CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
NZXT C1500 Platinum
Serial Number5223BZ02800059
Lab IDNZ15002444
  • Report: 24PS2444A
  • Receipt Date: May 7, 2024
  • Test Date: May 14, 2024
  • Report Date: May 16, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Lab Director

General Information

DUT Information

BrandNZXT
Manufacturer (OEM)Channel Well Technology
SeriesC Platinum
Model NumberPA-5P1BB-US
Serial Number5223BZ02800059
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15-9
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1500
TypeATX12V
Cooling140mm Magnetic Levitation Bearing Fan
(MFE0251VX-1Q010-S99)
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps222212530
Watts1201500150
Total Max. Power (W)1500

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 (600mm) 1 1 16-20AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (700mm) 1 1 16AWG No
8 pin EPS12V (700mm) 1 1 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (650mm) 6 6 16AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (650mm) (600W) 2 2 16-24AWG No
SATA (500mm+145mm+145mm+145mm) 3 12 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 1 4 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1370mm) - C19 coupler 1 1 14AWG -

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) CWT
Platform CTT
PCB Type Double-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 2x NTC Thermistor SCK-0510 (5Ω @ 25°C) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s)
2x WeEn WNR2560M
APFC MOSFETs
2x Infineon IPP60R060P7 (650V, 30A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.06Ohm) &
2x Infineon IPB60R045P7 (650V, 38A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.045Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode
2x Vishay C10ET07T (650V, 10A @ 125°C)
Bulk Cap(s)
3x Nippon Chemi-Con (420V, 820uF each or 2460uF combined, 2000h @ 105°C, KHE)
Main Switchers
4x Alpha & Omega AOTF29S50 (500V, 18A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.4Ohm)

IC Driver

2x Novosense NSi6602

Digital Controller

2x Texas Instruments UCD3138A
Topology
Primary side: Semi-Digital, Interleaved PFC, Full-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 16x OnSemi NTMFS5C612N (60V, 168A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 1.5mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 2x QM3054M6 (30V, 61A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 4.8mOhm) &
2x QN3107M6N  (30V, 74A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 2.6mOhm)
PWM Controller(s): uP3861P
Filtering Capacitors

Electrolytic: Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000 @ 105°C, KY),
4x Nippon Chemi-Con (W)
4x Rubycon (3-6,000 @ 105°C, YXJ),
Polymer: 7x FPCAPS, 40x Nippon Chemi-Con
Supervisor IC IN1S3151 – SAG
Fan Model SUNON (MFE0251VX-1Q010-S99) (140mm , 12V, Magnetic Levitation Bearing)
5VSB
Rectifier
1x PS1045L (45V, 10A) SBR
Standby PWM Controller On-Bright OB2365T

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

Average Efficiency91.489%
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load -115V70.675
Average Efficiency VSB77.917%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.0176
Average PF0.992
Avg Noise Output25.40 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)TITANIUM
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)A-
Average Efficiency93.068%
Average Efficiency VSB77.561%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.0761
Average PF0.958
Avg Noise Output25.40 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)TITANIUM
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)A-

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)24.6
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)22.5
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.1

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 115.07 V 115.03 V 113.85 V 115.11 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.99 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.01 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 0.18 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.018 W 0.013 W N/A 0.022 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 10.904 W 10.719 W N/A 11.091 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.002 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 231.07 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: 0.076 W 0.064 W N/A 0.110 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 35.264 W 34.981 W N/A 35.572 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.002 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Graphs

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 0.225W 72.095% 0.03
4.991V 0.312W 114.89V
2 0.09A 0.449W 75.689% 0.056
4.99V 0.593W 114.89V
3 0.55A 2.739W 78.141% 0.271
4.98V 3.505W 114.88V
4 1A 4.969W 77.795% 0.386
4.969V 6.387W 114.88V
5 1.5A 7.437W 78.09% 0.446
4.958V 9.524W 114.87V
6 3A 14.77W 75.406% 0.534
4.923V 19.588W 114.87V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.225W 61.816% 0.01
4.99V 0.364W 229.94V
2 0.09A 0.449W 68.119% 0.019
4.99V 0.659W 229.94V
3 0.55A 2.739W 77.134% 0.098
4.979V 3.551W 229.94V
4 1A 4.969W 77.815% 0.166
4.969V 6.386W 229.94V
5 1.5A 7.437W 78.398% 0.228
4.957V 9.487W 229.94V
6 3.001A 14.77W 78.272% 0.341
4.923V 18.87W 229.93V

