CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 1000W
Serial Number345H2489000008
Lab IDBQ10002159
  • Report: 23PS2159A
  • Receipt Date: Feb 17, 2023
  • Test Date: Mar 24, 2023
  • Report Date: Mar 30, 2023
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

Brandbe quiet!
Manufacturer (OEM)HEC
SeriesPure Power 12 M
Model NumberL12-M-1000W
Serial Number345H2489000008
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)12-6
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1000
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Rifle Bearing Fan
(BQ QF2-12025-HS)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V(1)12V(2)5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps2222464230.3
Watts1201000153.6
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 (550mm) 1 1 16-20AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (600mm) 1 1 18AWG No
8 pin EPS12V (600mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+150mm) 2 4 16-18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (600W) 1 1 16-28AWG No
SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 1 4 18AWG No
SATA (500mm+150mm) / 4-pin Molex (+150mm+150mm) 1 2 / 2 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1400mm) - 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)20.1
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)17.3
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.8

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.88 V 114.82 V 113.85 V 114.93 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.98 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.01 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.418 1.417 1.340 1.421 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.15 % 0.09 % N/A 0.27 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.055 W 0.033 W N/A 0.080 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 11.136 W 11.104 W N/A 11.170 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.006 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 229.82 V 227.70 V 229.95 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: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.417 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.13 % 0.09 % N/A 0.20 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.095 W 0.049 W N/A 0.150 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 37.542 W 37.496 W N/A 37.588 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.002 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 0.23W 69.975% 0.03
5.103V 0.329W 114.87V
2 0.09A 0.459W 76.457% 0.054
5.102V 0.601W 114.87V
3 0.55A 2.8W 81.171% 0.25
5.092V 3.449W 114.87V
4 1A 5.081W 81.077% 0.352
5.081V 6.267W 114.86V
5 1.5A 7.605W 81.062% 0.405
5.07V 9.381W 114.87V
6 3A 15.108W 80.224% 0.477
5.036V 18.832W 114.86V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.23W 60.403% 0.01
5.103V 0.382W 229.88V
2 0.09A 0.459W 70.127% 0.018
5.102V 0.656W 229.88V
3 0.55A 2.8W 79.944% 0.091
5.092V 3.503W 229.88V
4 1A 5.081W 80.788% 0.154
5.081V 6.29W 229.88V
5 1.5A 7.605W 81.39% 0.209
5.07V 9.345W 229.88V
6 3A 15.108W 80.874% 0.32
5.036V 18.68W 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% 6.470A 2.008A 2.008A 0.984A 99.963 87.549% 734 12.4 40.22°C 0.958
12.113V 4.978V 3.285V 5.081V 114.181 44.45°C 114.84V
20% 13.989A 3.014A 3.016A 1.184A 199.899 91.181% 734 12.4 40.81°C 0.975
12.081V 4.975V 3.282V 5.067V 219.231 45.51°C 114.8V
30% 21.874A 3.518A 3.521A 1.384A 299.934 91.875% 736 12.4 41.36°C 0.978
12.064V 4.974V 3.28V 5.056V 326.462 46.39°C 114.77V
40% 29.726A 4.022A 4.027A 1.586A 399.385 91.818% 737 12.4 41.72°C 0.982
12.049V 4.972V 3.278V 5.045V 434.974 47.21°C 114.74V
50% 37.278A 5.031A 5.038A 1.788A 499.129 91.404% 753 13.3 42.39°C 0.986
12.035V 4.969V 3.275V 5.033V 546.074 48.41°C 114.7V
60% 44.916A 6.04A 6.052A 1.992A 599.681 90.785% 870 17.7 42.52°C 0.99
12.020V 4.967V 3.272V 5.021V 660.551 49.18°C 114.67V
70% 52.511A 7.05A 7.067A 2.196A 699.435 90.031% 1216 28.4 43.18°C 0.992
12.004V 4.964V 3.269V 5.009V 776.875 50.24°C 114.63V
80% 60.199A 8.001A 8.083A 2.3A 799.191 89.119% 1791 39.5 43.92°C 0.994
11.986V 4.962V 3.266V 4.999V 896.772 52.05°C 114.6V
90% 68.242A 8.569A 8.58A 2.405A 899.291 88.219% 1886 41.3 44.5°C 0.995
11.970V 4.96V 3.263V 4.99V 1019.396 53.58°C 114.55V
100% 76.105A 9.077A 9.109A 3.02A 999.339 87.261% 1883 41.2 45.66°C 0.996
11.953V 4.958V 3.26V 4.968V 1145.231 55.69°C 115.04V
110% 83.924A 10.09A 10.223A 3.025A 1099.964 86.174% 1882 41.2 46.65°C 0.997
11.935V 4.955V 3.257V 4.959V 1276.451 57.59°C 115.06V
CL1 0.114A 14.564A 14.572A 0A 121.301 84.078% 797 15.1 41.02°C 0.96
12.119V 4.958V 3.273V 5.088V 144.272 46.56°C 115.93V
CL2 0.114A 22.205A 0A 0A 111.304 82.549% 766 14.0 41.34°C 0.964
12.125V 4.95V 3.286V 5.096V 134.837 48.42°C 115.95V
CL3 0.114A 0A 22.189A 0A 73.982 76.456% 747 13.0 41.19°C 0.953
12.124V 4.981V 3.272V 5.09V 96.766 50.27°C 115.97V
CL4 83.601A 0A 0A 0A 999.875 87.95% 1892 41.6 45.79°C 0.996
11.960V 4.977V 3.273V 5.049V 1136.882 56.74°C 115.21V

