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Instructions
General Info & Test Results
Setup & Instrumentation
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Optional UPS Classification
VFD Efficiency
VI Efficiency
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Output Efficiency Calculation
Comments
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Contents
Instructions and Table of Template Contents
Lab Information, Test Information, Product Information and Test Results
Instrumentation Requirements and Space for Sensor Placement Descriptions
General Preparation and Setup
Optional Test for Determining UPS Type
Input for UPS Efficiency in VFD Mode
Input for UPS Efficiency in VI Mode
Input for UPS Efficiency in VFI Mode
Calculation for Overall Efficiency
Inputs for Anomalies That Affect Test Results or Interpretations
Inputs for Product and Sensor Placement Photos
Report Review History
Table of Test Condition Requirements for Each Test
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General Info & Test Results

Setup & Instrumentation
General Setup
Optional UPS Classification
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Output Efficiency Calculation
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UPS Information
Manufacturer:
Brand:
Manufacturer Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date Manufactured:
Date Product Received:
Condition as Received:

VFD Support:
VI Support:
VFI Support:
Rated Output Power [W]:
Rated Apparent Power [VA]:

If the UPS has any additional features

unrelated to maintaining continuity of load
power in case of input AC power failure,
please describe and note setting:
Device Information (if, applicable)
Manufacturer:
Brand:
Manufacturer Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date Manufactured:
Date Product Received:
Condition as Received:

Battery Information (if, applicable)

Manufacturer:
Brand:
Manufacturer Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date Manufactured:
Date Product Received:
Condition as Received:

Battery Chemistry:
Rated Battery Voltage [V]:
Rated Battery Charge Capacity [Ah]:
Rated Battery Charge Energy [Wh]:
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Figures of Merit for Tested Unit

Variable

Efficiency
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[MM/DD/YYYY]
Efficiency
(for VI only)

Efficiency
(for VFI only)

Overall Average Efficiency for VFD (if applica

[MM/DD/YYYY] Overall Average Efficiency for VI (if applicable
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es of Merit for Tested Unit

ble Result
25% Load
50% Load
75% Load
100% Load
25% Load
50% Load
75% Load
100% Load
25% Load
50% Load
75% Load
100% Load
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l Average Efficiency for VI (if applicable)
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Set-Up (This table should include instrumentation, sensors, and all equipment used d
Instrument Type Brand

Required Uncertainty and Resolution of Measuring Instrumentation

The power or energy meter must provide true root mean square (r. m. s) measurements
of the active input and output measurements, with an uncertainty at full rated load of less
than or equal to 0.5% at the 95% confidence level notwithstanding that voltage and
current waveforms can include harmonic components. The meter must measure input
and output values simultaneously.
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sors, and all equipment used during testing)

Model # Sensor Location

rumentation
are (r. m. s) measurements
ainty at full rated load of less
nding that voltage and
eter must measure input
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Directions:
Configure the UPS according to Annex J.2 of IEC 62040–3 Ed. 2.0 (incorporated by referenc
1. If the UPS can operate in two or more distinct normal modes as more than one UPS arch
dependency mode where VFD represents the highest possible input dependency, followed b

2. The UPS must not be modified or adjusted to disable energy storage charging features. M
energy storage system is fully charged (at the start of testing) as follows:
(1) If the UUT has a battery charge indicator, charge the battery for 5 hours after the UUT
(2) If the UUT does not have a battery charge indicator but the user manual shipped with th
(3) If the UUT does not have a battery charge indicator or user manual instructions, charge

3. All DC output port(s) of the UUT must remain unloaded during testing.

4. Additional features should be configured as prescribed in Section 4.2.2.

Energy Storage System Preparation

Description
Charge Time
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or more distinct normal modes as more than one UPS architecture, conduct the test in its lowest input depend
presents the highest possible input dependency, followed by VI and then VFI.

or adjusted to disable energy storage charging features. Minimize the transfer of energy to and from the ene
arged (at the start of testing) as follows:
ge indicator, charge the battery for 5 hours after the UUT has indicated that it is fully charged.
attery charge indicator but the user manual shipped with the UUT specifies a time to reach full charge, charge
attery charge indicator or user manual instructions, charge the battery for 24 hours.

UT must remain unloaded during testing.

configured as prescribed in Section 4.2.2.

Start Time
##:##:##
orated by reference, see § 430.3) with the following additional requirements:
han one UPS architecture, conduct the test in its lowest input dependency as well as in its highest input
ndency, followed by VI and then VFI.

arging features. Minimize the transfer of energy to and from the energy storage system by ensuring the

urs after the UUT has indicated that it is fully charged.

al shipped with the UUT specifies a time to reach full charge, charge the battery for 5 hours longer than the t
structions, charge the battery for 24 hours.

End Time
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al requirements:
ut dependency as well as in its highest input

m the energy storage system by ensuring the

e, charge the battery for 5 hours longer than the time specified.
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UPS Architecture Classification Tests

Note: The following tests are OPTIONAL to determine UPS architecture.

VFD UPS Test

1. Perform the AC input failure test in Section 6.2.2.7 of IEC 62040–3 Ed. 2.0 (incorporated
2. Verify if the UPS switches from normal mode of operation to battery power while the inp

VI UPS Test
1. Perform the steady state input voltage tolerance test in Section 6.4.1.1 of IEC 62040–3 E
2. Verify if the UPS remains in normal mode with the output voltage within the specified ou
rated input voltage.
VFI UPS Test
1. Perform the steady state input voltage tolerance test and the input frequency tolerance t
respectively.
2. Verify if the UPS produces an output voltage and frequency within the specified output ra
rated input voltage and the input frequency is varied by ±2 percent of the rated input frequ

Optional Test(s) Performed

Test Name Performed?
VFD Test
VI Test
VFI Test
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ine UPS architecture.

