CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Kinpower PS 1200PM Gaming Power
Serial Number
Lab IDKP12002571
  • Report: 24PS2571A
  • Receipt Date: Sep 11, 2024
  • Test Date: Sep 17, 2024
  • Report Date: Sep 17, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandKinpower
Manufacturer (OEM)Kinpower
SeriesGenesis
Model NumberPS1200PM
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)16
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1200
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Sleeve Bearing Fan (EFS-12E12H)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202010030.3
Watts1031200153.6
Total Max. Power (W)1200

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 (590mm) 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 (610mm) (600W) 1 1 16-24AWG No
SATA (450mm+150mm+150mm) 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)17.9
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)14.9
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)3

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 115.10 V 115.04 V 113.85 V 115.12 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.95 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 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 0.20 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.035 W -0.010 W N/A 0.075 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 2.425 W 2.348 W N/A 2.516 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.023 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 231.05 V 230.94 V 227.70 V 231.11 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 0.28 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.091 W 0.050 W N/A 0.181 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 8.115 W 8.000 W N/A 8.243 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.008 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 0.233W 68.081% 0.093
5.171V 0.337W 114.85V
2 0.09A 0.465W 72.709% 0.161
5.171V 0.64W 114.85V
3 0.55A 2.839W 84.321% 0.374
5.162V 3.367W 114.85V
4 1A 5.154W 84.336% 0.427
5.153V 6.111W 114.84V
5 1.5A 7.717W 83.94% 0.444
5.144V 9.194W 114.84V
6 3A 15.348W 82.202% 0.487
5.115V 18.67W 114.84V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.233W 60.695% 0.029
5.171V 0.381W 229.86V
2 0.09A 0.465W 69.408% 0.051
5.17V 0.671W 229.83V
3 0.55A 2.839W 81.663% 0.21
5.162V 3.477W 229.83V
4 1A 5.154W 82.889% 0.29
5.153V 6.218W 229.83V
5 1.5A 7.716W 83.641% 0.309
5.144V 9.224W 229.83V
6 3A 15.347W 83.768% 0.384
5.115V 18.321W 229.83V

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% 8.086A 1.975A 1.982A 0.972A 119.992 87.154% 952 23.2 40.01°C 0.965
12.169V 5.063V 3.329V 5.142V 137.682 42.61°C 114.81V
20% 17.186A 2.966A 2.978A 1.17A 239.948 90.838% 955 23 40.55°C 0.981
12.164V 5.058V 3.324V 5.127V 264.144 44.02°C 114.78V
30% 26.599A 3.463A 3.478A 1.369A 359.225 91.01% 960 23.5 41.37°C 0.907
12.149V 5.054V 3.321V 5.113V 209.649 46.5°C 68.96V
40% 36.125A 3.961A 3.98A 1.57A 479.636 90.868% 982 23.1 41.6°C 0.985
12.136V 5.049V 3.317V 5.097V 518.133 49.63°C 112.9V
50% 45.280A 4.954A 4.979A 1.771A 599.374 90.261% 1539 37.7 42.03°C 0.99
12.122V 5.047V 3.314V 5.082V 664.029 49.34°C 114.64V
60% 54.519A 5.949A 5.981A 1.974A 719.868 89.581% 1961 43.6 42.62°C 0.992
12.107V 5.043V 3.311V 5.067V 803.601 50.55°C 114.6V
70% 63.716A 6.946A 6.987A 2.178A 839.596 88.832% 2062 44.3 43.37°C 0.994
12.093V 5.039V 3.307V 5.051V 945.157 52.11°C 114.56V
80% 73.002A 7.946A 7.997A 2.284A 959.604 87.925% 2062 44.3 43.91°C 0.995
12.078V 5.033V 3.301V 5.036V 1091.449 55.21°C 114.52V
90% 82.634A 8.449A 8.49A 2.39A 1079.387 86.869% 2063 44.3 44.59°C 0.995
12.064V 5.03V 3.298V 5.022V 1242.53 58.89°C 114.46V
100% 92.107A 8.955A 9.019A 3.004A 1199.441 85.365% 2062 44.3 45.79°C 0.995
12.048V 5.025V 3.293V 4.995V 1405.162 63.9°C 114.41V
110% 101.534A 9.963A 10.131A 3.013A 1320.049 83.455% 2062 44.3 46.47°C 0.991
12.033V 5.019V 3.287V 4.979V 1581.95 61.03°C 114.37V
CL1 0.115A 12.334A 12.405A 0A 104.301 81.13% 969 22.8 41.61°C 0.961
12.168V 5.027V 3.297V 5.151V 128.608 53.5°C 114.8V
CL2 0.114A 19.95A 0A 0A 101.345 79.41% 960 23.5 41.49°C 0.961
12.171V 5.01V 3.311V 5.155V 127.621 50.65°C 114.81V
CL3 0.114A 0A 20.092A 0A 67.385 72.179% 952 23.2 41.05°C 0.944
12.170V 5.036V 3.285V 5.156V 93.363 48.33°C 114.82V
CL4 99.537A 0A 0A 0.004A 1200.063 86.084% 2072 44.8 44.98°C 0.995
12.056V 5.045V 3.312V 5.065V 1394.068 60.25°C 114.43V

