The Iota Series line is rated Gold by 80 Plus.

The most common way to test if your PSU is defective (once you have verified the power outlet is getting power, the power cable is good, and the power switch was "ON" were not the issue) is to do the Paper Clip Jump test.

• This involves completely unplugging everything from a modular PSU except for the 24-pin ATX cable
• Short pins 15 and 16 with a paperclip on the 24-pin connector
• Plug the power cable into a power outlet, and switching the power switch on.
• If the fan spins, that is usually a sign that the PSU is likely working.
• If the fan doesn't spin, you more than likely have a defective unit, and might need to request an RMA.

All series of PSUs all feature Active PFC.
Are Ocypus power supplies CSA or CUL approved? If they are, where on the unit will it show this certification?
Ocypus PSUs are not CSA or CUL approved. However, our PSUs are CE/CB/EAC/TUV/TUVUS certified. CE is the certification for the European Economic Area, while CB is an international certification. The Delta and Iota series also comes with FCC certification.

All Ocypus PSUs can be mounted in any orientation. The PSUs can be mounted in the horizontal or vertical positions. Often, the build of your case would dictate what the best orientation is for your setup. The most common orientation is where the fan is facing down and pulling cool air from a vent at the bottom of the case.

The type of capacitors depends on the PSU model. Iota series uses 100% Japanese capacitors, while the other models usually utilize capacitors from made in china or made in taiwan

Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with these diagrams as they are considered confidential internal information. We would also not recommend disassembling the unit and repairing it yourself due to possible warranty issues and unexpected risk involving capacitance and ESD. If your unit is covered under the warranty policy, we can assist you with an RMA.

Unfortunately, it is quite difficult for most end users to test for unstable power. Generally, a user will experience random shutdowns and failures at higher loads as a symptom of unstable power. The issue with diagnosing the power supply as the problem is that other failing components can cause similar failures. A user could swap out the power supply with another unit to test if the failures continue.

Unfortunately, all the modular cables for Ocypus power supplies are of a fixed length; we are not able to take customer orders for shorter cables.

In consideration of capacitance and ESD (electrostatic discharge), we do not recommend that customers disassemble Ocypus PSUs. There are numerous unexpected risks involved in working with the internal parts of a PSU. There is also differences in starting voltages; so, we would not be able to guarantee that any other fan will be stable and run as intended in our PSUs.

Ocypus PWM capable PSUs are controlled by the intelligent temperature control feature that is built into the PSU. You would not be able to control the fan speed by traditional PWM signals from the motherboard. The fan will only spin at a lower speed when the power load and internal PSU temperatures are lower. Also, make sure the intake for the PSU is clear of any dust or debris and has a clear path for air to enter.

Modular cables can differ between PSU models. You would need to get the cables with the connectors and pinouts that correspond to your unit. The only way to be 100% sure that you have functioning cables is to get the cables made for your specific PSU model.