Commissioning tests for data centers<\/h1><\/div>Rentaload offers for commissioning tests on datacentres the rental of SMART and connected load banks<\/b> . This equipment makes it possible to test all levels of electrical and thermal redundancy of infrastructures, from the end of construction, renovation or during maintenance operations:<\/p>\n\n- Test of the main electric chain;<\/li>\n
- Emergency electrical chain test and emergency equipment test;<\/li>\n
- Test of the room cooling system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Rentaload also offers a full range of associated<\/strong> services<\/b> (delivery, installation and connection, test assistance).<\/p>\nToday, Rentaload’s expertise in this type of test is known and recognized worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What to know about commissioning tests for data centres<\/h2><\/div>\n- What is a commissioning test?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/h4><\/div>
These are types of tests specific to the “data centre” sector. We come to test all the levels of electrical and thermal redundancy of the infrastructure (main track \/ track and emergency equipment: generators, batteries, inverters)<\/em> individually but also co-ordinated. The objective is to guarantee the quality and reliability of the data centre.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
According to the American Society for<\/i> Heating<\/i> ,<\/i> Refrigerating<\/i> and Air<\/i> Conditioning<\/i> Engineers<\/i> (ASHRAE<\/i> ), commissioning is the “quality-focused process of realising, evaluating, and documenting that the performance of buildings, systems, and assemblies meet defined objectives and criteria”.<\/span><\/p>\nIn other words, it consists of verifying and validating that the design and construction comply with the requirements and specifications of the initial project.<\/p>\n
This is a very specific process with applicable standards: ASHRAE Testing Standards.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
“Done correctly,<\/i> commissioning<\/i> improves system performance throughout the lifecycle of a<\/i> data centre<\/i>. Better system performance not only optimises the performance of the <\/i>data centre<\/i><\/span>, but also lower O&M costs and lower energy consumption for lower electricity bills.”<\/span> –<\/i> Michael Donato, Data Center<\/i> Knowledge<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n- \n
The different levels of commissioning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>This is a continuous process that ideally starts in the preliminary project phase and extends into the operating phase of the IT rooms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Level 1: Factory Test or Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\nThe factory acceptance tests or FAT take place at the manufacturer of the machine (in the factory), they make it possible to check the proper functioning of the machine in accordance with the specifications specified beforehand in the specifications. <\/span>It is therefore an extremely important step. <\/span>One of the main uses of the FAT test is to avoid shipping a defective or malfunctioning machine to the customer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFollowing the FAT test, a report summarising the various checks must be drawn up.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Level 2: Inspection or on-site acceptance test (SAT)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\nOnce the equipment is delivered to site, it is inspected by the commissioning agent (verification control). <\/span>This is to ensure that the equipment is what was ordered and also meets the project requirements. <\/span>These checks are usually recorded via check sheets and are part of the overall process.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Level 3: Pre-functional testing (EPF) or component functional testing (EFC)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\nThis is the installation inspection of the equipment only. <\/span>The builder and commissioning agent work together to determine if the equipment has been installed correctly and meets industry requirements and regulations. <\/span>It is also the first time that the equipment has been put into operation and its operation has been checked.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Level 4: Functional Performance Test (FT) or Functional System Test (FST)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\nOnce Level 3 inspections and start-up testing are complete, the process moves to Level 4, functional performance and site testing. <\/span>These are additional tests to verify that the equipment is working as expected and that faults have been properly incorporated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Level 5: Integrated Systems Testing (IST)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\nThese are the final tests. <\/span>During this final stage, the focus is on proving that all systems can work together and meet the expected design and project requirements. <\/span>Tests typically return mechanical systems, known as “thermal load testing”, and electrical systems, known as “integrated electrical testing”. <\/span>They are usually run separately as they have slightly different goals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Thermal load tests<\/span><\/b> are performed to prove that the thermal response of the computer room under different heating load conditions and failure scenarios are within the tolerances stipulated by the design.<\/span><\/p>\nBuilt-in electrical tests<\/b> are performed to prove that in the event of certain failures in electrical systems and incoming power supplies, data centre utilisation will not be affected and will maintain its operating condition without downtime.<\/p>\n
