Avalon A7 announced

[philipma1957]

Received mine today from Miner Warez. Took an unboxing video just in case I needed documentation.

Mine looks very much the same as philipma1957's video shows. Like jonlorusso mentioned, I also did not receive the information card and it was not sealed. I did get the two cables and converter as shown in philipma1957's video.

I did not notice any odd smells, however it does not smell like 'new' electronics. More neutral. Looking through the fan area is slightly dusty. More so from looking into it from the rear. Some of the capacitors and mounting brackets show an accumulation of dust/dirt. The silver fins (heat sinks?) look relatively clean. The outer shell is pretty much on par with the mentioned video. A few scratches and the label appears to be lifting a little around the corners.

This is my first purchase in the mining world. I was expecting it to be 'Brand New'. That is what I was paying for. This I would describe as 'used'. Possibly lightly used, but used all the same.

I also received the 1500 watt power supply kit from Parallelminer. These in comparison look 'new' and definitely have a 'new' electronics smell.

I will not be able to test the miner for a couple of days. Waiting on the rest of the Raspberry Pi parts to arrive, so I can make the controller.

I also paid with PayPal, so I'll see how the testing goes.

I almost forgot.

I ordered five 2400 watt delta psu s from parallel miners.

Eighty cables and breakout boards.

They cross wired one pcie cable.  Gear was almost cooked.

I caught it and no issues .

Check all your pcie cables from them to see if they were cross wired.

[goose1072]

Here is my set up:



I use 2 different power distribution boards on my PSU's:





I use two 750 watt psu's per miner with no issues:

[philipma1957]

Here is my set up:



I use 2 different power distribution boards on my PSU's:





I use two 750 watt psu's per miner with no issues:

so they send 12.6 volts  to the avalon 741's

what do you use for volts off set

-2,-1,0,+1


not to scare you , but 12.6 volts input maybe too high.  It is too high for the avalon 6's. I killed an avalon 6  with 12.5 - 12.6 volt input

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canaan_Creative

https://canaan.io/product/avalonminer-741/

found it

 Specifications

Hashrate   7.3 TH/s (RTHS) (7.3-8 RTH/s in field)
Power Consumption   ≈ 1150W, +0% ~ +15% (with 93% PSU efficiency @ 25 C)
Power Efficiency   0.16 Joules/GigaHash at the wall

Rated Voltage   Max 12.53 -----------------  your 12.6  volts voids the warranty

Chips   88 x A3212 16nm ASIC
Frequency   Smart Speed
Hash Error Rate   ~1% on chip validation
PSU output pins   6 x 6PIN power connectors
Network Connection   Through AUC3 + AUC3 I2c to AvalonMiner Controller
Controller   AvalonMiner Controller
AUC3   Each AUC3 may daisy-chain connect up to 5 devices
Operating Temperature   -5C-40C
Air-intake Temperature   -5 °C to 40°C
Cooling   Airform Cooling 1 rear fan 6000 RPM
Fan   1 X 12038 PWN
Noise   50-60db
Dimensions   320 mm x 136 mm x 150 mm
Gross Dimensions   400 mm x 210 mm x 220 mm
Net weight   4.3 kg
Gross weight   4.8 kg
 Attention

AvalonMiner 741 includes a 90-day warranty, starting from the date goods are received. Canaan guarantees a 90 days warranty from the first date you receive the goods. We promise to replace defective or faulty parts with new parts, but mining earnings will not be compensated. Buyers pay inbound shipping and we will pay the return shipping. Please note that we are not responsible for any loss caused by customs delays, losses or charges.

[goose1072]

Phil,

My voltage off set is 0 I have never played with it.

The displays on those power distribution boards are not accurate since the one next to it states 12.5, I have swapped then and they still read the same. The one with 12.6 has always read 12.6 no matter what psu I used. I think it's averaging up to 12.6 unlike the other that is averaging 12.5.

[philipma1957]

Phil,

My voltage off set is 0 I have never played with it.

The displays on those power distribution boards are not accurate since the one next to it states 12.5, I have swapped then and they still read the same. The one with 12.6 has always read 12.6 no matter what psu I used. I think it's averaging up to 12.6 unlike the other that is averaging 12.5.

okay  you are  probably okay.  but close to the top end of power in.

grab a meter like this

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-MSR-R500-Multimeters-Electronic-Multimeter/dp/B01N9QW620/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8





and measure  one empty jack  one each board.

if it is under 12.53 no worries

it is worth peace of mind to know what voltage is leaving from the psu's

[Thetaj]

I can second Phil's comment. Despite the recent setbacks, Canaan Creative is miles ahead of Bitmain when it comes to service. And miles ahead still in reliability.

Now if only they somehow make a better miner, we'll be golden.

[goose1072]

Phil,

I have used my meter to see the voltages coming out of the psu's and they are below the 12.53 which is a good thing, thanks for the heads up as always.

I also have them in a below 30c environment, trying to exhaust them out of the room they are currently in. Planning on using some duck to 10 inch flex to an exhaust fan. Hoping to keep the temps down in the room they are currently in.

[philipma1957]

I can second Phil's comment. Despite the recent setbacks, Canaan Creative is miles ahead of Bitmain when it comes to service. And miles ahead still in reliability.

Now if only they somehow make a better miner, we'll be golden.

if  they could  go to .10 or .11 a gh  if would be nice.



what I would like to see  is a miner clearly better  then  that.

say 0.08 a gh  but  I do not expect much improvement  from anyone this year.

I have to say thanks to  all this craziness  since August I finally setup a youTube  channel and have  some videos posted.

[kartala]

Hi Philipma1957.

Could you please share yours Youtube channel with us.

Regards.

[kartala]

So there's update on running 2 741's with 1 PSU 2400W. Running like a charm with Voltage offset 0. Hashing 15 Th/s average.

