspection, or do we want to just keep trash talking anything and everything based on a few scattered bits of information and massive doses of prejudice coupled with the comfort of relative anonymity?
Seriously, guys. The only way you can say something that hasn't already been said a hundred times is to actually discuss the product for which this thread exists.
Seriously, guys. The only way you can say something that hasn't already been said a hundred times is to actually discuss the product for which this thread exists.
Probably deliberately drilled the whole so they could have a moan
PSU APW3-12-1600-B2 can be used on any version of S4 with some may require cable modifications with the breakout board.
1 string attached with the PSU APW3-12-1600-B2 is you must have 208V or higher. (205v or higher) to be able to use it.
If you have to use 110v, depends on the condition of your PSU, centers in Denver, Ukraine or Serbia may able to repair it for you. If it still powers on and gives you some ERROR LED Status.
Support@bitmain.zendesk.com is the route to request servicing your original S4 PSU if it is not completely dead yet. If the fan won't power on, or no LED light comes on, then it is not serviceable.
Unfortunately at the moment, S4 PSU is not in stock. Time to time, the centers in USA/Serbia/Ukraine may have those in stock so please keep checking with the supports
1 string attached with the PSU APW3-12-1600-B2 is you must have 208V or higher. (205v or higher) to be able to use it.
If you have to use 110v, depends on the condition of your PSU, centers in Denver, Ukraine or Serbia may able to repair it for you. If it still powers on and gives you some ERROR LED Status.
Support@bitmain.zendesk.com is the route to request servicing your original S4 PSU if it is not completely dead yet. If the fan won't power on, or no LED light comes on, then it is not serviceable.
Unfortunately at the moment, S4 PSU is not in stock. Time to time, the centers in USA/Serbia/Ukraine may have those in stock so please keep checking with the supports
OK so I sent my S4 PSU to Serbia for fixing came back fixed and worked for about 10 days then same thing. Machine off with ERROR LED status.
Is it a reset that can be done easily - as it costs a small fortune to send to Serbia from UK. If how? Looks fine inside
Re the PSU APW3-12-1600-B2 I notice in the pdf manual it offers 2 types of wiring Type 1 : old type with M4 ring connectors and Type 2 PCIe type
Is this provided? - if not what did you mean by cable modifications with breakout board. Is it as simple as unscrewing/unbolting the PCI cables from the position shown in the image showing the cables and replacing with the original cables from the old PSU.
Just to be totally clear, if you have an S4 and you buy this psu everything to convert it to the ring/terminal connections from pcie is included or do you have to request v1 when ordering? Thanks... this shouldn't be this confusing but I hate to open the package and find out it has the wrong connections. 
Thanks
I would like clarification also
If you are having the heat problem, the 1600W PSU from http://www.bitmaintech.com with a breakout board may perform better than the original S4 PSU, however, it also has performance temperature threshold as well. One easy solution be try to find a box fan and place it in front of your miners and increase the air movement and it may.
ERROR LED, you may unplug it, remove it from the S4 and place it in a cold place for a few hours, to make sure it is cold to the touch and try plugging it to the power cord and see if it works. (or let it sit in cold for a day unplugged and try again)
ERROR LED, you may unplug it, remove it from the S4 and place it in a cold place for a few hours, to make sure it is cold to the touch and try plugging it to the power cord and see if it works. (or let it sit in cold for a day unplugged and try again)
OK So got my PSU back after sending it to Serbia for repair (the only place in Europe) - cost a lot in postage
Installed and got it working ok and worked fine for about a week then the same thing. Orange LED on and Red LED flashing on the back
Got back in touch with the service guys who says it is overheating protection - has been unusually hot in UK recently.
But they cannot tell me how to reset the PSU as against company policy.
Anyone know about this and how to reset the PSU?
Or is it possible to use the ones for sale on the antminer site by adapting the cable to take the older style connectors (not PCI)
thanks for any suggestions
Installed and got it working ok and worked fine for about a week then the same thing. Orange LED on and Red LED flashing on the back
Got back in touch with the service guys who says it is overheating protection - has been unusually hot in UK recently.
But they cannot tell me how to reset the PSU as against company policy.
Anyone know about this and how to reset the PSU?
Or is it possible to use the ones for sale on the antminer site by adapting the cable to take the older style connectors (not PCI)
thanks for any suggestions
OK thanks for the suggestions - will try what you suggest - but I was wondering if there was a reset button/mechanism that could be initiated to reset it after it tripped.
Bet there is but Antminer not letting on.
How hot of weather are we talking about around miner? Also what CFM fan did you try on it?
Hi There
It was unusually hot in the UK recently about 30 deg C last time I checked before it switched itself off the machine was running at about 63 deg C
I have them in the attic as I don't have a cellar - so as hot air rises.......
