CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1500W
Serial Number312L0030000245
Lab IDBQ15001718
  • Report: 20PS1718A
  • Receipt Date: Sep 11, 2020
  • Test Date: Sep 18, 2020
  • Report Date: Sep 19, 2020
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

Brandbe quiet!
Manufacturer (OEM)Channel Well Technology
SeriesDark Power Pro 12
Model NumberP12-PRO-1500
Serial Number312L0030000245
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)17-9
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1500
TypeATX12V
Cooling135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
(BQ SIW3-13525-HF)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V(1)12V(2)12V(3)12V(4)12V(5)12V(6)5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps25254040404045453.50.5
Watts150150017.56
Total Max. Power (W)1500

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x4
Chroma 63600-2 x2
63640-80-80 x20
63610-80-20 x2
AC Sources Chroma 6530, Keysight AC6804B
Power Analyzers N4L PPA1530 x2
Sound Analyzer Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4
Microphone Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A
Data Loggers Picoscope TC-08 x2, Labjack U3-HV x2
Tachometer UNI-T UT372 x2
Digital Multimeter Keysight U1273AX, Fluke 289, Keithley 2015 - THD
UPS CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA x2
Transformer 3kVA x2
Testing Methodology Cybenetics PSU Test Protocol

Cables and Connectors

Modular Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (600mm) 1 1 16-18AWG No
8 pin EPS12V (700mm) 1 1 16AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (700mm) 1 1 16AWG No
2x (6+2) pin PCIe (600mm) 5 10 16-18AWG No
SATA (600mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 1 4 18AWG No
SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 1 4 18AWG No
SATA (600mm+150mm+150mm) 1 3 18AWG No
SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm) 1 3 18AWG No
SATA (600mm+150mm) / 4-pin Molex (+150mm+150mm) 1 2 / 2 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (600mm+150mm+150mm) 1 3 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (500mm+150mm+150mm) 1 3 18AWG No
FDD Adapter (150mm) 2 2 22AWG No
Overclocking jumper (620mm) 1 1 26AWG No
AC Power Cord (1360mm) - C19 coupler 1 1 17AWG -

Parts Description

General Data -
Manufacturer (OEM) CWT
PCB Type Double Sided
Primary Side -
Transient Filter 6x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV, 1x Champion CM02X (Discharge IC)
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor SCK-037 (3 Ohm) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 2x WeEn WNR2560M
APFC MOSFETs 2x On Semiconductor FCH040N65S3 (650V, 41A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 40mOhm) & 2x On Semiconductor FCPF067N65S3 (650V, 28A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 67mOhm)
APFC IC Drivers 2x On Semiconductor NCP81071
APFC Boost Diode 2x Infineon IDH10G65C6 (650V, 10A @ 140°C)
Bulk Cap(s) 2x Nippon Chemi-Con (400V, 680uF each or 1360uF combined, 2,000h @ 105°C, KMW) & 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (400V, 470uF, 2,000h @ 105°C, KMW)
Main Switchers 4x Alpha & Omega AOTF29S50 (500V, 18A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.4Ohm)
IC Drivers 2x Silicon Labs Si8233BD
Digital Controllers 2x Texas Instruments UCD3138A
Topology Primary side: Semi-Digital, Interleaved PFC, Full-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side -
+12V MOSFETs 12x On Semiconductor NTMFS5C612N (60V, 160A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 1.6mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 6x FETs
PWM Controllers: 1x
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytic: 4x Nichicon (2-5,000h @ 105°C, HD), 2x Rubycon (6-10,000h @ 105°C, ZLH), 2x Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000h @ 105°C, KY), 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (1-5,000h @ 105°C, KZE)
Polymer: 22x FPCAP, 18x United Chemi-Con
Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7502R (OVP, UVP, SCP, PG) & Weltrend WT7518 (4x channels OCP)
Fan Model be quite! BQ SIW3-13525HF (135mm, 12V, 0.56A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit -
Rectifier 1x IPS ISD04N65A (650V, 4A, Rds(on): 2.2Ohm) FET & 1x PS1045L (45V, 10A) SBR
Standby PWM Controller On-Bright OB5282

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

Temperature Range (°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
ErP Lot 3/6 Ready✓
(EU) No 617/2013 Compliance✓

Performance Summary

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)19.4
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)18.2
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)1.2

Vampire Power

Graphs

INFO

This graph is generated by the PPA Standby Power Analysis software which takes full control of the power analyzer during the whole procedure. This application features all of the EN50564 & IEC62301 test limits for standby power software testing

INFO

This graph is generated by the PPA Standby Power Analysis software which takes full control of the power analyzer during the whole procedure. This application features all of the EN50564 & IEC62301 test limits for standby power software testing

