CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
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PCYES Aether 850W
Serial Number
Lab IDPY85002437
Certification ID252437
  • Test Result Report ID: 24PS2437A
  • Certificate Issue Date: May 11, 2024
115V230V
Scheme: ETA-EMI PSU
115V230V
Scheme: LAMBDA PSU
Outside Validation Scope
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Certification Body General Manager

General Information

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x2
Chroma 63600-2
Chroma 63640-80-80 x10
Chroma 63610-80-20
AC Sources Chroma 6530, APM SP300VAC4000W-P, GW Instek ASR-3500
Power Analyzers Rohde & Schwarz HMC8015 & NPA701
Oscilloscopes Picoscope 4444, Siglent SDS2104X PLUS
Sound Analyzer Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4
Microphone Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A
Temperature Logger Picoscope TC-08
Tachometer UNI-T UT372
Multimeters Keysight 34465A
EMI Analyzer TekBox TBMR-110M-EU
Isolation Transformer 4kVA
UPS FSP Champ Tower 3kVA, CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA
Testing Methodology Cybenetics PSU Test Protocol

DUT Information(Non-accredited measurements)

Product Identification Details
BrandPCYES
ModelAether 850W
OEM/ODMKinpower
Serial Number
Product Specifications
Manufacturer-Provided Information
Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)850
Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load) (°C)
TypeATX12V
Cable DesignFully Modular
Warranty-
Cybenetics Measurements
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Cooling120mm Rifle Bearing
(EFS-14E12H)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cybenetics Testing Information
Lab IDPY85002437
Date of receiptApr 23, 2024
Testing DateMay 9, 2024
Report Issued DateMay 11, 2024
Engineer Name-
Authorized By the Laboratory Technical ManagerAristeidis Bitziopoulos
Signature

Cables and Connectors(Non-accredited measurements)

Modular Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (595mm) 1 1 16-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (700mm) 2 2 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (550mm+150mm) 2 4 16-18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (600W) 1 1 16-24AWG No
SATA (450mm+155mm+155mm) 3 9 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (450mm+150mm+150mm) 1 3 18AWG No

Protection Features(Manufacturer)

Under Voltage Protection✓
Over Power Protection✓
Over Current (+12V) Protection✓
Over Temperature Protection✓
Short Circuit Protection✓
Surge Protection✓
Inrush Current Protection✓

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202070.830.3
Watts103850153.6
Total Max. Power (W)850

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

Temperature Range (°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
ErP Lot 3/6 Ready✓
(EU) No 617/2013 Compliance✓
ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible✓
ATX v3.1 PSU Power Excursion✓

Performance Summary

Accredited
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)89.012%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)37.41dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.973
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load69.021%
Standby Power Consumption0.0615W
Non-Accredited
12V Ripple (Full Load)32.38mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)16.19mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)19.98mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)50.85mV
12V Load Regulation0.71%
5V Load Regulation0.72%
3.3V Load Regulation1.29%
5VSB Load Regulation2.41%
Inrush Current34.520A
Accredited
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)91.183%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)37.05dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.935
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load68.448%
Standby Power Consumption0.1088W
Non-Accredited
12V Ripple (Full Load)31.79mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)17.33mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)18.50mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)49.32mV
12V Load Regulation0.72%
5V Load Regulation0.67%
3.3V Load Regulation1.19%
5VSB Load Regulation2.39%
Inrush Current66.100A
12V Transient Response (200%)11.48V
5V Transient Response (200%)5.049V
3.3V Transient Response (200%)3.261V
5VSB Transient Response (200%)5.017V
Hold-Up Time & PWR_OK Signal20.40ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time17.90ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay2.50ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)39.0ms40.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)117.0ms116.0ms
OPP (25.74°C / 41.17°C)124.12%116.48%

Hold-Up Time & PWR_OK Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)20.4
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)17.9
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.5

Stromverbrauch im Ruhezustand

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.93 V 114.89 V 113.85 V 114.97 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.99 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.01 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.417 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.14 % 0.12 % N/A 0.17 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.061 W 0.054 W N/A 0.070 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 8.082 W 8.061 W N/A 8.102 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.008 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.90 V 229.84 V 227.70 V 229.94 V 232.30 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 50.00 Hz 50.00 Hz 49.50 Hz 50.00 Hz 50.50 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.416 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.13 % 0.11 % N/A 0.16 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.109 W 0.075 W N/A 0.156 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 27.558 W 27.504 W N/A 27.653 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.005 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Graphs

Efficiency Graph

INFO

This graph depicts the PSU`s efficiency throughout its entire operational range. For the generation of the efficiency and noise graphs we set our loaders to auto mode through our custom-made software before trying thousands of possible load combinations