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% 6.470A 2.008A 2.008A 0.984A 99.967 87.814% 740 13.1 40.36°C 0.857
12.112V 4.979V 3.286V 5.08V 113.838 44.57°C 229.86V
20% 13.993A 3.014A 3.015A 1.184A 199.904 92.23% 737 12.4 40.73°C 0.933
12.079V 4.976V 3.283V 5.067V 216.747 45.48°C 229.85V
30% 21.878A 3.517A 3.52A 1.385A 299.938 93.135% 737 12.4 41.36°C 0.954
12.062V 4.974V 3.281V 5.055V 322.042 46.46°C 229.83V
40% 29.734A 4.022A 4.026A 1.586A 399.392 93.386% 738 12.7 41.81°C 0.963
12.046V 4.973V 3.278V 5.044V 427.676 47.37°C 229.82V
50% 37.286A 5.03A 5.037A 1.788A 499.124 93.177% 750 13.0 42.34°C 0.97
12.032V 4.97V 3.275V 5.033V 535.669 48.35°C 229.8V
60% 44.924A 6.039A 6.05A 1.992A 599.66 92.818% 864 17.5 42.56°C 0.976
12.017V 4.968V 3.273V 5.021V 646.059 49.17°C 229.78V
70% 52.518A 7.049A 7.065A 2.196A 699.399 92.322% 1205 28.1 43.33°C 0.979
12.002V 4.966V 3.27V 5.009V 757.57 50.39°C 229.77V
80% 60.207A 8A 8.08A 2.3A 799.151 91.689% 1776 39.1 43.84°C 0.98
11.984V 4.963V 3.267V 5V 871.595 51.89°C 229.75V
90% 68.247A 8.566A 8.577A 2.404A 899.219 91.081% 1885 41.2 44.17°C 0.982
11.968V 4.961V 3.264V 4.99V 987.281 53.18°C 229.73V
100% 76.108A 9.073A 9.105A 3.019A 999.263 90.465% 1883 41.2 45.05°C 0.985
11.952V 4.959V 3.261V 4.969V 1104.584 55.06°C 229.72V
110% 83.919A 10.087A 10.219A 3.024A 1099.893 89.748% 1877 41.1 46.59°C 0.986
11.935V 4.957V 3.258V 4.961V 1225.537 57.51°C 229.7V
CL1 0.114A 14.559A 14.567A 0A 121.29 84.879% 755 13.4 40.81°C 0.89
12.116V 4.96V 3.275V 5.088V 142.898 46.27°C 229.86V
CL2 0.114A 22.197A 0A 0A 111.298 83.17% 763 13.8 40.36°C 0.88
12.122V 4.952V 3.287V 5.096V 133.825 47.38°C 229.86V
CL3 0.113A 0A 22.186A 0A 73.98 77.294% 745 12.8 41.38°C 0.832
12.122V 4.981V 3.272V 5.091V 95.707 50.41°C 229.86V
CL4 83.603A 0A 0A 0A 999.834 91.071% 1891 41.5 45.04°C 0.984
11.959V 4.978V 3.273V 5.05V 1097.864 55.99°C 229.72V