These tests are performed with a minimum of repeats. If any of the level 5 tests do not yield the expected results, the cause of the anomaly is identified and corrected and the test is then repeated. This is a very important step because if it fails, the data centre will not be approved and the customer will generally not be able to use or rent the space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Our field of expertise <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/h3><\/div>Rentaload<\/b> most commonly assists with level 3, 4 and 5<\/b> commissioning tests<\/b> .<\/b><\/p>\n
We come to check with the help of our commissioning agent and our dedicated equipment that everything is working perfectly inside the datacentre (whether electrical or thermal equipment, individually or coordinated).<\/p>\n
In connection with the deployment of our equipment on site, our teams support with varying levels of commitment the different phases of the commissioning tests. Acting as a simple assistant to on-site commissioning teams, we can also take charge of a commissioning project from A to Z.<\/p>\n
We therefore take care of:<\/p>\n
\n- Writing the test protocol upstream;<\/li>\n
- Carrying out on-site tests;<\/li>\n
- Recording and processing of data;<\/li>\n
- Preparation of the final test report.<\/li>\n
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We have always been driven by the vision that commissioning can be done differently<\/b>. We believe that this phase can be optimised, in particular thanks to our SMART equipment and solutions: connected load banks and supervision software (Rentalab and EkkoSense). Amongst other things, this allows Commissioning teams to:<\/p>\n\n- Save time<\/span> in carrying out their tests (up to 20%) thanks to the remote control of load banks via a supervision PC;<\/li>\n
- To bring added value to the tests, in<\/span> particular thanks to the data collected (P\/U\/I\/Delta T) via the supervision software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Our state-of-the-art equipment perfectly meets the needs and requirements of end customers. With their low Delta T, their integrated ATS, their 50\/50 load sharing and their extremely precise feedback of measurements, we are perfectly able to optimize the \u201ctest and commissioning\u201d phase.<\/p>\n<\/div>
CONTACT US<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The customer benefits of entrusting their commissioning to Rentaload<\/h2><\/div>\n- A guarantee to<\/strong> carry out the tests on time<\/b> and to avoid possible late penalties;<\/li>\n
- Long<\/strong> -term optimisation of<\/b> commissioning<\/b> thanks to dedicated equipment perfectly adapted to the configuration of the site to be tested (intelligent equipment acting as real server simulators) with a time saving of 20%<\/b> according to our customers;<\/li>\n
- Added<\/strong> value brought to the tests<\/b> thanks in particular to the data collected through our connected load banks and our supervision software;<\/li>\n
- A<\/strong> commissioning<\/b> strategy<\/b> worked upstream<\/b> with the client in order to optimise the tests on D-Day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>ASK FOR A QUOTE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Which loadbanks can be used for commissioning tests?<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Rack load bank connected 6 kW \/ 7 kW<\/p>\n
Discover our “SMART” rack load banks to test your IT room in real conditions, thanks in particular to their low Delta T.<\/p>\n<\/div>
To discover<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/rentaload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_6889-Modifier-min.jpg\" "\\"IMG_6889-Modifier-min\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Unit heater load bank 21 kW<\/p>\n
Discover our intermediate solution between rackable load banks and high power ones, our 21 kW unit heater benches.<\/p>\n<\/div>
To discover<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/rentaload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/200-kw-min-1.jpg\" "\\"200-kw-min\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Delta T low load bank 100 kW, 200 kW, 300 kW<\/p>\n
Discover our range of high-power SMART load banks dedicated to hyperscalers (bank with a low Delta T).<\/p>\n<\/div>
To discover<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Rentaload offers for commissioning tests on datacentres the rental of SMART and connected load banks<\/b> . This equipment makes it possible to test all levels of electrical and thermal redundancy of infrastructures, from the end of construction, renovation or during maintenance operations:<\/p>\n Rentaload also offers a full range of associated<\/strong> services<\/b> (delivery, installation and connection, test assistance).<\/p>\n Today, Rentaload’s expertise in this type of test is known and recognized worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div> These are types of tests specific to the “data centre” sector. We come to test all the levels of electrical and thermal redundancy of the infrastructure (main track \/ track and emergency equipment: generators, batteries, inverters)<\/em> individually but also co-ordinated. The objective is to guarantee the quality and reliability of the data centre.