CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermaltake Smart BM2 550W
Serial NumberPSSPD0550MNFABE1XI000709
Lab IDTT55001724
  • Report: 20PS1724A
  • Receipt Date: Aug 25, 2020
  • Test Date: Sep 30, 2020
  • Report Date: Nov 9, 2021
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandThermaltake
Manufacturer (OEM)Channel Well Technology
SeriesSmart BM2
Model NumberSPD-0550MNFABE-1
Serial NumberPSSPD0550MNFABE1XI000709
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)8
Rated Frequency (Hz)47-63
Rated Power (W)550
TypeATX12V
Cooling140mm Rifle Bearing Fan
(TT-1425 DF1402512SEMN)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignSemi Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202045.52.50.3
Watts11054612.53.6
Total Max. Power (W)550

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

Captive Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (580mm) 1 1 18AWG No
8 pin EPS12V (650mm) / 4+4 pin EPS12V (+150mm) 1 1 / 1 18AWG No
Modular Cables
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+150mm) 1 2 18AWG No
SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm) 2 6 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) / FDD (+150mm) 1 4 / 1 18-20AWG No
AC Power Cord (1380mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

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✓

Performance Summary

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)12.2
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)10.9
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)1.3

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 0.230 72.100% 0.035
5.111V 0.319 115.15V
2 0.090A 0.460 77.052% 0.065
5.111V 0.597 115.15V
3 0.550A 2.805 81.659% 0.260
5.101V 3.435 115.15V
4 1.000A 5.092 81.655% 0.333
5.093V 6.236 115.16V
5 1.500A 7.622 79.421% 0.376
5.082V 9.597 115.16V
6 2.499A 12.652 76.814% 0.417
5.062V 16.471 115.16V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.230 61.995% 0.013
5.112V 0.371 230.30V
2 0.090A 0.460 69.697% 0.023
5.111V 0.660 230.30V
3 0.550A 2.805 78.090% 0.115
5.102V 3.592 230.30V
4 1.000A 5.093 79.978% 0.180
5.093V 6.368 230.30V
5 1.500A 7.622 79.996% 0.232
5.082V 9.528 230.30V
6 2.499A 12.653 79.845% 0.294
5.063V 15.847 230.30V

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 2.739A 1.989A 1.997A 0.984A 54.953 83.204% 605 16.3 35.38°C 0.951
12.178V 5.029V 3.305V 5.082V 66.046 40.09°C 115.16V
2 6.503A 2.985A 2.998A 1.183A 110.008 86.646% 607 16.3 35.97°C 0.976
12.165V 5.026V 3.303V 5.070V 126.963 42.60°C 115.16V
3 10.612A 3.483A 3.499A 1.384A 164.997 87.747% 609 16.4 36.55°C 0.982
12.151V 5.025V 3.301V 5.057V 188.037 43.5°C 115.16V
4 14.730A 3.982A 4.001A 1.585A 219.996 87.870% 612 16.4 37.20°C 0.988
12.138V 5.023V 3.300V 5.047V 250.366 44.52°C 115.16V
5 18.515A 4.977A 5.002A 1.788A 274.981 87.276% 615 16.5 37.57°C 0.989
12.124V 5.024V 3.299V 5.034V 315.071 44.99°C 115.15V
6 22.312A 5.971A 6.002A 1.993A 329.972 86.392% 765 22.0 37.62°C 0.991
12.108V 5.026V 3.299V 5.018V 381.947 45.58°C 115.15V
7 26.124A 6.969A 7.007A 2.197A 385.044 85.410% 1061 30.8 38.09°C 0.992
12.094V 5.024V 3.297V 5.006V 450.821 46.7°C 115.15V
8 29.933A 7.970A 8.012A 2.402A 439.952 84.303% 1391 38.7 38.93°C 0.992
12.079V 5.021V 3.295V 4.994V 521.871 47.9°C 115.15V
9 34.144A 8.469A 8.503A 2.406A 494.431 83.324% 1678 44.0 39.74°C 0.993
12.065V 5.018V 3.292V 4.987V 593.382 48.90°C 115.15V
10 38.371A 8.970A 9.024A 2.512A 549.563 82.184% 1822 46.8 39.74°C 0.993
12.050V 5.017V 3.291V 4.976V 668.696 50.55°C 115.15V
11 43.005A 8.974A 9.030A 2.515A 604.784 81.331% 1822 46.8 40.29°C 0.994
12.036V 5.015V 3.289V 4.969V 743.605 51.43°C 115.14V
CL1 0.100A 13.000A 12.998A 0.000A 109.566 80.343% 619 16.6 35.81°C 0.976
12.155V 5.032V 3.304V 5.069V 136.372 43.01°C 115.17V
CL2 45.498A 1.000A 1.000A 1.000A 561.736 83.008% 1826 46.9 38.35°C 0.993
12.053V 5.022V 3.296V 5.019V 676.726 50.99°C 115.14V