INFO

This graph depicts the PSU`s efficiency throughout its entire operational range. For the generation of the efficiency and noise graphs we set our loaders to auto mode through our custom-made software before trying thousands of possible load combinations

Noise Graph

INFO

The PSU`s noise in its entire operational range and under 30-32 °C ambient is depicted in this graph. The X axis represents the load on the +12V rail(s) while the Y axis is the load on the minor rails

INFO

The PSU`s noise in its entire operational range and under 30-32 °C ambient is depicted in this graph. The X axis represents the load on the +12V rail(s) while the Y axis is the load on the minor rails

Conducted Emissions EN 55032 & CISPR 32

Indicative Performance

Efficiency under high ambient temperature

INFO

The PSU`s efficiency under high ambient temperatures with 115V and 230V input. For this graph the results of the 10-110% load regulation table are used

5VSB Efficiency

INFO

This graph depicts the efficiency levels of the 5VSB rail with 115V and 230V input

5VSB Efficiency (ERP LOT 3/6 & CEC)

Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.233W 55% 0.032
5.177V 0.259W 114.91V
2 0.09A 0.466W 72.027% 0.078
5.176V 0.647W 114.91V
3 0.55A 2.843W 83.764% 0.292
5.169V 3.394W 114.91V
4 1A 5.163W 83.789% 0.364
5.163V 6.162W 114.91V
5 1.5A 7.734W 84.094% 0.413
5.156V 9.197W 114.91V
6 3A 15.401W 82.363% 0.471
5.134V 18.698W 114.9V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.233W 57.843% 0.015
5.177V 0.405W 229.88V
2 0.09A 0.466W 67.358% 0.025
5.176V 0.693W 229.88V
3 0.55A 2.843W 80.862% 0.119
5.17V 3.513W 229.88V
4 1A 5.163W 82.324% 0.193
5.163V 6.271W 229.87V
5 1.5A 7.735W 82.775% 0.234
5.156V 9.345W 229.87V
6 3A 15.402W 82.756% 0.338
5.134V 18.61W 229.87V

Protection Features

Protection Features
OCP (Cold @ 25°C) 12V: 92.4A (130.51%), 12.117V
5V: 27.3A (136.5%), 5.092V
3.3V: 27.1A (135.5%), 3.338V
5VSB: 4.4A (146.67%), 5.112V
OCP (Hot @ 41°C) 12V: 88.4A (124.86%), 12.128V
5V: 27.1A (135.5%), 5.086V
3.3V: 27A (135%), 3.313V
5VSB: 4.5A (150%), 4.961V, 54.01mV ripple
OPP (Cold @ 26°C) 1055.02W (124.12%)
OPP (Hot @ 41°C) 990.1W (116.48%)
OTP ✓ (145°C @ +12V heat sink)
SCP 12V to Earth: ✓
5V to Earth: ✓
3.3V to Earth: ✓
5VSB to Earth: ✓
-12V to Earth: ✓
PWR_OK Proper operation
NLO ✓
Fan Failure Protection ✗
SIP Surge: MOV
Inrush: NTC Thermistor & Bypass relay

Supplementary Tests (For Reference)

