CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Seasonic Vertex GX-1000
Serial Number
Lab IDSS10002111
  • Report: 23PS2111A
  • Receipt Date: Dec 12, 2022
  • Test Date: Jan 13, 2023
  • Report Date: Jan 16, 2023
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandSeasonic
Manufacturer (OEM)Seasonic
SeriesVertex GX
Model Number12102GXAFS
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)13-6.5
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1000
TypeATX12V
Cooling135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
(HA13525H12F-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps25258330.3
Watts125996153.6
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 (620mm) 1 1 16-18AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (710mm) 2 2 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (760mm) 3 3 16AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (760mm) (600W) 1 1 16-28AWG No
SATA 3.3 (410mm+150mm) 1 2 18AWG No
SATA (510mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 4 16 18AWG No
4 pin Molex (460mm+130mm+130mm) 1 3 18AWG 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✓
ATX v3.0 Compliance✓

Performance Summary

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)21.2
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)16.7
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)4.5

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.93 V 114.89 V 113.85 V 114.96 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.98 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 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 0.18 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.070 W 0.062 W N/A 0.081 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 10.477 W 10.457 W N/A 10.499 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.007 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.88 V 229.85 V 227.70 V 229.94 V 232.30 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 50.00 Hz 50.00 Hz 49.50 Hz 50.01 Hz 50.50 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 0.16 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.153 W 0.129 W N/A 0.188 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 36.060 W 36.029 W N/A 36.101 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 0.232W 64.893% 0.034
5.162V 0.358W 114.93V
2 0.09A 0.464W 71.961% 0.06
5.161V 0.645W 114.93V
3 0.55A 2.833W 80.698% 0.263
5.151V 3.511W 114.93V
4 1A 5.141W 81.386% 0.366
5.141V 6.317W 114.94V
5 1.5A 7.695W 80.861% 0.42
5.13V 9.516W 114.94V
6 3A 15.289W 78.955% 0.499
5.096V 19.364W 114.94V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.232W 51.028% 0.013
5.161V 0.456W 229.9V
2 0.09A 0.464W 61.724% 0.021
5.161V 0.752W 229.9V
3 0.55A 2.833W 78.061% 0.097
5.151V 3.629W 229.9V
4 1A 5.141W 79.82% 0.161
5.141V 6.439W 229.9V
5 1.5A 7.695W 80.131% 0.211
5.13V 9.605W 229.9V
6 3A 15.292W 80.744% 0.325
5.097V 18.938W 229.9V

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% 6.436A 1.971A 1.978A 0.974A 99.981 86.33% 0 <6.0 44.55°C 0.964
12.180V 5.071V 3.336V 5.131V 115.812 40.25°C 114.9V
20% 13.905A 2.959A 2.971A 1.172A 199.926 90.924% 0 <6.0 45.46°C 0.979
12.157V 5.069V 3.332V 5.121V 219.875 40.85°C 114.89V
30% 21.715A 3.453A 3.469A 1.37A 299.978 91.813% 0 <6.0 46.13°C 0.985
12.154V 5.067V 3.329V 5.11V 326.73 41.02°C 114.87V
40% 29.492A 3.949A 3.969A 1.569A 399.559 91.623% 749 20.2 41.93°C 0.986
12.151V 5.064V 3.325V 5.1V 436.087 47.45°C 114.85V
50% 36.937A 4.939A 4.968A 1.768A 499.264 91.341% 745 20.0 42.12°C 0.987
12.149V 5.061V 3.321V 5.09V 546.593 48.21°C 114.83V
60% 44.445A 5.93A 5.968A 1.969A 599.801 90.782% 743 20.0 42.75°C 0.988
12.150V 5.059V 3.318V 5.079V 660.703 49.37°C 114.79V
70% 51.875A 6.922A 6.97A 2.17A 699.532 90.108% 830 23.4 43.3°C 0.989
12.152V 5.057V 3.314V 5.068V 776.319 50.37°C 114.77V
80% 59.373A 7.916A 7.972A 2.273A 799.568 89.319% 909 26.4 44.27°C 0.991
12.155V 5.055V 3.311V 5.059V 895.184 52.32°C 114.74V
90% 67.193A 8.412A 8.463A 2.376A 899.326 88.469% 1111 32.3 44.86°C 0.992
12.157V 5.052V 3.307V 5.051V 1016.55 53.93°C 114.71V
100% 74.823A 8.911A 8.988A 2.981A 999.356 87.544% 1302 37.7 45.69°C 0.993
12.158V 5.05V 3.304V 5.032V 1141.544 55.73°C 114.68V
110% 82.381A 9.907A 10.089A 2.985A 1099.987 86.472% 1551 42.5 46.53°C 0.993
12.159V 5.047V 3.3V 5.025V 1272.069 57.41°C 114.65V
CL1 0.115A 14.891A 14.894A 0A 126.303 83.525% 699 18.0 42.36°C 0.975
12.193V 5.058V 3.33V 5.138V 151.216 47.82°C 114.89V
CL2 0.115A 24.75A 0A 0A 126.418 82.119% 878 25.4 40.99°C 0.973
12.192V 5.052V 3.336V 5.145V 153.95 48.01°C 114.9V
CL3 0.114A 0A 24.77A 0A 83.876 75.015% 876 25.3 39.81°C 0.964
12.182V 5.075V 3.33V 5.139V 111.807 48.84°C 114.91V
CL4 82.275A 0A 0A 0A 999.938 88.227% 1210 34.8 56.81°C 0.992
12.153V 5.064V 3.31V 5.105V 1133.377 45.92°C 114.68V