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% 10.666A 1.974A 1.984A 0.989A 149.957 92.463% 0 <6.0 44.73°C 0.979
12.035V 5.064V 3.325V 5.054V 162.305 40.47°C 114.83V
20% 22.368A 2.963A 2.98A 1.188A 299.906 93.952% 0 <6.0 45.54°C 0.981
12.026V 5.063V 3.322V 5.051V 319.242 40.92°C 114.78V
30% 34.406A 3.457A 3.481A 1.387A 449.506 94.433% 0 <6.0 46.35°C 0.995
12.017V 5.062V 3.318V 5.047V 476.134 41.32°C 114.73V
40% 46.497A 3.953A 3.983A 1.586A 599.547 94.021% 0 <6.0 47.37°C 0.997
12.008V 5.061V 3.314V 5.043V 637.58 41.85°C 114.68V
50% 58.277A 4.942A 4.986A 1.786A 749.672 93.314% 0 <6.0 48.35°C 0.998
11.997V 5.06V 3.309V 5.04V 803.549 42.32°C 114.63V
60% 70.066A 5.932A 5.99A 1.985A 899.742 92.77% 619 15.0 42.95°C 0.998
11.988V 5.059V 3.306V 5.037V 969.948 49.53°C 114.57V
70% 81.891A 6.926A 6.995A 2.186A 1049.869 91.359% 748 21.6 43.19°C 0.998
11.976V 5.055V 3.303V 5.031V 1149.11 50.22°C 114.51V
80% 93.727A 7.917A 8.002A 2.287A 1199.496 90.695% 915 28.2 43.63°C 0.998
11.967V 5.052V 3.299V 5.028V 1322.664 51.7°C 114.46V
90% 105.989A 8.415A 8.496A 2.388A 1349.724 89.875% 1090 33.3 44.67°C 0.998
11.956V 5.05V 3.295V 5.025V 1501.739 53.85°C 114.4V
100% 118.010A 8.913A 9.022A 2.991A 1499.338 89.035% 1206 36.2 45.85°C 0.998
11.945V 5.049V 3.291V 5.014V 1683.959 55.89°C 114.35V
110% 129.988A 9.906A 10.13A 2.992A 1649.547 88.102% 1301 38.2 46.8°C 0.998
11.933V 5.047V 3.287V 5.014V 1872.553 57.68°C 114.28V
CL1 0.115A 14.268A 14.426A 0A 121.282 83.576% 619 15.0 41.29°C 0.978
12.021V 5.06V 3.306V 5.099V 145.088 57.57°C 114.83V
CL2 0.115A 21.747A 0A 0A 111.328 81.457% 0 <6.0 43.72°C 0.976
12.025V 5.056V 3.316V 5.118V 136.667 40.66°C 114.84V
CL3 0.115A 0A 22.038A 0A 73.978 76.315% 0 <6.0 42.92°C 0.961
12.021V 5.075V 3.294V 5.073V 96.977 40.35°C 114.83V
CL4 125.524A 0A 0A 0A 1499.863 89.496% 1195 35.9 45.87°C 0.998
11.949V 5.062V 3.296V 5.047V 1675.905 64.32°C 114.35V

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% 10.668A 1.974A 1.985A 0.989A 149.97 92.863% 0 <6.0 44.65°C 0.844
12.032V 5.066V 3.325V 5.056V 161.49 40.42°C 229.92V
20% 22.372A 2.962A 2.98A 1.188A 299.913 92.135% 0 <6.0 45.25°C 0.941
12.024V 5.064V 3.321V 5.052V 317.895 40.58°C 229.9V
30% 34.413A 3.455A 3.482A 1.386A 449.477 94.528% 0 <6.0 46.2°C 0.975
12.013V 5.066V 3.316V 5.051V 475.58 41.06°C 229.88V
40% 46.498A 3.95A 3.984A 1.585A 599.385 94.837% 0 <6.0 47.49°C 0.972
12.004V 5.063V 3.313V 5.045V 631.798 41.97°C 229.85V
50% 58.277A 4.941A 4.985A 1.785A 749.589 94.764% 615 14.7 42.34°C 0.974
11.996V 5.06V 3.31V 5.041V 791.036 48.48°C 229.84V
60% 70.066A 5.933A 5.987A 1.986A 899.698 94.538% 616 14.8 42.73°C 0.977
11.988V 5.057V 3.307V 5.035V 951.703 49.38°C 229.81V
70% 81.883A 6.926A 6.993A 2.186A 1049.824 93.785% 755 21.9 43.12°C 0.986
11.977V 5.054V 3.303V 5.031V 1119.411 50.29°C 229.79V
80% 93.723A 7.916A 8.001A 2.286A 1199.452 93.382% 922 28.4 43.66°C 0.987
11.967V 5.052V 3.299V 5.029V 1284.567 51.78°C 229.76V
90% 105.990A 8.414A 8.495A 2.388A 1349.697 92.974% 1091 33.3 44.3°C 0.988
11.955V 5.051V 3.296V 5.025V 1451.608 53.33°C 229.74V
100% 118.009A 8.912A 9.021A 2.991A 1499.316 92.448% 1202 36.1 45.61°C 0.989
11.945V 5.049V 3.292V 5.014V 1621.738 55.63°C 229.72V
110% 129.986A 9.906A 10.128A 2.992A 1649.516 91.882% 1302 38.2 46.85°C 0.989
11.934V 5.047V 3.287V 5.013V 1795.291 57.79°C 229.69V
CL1 0.115A 14.27A 14.417A 0A 121.274 84.518% 615 14.7 41.83°C 0.831
12.021V 5.059V 3.308V 5.098V 143.565 56.75°C 229.93V
CL2 0.114A 21.745A 0A 0A 111.311 82.015% 0 <6.0 40.76°C 0.822
12.025V 5.056V 3.313V 5.118V 135.755 41.93°C 229.93V
CL3 0.114A 0A 22.029A 0A 73.976 76.96% 0 <6.0 44.1°C 0.755
12.021V 5.073V 3.296V 5.071V 96.208 40.34°C 229.93V
CL4 125.516A 0A 0A 0A 1499.86 92.848% 1189 35.8 45.95°C 0.989
11.949V 5.061V 3.297V 5.047V 1615.436 59.56°C 229.71V