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% 8.085A 1.975A 1.983A 0.973A 119.998 87.517% 953 23 40.05°C 0.882
12.170V 5.062V 3.329V 5.141V 137.116 43.28°C 229.81V
20% 17.186A 2.965A 2.977A 1.171A 239.957 91.993% 956 23 40.97°C 0.943
12.164V 5.058V 3.325V 5.126V 260.843 44.41°C 229.79V
30% 26.597A 3.462A 3.477A 1.37A 359.211 92.858% 958 23 41.04°C 0.961
12.150V 5.055V 3.321V 5.112V 386.841 45.59°C 229.78V
40% 36.120A 3.959A 3.978A 1.57A 479.562 92.981% 961 23.5 41.59°C 0.971
12.136V 5.051V 3.318V 5.097V 515.762 46.38°C 229.76V
50% 45.274A 4.952A 4.978A 1.771A 599.319 92.554% 1569 37.7 42.42°C 0.975
12.122V 5.048V 3.315V 5.082V 647.537 47.47°C 229.74V
60% 54.519A 5.948A 5.98A 1.974A 719.864 92.08% 1930 43.5 42.84°C 0.978
12.107V 5.044V 3.311V 5.066V 781.78 47.5°C 229.72V
70% 63.718A 6.946A 6.987A 2.179A 839.593 91.587% 2060 44.3 43.2°C 0.98
12.092V 5.04V 3.307V 5.05V 916.715 48.95°C 229.7V
80% 73.004A 7.946A 7.997A 2.284A 959.618 91.028% 2062 44.3 43.52°C 0.983
12.078V 5.033V 3.301V 5.035V 1054.189 51.24°C 229.67V
90% 82.635A 8.449A 8.489A 2.39A 1079.404 90.454% 2062 44.3 44.5°C 0.984
12.064V 5.03V 3.298V 5.021V 1193.328 52.76°C 229.65V
100% 92.102A 8.953A 9.015A 3.003A 1199.438 89.734% 2063 44.3 45.84°C 0.984
12.049V 5.026V 3.294V 4.996V 1336.663 55.55°C 229.63V
110% 101.530A 9.959A 10.126A 3.012A 1320.046 88.844% 2063 44.3 46.14°C 0.985
12.033V 5.02V 3.288V 4.981V 1485.8 58.09°C 229.6V
CL1 0.115A 12.324A 12.393A 0A 104.305 80.114% 1003 24.9 41.47°C 0.874
12.169V 5.031V 3.3V 5.149V 130.198 51.02°C 229.81V
CL2 0.114A 19.967A 0A 0A 101.338 79.16% 959 23 41.62°C 0.873
12.171V 5.006V 3.313V 5.154V 128.026 49.52°C 229.82V
CL3 0.114A 0A 20.088A 0A 67.383 72.645% 951 23.2 40.83°C 0.812
12.170V 5.037V 3.285V 5.155V 92.763 47.35°C 229.82V
CL4 99.530A 0A 0A 0.004A 1199.969 90.391% 2071 44.8 44.52°C 0.984
12.056V 5.045V 3.309V 5.067V 1327.533 52.73°C 229.64V

