BITMAIN AntMiner APW3-12-1600 PSU Series

[Tupsu]

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.

[FreeFelix]

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?

[Meech]

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?
The controller is the board that is in front of the psu and has the one pci-e connector.

[FreeFelix]

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 !!

[Meech]

Thanks.  When I looked in the past they didn't have that option.  Yes, the S5+ is a beast for power.

[FreeFelix]

You any idea how to connect up this 'switch board'?

[Tupsu]

You any idea how to connect up this 'switch board'?

What remains unclear to you?
S4 Power_Board V1.0



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[FreeFelix]

You any idea how to connect up this 'switch board'?

What remains unclear to you?
S4 Power_Board V1.0

https://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?

[Meech]

You any idea how to connect up this 'switch board'?

What remains unclear to you?
S4 Power_Board V1.0



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?

The server psu has one rail I believe so it doesn't matter in what order you hook up the wires unlike some atx psu's.

[Meech]

When you do install it in the S4 could you post a pic.?  Interested in seeing how well it bolts up to the case.

Edit: I receive mine on friday and will post pics of it and how it fits in the S4 case this weekend.
I may make a faceplate to help it mount to the case in the coming week.

[Meech]

Well received the APW3-12-1600 in exchange for a non-working replacement they first sent. It is long, don't think for a minute of bolting it to the case. 

                      

Mine was sent from Denver and had the ring terminal connectors already installed - Thanks Yoshi!

                     

Originally thought of mounting it on top and placing a bracket underneath but as you see
it fits so tightly in there that the ribbon cables have no room to run to the top hashing board.



I will just settle for now laying it in sideways and having it hang 2" past the case.
note:  The mounting holes on the psu in no way match the case.


Question?  The psu came with no cord.  I'm no voltage expert but wondered what cord do I need to plug this
into my dryer outlet or adapter (220v).  (I know not to run both at the same time) but for testing.  The psu itself takes
the similiar type size as any psu but are there differences I should know about?

[notlist3d]

Well received the APW3-12-1600 in exchange for a non-working replacement they first sent. It is long, don't think for a minute of bolting it to the case. 

                      

Mine was sent from Denver and had the ring terminal connectors already installed - Thanks Yoshi!

                     

Originally thought of mounting it on top and placing a bracket underneath but as you see
it fits so tightly in there that the ribbon cables have no room to run to the top hashing board.



I will just settle for now laying it in sideways and having it hang 2" past the case.
note:  The mounting holes on the psu in no way match the case.


Question?  The psu came with no cord.  I'm no voltage expert but wondered what cord do I need to plug this
into my dryer outlet or adapter (220v).  (I know not to run both at the same time) but for testing.  The psu itself takes
the similiar type size as any psu but are there differences I should know about?

I was surprised with it's compact size.  It is long but not tall.   Just when I opened it I was expecting it to be more boxy i guess.

I would suggest getting a cheap PDU.  Go from PSU to PDU.  It works very nice and gives you space to put multiple easy.

Are you able to take a picture of your outlet? 

[FreeFelix]

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

[Meech]

Here is my dryer receptacle and plug, I believe these are US standard.

                 


I was looking at this Pdu from CL which I can get for $25:

http://www.amazon.com/Compaq-Power-Distribution-Voltage-NA-only/dp/B0007RAOX4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440215910&sr=8-1&keywords=compaq+pdu

It's 16 amp max.  My question is it comes with the twist-lock plug is there an adapter so I don't have to change receptacles?  This is temporary just to test this S4.  The pdu's all come with a different style plug as well, do I need a special cord from psu to pdu?

Edit:  Found some of my answers.  I have an older house so I have 3 prong 220v outlet for my dryer after 2000 all homes were wired with 4 prong outlets per standard.  Found adapters from psu to pdu (C13 to C14) and a 3 prong to 3 prong twist-lock adapter, which most pdu's seem to have.  But what I need to know most is does a 220v pdu output in 220v or is it 120v?  My APW3-12-1600 only runs on 205-240v.  Any help would be appreciated.