Typical Load Tests

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
10% 5.192A 1.947A 1.953A 0.97A 84.999 88.068% 900 23.2 40.05°C 0.921
12.211V 5.135V 3.379V 5.157V 96.508 44.32°C 114.88V
20% 11.395A 2.923A 2.933A 1.166A 169.936 90.661% 902 23.2 40.53°C 0.95
12.202V 5.132V 3.375V 5.146V 187.424 45.15°C 114.86V
30% 17.952A 3.412A 3.425A 1.363A 254.94 91.133% 904 23.2 41.34°C 0.966
12.193V 5.129V 3.372V 5.136V 279.749 46.34°C 114.83V
40% 24.524A 3.901A 3.919A 1.561A 340.023 91.312% 906 23.2 41.65°C 0.977
12.185V 5.127V 3.368V 5.125V 372.359 47.2°C 114.79V
50% 30.740A 4.88A 4.904A 1.76A 424.803 90.668% 1278 35.8 42.16°C 0.982
12.176V 5.123V 3.365V 5.114V 468.523 48.18°C 114.77V
60% 36.947A 5.859A 5.889A 1.96A 509.322 90.007% 1527 39.6 42.62°C 0.985
12.166V 5.121V 3.362V 5.102V 565.875 49.14°C 114.74V
70% 43.233A 6.84A 6.878A 2.16A 594.621 89.254% 1737 42.7 43.38°C 0.988
12.155V 5.117V 3.359V 5.091V 666.214 50.41°C 114.71V
80% 49.530A 7.821A 7.872A 2.263A 679.478 88.509% 1745 42.7 43.79°C 0.99
12.146V 5.113V 3.353V 5.08V 767.64 51.82°C 114.69V
90% 56.232A 8.316A 8.36A 2.367A 764.932 87.713% 1743 42.7 44.21°C 0.992
12.136V 5.11V 3.349V 5.07V 872.053 53.29°C 114.64V
100% 62.676A 8.81A 8.876A 2.969A 849.742 86.825% 1741 42.7 45.88°C 0.993
12.127V 5.107V 3.346V 5.052V 978.677 55.89°C 114.61V
110% 69.007A 9.8A 9.971A 2.975A 934.36 85.606% 1743 42.7 46.67°C 0.994
12.116V 5.101V 3.34V 5.042V 1091.473 57.54°C 114.56V
CL1 0.115A 12.144A 12.236A 0.001A 104.301 81.903% 896 23.1 42.42°C 0.934
12.206V 5.105V 3.343V 5.159V 127.352 52.63°C 114.88V
CL2 0.113A 19.67A 0A 0.001A 101.364 80.913% 900 23.2 41.03°C 0.934
12.207V 5.082V 3.359V 5.164V 125.279 50.15°C 114.87V
CL3 0.113A 0A 19.847A 0A 67.398 75.463% 900 23.2 42.4°C 0.918
12.207V 5.111V 3.326V 5.163V 89.314 50.9°C 114.89V
CL4 70.011A 0A 0A 0.008A 849.545 87.797% 1759 43.0 44.63°C 0.993
12.135V 5.123V 3.36V 5.105V 967.634 55.93°C 114.62V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
10% 5.192A 1.947A 1.953A 0.97A 84.999 89.096% 900 23.2 40.23°C 0.812
12.210V 5.136V 3.379V 5.157V 95.365 44.48°C 229.86V
20% 11.396A 2.923A 2.933A 1.166A 169.937 92.002% 902 23.2 40.57°C 0.895
12.201V 5.133V 3.375V 5.146V 184.674 45.07°C 229.87V
30% 17.954A 3.411A 3.425A 1.363A 254.944 92.782% 904 23.2 41.01°C 0.926
12.192V 5.13V 3.372V 5.135V 274.779 46.08°C 229.85V
40% 24.529A 3.901A 3.918A 1.561A 340.04 93.202% 906 23.2 41.67°C 0.943
12.184V 5.127V 3.369V 5.125V 364.843 47.17°C 229.83V
50% 30.751A 4.88A 4.904A 1.76A 424.871 92.959% 1300 35.8 42.34°C 0.954
12.174V 5.124V 3.365V 5.113V 457.05 48.4°C 229.82V
60% 36.957A 5.858A 5.89A 1.96A 509.384 92.292% 1542 40.1 42.86°C 0.961
12.165V 5.121V 3.362V 5.102V 551.913 49.45°C 229.81V
70% 43.241A 6.839A 6.879A 2.161A 594.668 91.832% 1737 42.7 43.48°C 0.966
12.154V 5.118V 3.358V 5.09V 647.546 50.49°C 229.78V
80% 49.535A 7.82A 7.872A 2.264A 679.5 91.347% 1743 42.7 43.84°C 0.971
12.145V 5.114V 3.354V 5.08V 743.875 51.85°C 229.76V
90% 56.233A 8.313A 8.356A 2.367A 764.917 90.856% 1742 42.7 44.36°C 0.974
12.136V 5.111V 3.351V 5.07V 841.902 53.39°C 229.76V
100% 62.677A 8.807A 8.872A 2.969A 849.724 90.218% 1741 42.7 45.84°C 0.976
12.126V 5.109V 3.348V 5.053V 941.86 55.85°C 229.74V
110% 69.002A 9.795A 9.966A 2.974A 934.301 89.395% 1739 42.7 46.81°C 0.978
12.116V 5.104V 3.342V 5.043V 1045.124 57.69°C 229.73V
CL1 1.968A 12.144A 12.237A 0.485A 129.406 85.55% 895 23.1 42.39°C 0.876
12.202V 5.105V 3.342V 5.15V 151.266 53.05°C 229.87V
CL2 1.966A 18.989A 0.983A 0.485A 126.481 84.742% 898 23.1 41.07°C 0.875
12.204V 5.091V 3.358V 5.154V 149.257 49.2°C 229.87V
CL3 1.966A 0.977A 18.347A 0.485A 92.508 81.701% 898 23.1 40.91°C 0.841
12.203V 5.117V 3.325V 5.155V 113.218 46.97°C 229.88V
CL4 69.159A 0.976A 0.982A 0.49A 849.863 91.104% 1756 42.9 44.49°C 0.976
12.133V 5.124V 3.361V 5.098V 932.86 53.42°C 229.75V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Light Load Tests