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% 6.438A 1.972A 1.979A 0.975A 100.006 87.242% 0 <6.0 44.88°C 0.845
12.179V 5.071V 3.335V 5.131V 114.633 40.52°C 229.88V
20% 13.909A 2.959A 2.971A 1.172A 199.963 92.146% 0 <6.0 45.72°C 0.925
12.155V 5.069V 3.332V 5.12V 217.002 40.97°C 229.87V
30% 21.721A 3.454A 3.47A 1.37A 300.026 93.273% 0 <6.0 46.39°C 0.952
12.153V 5.067V 3.328V 5.109V 321.661 41.31°C 229.86V
40% 29.504A 3.95A 3.97A 1.569A 399.659 93.317% 749 20.2 41.77°C 0.964
12.150V 5.064V 3.325V 5.099V 428.274 47.31°C 229.85V
50% 36.949A 4.94A 4.969A 1.769A 499.364 93.246% 745 20.0 42.45°C 0.971
12.148V 5.061V 3.321V 5.089V 535.536 48.46°C 229.83V
60% 44.454A 5.932A 5.97A 1.969A 599.909 92.911% 742 19.9 43.09°C 0.976
12.149V 5.058V 3.317V 5.078V 645.68 49.79°C 229.82V
70% 51.890A 6.924A 6.972A 2.171A 699.644 92.539% 829 23.4 43.25°C 0.979
12.151V 5.056V 3.314V 5.067V 756.055 50.26°C 229.81V
80% 59.390A 7.918A 7.975A 2.274A 799.68 92.037% 907 26.4 43.86°C 0.981
12.153V 5.054V 3.31V 5.059V 868.864 52.07°C 229.8V
90% 67.212A 8.414A 8.466A 2.376A 899.417 91.548% 1073 31.4 44.71°C 0.983
12.155V 5.052V 3.307V 5.05V 982.46 53.75°C 229.79V
100% 74.836A 8.913A 8.989A 2.982A 999.431 90.983% 1254 36.2 45.34°C 0.984
12.157V 5.05V 3.303V 5.031V 1098.479 55.39°C 229.78V
110% 82.395A 9.908A 10.09A 2.985A 1100.038 90.372% 1523 42.3 46.98°C 0.985
12.157V 5.047V 3.3V 5.025V 1217.229 57.91°C 229.76V
CL1 0.115A 14.891A 14.895A 0A 126.306 84.649% 697 17.5 44°C 0.885
12.193V 5.058V 3.33V 5.138V 149.208 49.49°C 229.88V
CL2 0.115A 24.748A 0A 0A 126.419 83.205% 878 25.4 42.81°C 0.888
12.192V 5.052V 3.336V 5.145V 151.936 49.83°C 229.87V
CL3 0.114A 0A 24.77A 0A 83.876 75.823% 876 25.3 41.56°C 0.838
12.184V 5.076V 3.33V 5.139V 110.612 50.61°C 229.88V
CL4 82.274A 0A 0A 0A 999.889 91.606% 1181 34.0 44.66°C 0.983
12.153V 5.064V 3.31V 5.105V 1091.506 55.61°C 229.77V

