COUGAR GEM Compact 140MM Gold PSU User Manual

June 4, 2024
Cougar

GEM Compact 140MM Gold PSU
User Manual

Introduction

Dear customer
Thank you for choosing a COUGAR® power supply unit. Before the installation please read the manual below carefully. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service:

Warnings and safety notes
Never open the PSU cover. There is a potential danger to life due to the high voltage inside. The PSU should only be opened by an authorized technician. The manufacturer warranty will be void if the PSU is opened by an unauthorized person.
Do not work on the PSU or the PC as long as the main voltage is still connected.
Switch the I/O button to position “0” and disconnect the power plug from the power network.
Protect the PSU against moisture.
The PSU is suitable for operation at 100-240V~/50-60 Hz and thus universally usable. The ambient temperature should not exceed 40°. Please ensure that there is sufficient ventilation in the entire system.
Make sure during the installation of the PSU that the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not clog the ventilation slots of the PSU. Keep your PC away from direct heat sources such as radiators.
When using an extension cord and/or multiple sockets pay attention to the maximum through-connection ability in order to avoid short circuits.
During the operation of the PSU pay attention to the maximum loads. The single loads and the total loads must not exceed to cross the values shown in the output power table.

Avoid the use of adapters, such as 4Pin Molex to 6+2Pin PCI-Express or SATA to 4Pin Molex.

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    DC to DC technology for enhanced voltage stability

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    Supports PCI Express 3.0 graphic cards with 6+2pin PCI-E connectors

  • SINGLE +12V DC SOURCE
    Massive outputs for high-power devices

  • STRONG SAFEGUARDS: OCP, OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP & OTP
    Maximum safety for your key system components

Installation/Accessories

Before you begin with the installation, please read the section “Warnings and safety notes.”
For the arrangement only use the supplied screws since these have the correct thread. You need a screwdriver for the correct arrangement.

The following parts are included in the delivery:

  • Screws for the PSU assembly
  • Power cord (Please only use the power cord which is included; low-quality cords can damage your PSU and your PC system.)
  • Brief instruction including. Information about the warranty

Installation of the COUGAR® PSU:

  • Place the PSU into its designated place within the case and fix it with the supplied screws.

  • First insert the plugs for the mainboard supply (20/24 pin, 4 pins, and possibly 8 pin – according to mainboard layout) into the respective slots.

  • Connect the disk drives and if necessary the graphics cards to the PSU. • Close the PC and ensure that the PSU power switch is set to the position “0”.
    COUGAR GEM Compact 140MM Gold PSU - installation

  • Connect the PSU to the power network using the supplied power cord. Using only the power cord provided in the package. The low-quality power cords may damage the PSU and PC system!

  • Turn on the PSU and then start your PC.

Safety functions

  • OCP (Overcurrent protection)
    If the current on a single line is higher than indicated, the PSU automatically switches off.

  • UVP (Under voltage protection)
    If the voltages fall below a certain tolerance value on the single lines, the PSU automatically switches off.

  • OVP (Over voltage protection)
    If the voltages increase above a certain tolerance value on the single lines, the PSU automatically switches off.

  • SCP (Short-circuit protection)
    In the case of a short circuit, this feature prevents damage to the core components of the PSU and its system components.

  • OPP (Over power protection)
    If the system is oversized and requires more power from the PSU than it can perform, this protection function is activated.

  • OTP (Over Temperature Protection)
    If the temperature is too high, the PSU automatically switches off.