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
20W 1.216A 0.486A 0.487A 0.193A 19.998 71.347% 895 23.1 36.56°C 0.818
12.204V 5.144V 3.389V 5.174V 28.029 39.66°C 114.89V
40W 2.676A 0.681A 0.682A 0.29A 39.997 82.477% 897 23.1 37.14°C 0.881
12.213V 5.142V 3.387V 5.171V 48.493 40.5°C 114.89V
60W 4.138A 0.875A 0.877A 0.387A 59.995 86.45% 897 23.1 38.17°C 0.904
12.212V 5.14V 3.384V 5.168V 69.403 41.82°C 114.89V
80W 5.594A 1.07A 1.073A 0.484A 79.938 88.14% 900 23.2 39.1°C 0.918
12.211V 5.138V 3.382V 5.165V 90.681 43.06°C 114.89V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
20W 1.216A 0.486A 0.487A 0.193A 20 71.471% 896 23.1 36.65°C 0.508
12.205V 5.143V 3.388V 5.174V 27.981 39.75°C 229.88V
40W 2.676A 0.681A 0.682A 0.29A 39.998 82.93% 897 23.1 37.2°C 0.662
12.213V 5.141V 3.385V 5.171V 48.228 40.52°C 229.88V
60W 4.138A 0.875A 0.878A 0.387A 59.995 87.044% 897 23.1 38.25°C 0.751
12.212V 5.14V 3.384V 5.168V 68.926 41.83°C 229.88V
80W 5.594A 1.07A 1.073A 0.484A 79.934 89.176% 898 23.1 39.45°C 0.802
12.210V 5.139V 3.382V 5.165V 89.639 43.19°C 229.88V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 12.8 mV 9.1 mV 9.2 mV 13.9 mV Pass
20% Load 13.1 mV 8.9 mV 8.5 mV 16.3 mV Pass
30% Load 15.2 mV 10.3 mV 9.5 mV 20.7 mV Pass
40% Load 15.6 mV 10.5 mV 9.0 mV 21.8 mV Pass
50% Load 17.3 mV 10.9 mV 10.3 mV 25.9 mV Pass
60% Load 19.8 mV 11.6 mV 11.9 mV 30.2 mV Pass
70% Load 21.9 mV 12.7 mV 12.8 mV 35.5 mV Pass
80% Load 19.8 mV 12.5 mV 13.9 mV 37.0 mV Pass
90% Load 21.1 mV 12.7 mV 15.2 mV 40.2 mV Pass
100% Load 32.4 mV 16.2 mV 20.0 mV 50.9 mV Fail
110% Load 33.7 mV 18.0 mV 19.6 mV 56.3 mV Fail
Crossload 1 22.2 mV 18.8 mV 21.9 mV 17.1 mV Pass
Crossload 2 14.6 mV 16.6 mV 15.7 mV 14.0 mV Pass
Crossload 3 14.1 mV 19.7 mV 18.5 mV 12.9 mV Pass
Crossload 4 31.3 mV 14.4 mV 11.3 mV 45.1 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 10.4 mV 7.8 mV 7.2 mV 11.7 mV Pass
20% Load 11.8 mV 8.8 mV 8.8 mV 15.8 mV Pass
30% Load 14.3 mV 11.1 mV 10.0 mV 20.2 mV Pass
40% Load 16.2 mV 10.9 mV 10.1 mV 22.5 mV Pass
50% Load 17.5 mV 11.7 mV 10.9 mV 26.6 mV Pass
60% Load 16.6 mV 10.2 mV 10.5 mV 29.6 mV Pass
70% Load 17.4 mV 11.5 mV 11.5 mV 33.5 mV Pass
80% Load 20.5 mV 12.8 mV 15.1 mV 37.9 mV Pass
90% Load 22.5 mV 15.2 mV 17.6 mV 42.8 mV Pass
100% Load 31.8 mV 17.3 mV 18.5 mV 49.3 mV Pass
110% Load 33.7 mV 18.2 mV 19.6 mV 53.4 mV Fail
Crossload 1 22.3 mV 18.2 mV 22.2 mV 18.8 mV Pass
Crossload 2 14.9 mV 16.6 mV 24.9 mV 16.2 mV Pass
Crossload 3 13.2 mV 17.9 mV 15.9 mV 14.4 mV Pass
Crossload 4 30.4 mV 14.0 mV 11.5 mV 46.0 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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