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 1.226A 0.493A 0.494A 0.194A 19.99 74.169% 0 <6.0 39.81°C 0.828
12.104V 5.075V 3.339V 5.154V 26.956 36.72°C 114.93V
40W 2.699A 0.69A 0.692A 0.291A 39.991 80.771% 0 <6.0 40.75°C 0.916
12.109V 5.074V 3.339V 5.151V 49.515 37.41°C 114.92V
60W 4.172A 0.886A 0.889A 0.388A 59.99 83.295% 0 <6.0 42.34°C 0.946
12.108V 5.074V 3.338V 5.147V 72.018 38.54°C 114.92V
80W 5.609A 1.084A 1.087A 0.486A 79.929 84.798% 0 <6.0 43.5°C 0.959
12.177V 5.073V 3.337V 5.144V 94.263 39.54°C 114.9V

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 1.228A 0.493A 0.494A 0.194A 20.001 74.667% 0 <6.0 40.53°C 0.462
12.103V 5.075V 3.339V 5.154V 26.79 37.43°C 229.89V
40W 2.700A 0.69A 0.692A 0.291A 40.001 81.211% 0 <6.0 41.13°C 0.646
12.106V 5.074V 3.338V 5.151V 49.251 37.87°C 229.88V
60W 4.174A 0.887A 0.89A 0.389A 60 83.994% 0 <6.0 41.93°C 0.745
12.106V 5.073V 3.338V 5.147V 71.433 38.44°C 229.88V
80W 5.611A 1.084A 1.088A 0.486A 79.953 85.547% 0 <6.0 42.99°C 0.805
12.176V 5.073V 3.337V 5.144V 93.462 39.26°C 229.88V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load9.52mV7.00mV13.19mV10.34mVPass
20% Load17.37mV6.08mV9.67mV7.83mVPass
30% Load11.74mV6.08mV10.07mV8.80mVPass
40% Load11.51mV7.81mV11.45mV21.70mVPass
50% Load10.90mV8.12mV11.55mV22.77mVPass
60% Load11.21mV8.33mV12.68mV23.44mVPass
70% Load11.67mV8.73mV12.89mV23.85mVPass
80% Load12.33mV9.04mV15.60mV23.23mVPass
90% Load13.10mV9.65mV16.11mV24.62mVPass
100% Load19.39mV12.24mV19.17mV25.99mVPass
110% Load20.23mV14.51mV21.56mV27.00mVPass
Crossload127.07mV10.04mV16.68mV22.20mVPass
Crossload226.02mV10.01mV13.19mV20.88mVPass
Crossload38.08mV7.86mV19.74mV21.44mVPass
Crossload418.85mV11.31mV16.58mV26.33mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load7.98mV6.69mV11.30mV9.42mVPass
20% Load18.81mV5.92mV9.10mV7.52mVPass
30% Load12.46mV6.23mV9.82mV8.55mVPass
40% Load12.15mV8.07mV11.00mV19.81mVPass
50% Load11.23mV7.46mV11.20mV20.47mVPass
60% Load11.38mV7.71mV11.15mV21.39mVPass
70% Load11.79mV7.92mV12.88mV21.39mVPass
80% Load12.05mV8.79mV14.42mV21.80mVPass
90% Load12.28mV9.40mV16.16mV22.21mVPass
100% Load19.99mV12.94mV19.59mV25.75mVPass
110% Load20.65mV14.83mV21.49mV26.93mVPass
Crossload131.77mV9.74mV15.90mV21.61mVPass
Crossload226.63mV10.01mV12.88mV20.57mVPass
Crossload37.62mV7.51mV18.26mV21.29mVPass
Crossload420.16mV12.71mV18.60mV26.76mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Seasonic Vertex GX-1000

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