CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
PCYES Aether 1000W
Serial Number
Lab IDPY10002434
  • Report: 24PS2434A
  • Receipt Date: Apr 23, 2024
  • Test Date: May 3, 2024
  • Report Date: May 9, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandPCYES
Manufacturer (OEM)Kinpower
SeriesAether
Model Number1000WFMG
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1000
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Rifle Bearing Bearing
(EFS-14E12H)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202083.530.3
Watts1031000153.6
Total Max. Power (W)1000

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x2
Chroma 63600-2
63640-80-80 x10
63610-80-20
AC Sources Chroma 6530, APM SP300VAC4000W-P
Power Analyzers RS HMC8015, N4L PPA1530, N4L PPA5530
Oscilloscopes Picoscope 4444, Rigol DS7014, 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, Keithley 2015 - THD
UPS FSP Champ Tower 3kVA, CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA
Isolation Transformer 4kVA
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 (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 (590mm) (600W) 1 1 16-24AWG No
SATA (450mm+155mm+155mm) 3 9 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (450mm+150mm+150mm) 1 3 18AWG No

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

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)21.2
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)18.3
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.9

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 115.06 V 115.02 V 113.85 V 115.11 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.94 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.03 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.418 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.13 % 0.09 % N/A 0.19 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.040 W 0.004 W N/A 0.064 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 6.692 W 6.572 W N/A 6.806 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: 231.00 V 230.90 V 227.70 V 231.06 V 232.30 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 50.00 Hz 49.99 Hz 49.50 Hz 50.01 Hz 50.50 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.417 1.416 1.340 1.419 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.17 % 0.14 % N/A 0.27 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.101 W 0.087 W N/A 0.137 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 22.076 W 21.831 W N/A 22.293 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.004 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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 0.231W 65.957% 0.053
5.143V 0.351W 114.93V
2 0.09A 0.463W 71.37% 0.095
5.142V 0.649W 114.94V
3 0.55A 2.823W 83.415% 0.34
5.132V 3.384W 114.93V
4 1A 5.123W 83.751% 0.432
5.122V 6.117W 114.92V
5 1.5A 7.668W 83.621% 0.472
5.111V 9.17W 114.92V
6 3A 15.232W 81.86% 0.518
5.078V 18.608W 114.91V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.231W 57.587% 0.018
5.143V 0.401W 229.89V
2 0.09A 0.463W 67.649% 0.031
5.142V 0.685W 229.88V
3 0.55A 2.823W 80.954% 0.145
5.132V 3.487W 229.88V
4 1A 5.122W 82.559% 0.23
5.122V 6.204W 229.88V
5 1.5A 7.668W 82.264% 0.299
5.111V 9.32W 229.88V
6 3A 15.234W 82.955% 0.395
5.078V 18.364W 229.88V