Specifications

Operating conditions
Working temperature: +10°C ~ +40°C
Storage temperature: -40°C~+70°C
Operating humidity (without condensation water): 20%~85% relative humidity
Storage humidity (without condensation water): 5%~95% relative humidity

Output power

| AC input| DC output
---|---|---
+3.3V| +5V| +12V| -12V| +5Vsb| Total
GEM 1050| 100-240Vac
50-60Hz 16-8A| 20A| 20A| 87.5A| 0.3A| 2.5A| 1050W
100W| 1050W| 3.6W| 12.5W
GEM 1200| 100-240Vac
50-60Hz 20-8A| 20A| 20A| 100A| 0.3A| 2.5A| 1200W
100W| 1200W| 3.6W| 12.5W

Connectors

Connector Main CPU Peripheral S-ATA PCI-E
Pin 24 (20+4) Pins 8 Pins
8 (4+4) Pins 4 Pins 5 Pins 8 (6+2) Pins
GEM 1 050 1 2 4 12 8
GEM 1 200 1 2 4 12 8

Troubleshooting

Never work on the PSU yourself. Even a long time after its deactivation, life- threatening voltages can still be present in the PSU. Repairs should only be made by authorized specialists.

Working at power sources can lead to life-threatening injuries. If there is smoke, cable damage or intrusion of liquids the PSU has to be immediately disconnected from the power network and must not be put into operation anymore afterward.
Never open the PSU. It contains components, which can show high voltages even after long periods of deactivation.
Again, repairs should only be done by authorized specialists!

Problem: After the installation of the new PSU the system does not start.
Possible solutions:

  • Check the power cord and the power supply of the wall socket and/or multiple socket strips.
    Also, check whether the multiple socket strip can supply the necessary power.

  • Check all connections within the PC; maybe not all cables are correctly connected.

  • Check the components for possible short circuits or defects.

Please also check the other components for compatibility. Often mainboard chipsets are not compatible with all memory and/or graphics card solutions.
Contact the manufacturer of the component to get more information.

If your PSU still does not function even though you have checked the sources of errors mentioned above, please get in touch with our customer service.

Advice

This product is not to be disposed of in the regular household waste and must be brought to a collection point for electrical and electronic devices for recycling. The symbol to the left refers to that and can be found on the product, in the manual, or on the packaging. Materials can be recycled according to their description. With the reuse, recycling, or other forms of utilization of old devices you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Please inquire about the appropriate location of disposal from your local administration.

Warranty and information of the manufacturer

For further information of the warranty terms, please read the information of “Guarantee Terms and conditions for COUGAR Power Supply Units (PSU) of the GEM series”.

Compucase Enterprise Co., Ltd.
No. 225, Lane 54, An Ho Road Sec. 2 Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C
Tel:+886-6-356-0606
Service: cougargaming.com/support/contact/
More information you will and at cougargaming.com
Compucase Enterprise Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved.

Legal notices

This manual was created by COMPUCASE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. and may not be completely or partially copied, passed on, distributed, or stored without written consent by COMPUCASE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
COUGAR® is a registered brand of COMPUCASE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. Other product and company names mentioned in this documentation may be brands or trademarks of their respective owners.
COMPUCASE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. reserves the right to make changes concerning the contents of the manual and the technical data of the product without a previous announcement.

GUARANTEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR
COUGAR POWER SUPPLY UNITS (PSU) OF THE GEM

COUGAR provides a 5-year limited warranty on the GEM series against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
During this period, defects in material or workmanship will be repaired or restored with spare parts. To make use of the warranty service, the customer contacts the retailer where the PSU was bought and provides a copy of the invoice and an error description.
Compucase will only support directly if the retailer is not reachable repeatedly.
In the case of direct support by Compucase, the end user shall be responsible for packing the product properly and will assume all transportation costs.

Compucase’s warranty does not cover any of the following:

  • Damages due to acts of nature (e.g. Lightning, Water, Fire, and so on)
  • Accessory or consequential damages that happened by using or not using the PSU
  • Damages caused by misuse of the PSU or caused by negligence
  • Loss of information or data, software or applications
  • Damages caused by opening or modifying the PSU without previous accordance
  • Damages caused by using or installing the PSU under conditions outside of the technical specifications are described in the attached manual

This warranty is valid only for the first end user or consumer and is restricted to the above-named period.

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