Antec TrueControl 550W PSU review

Features of the Antec TrueControl 550
  • TrueControl control panel installs in 5.25" drive bay and still supports a 3.5" drive.
  • Adjust voltage outputs and minimum fan speed from the front of your case.
  • User-adjustable, individual dedicated circuits for main +3.3V, +5V, and +12V outputs.
  • Dedicated output circuitry for each voltage output, overcomes the limitations of combined output of traditional design. Get all the power you need when you need it most.
  • Voltage Feedback to maintain accurate voltage to all components: adds stability to your system
  • Antec Low Noise Technology achieves the optimum balance between noise reduction and necessary cooling.
  • ATX12V for AMD and Intel based systems including P4.
  • Two double ball bearing fans.
  • Gold plated connectors.

    Specifications of the Antec TrueControl 550

    FEATURES

    Maximum Power

    550 Watts

    Switches

    ATX Logic on-off additional power rocker switch (115/230 Volt selector switch)

    Special Connectors

    20-pin main power connectoe
    AUX Power
    ATX12V
    3-pin Fan Sensor
    Fan Only
    Front Control Panel
    External Power Connector

    Transient Response

    +5V,+12V outputs return to within 5% in less than 1ms for 20% load change.

    P. G. Signal

    100-500ms

    Over Voltage Protection
    recycle AC to reset

    +5V trip point <+6.5V
    +3.3V trip point <+4.1V
    +12V trip point <+14.4V

    Overload Protection

    Latching Protection
    +5V @ <47A
    +3.3V @ <48A
    +12V @ <18A

    Leakage Current

    <3.5mA @ 240VAC


    DIMENSIONS

    Unit Size

    5.9"(L) x 5.5"(W) x 3.4"(H)
    15cm(L) x 14 cm(W) x 8.6 cm(H)

    Front Panel size

    5.6"(L) x 5.75"(W) x 1.75"(H)
    14.2cm(L) x 14.6 cm(W) x 4.5 cm(H)
    Net Weight 5lbs.
    2.3kg

    INPUT

    Input Voltage

    115 VAC / 230VAC

    Input Frequency Range

    47Hz to 63Hz

    Input Surge Current

    		< 60A @ 115VAC

    Input Current

    10.0A for 115VAC
    6.0A for 230VAC

    Hold-up Time

    >17ms at Full Load

    Efficiency

    > 68%

    EMI/RFI

    FCC Class B
    CISPR22 Class

    OUTPUT

    		+5V -5V +12V -12V +3.3V +5V
    SB

    Max. Load

    		 40A* 0.5A 24A 1.0A 32A* 2A

    Min. Load

    		 0A 0A 0.8A 0A 0A 0A

    Load Reg.

    		 ±3% ±5% ±3% ±5% ±3% ±5%

    Ripple V(p-p)

    		 50mV 50mV 120mV 120mV 50mV 50mV

    * +5V, +3.3V & +12V maximum output 530 Watts max.

    ENVIRONMENTAL

    Operating Temp.

    10 to 50ºC

    Operating Alt.

    Sea Level 10,000 ft.

    Non-Operating Vibration

    Operating: 10-300 Hz, 0.5G, 3 axes, 1 hr. ea. axis
    Non-operating: 10-300 Hz, 2.0G, 3 axes, 1 hr. ea. axis

    MTBF

    80,000 hrs. @ 25ºC

    Approvals

    		UL, TUV, CB, VDE, FCC CLASS B, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO, FIMCO

    Added: August 12th 2003
    Product reviewed: Antec TrueControl 550W PSU
    Reviewer: LSDsmurf
    Score: 10/10
    Page: 2/5



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