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

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 0.226 70.846% 0.032
5.023V 0.319 115.16V
2 0.090A 0.452 75.208% 0.059
5.019V 0.601 115.16V
3 0.550A 2.752 78.472% 0.264
5.002V 3.507 115.16V
4 1.000A 4.988 77.719% 0.361
4.987V 6.418 115.15V
5 1.500A 7.456 77.699% 0.416
4.969V 9.596 115.14V
6 3.501A 17.141 76.301% 0.498
4.896V 22.465 115.12V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.226 67.262% 0.010
5.021V 0.336 230.37V
2 0.090A 0.452 72.669% 0.019
5.018V 0.622 230.37V
3 0.550A 2.752 77.543% 0.100
5.002V 3.549 230.38V
4 1.000A 4.987 77.510% 0.167
4.986V 6.434 230.37V
5 1.500A 7.456 77.578% 0.225
4.970V 9.611 230.36V
6 3.501A 17.143 76.947% 0.347
4.896V 22.279 230.36V

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
1 10.614A 1.986A 1.992A 0.999A 150.014 91.839% 547 8.8 41.55°C 0.902
12.099V 5.035V 3.311V 5.006V 163.345 45.19°C 115.18V
2 22.261A 2.982A 2.990A 1.201A 300.067 93.794% 547 8.8 42.15°C 0.995
12.091V 5.033V 3.310V 4.999V 319.923 46.23°C 115.14V
3 34.248A 3.480A 3.489A 1.403A 449.835 93.942% 549 8.6 42.97°C 0.997
12.082V 5.030V 3.309V 4.990V 478.841 47.73°C 115.10V
4 46.277A 3.979A 3.989A 1.606A 599.856 93.647% 551 8.5 43.12°C 0.997
12.072V 5.027V 3.308V 4.982V 640.551 48.67°C 115.11V
5 57.988A 4.976A 4.992A 1.810A 750.022 93.081% 551 8.5 43.46°C 0.999
12.063V 5.025V 3.306V 4.975V 805.771 49.74°C 115.13V
6 69.715A 5.976A 5.991A 2.000A 900.021 92.365% 681 15.7 43.64°C 0.999
12.053V 5.022V 3.305V 4.967V 974.422 50.47°C 115.17V
7 81.463A 6.973A 6.994A 2.218A 1050.263 91.423% 683 15.8 43.71°C 0.999
12.044V 5.021V 3.304V 4.961V 1148.799 51.58°C 115.19V
8 93.240A 7.976A 7.995A 2.424A 1200.375 90.338% 897 23.6 44.28°C 0.999
12.033V 5.017V 3.302V 4.952V 1328.766 52.71°C 115.18V
9 105.437A 8.477A 8.484A 2.424A 1350.189 89.337% 1359 37.8 45.63°C 0.998
12.023V 5.015V 3.301V 4.951V 1511.347 54.65°C 115.17V
10 117.193A 8.982A 9.000A 3.566A 1499.942 88.447% 1742 44.7 45.81°C 0.998
12.012V 5.012V 3.300V 4.908V 1695.858 55.75°C 115.16V
CL1 0.120A 18.001A 18.000A 0.000A 151.594 85.991% 553 8.5 43.95°C 0.909
12.087V 5.037V 3.304V 5.069V 176.290 49.85°C 115.17V
CL2 125.024A 1.000A 1.000A 1.000A 1515.975 88.802% 1457 38.9 45.38°C 0.998
12.019V 5.016V 3.306V 4.990V 1707.146 55.50°C 115.11V