Happy mining.BTC

[roserbezov]

After 45 days of waithing, today Canaan officially rejected my order from 13.08.2017 and closed my ticket for BTC payment details:

Canaan
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Hi roser,
An agent just replied to your ticket "Re: Note added to your Canaan order from August 13, 2017" (#76496).
The reply message:
I am sorry that we were not able to fulfill your order. When we re opened the store we had a huge surge in orders far beyond what we could supply.
We have recently opened a distributor in the US  and they will be getting stock  shortly. You can contact them here
https://minerwarez.com/
In the future we will be adding more distributors around the world to handle small to medium sized customers.
We apologize  for any inconvience
Steve
steve@canaan.io
To view his reply or add additional comments, click the button below:
View Ticket
or follow this link: https://canaan.io/ticket/re-note-added-to-your-canaan-order-from-august-13-2017-10/
Regards,
Canaan

Canaan
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Hi roser,
Your request (#76496) has been closed by Lily han.
Regards,
Canaan

So, I can only say:
"Thank you Canaan, for the best customer experience ever!"

[goose1072]

Wait until you get the new one....lol

Canaan
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Hi goose1072,

An agent just replied to your ticket "Order #89693" (#91230).

The reply message:

Hi!

 

 

we are sorry to inform you that  we are still out of stock now.I will put your inquire into potential purchase customers list. When we starts selling, we will send mail to you.

 

please follow our website closely https://canaan.io/. We will update the information of storage punctually.

 

What is more,due to some financial issues, we can not receive BTC for Canaan order any more.

 

Thanks for your understanding.

 

Thank you for your interests in our products.

 

Ann

[goose1072]

Then they shoot all hope down....


Canaan
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Hi goose1072,

Your request (#91230) has been closed by Jasmine.

I am holding off from ordering anymore since minerwarez is having issues with new 741's. I would be really pissed if I order and it came in the condition they been posting on here. You guys have paid ALOT for used or dusty miners, just my thought.

[Thetaj]

it could just be me but before I sell my miners I usually scrub everything down, repack it into the box and make sure everything is in there......

[kartala]

Got message from  Minerwarez that my new miners from 30th of September batch are already send. I hope to receive brand new ones.

Happy mining.BTC

[jchi2210]

Does anyone know the best way to get ahold of Caanan is? I'm wanting to buy a pallet of their miners but I noticed they don't have them in stock anymore on their website and was going to see when they planned on adding more again.

[Steamtyme]

Does anyone know the best way to get ahold of Caanan is? I'm wanting to buy a pallet of their miners but I noticed they don't have them in stock anymore on their website and was going to see when they planned on adding more again.

Steven Mosher who posts on here is a sales rep, I think his email is steve@canaan.io, I'm pretty sure he posted it on here a few weeks ago.

[philipma1957]

Got message from  Minerwarez that my new miners from 30th of September batch are already send. I hope to receive brand new ones.

Happy mining.BTC

let us know what you get.

oh more sound proofing info for you all

some videos on soundproofing a set of 2-3  avalon 741's

this will work for bitmain s-9 s-7 l3 d3 t9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6soWakwmK5M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THQHtFPkzuk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X15H0qLNyI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thH3vMx28RM

1 of these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FOILJEI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1 of these  cut into 4 pieces each 2 ft by 4 ft

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Pine-Plywood-Common-23-32-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-688-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-799397/202677224

6 of these

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-7-8-in-x-5-5-in-White-Magnum-Shelf-Bracket-EB-0099-8WT/204657448

1 of these

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Building-Materials-Insulation-Radiant-Barrier/24-ft/N-5yc1vZbedfZ1z10z4z/Ntk-brandsearch/Ntt-ultratouch?NCNI-5&experienceName=technical
lastly 1 of these


http://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-12-in-x-10-ft-Premium-2-and-Better-Douglas-Fir-Lumber-707231/202094202

1 fire blanket is     $10
the ply wood is      $30
the brackets are    $15
the sound material $61
the 2 by 12 by 8    $10

comes to 126 dollars

but  you will use only ½ the sound proof material  

so under 100 for 3 units  .  and about 12 feet of sound material left over.

[PeaMine]

Great videos, thanks!

[Thetaj]

Got message from  Minerwarez that my new miners from 30th of September batch are already send. I hope to receive brand new ones.

Happy mining.BTC

let us know what you get.

oh more sound proofing info for you all

some videos on soundproofing a set of 2-3  avalon 741's

this will work for bitmain s-9 s-7 l3 d3 t9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6soWakwmK5M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THQHtFPkzuk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X15H0qLNyI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thH3vMx28RM

1 of these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FOILJEI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1 of these  cut into 4 pieces each 2 ft by 4 ft

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Pine-Plywood-Common-23-32-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-688-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-799397/202677224

6 of these

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-7-8-in-x-5-5-in-White-Magnum-Shelf-Bracket-EB-0099-8WT/204657448

1 of these

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Building-Materials-Insulation-Radiant-Barrier/24-ft/N-5yc1vZbedfZ1z10z4z/Ntk-brandsearch/Ntt-ultratouch?NCNI-5&experienceName=technical
lastly 1 of these


http://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-12-in-x-10-ft-Premium-2-and-Better-Douglas-Fir-Lumber-707231/202094202

1 fire blanket is     $10
the ply wood is      $30
the brackets are    $15
the sound material $61
the 2 by 12 by 8    $10

comes to 126 dollars

but  you will use only ½ the sound proof material  

so under 100 for 3 units  .  and about 12 feet of sound material left over.

one of those very rare times I actually miss the states is the whole noise thing. Over here in asia doing something like that will definitely toast your miner due to the heat.

But we go super cheap electricity.........I guess we can't have it all afterall eh