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 2.740A 1.989A 1.997A 0.984A 54.958 84.219% 606 16.3 35.12°C 0.829
12.174V 5.029V 3.305V 5.080V 65.256 39.82°C 230.34V
2 6.507A 2.985A 2.998A 1.184A 110.021 88.253% 608 16.4 35.64°C 0.918
12.161V 5.026V 3.303V 5.068V 124.665 40.56°C 230.34V
3 10.615A 3.484A 3.500A 1.385A 165.012 89.357% 612 16.4 35.73°C 0.948
12.148V 5.024V 3.301V 5.056V 184.667 41.54°C 230.34V
4 14.735A 3.983A 4.002A 1.586A 220.010 89.528% 612 16.4 36.26°C 0.963
12.135V 5.023V 3.300V 5.045V 245.745 42.70°C 230.34V
5 18.521A 4.978A 5.003A 1.789A 274.998 89.203% 615 16.5 37.61°C 0.967
12.121V 5.023V 3.299V 5.033V 308.284 44.36°C 230.34V
6 22.316A 5.972A 6.004A 1.993A 329.984 88.593% 717 20.1 37.94°C 0.974
12.107V 5.025V 3.299V 5.019V 372.471 45.50°C 230.34V
7 26.127A 6.969A 7.008A 2.197A 385.056 87.733% 1054 30.5 37.99°C 0.978
12.093V 5.024V 3.297V 5.005V 438.897 45.77°C 230.33V
8 29.934A 7.970A 8.013A 2.403A 439.952 86.776% 1429 39.5 38.99°C 0.982
12.078V 5.021V 3.294V 4.993V 506.997 47.7°C 230.33V
9 34.148A 8.469A 8.504A 2.406A 494.450 86.014% 1704 46.4 39.49°C 0.985
12.065V 5.019V 3.292V 4.986V 574.845 48.51°C 230.33V
10 38.371A 8.971A 9.025A 2.512A 549.562 85.159% 1826 46.9 40.02°C 0.987
12.050V 5.017V 3.290V 4.976V 645.338 49.38°C 230.33V
11 43.002A 8.973A 9.030A 2.515A 604.778 84.525% 1824 46.9 39.86°C 0.988
12.036V 5.015V 3.288V 4.969V 715.501 50.88°C 230.33V
CL1 0.100A 13.000A 12.998A 0.000A 109.557 81.770% 619 16.6 36.77°C 0.926
12.154V 5.032V 3.303V 5.069V 133.982 43.06°C 230.34V
CL2 45.499A 1.000A 1.000A 1.000A 561.739 86.016% 1827 47.0 38.50°C 0.987
12.053V 5.021V 3.295V 5.019V 653.062 47.30°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 1.217A 0.497A 0.499A 0.196A 19.983 72.631% 601 16.2 0.884
12.186V 5.032V 3.308V 5.104V 27.513 115.17V
2 2.436A 0.994A 0.998A 0.392A 39.971 80.959% 602 16.2 0.937
12.181V 5.030V 3.307V 5.097V 49.372 115.16V
3 3.659A 1.492A 1.498A 0.589A 60.003 84.576% 603 16.3 0.953
12.177V 5.029V 3.305V 5.090V 70.946 115.16V
4 4.877A 1.989A 1.997A 0.787A 79.954 85.785% 604 16.3 0.967
12.172V 5.028V 3.304V 5.082V 93.203 115.16V

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 1.218A 0.497A 0.499A 0.196A 19.988 73.286% 602 16.2 0.601
12.183V 5.031V 3.307V 5.102V 27.274 230.35V
2 2.437A 0.994A 0.998A 0.393A 39.977 82.085% 604 16.3 0.765
12.178V 5.029V 3.306V 5.095V 48.702 230.35V
3 3.660A 1.492A 1.498A 0.590A 60.008 85.471% 605 16.3 0.842
12.172V 5.028V 3.305V 5.088V 70.209 230.35V
4 4.878A 1.990A 1.998A 0.787A 79.958 87.215% 606 16.3 0.883
12.168V 5.028V 3.304V 5.080V 91.679 230.35V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load5.87mV10.27mV9.45mV7.74mVPass
20% Load6.58mV12.30mV10.16mV9.26mVPass
30% Load7.29mV11.89mV10.21mV7.95mVPass
40% Load9.01mV13.77mV10.62mV11.33mVPass
50% Load9.72mV14.79mV12.59mV9.11mVPass
60% Load11.90mV13.67mV12.18mV9.56mVPass
70% Load12.25mV13.92mV13.04mV13.00mVPass
80% Load14.73mV16.62mV15.67mV16.04mVPass
90% Load16.76mV17.23mV17.24mV15.43mVPass
100% Load27.38mV19.55mV18.73mV16.13mVPass
110% Load34.65mV21.42mV20.87mV17.17mVPass
Crossload18.97mV14.94mV16.37mV7.77mVPass
Crossload231.40mV16.41mV16.48mV11.41mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load6.13mV9.15mV9.81mV7.79mVPass
20% Load6.68mV10.32mV9.96mV9.72mVPass
30% Load7.04mV10.32mV10.36mV8.10mVPass
40% Load8.05mV11.64mV11.17mV12.20mVPass
50% Load9.01mV12.35mV11.83mV9.06mVPass
60% Load9.97mV12.70mV12.79mV8.66mVPass
70% Load10.89mV13.87mV13.65mV14.07mVPass
80% Load13.11mV14.23mV15.52mV16.55mVPass
90% Load15.34mV16.97mV17.39mV15.58mVPass
100% Load25.27mV18.55mV18.10mV14.42mVPass
110% Load33.68mV20.59mV20.66mV16.48mVPass
Crossload19.01mV14.83mV18.29mV7.97mVPass
Crossload230.08mV15.99mV16.16mV11.29mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Thermaltake Smart BM2 550W

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