Have some S3's running there didn't seem bothered too much - must be the built in protection for the PSU that got triggered
If you are having the heat problem, the 1600W PSU from http://www.bitmaintech.com with a breakout board may perform better than the original S4 PSU, however, it also has performance temperature threshold as well. One easy solution be try to find a box fan and place it in front of your miners and increase the air movement and it may.
ERROR LED, you may unplug it, remove it from the S4 and place it in a cold place for a few hours, to make sure it is cold to the touch and try plugging it to the power cord and see if it works. (or let it sit in cold for a day unplugged and try again)
ERROR LED, you may unplug it, remove it from the S4 and place it in a cold place for a few hours, to make sure it is cold to the touch and try plugging it to the power cord and see if it works. (or let it sit in cold for a day unplugged and try again)
OK So got my PSU back after sending it to Serbia for repair (the only place in Europe) - cost a lot in postage
Installed and got it working ok and worked fine for about a week then the same thing. Orange LED on and Red LED flashing on the back
Got back in touch with the service guys who says it is overheating protection - has been unusually hot in UK recently.
But they cannot tell me how to reset the PSU as against company policy.
Anyone know about this and how to reset the PSU?
Or is it possible to use the ones for sale on the antminer site by adapting the cable to take the older style connectors (not PCI)
thanks for any suggestions
Installed and got it working ok and worked fine for about a week then the same thing. Orange LED on and Red LED flashing on the back
Got back in touch with the service guys who says it is overheating protection - has been unusually hot in UK recently.
But they cannot tell me how to reset the PSU as against company policy.
Anyone know about this and how to reset the PSU?
Or is it possible to use the ones for sale on the antminer site by adapting the cable to take the older style connectors (not PCI)
thanks for any suggestions
OK thanks for the suggestions - will try what you suggest - but I was wondering if there was a reset button/mechanism that could be initiated to reset it after it tripped.
Bet there is but Antminer not letting on.
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Does this board come with the PSU as standard?
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Does this board come with the PSU as standard?
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Yes.
OK thanks but - connecting the cables do the old style ones connect via the phillips screw I can see in the image?
ta for your patience!
I'm in need of that Psu for my S4 but how do I order it with ring terminal ends and not the pcie connectors?
I was asking this question on another thread about this PSU - this is a reply I got
Quote
Is it possible to adapt this PSU to fit the older style S4?
Not with the PCI connectors but with the ones fitted with a nut and bolt?
Yes. BITMAIN AntMiner APW3-12-1600 PSU Series has its own separate power board to connect the PCI-E cables with S4 cables.
Named S4 Power_Board V1.0
but you still need minimum 210V
Not with the PCI connectors but with the ones fitted with a nut and bolt?
Yes. BITMAIN AntMiner APW3-12-1600 PSU Series has its own separate power board to connect the PCI-E cables with S4 cables.
Named S4 Power_Board V1.0
but you still need minimum 210V
This board comes standard with the PSU - have picture of the board but cannot see how to insert it in this message.
Hope this helps
Is it possible to adapt this PSU to fit the older style S4?
Not with the PDI connectors but with the ones fitted with a nut and bolt?
Not with the PDI connectors but with the ones fitted with a nut and bolt?
Yes. BITMAIN AntMiner APW3-12-1600 PSU Series hat is own separate power board to connect the PCI-E cables with S4 cables.
Named S4 Power_Board V1.0
http://i.imgur.com/tmMMvNO.jpg
but you still need minimum 210V
Oh OK so you take the cables from the original PSU connect them to the board in the picture - how using the screw connectors shown in the picture?
Then connect the PCI cables into the board?
Does this board come with the PSU as standard?
Thanks?
OK So got my PSU back after sending it to Serbia for repair (the only place in Europe) - cost a lot in postage
Installed and got it working ok and worked fine for about a week then the same thing. Orange LED on and Red LED flashing on the back
Got back in touch with the service guys who says it is overheating protection - has been unusually hot in UK recently.
But they cannot tell me how to reset the PSU as against company policy.
Anyone know about this and how to reset the PSU?
Or is it possible to use the ones for sale on the antminer site by adapting the cable to take the older style connectors (not PCI)
thanks for any suggestions
Installed and got it working ok and worked fine for about a week then the same thing. Orange LED on and Red LED flashing on the back
Got back in touch with the service guys who says it is overheating protection - has been unusually hot in UK recently.
But they cannot tell me how to reset the PSU as against company policy.
Anyone know about this and how to reset the PSU?
Or is it possible to use the ones for sale on the antminer site by adapting the cable to take the older style connectors (not PCI)
thanks for any suggestions