2.7 of IEC 62040–3 Ed. 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see § 430.3).

operation to battery power while the input is interrupted.

test in Section 6.4.1.1 of IEC 62040–3 Ed. 2.0.

he output voltage within the specified output range when the input voltage is varied by ±10% of the

test and the input frequency tolerance test in Sections 6.4.1.1 and 6.4.1.2 of IEC 62040–3 Ed. 2.0
d frequency within the specified output range when the input voltage is varied by ±10 percent of the
ed by ±2 percent of the rated input frequency.

Pass?
d by ±10% of the

2040–3 Ed. 2.0

10 percent of the
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Directions:
NOTE: If the UPS does not support VFD mode, this tab can be left blank.

1. Ensure the UPS is running in VFD setting.

2. Ensure the UPS has been properly set up according to Section 4.2.
3. Connect the data logging equipment to the UPS.
4. Test the UPS in the order of 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%* of the rated output power with a refe
5. For each reference load tested, allow sufficient time for the UPS to reach steady state as speci
6. Calculate the efficiency of each tested reference load by using either the average power metho

*: The 25% loading point measurement is only required for UPSs in VFD mode with rated output

Efficiency at Different Loading Points

Loading Condition
Efficiency

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utput power with a reference load.

ch steady state as specified in Sectio
e average power method, or the accumulated energy method as specified in Section 4.3.3.

mode with rated output power of less than or equal to 1,500 Watts.

100% 75% 50%

ection 4.3.3.

25%
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Directions:
NOTE: If the UPS does not support VI mode, this tab can be left blank.

1. Ensure the UPS is running in VI setting.

2. Ensure the UPS has been properly set up according to Section 4.2.
3. Connect the data logging equipment to the UPS.
4. Test the UPS in the order of 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%* of the rated output power with a refe
5. For each reference load tested, allow sufficient time for the UPS to reach steady state as speci
6. Calculate the efficiency of each tested reference load by using either the average power metho

*: The 25% loading point measurement is only required for UPSs in VFD mode with rated output

Efficiency at Different Loading Points

Loading Condition
Efficiency

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utput power with a reference load.

ch steady state as specified in Sectio
e average power method, or the accumulated energy method as specified in Section 4.3.3.

mode with rated output power of less than or equal to 1,500 Watts.

100% 75% 50%

ection 4.3.3.

25%
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Directions:
NOTE: If the UPS does not support VFI mode, this tab can be left blank.

1. Ensure the UPS is running in VFI setting.

2. Ensure the UPS has been properly set up according to Section 4.2.
3. Connect the data logging equipment to the UPS.
4. Test the UPS in the order of 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%* of the rated output power with a refe
5. For each reference load tested, allow sufficient time for the UPS to reach steady state as speci
6. Calculate the efficiency of each tested reference load by using either the average power metho

*: The 25% loading point measurement is only required for UPSs in VFD mode with rated output

Efficiency at Different Loading Points

Loading Condition
Efficiency

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utput power with a reference load.

ch steady state as specified in Sectio
e average power method, or the accumulated energy method as specified in Section 4.3.3.

mode with rated output power of less than or equal to 1,500 Watts.

100% 75% 50%

ection 4.3.3.

25%
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Output Efficiency Calculation

〖𝐸𝑓𝑓〗 _𝑎𝑣𝑔=(𝑡_(25%)∗├ 𝐸𝑓𝑓┤|_(25%) )+(𝑡_(50%)∗├ 𝐸𝑓

Output Efficiency shall be calculated using the equation below:

_(75%) )+(𝑡_(100%)∗├ 𝐸𝑓𝑓┤|_(100%) )

UPS Load Weightings

Rated Output Power (W) UPS Architecture

VFD
P ≤ 1500W
VI or VFI
P > 1500W VFD, VI, or VFI

*Measuring efficiency at loading points with 0 time weighting is not required.

Measurements

UPS Supported Input Dependency

25% Load
50% Load
Loading Point Efficiency
75% Load
100% Load
Average Load Adjusted Efficiency
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%) )+(𝑡_(50%)∗├ 𝐸𝑓𝑓┤|_(50%) )+(𝑡_(75%)∗├ 𝐸𝑓𝑓┤|

ow:

%) )

Portion of Time Spent at Reference Load*

25% 50% 75% 100%

0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3
0 0.3 0.4 0.3
0 0.3 0.4 0.3

VFD VI VFI
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1. Nameplate showing model number and serial number (if applicable)

3. Photograph of battery charger as received (including all parts and application)

5. Photograph of UPS connection to test load
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Electric Supply Conditions

Description

AC Voltage

Test Room Conditions

Description

Room Air Temperature

Air Speed immediately surrounding the UUT
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Electric Supply Voltage Frequency (provide plots of

frequency vs. time showing compliance with
requirements)

Description

Room Air Temperature

r Speed immediately surrounding the UUT
 Specification

within 3% of the highest rated voltage

within 1% of the highest rated

frequency

Specification

20 - 30 °C
≤ 0.5 m/s
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Abbreviations
Description
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Voltage and Frequency Dependent
Voltage and Frequency Independent
Voltage Independent
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pply UPS
ependent VFD
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VI
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