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% 6.440A 1.956A 1.964A 0.977A 100.01 86.552% 910 23.5 40.47°C 0.892
12.175V 5.113V 3.36V 5.118V 115.551 44.74°C 114.88V
20% 13.904A 2.936A 2.95A 1.176A 199.969 90.148% 910 23.5 40.56°C 0.935
12.160V 5.109V 3.356V 5.104V 221.823 45.12°C 114.85V
30% 21.733A 3.427A 3.446A 1.375A 300.029 91.426% 913 23.6 41.22°C 0.96
12.146V 5.107V 3.353V 5.09V 328.171 46.22°C 114.82V
40% 29.544A 3.918A 3.941A 1.576A 399.634 90.806% 1301 35.3 41.62°C 0.971
12.132V 5.105V 3.35V 5.076V 440.1 47.12°C 114.78V
50% 37.042A 4.901A 4.93A 1.779A 499.37 90.189% 1557 39.8 42.14°C 0.98
12.118V 5.102V 3.347V 5.062V 553.695 48.16°C 114.74V
60% 44.625A 5.886A 5.925A 1.982A 599.89 89.493% 1717 42.6 42.71°C 0.985
12.103V 5.098V 3.343V 5.046V 670.31 49.26°C 114.7V
70% 52.162A 6.871A 6.921A 2.187A 699.624 88.774% 1709 42.5 43.21°C 0.989
12.088V 5.095V 3.338V 5.031V 788.087 50.2°C 114.67V
80% 59.790A 7.857A 7.923A 2.293A 799.633 87.892% 1706 42.4 43.62°C 0.991
12.071V 5.091V 3.332V 5.017V 909.803 51.52°C 114.63V
90% 67.770A 8.353A 8.413A 2.399A 899.437 86.958% 1700 42.4 44.14°C 0.993
12.055V 5.088V 3.328V 5.003V 1034.348 53.3°C 114.58V
100% 75.567A 8.849A 8.933A 3.014A 999.417 85.961% 1699 42.4 45.66°C 0.994
12.039V 5.085V 3.325V 4.977V 1162.63 55.67°C 114.54V
110% 83.334A 9.841A 10.035A 3.023A 1100.004 84.593% 1696 42.3 46.74°C 0.995
12.020V 5.08V 3.318V 4.963V 1300.369 57.68°C 114.49V
CL1 0.116A 12.187A 12.302A 0A 104.305 78.844% 1271 34.9 40.33°C 0.898
12.162V 5.087V 3.325V 5.125V 132.293 51.71°C 114.87V
CL2 0.115A 19.684A 0A 0A 101.361 77.953% 1024 27.3 41.14°C 0.899
12.168V 5.078V 3.34V 5.132V 130.031 51.1°C 114.87V
CL3 0.114A 0A 20.037A 0A 67.402 71.801% 900 23.3 40.47°C 0.874
12.161V 5.096V 3.294V 5.132V 93.877 50.5°C 114.88V
CL4 82.985A 0A 0A 0.004A 1000.019 86.589% 1726 42.7 44.18°C 0.994
12.050V 5.105V 3.348V 5.06V 1154.88 59.35°C 114.55V

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% 6.440A 1.956A 1.964A 0.977A 100.001 86.982% 907 23.4 40.28°C 0.812
12.175V 5.113V 3.361V 5.117V 114.97 44.56°C 229.88V
20% 13.902A 2.936A 2.949A 1.176A 199.955 91.533% 909 23.4 40.86°C 0.88
12.160V 5.11V 3.357V 5.103V 218.451 45.44°C 229.87V
30% 21.731A 3.426A 3.443A 1.375A 300.006 92.661% 910 23.5 41.18°C 0.914
12.146V 5.108V 3.355V 5.09V 323.766 46.25°C 229.83V
40% 29.536A 3.918A 3.938A 1.576A 399.551 92.479% 1292 35.3 41.75°C 0.934
12.133V 5.105V 3.353V 5.076V 432.045 47.33°C 229.84V
50% 37.033A 4.9A 4.926A 1.778A 499.269 92.284% 1544 39.5 42.36°C 0.948
12.118V 5.103V 3.35V 5.062V 541.01 48.36°C 229.81V
60% 44.611A 5.884A 5.919A 1.982A 599.784 91.843% 1695 42.3 42.82°C 0.957
12.104V 5.099V 3.346V 5.047V 653.046 49.44°C 229.8V
70% 52.146A 6.869A 6.913A 2.186A 699.518 91.383% 1696 42.3 43.24°C 0.964
12.089V 5.096V 3.342V 5.032V 765.482 50.25°C 229.78V
80% 59.772A 7.855A 7.915A 2.292A 799.53 90.746% 1697 42.3 43.74°C 0.969
12.073V 5.091V 3.335V 5.017V 881.053 51.86°C 229.76V
90% 67.747A 8.35A 8.404A 2.398A 899.325 90.115% 1698 42.3 44.43°C 0.973
12.058V 5.089V 3.332V 5.004V 997.982 53.46°C 229.74V
100% 75.550A 8.847A 8.925A 3.013A 999.342 89.315% 1698 42.3 45.62°C 0.976
12.041V 5.086V 3.328V 4.978V 1118.892 55.73°C 229.73V
110% 83.323A 9.848A 10.027A 3.022A 1099.944 88.239% 1700 42.4 46.56°C 0.979
12.021V 5.077V 3.321V 4.963V 1246.518 57.46°C 229.7V
CL1 0.115A 12.198A 12.297A 0A 104.295 79.726% 1345 35.6 42.72°C 0.825
12.164V 5.082V 3.326V 5.126V 130.817 51.41°C 229.88V
CL2 0.114A 19.703A 0A 0A 101.352 78.77% 976 25.7 41.46°C 0.825
12.169V 5.073V 3.341V 5.132V 128.667 50.43°C 229.88V
CL3 0.114A 0A 19.955A 0A 67.396 72.656% 900 23.3 40.05°C 0.777
12.162V 5.093V 3.308V 5.131V 92.762 48.95°C 229.89V
CL4 82.973A 0A 0A 0.004A 999.985 90.017% 1732 42.7 44.81°C 0.975
12.051V 5.1V 3.348V 5.061V 1110.833 58.48°C 229.73V

