Since the mining device is powered directly by the Antminer KA3 power supply and lacks a switch, it can be turned off by either unplugging the power supply’s 220V input line or turning off the vac directly.
Try to turn on or off the Antminer KA3 power supply’s two power lines simultaneously. If you are unable to do so, you should first plug in the outer power line before plugging in the inner power supply when you turn the machine on. When the Antminer KA3 is turned off, the power lines against the inside and outside are disconnected in that order.
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How to Power Antminer KA3
Plugging In
It is crucial that you first connect one of the PCE connectors, which are the plastic plugs on the power supply cords, to the control board, which is located on top of the machine. The fans on your Bitmain Antminer KA3 won’t turn on to cool it down if you bypass the control board and go straight to the hashboards; as a result, it could catch fire. Additionally, be sure to connect your ethernet cable before actually plugging your PSU into the wall.
Finding Your IP Address
Downloading the Tool is the quickest method of locating your Antminer KA3. You can plug in your IP range to this tool, and it will automatically find the miners on your network. You must use a conventional IP Scanner if you use a Mac because this tool is only compatible with Windows and Linux. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely to be able to tell all your network’s devices apart from one another. The IP addresses it pulls up will need to be plugged in one at a time until you find the right one.
Signing Up for a Pool
I would advise using Slushpool because they waive the pool fees when you use Braiins because we preload Braiins OS+ on every S9 we sell. Which pool to join is a hotly debated topic, so I’d also advise you to conduct your own research on this. Most pools only ask for an email address during the sign-up process, which is fairly straightforward.
It should be easy to connect your Antminer KA3 to any pool you choose. All you have to do is copy the data your pool gives you to your S9. When you have the information for your pool in Braiins, be sure to save and apply. You will observe the pool start to recognize that your miner is hashing after about 3 to 5 minutes.
Configuring Settings in Braiins
One of the reasons we preload the S9s we sell with Braiins is that it unlocks a magical world of settings for you to be able to configure your miner. Here are some of the settings you can play with, defined and explained.
Overclocking: boosting a machine’s power usage to increase its hash rate Efficiency usually suffers as a result, but since Bitcoin is constantly on the rise, this doesn’t matter. Do not exceed 1300w when operating on 120v.
Underclocking: Some people choose to underclock Antminer KA3 in order to increase efficiency because they aren’t confident enough in cryptocurrency. In practice, underclocking can often help you increase efficiency and operate more profitably in relation to your power consumption.
Immersion Settings: The Antminer KA3 cannot operate unless the fans are connected, according to a safety feature in Bitmain’s base firmware. To be able to submerge your machine, aftermarket firmware lets you get around this protection.
Auto Tuning: Running a firmware with auto tuning will result in a noticeable improvement in efficiency because it analyzes each chip and sends the best voltage and frequency levels to it.
Your Antminer KA3’s Watt-based power consumption can be altered. When overlocking, watch out for overloading your circuit.
Is It Possible to Use Two Or More PSU’s to Power the Miner?
Depending on how the miner was created. There could be a connection between those connectors inside the miner, in which case you would only need one power source, or there could be two separate circuits, in which case it would be more or less safe. However, generally speaking, you shouldn’t power the same component with two different power sources. Can you take a picture of those connectors without the case on?
Regarding the suggested power supply, power supplies with eight PCI-e are very pricey, primarily because no one uses that many. A typical desktop computer will most likely require one PCI-e connector, after all. But they do exist.
Nevertheless, I advise purchasing two power supplies with four PCIe connectors. The Cooler Master G650M, please.
Failures and What to Do
Before we sell them, they are thoroughly tested and cleaned when you purchase from the official site. We offer a 14-day warranty period starting from the day you receive it because failures could still happen. Make sure to test the device as soon as you receive it.
Bad temperature sensors, flawed Asic chips, faulty fans, and a lack of connection to the pool are just a few examples of frequent failures. Contact the official site right away if you think something is wrong with your Antminer KA3 so we can get you up and hashing as soon as possible. Most of the time, it can be fixed quickly; however, occasionally, we need to replace the whole thing.