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
1 10.618A 1.987A 1.993A 0.999A 150.029 92.473% 548 8.6 40.47°C 0.796
12.095V 5.035V 3.311V 5.006V 162.240 43.48°C 230.41V
2 22.272A 2.982A 2.992A 1.201A 300.087 93.822% 550 8.5 40.64°C 0.950
12.086V 5.032V 3.309V 4.998V 319.846 44.13°C 230.40V
3 34.266A 3.480A 3.492A 1.403A 449.891 94.655% 550 8.5 41.19°C 0.969
12.077V 5.030V 3.309V 4.990V 475.295 45.68°C 230.41V
4 46.295A 3.979A 3.993A 1.606A 599.902 94.810% 551 8.5 41.67°C 0.977
12.068V 5.027V 3.308V 4.983V 632.741 46.66°C 230.40V
5 58.030A 4.977A 4.991A 1.809A 750.062 94.619% 553 8.5 42.90°C 0.981
12.055V 5.025V 3.306V 4.976V 792.719 48.60°C 230.39V
6 69.765A 5.976A 5.991A 2.001A 900.071 94.247% 681 15.7 43.50°C 0.983
12.045V 5.022V 3.305V 4.968V 955.010 49.83°C 230.38V
7 81.510A 6.975A 6.995A 2.218A 1050.272 93.697% 682 15.8 43.91°C 0.986
12.037V 5.021V 3.304V 4.961V 1120.918 50.78°C 230.37V
8 93.278A 7.978A 7.995A 2.423A 1200.475 92.966% 1020 28.7 44.21°C 0.987
12.029V 5.018V 3.302V 4.953V 1291.302 52.33°C 230.35V
9 105.474A 8.480A 8.483A 2.424A 1350.223 92.439% 1460 38.9 44.87°C 0.988
12.019V 5.015V 3.301V 4.951V 1460.657 53.68°C 230.35V
10 117.232A 8.984A 9.002A 3.566A 1499.962 91.900% 1743 44.7 45.61°C 0.988
12.008V 5.012V 3.300V 4.909V 1632.159 55.27°C 230.33V
CL1 0.118A 18.001A 17.999A 0.000A 151.638 86.395% 561 8.8 42.50°C 0.806
12.082V 5.041V 3.304V 5.074V 175.518 48.10°C 230.41V
CL2 125.030A 1.001A 1.002A 1.000A 1515.558 92.171% 1644 42.8 45.81°C 0.988
12.015V 5.017V 3.305V 4.990V 1644.292 55.02°C 230.33V

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]) PF/AC Volts
1 1.226A 0.496A 0.498A 0.199A 19.994 61.200% 547 8.8 0.722
12.107V 5.038V 3.313V 5.032V 32.670 115.17V
2 2.452A 0.994A 0.994A 0.398A 39.983 79.908% 547 8.8 0.782
12.106V 5.037V 3.312V 5.026V 50.036 115.17V
3 3.681A 1.489A 1.495A 0.598A 60.012 85.052% 546 8.9 0.817
12.105V 5.037V 3.312V 5.019V 70.559 115.18V
4 4.905A 1.985A 1.993A 0.798A 79.961 87.811% 547 8.8 0.842
12.103V 5.036V 3.311V 5.013V 91.060 115.18V

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]) PF/AC Volts
1 1.227A 0.495A 0.499A 0.199A 19.999 65.573% 547 8.8 0.479
12.103V 5.038V 3.313V 5.033V 30.499 230.39V
2 2.453A 0.993A 0.996A 0.398A 39.988 75.362% 548 8.6 0.601
12.102V 5.037V 3.312V 5.026V 53.061 230.40V
3 3.683A 1.490A 1.493A 0.598A 60.016 85.727% 547 8.8 0.656
12.100V 5.037V 3.312V 5.020V 70.008 230.40V
4 4.906A 1.986A 1.995A 0.798A 79.965 88.392% 548 8.6 0.705
12.099V 5.036V 3.311V 5.013V 90.466 230.40V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load11.60mV6.00mV3.90mV4.70mVPass
20% Load13.20mV6.00mV4.60mV4.70mVPass
30% Load14.30mV6.10mV4.60mV4.80mVPass
40% Load16.60mV6.10mV4.50mV5.30mVPass
50% Load17.90mV6.30mV5.00mV5.50mVPass
60% Load19.60mV7.30mV5.20mV5.90mVPass
70% Load21.60mV7.30mV5.40mV6.50mVPass
80% Load25.70mV9.10mV9.70mV7.00mVPass
90% Load25.50mV8.60mV10.40mV7.70mVPass
100% Load31.70mV9.10mV10.60mV8.40mVPass
110% Load0.00mV0.00mV0.00mV0.00mVPass
Crossload114.30mV7.30mV11.40mV6.70mVPass
Crossload229.30mV8.00mV5.60mV7.50mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load9.10mV6.00mV4.00mV4.80mVPass
20% Load10.40mV6.00mV5.70mV5.10mVPass
30% Load12.70mV6.00mV4.40mV5.40mVPass
40% Load14.80mV6.80mV6.90mV5.60mVPass
50% Load16.20mV9.20mV16.40mV7.30mVPass
60% Load22.10mV7.20mV5.10mV6.20mVPass
70% Load23.70mV7.40mV5.30mV6.80mVPass
80% Load25.10mV8.10mV10.40mV7.20mVPass
90% Load26.30mV8.90mV10.40mV7.60mVPass
100% Load28.60mV9.00mV11.50mV8.70mVPass
110% Load0.00mV0.00mV0.00mV0.00mVPass
Crossload111.80mV7.70mV11.50mV6.50mVPass
Crossload229.50mV7.80mV5.50mV7.30mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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