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 1.220A 0.488A 0.49A 0.195A 20.002 52.751% 904 23.3 36.54°C 0.803
12.178V 5.118V 3.368V 5.142V 37.921 39.67°C 114.91V
40W 2.686A 0.684A 0.686A 0.292A 40.002 77.072% 905 23.3 37.06°C 0.829
12.175V 5.117V 3.366V 5.139V 51.903 40.41°C 114.9V
60W 4.152A 0.88A 0.883A 0.389A 60.002 81.326% 908 23.4 38.65°C 0.86
12.173V 5.116V 3.364V 5.135V 73.78 42.41°C 114.9V
80W 5.614A 1.075A 1.08A 0.487A 79.958 84.697% 908 23.4 39.36°C 0.875
12.170V 5.115V 3.363V 5.131V 94.408 43.28°C 114.88V

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 1.220A 0.489A 0.49A 0.195A 20.002 53.544% 904 23.3 36.62°C 0.577
12.179V 5.117V 3.366V 5.141V 37.366 39.67°C 229.89V
40W 2.686A 0.684A 0.686A 0.292A 40.002 76.393% 904 23.3 37.61°C 0.663
12.175V 5.117V 3.366V 5.138V 52.414 40.88°C 229.89V
60W 4.152A 0.879A 0.883A 0.39A 60.001 81.906% 904 23.3 38.42°C 0.732
12.172V 5.116V 3.365V 5.134V 73.243 41.85°C 229.9V
80W 5.614A 1.075A 1.079A 0.487A 79.952 85.174% 905 23.3 39.11°C 0.779
12.170V 5.116V 3.364V 5.13V 93.862 42.79°C 229.87V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load14.27mV11.85mV13.76mV14.43mVPass
20% Load15.30mV11.44mV14.53mV15.50mVPass
30% Load14.73mV11.29mV13.76mV18.98mVPass
40% Load14.94mV11.60mV13.81mV19.34mVPass
50% Load27.68mV15.63mV20.92mV29.36mVPass
60% Load16.57mV13.08mV14.22mV21.95mVPass
70% Load19.49mV13.28mV16.63mV23.79mVPass
80% Load19.85mV15.33mV18.01mV26.60mVPass
90% Load21.54mV16.04mV19.90mV28.75mVPass
100% Load23.67mV16.88mV22.16mV34.90mVPass
110% Load25.89mV18.92mV26.87mV37.90mVPass
Crossload121.08mV15.97mV25.12mV16.52mVPass
Crossload215.50mV18.39mV19.03mV14.83mVPass
Crossload315.91mV14.82mV16.01mV14.53mVPass
Crossload423.25mV12.08mV12.18mV31.07mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load12.43mV11.04mV13.20mV13.15mVPass
20% Load12.94mV10.93mV12.89mV14.73mVPass
30% Load11.82mV9.20mV11.30mV16.98mVPass
40% Load13.61mV10.98mV13.45mV18.16mVPass
50% Load15.55mV12.21mV13.50mV21.59mVPass
60% Load16.47mV13.18mV14.22mV23.02mVPass
70% Load17.34mV13.59mV16.57mV24.50mVPass
80% Load18.57mV13.59mV17.39mV24.91mVPass
90% Load19.08mV15.02mV18.52mV28.03mVPass
100% Load23.56mV16.63mV21.56mV35.31mVPass
110% Load26.93mV17.40mV26.46mV40.08mVPass
Crossload119.93mV16.47mV16.59mV15.24mVPass
Crossload214.12mV18.90mV27.01mV14.07mVPass
Crossload318.21mV19.31mV17.70mV13.97mVPass
Crossload423.71mV11.99mV13.06mV31.46mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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