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 1.232A 0.494A 0.496A 0.198A 19.986 70.603% 0 <6.0 39.78°C 0.821
12.047V 5.062V 3.328V 5.061V 28.718 36.72°C 114.86V
40W 2.713A 0.691A 0.694A 0.296A 39.986 80.703% 0 <6.0 40.83°C 0.9
12.044V 5.064V 3.328V 5.061V 49.362 37.57°C 114.85V
60W 4.196A 0.888A 0.892A 0.395A 59.986 85.085% 0 <6.0 42.21°C 0.938
12.041V 5.065V 3.328V 5.061V 70.622 38.54°C 114.85V
80W 5.672A 1.086A 1.09A 0.494A 79.913 87.37% 0 <6.0 43.45°C 0.958
12.039V 5.065V 3.328V 5.061V 91.607 39.49°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 1.232A 0.494A 0.496A 0.198A 19.989 70.856% 0 <6.0 39.84°C 0.474
12.045V 5.065V 3.328V 5.063V 28.309 36.72°C 229.94V
40W 2.714A 0.691A 0.694A 0.296A 39.993 81.855% 0 <6.0 41.02°C 0.605
12.041V 5.065V 3.328V 5.063V 49.042 37.63°C 229.93V
60W 4.198A 0.888A 0.892A 0.395A 59.997 85.479% 0 <6.0 42.1°C 0.684
12.038V 5.066V 3.328V 5.062V 70.203 38.53°C 229.93V
80W 5.675A 1.086A 1.091A 0.494A 79.936 87.843% 0 <6.0 43.19°C 0.745
12.036V 5.066V 3.327V 5.061V 91.067 39.49°C 229.93V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load11.39mV10.25mV10.86mV8.10mVPass
20% Load13.25mV9.43mV10.81mV7.90mVPass
30% Load14.39mV9.69mV10.86mV8.57mVPass
40% Load16.03mV8.91mV11.79mV8.26mVPass
50% Load15.31mV10.25mV11.84mV8.57mVPass
60% Load17.89mV9.99mV12.05mV9.03mVPass
70% Load15.67mV10.10mV11.95mV9.55mVPass
80% Load16.35mV11.49mV13.50mV10.01mVPass
90% Load17.68mV11.08mV13.19mV10.84mVPass
100% Load22.30mV13.77mV15.82mV12.60mVPass
110% Load24.37mV12.53mV16.39mV11.90mVPass
Crossload116.03mV12.14mV13.84mV9.90mVPass
Crossload215.83mV14.22mV11.27mV7.85mVPass
Crossload312.58mV8.86mV14.74mV7.54mVPass
Crossload421.85mV10.98mV13.98mV11.02mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load12.32mV8.76mV10.96mV7.74mVPass
20% Load23.20mV12.62mV10.60mV11.92mVPass
30% Load11.96mV9.84mV10.75mV9.39mVPass
40% Load14.44mV10.56mV10.81mV7.90mVPass
50% Load14.44mV9.27mV11.22mV8.41mVPass
60% Load18.15mV9.43mV12.31mV9.19mVPass
70% Load15.57mV10.10mV12.51mV9.45mVPass
80% Load21.03mV9.74mV12.31mV9.29mVPass
90% Load18.20mV10.92mV13.44mV10.27mVPass
100% Load21.91mV11.44mV15.24mV11.83mVPass
110% Load24.07mV13.19mV15.69mV13.07mVPass
Crossload114.74mV10.94mV13.51mV9.89mVPass
Crossload214.85mV15.56mV10.76mV7.69mVPass
Crossload312.73mV8.91mV13.29mV7.69mVPass
Crossload422.54mV10.76mV14.25mV10.20mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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