Scythe Kama Meter Fan Controller Review
Date Added - 18/02/2008
Author – prosser13
Scythe's Kama Meter is an extremely impressive multi-function panel - like most fan controllers, it can control fans, but as well as that it can monitor four different temperatures by attached temperature probes and its also a volume control and meter! Pretty impressive for a device which fits in a 5.25" bay and ships in a cardboard box, don't you think :)
Scythe - the company
Scythe Co. Ltd. began its operation and business in November, 2002 as a distributor and manufacture of PC parts & gaming devices for “DIY PC Experts!”. Scythe’s first venture was to manufacture a super powerful YET super quiet CPU cooler (Scythe Kamakaze CPU cooler), and with the great success of this Kamakaze CPU cooler, Scythe became recognized as the leading CPU cooler supplier in Japan’s Akihabara Electric Town. Shortly there after, due to popular demand, Scythe began exporting products all over the world.
Their product range includes CPU coolers, power supplies, fans, and obviously fan controllers!
The product
From the Scythe website:
Stylish 5.25” Multi-Function Controller to control up to 4 fans, monitor up to 4 temperature, and sound controller and display. Passive safety alarm features are build-in to safely monitor and use your systems!
Specifications:
Model Name: KAMA METER
Model #: SCKM-1000
Manufacturer: Scythe Co., Ltd. Japan
Dimension: 149x42x75mm (WxHxD)
Weight: 320g
Temperature Module Channels: 4
Temperature Range: 0 ~ 90? (32 ~ 194F)
Fan Channels: 4
Front Panel Colors: 3 (Black, Silver, White)
Details:
4 Fan Controller, 4 Temperature Monitor, and Sound Controller
Kama Meter is able to control and monitor up to 4 fans independently, 4 temperatures to meet user’s system requirement. The sound controller & display is also build-in to connect and play with your sound system.
Passive Safety - Safe Alarm Feature
To safely monitor and run your system, Kama Meter comes with the alarm feature to inform the user in case of fan malfunction. If the temperature goes below 0?(32F) or above 90?(194F), the LCD panel will blink in red and trigger the alarm. If the controlled fan speed (rpm) becomes below 400rpm, the LCD panel will blink in yellow and trigger the alarm.
Intelligent Self-Test & Storage
Kama Meter keeps the settings saved by the user in its memory, and also provides the self-testing every time you start the PC.
Selection of 3 Front Panel Colors
Selection of black, silver, and white front panel to match with your case color!
Backlight Colors: 7 & Auto Illumination Mode
Orange
Red
Purple
Violet
Blue
Sapphire
Green
Fan Alarm: 400rpm
Alert: Flashing Yellow blacklight
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