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 1.225A 0.501A 0.501A 0.196A 19.985 77.771% 729 12 36.53°C 0.827
12.109V 4.984V 3.29V 5.099V 25.696 39.58°C 114.86V
40W 2.700A 0.702A 0.702A 0.294A 39.987 82.999% 728 12.1 37.35°C 0.912
12.105V 4.982V 3.288V 5.097V 48.178 40.68°C 114.86V
60W 4.174A 0.903A 0.903A 0.392A 59.986 86.362% 728 12.1 38.02°C 0.941
12.102V 4.981V 3.288V 5.094V 69.459 41.79°C 114.85V
80W 5.638A 1.104A 1.104A 0.491A 79.914 85.293% 733 12.2 39.07°C 0.952
12.112V 4.98V 3.287V 5.094V 93.695 43.05°C 114.84V

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 1.226A 0.501A 0.501A 0.196A 19.985 77.048% 725 11.9 36.52°C 0.468
12.102V 4.984V 3.291V 5.099V 25.941 39.57°C 229.88V
40W 2.700A 0.702A 0.702A 0.294A 39.987 83.676% 726 12 37.2°C 0.659
12.099V 4.982V 3.289V 5.097V 47.79 40.56°C 229.89V
60W 4.176A 0.903A 0.903A 0.393A 59.987 86.484% 728 12.1 38.01°C 0.761
12.098V 4.981V 3.288V 5.094V 69.368 41.54°C 229.88V
80W 5.638A 1.104A 1.104A 0.491A 79.917 86.067% 735 12.4 39.12°C 0.827
12.110V 4.981V 3.288V 5.094V 92.852 42.96°C 229.87V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load11.46mV10.93mV9.08mV11.13mVPass
20% Load18.67mV11.50mV9.13mV11.44mVPass
30% Load14.07mV10.62mV9.85mV11.08mVPass
40% Load13.81mV11.39mV9.75mV11.29mVPass
50% Load14.27mV11.96mV11.19mV11.60mVPass
60% Load14.32mV11.91mV11.24mV12.73mVPass
70% Load14.73mV12.52mV11.70mV12.26mVPass
80% Load15.39mV11.80mV12.82mV12.47mVPass
90% Load15.19mV13.29mV12.47mV12.42mVPass
100% Load22.03mV14.76mV14.59mV16.09mVPass
110% Load23.58mV14.91mV15.69mV17.43mVPass
Crossload115.23mV19.20mV19.66mV13.14mVPass
Crossload216.01mV21.09mV17.14mV11.19mVPass
Crossload317.69mV15.81mV16.78mV10.16mVPass
Crossload422.41mV11.49mV10.12mV13.04mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load12.58mV11.44mV9.23mV10.72mVPass
20% Load19.64mV10.98mV9.44mV11.14mVPass
30% Load15.75mV10.83mV9.54mV10.62mVPass
40% Load15.09mV11.96mV9.90mV11.60mVPass
50% Load15.04mV11.29mV10.52mV11.24mVPass
60% Load15.09mV12.37mV10.88mV11.55mVPass
70% Load15.34mV12.32mV11.34mV12.31mVPass
80% Load15.04mV13.60mV12.83mV12.78mVPass
90% Load16.32mV12.99mV12.98mV12.37mVPass
100% Load22.76mV14.91mV15.00mV15.82mVPass
110% Load23.78mV15.72mV16.08mV16.74mVPass
Crossload115.76mV18.65mV19.08mV12.59mVPass
Crossload218.05mV22.53mV17.91mV10.72mVPass
Crossload316.27mV16.12mV16.78mV10.21mVPass
Crossload423.58mV12.89mV10.22mV11.74mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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