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 0.493A 0.495A 0.194A 19.998 57.889% 934 22.5 36.07°C 0.826
12.178V 5.07V 3.336V 5.167V 34.443 38.38°C 114.84V
40W 2.684A 0.691A 0.693A 0.291A 40 76.531% 943 22.9 37.36°C 0.891
12.176V 5.068V 3.335V 5.163V 52.27 39.29°C 114.84V
60W 4.150A 0.888A 0.891A 0.388A 60 81.651% 949 23.1 38.68°C 0.928
12.175V 5.066V 3.333V 5.159V 73.487 40.63°C 114.83V
80W 5.612A 1.086A 1.089A 0.485A 79.943 83.53% 949 23.1 39.21°C 0.946
12.174V 5.065V 3.332V 5.155V 95.706 42.27°C 114.83V

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 0.493A 0.495A 0.194A 20.004 64.084% 938 22.5 36.24°C 0.52
12.178V 5.069V 3.336V 5.166V 34.458 39.54°C 229.84V
40W 2.685A 0.691A 0.693A 0.291A 40.004 69.535% 944 22.9 37.62°C 0.665
12.176V 5.068V 3.334V 5.162V 52.519 40.2°C 229.83V
60W 4.150A 0.888A 0.891A 0.388A 60.003 81.44% 946 22.9 38.18°C 0.752
12.176V 5.067V 3.333V 5.158V 73.673 40.87°C 229.83V
80W 5.612A 1.086A 1.089A 0.485A 79.948 84.16% 949 23.1 39.44°C 0.817
12.174V 5.065V 3.332V 5.154V 94.99 42.17°C 229.83V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 16.8 mV 16.8 mV 13.9 mV 12.8 mV Pass
20% Load 19.6 mV 17.5 mV 15.6 mV 14.3 mV Pass
30% Load 19.1 mV 17.3 mV 15.9 mV 19.1 mV Pass
40% Load 16.8 mV 15.8 mV 14.7 mV 16.0 mV Pass
50% Load 17.7 mV 17.7 mV 16.3 mV 18.4 mV Pass
60% Load 21.4 mV 19.5 mV 17.3 mV 21.5 mV Pass
70% Load 20.1 mV 21.7 mV 18.1 mV 24.2 mV Pass
80% Load 20.0 mV 21.4 mV 17.2 mV 24.1 mV Pass
90% Load 23.7 mV 22.0 mV 19.3 mV 38.7 mV Pass
100% Load 31.4 mV 23.2 mV 20.8 mV 41.3 mV Pass
110% Load 35.6 mV 23.3 mV 22.9 mV 45.2 mV Pass
Crossload 1 23.6 mV 22.8 mV 25.3 mV 12.4 mV Pass
Crossload 2 22.2 mV 19.7 mV 30.9 mV 10.8 mV Pass
Crossload 3 23.4 mV 25.7 mV 20.1 mV 10.5 mV Pass
Crossload 4 31.3 mV 16.4 mV 15.2 mV 29.9 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 17.1 mV 17.0 mV 14.6 mV 12.2 mV Pass
20% Load 18.4 mV 17.7 mV 14.7 mV 14.5 mV Pass
30% Load 19.1 mV 18.3 mV 14.5 mV 18.8 mV Pass
40% Load 19.4 mV 17.7 mV 15.9 mV 18.5 mV Pass
50% Load 19.5 mV 19.1 mV 16.8 mV 19.2 mV Pass
60% Load 18.2 mV 18.6 mV 15.7 mV 19.4 mV Pass
70% Load 20.7 mV 23.3 mV 18.1 mV 23.7 mV Pass
80% Load 20.9 mV 21.6 mV 19.1 mV 24.6 mV Pass
90% Load 22.0 mV 22.5 mV 19.4 mV 36.5 mV Pass
100% Load 28.7 mV 23.8 mV 21.5 mV 40.5 mV Pass
110% Load 32.2 mV 21.5 mV 22.0 mV 42.8 mV Pass
Crossload 1 22.9 mV 22.4 mV 26.1 mV 12.0 mV Pass
Crossload 2 20.2 mV 22.0 mV 20.4 mV 10.8 mV Pass
Crossload 3 32.2 mV 26.3 mV 19.9 mV 10.7 mV Pass
Crossload 4 29.4 mV 15.3 mV 14.4 mV 30.5 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Kinpower PS 1200PM Gaming Power

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