[notlist3d]

Here is my dryer receptacle and plug, I believe these are US standard.

                 


I was looking at this Pdu from CL which I can get for $25:

http://www.amazon.com/Compaq-Power-Distribution-Voltage-NA-only/dp/B0007RAOX4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440215910&sr=8-1&keywords=compaq+pdu

It's 16 amp max.  My question is it comes with the twist-lock plug is there an adapter so I don't have to change receptacles?  This is temporary just to test this S4.  The pdu's all come with a different style plug as well, do I need a special cord from psu to pdu?

Edit:  Found some of my answers.  I have an older house so I have 3 prong 220v outlet for my dryer after 2000 all homes were wired with 4 prong outlets per standard.  Found adapters from psu to pdu (C13 to C14) and a 3 prong to 3 prong twist-lock adapter, which most pdu's seem to have.  But what I need to know most is does a 220v pdu output in 220v or is it 120v?  My APW3-12-1600 only runs on 205-240v.  Any help would be appreciated.

I can't say for sure all PDU's do it.  But yes a 240/220 PDU putting out 220/240 is kinda the point.  You want access to a lot of power.    

How many of these do you plan on running?  If multiple you might see how many amp your breaker is putting out to the PDU.  I know when I put my 240 in I specifically went with 30 amp breaker to get a good amount of electricity through it.

[Meech]

Here is my dryer receptacle and plug, I believe these are US standard.

                 


I was looking at this Pdu from CL which I can get for $25:

http://www.amazon.com/Compaq-Power-Distribution-Voltage-NA-only/dp/B0007RAOX4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440215910&sr=8-1&keywords=compaq+pdu

It's 16 amp max.  My question is it comes with the twist-lock plug is there an adapter so I don't have to change receptacles?  This is temporary just to test this S4.  The pdu's all come with a different style plug as well, do I need a special cord from psu to pdu?

Edit:  Found some of my answers.  I have an older house so I have 3 prong 220v outlet for my dryer after 2000 all homes were wired with 4 prong outlets per standard.  Found adapters from psu to pdu (C13 to C14) and a 3 prong to 3 prong twist-lock adapter, which most pdu's seem to have.  But what I need to know most is does a 220v pdu output in 220v or is it 120v?  My APW3-12-1600 only runs on 205-240v.  Any help would be appreciated.

I can't say for sure all PDU's do it.  But yes a 240/220 PDU putting out 220/240 is kinda the point.  You want access to a lot of power.    

How many of these do you plan on running?  If multiple you might see how many amp your breaker is putting out to the PDU.  I know when I put my 240 in I specifically went with 30 amp breaker to get a good amount of electricity through it.

It's a 30 amp breaker and this is temporary just so I can test this Bitmain psu.  I will get the pdu off of CL and the adapters needed and try it in a day or two.

[itop_james]

Here is  the full review of this power supply on CYBTC English site

http://www.cybtc.org/article-86-1.html

[VeritasSapere]

Is noisy these psu?...

It is a server psu.... and 1600 watt's.  I think it is safe to assume it makes some noise .

Normally when you look into most server PSU's noise is not a huge factor as far as what they worry about.

This is confusing, Dogie said that he could not notice the fan noise at all with this unit? So which one is it? I would really like to know how loud this unit is. Would it be as loud as the S5's fitted with custom fans?

[Meech]

I have one hooked to my S4 and the high whine can be heard above the S4 fans.  I believe the back 2 fans on the S4 are the same used on the S5.  So yes it can be heard. 

[VeritasSapere]

I have one hooked to my S4 and the high whine can be heard above the S4 fans.  I believe the back 2 fans on the S4 are the same used on the S5.  So yes it can be heard. 

Thank you, that is what I wanted to know.