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to the American Society for<\/i> Heating<\/i> ,<\/i> Refrigerating<\/i> and Air<\/i> Conditioning<\/i> Engineers<\/i> (ASHRAE<\/i> ), commissioning is the “quality-focused process of realising, evaluating, and documenting that the performance of buildings, systems, and assemblies meet defined objectives and criteria”.<\/span><\/p>\n In other words, it consists of verifying and validating that the design and construction comply with the requirements and specifications of the initial project.<\/p>\n This is a very specific process with applicable standards: ASHRAE Testing Standards.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “Done correctly,<\/i> commissioning<\/i> improves system performance throughout the lifecycle of a<\/i> data centre<\/i>. Better system performance not only optimises the performance of the <\/i>data centre<\/i><\/span>, but also lower O&M costs and lower energy consumption for lower electricity bills.”<\/span> –<\/i> Michael Donato, Data Center<\/i> Knowledge<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> This is a continuous process that ideally starts in the preliminary project phase and extends into the operating phase of the IT rooms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Level 1: Factory Test or Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n The factory acceptance tests or FAT take place at the manufacturer of the machine (in the factory), they make it possible to check the proper functioning of the machine in accordance with the specifications specified beforehand in the specifications. <\/span>It is therefore an extremely important step. <\/span>One of the main uses of the FAT test is to avoid shipping a defective or malfunctioning machine to the customer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Following the FAT test, a report summarising the various checks must be drawn up.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Level 2: Inspection or on-site acceptance test (SAT)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Once the equipment is delivered to site, it is inspected by the commissioning agent (verification control). <\/span>This is to ensure that the equipment is what was ordered and also meets the project requirements. <\/span>These checks are usually recorded via check sheets and are part of the overall process.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Level 3: Pre-functional testing (EPF) or component functional testing (EFC)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n This is the installation inspection of the equipment only. <\/span>The builder and commissioning agent work together to determine if the equipment has been installed correctly and meets industry requirements and regulations. <\/span>It is also the first time that the equipment has been put into operation and its operation has been checked.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Level 4: Functional Performance Test (FT) or Functional System Test (FST)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Once Level 3 inspections and start-up testing are complete, the process moves to Level 4, functional performance and site testing. <\/span>These are additional tests to verify that the equipment is working as expected and that faults have been properly incorporated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Level 5: Integrated Systems Testing (IST)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n These are the final tests. <\/span>During this final stage, the focus is on proving that all systems can work together and meet the expected design and project requirements. <\/span>Tests typically return mechanical systems, known as “thermal load testing”, and electrical systems, known as “integrated electrical testing”. <\/span>They are usually run separately as they have slightly different goals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Thermal load tests<\/span><\/b> are performed to prove that the thermal response of the computer room under different heating load conditions and failure scenarios are within the tolerances stipulated by the design.<\/span><\/p>\n Built-in electrical tests<\/b> are performed to prove that in the event of certain failures in electrical systems and incoming power supplies, data centre utilisation will not be affected and will maintain its operating condition without downtime.<\/p>\n These tests are performed with a minimum of repeats. If any of the level 5 tests do not yield the expected results, the cause of the anomaly is identified and corrected and the test is then repeated. This is a very important step because if it fails, the data centre will not be approved and the customer will generally not be able to use or rent the space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Rentaload<\/b> most commonly assists with level 3, 4 and 5<\/b> commissioning tests<\/b> .<\/b><\/p>\n We come to check with the help of our commissioning agent and our dedicated equipment that everything is working perfectly inside the datacentre (whether electrical or thermal equipment, individually or coordinated).<\/p>\n In connection with the deployment of our equipment on site, our teams support with varying levels of commitment the different phases of the commissioning tests. Acting as a simple assistant to on-site commissioning teams, we can also take charge of a commissioning project from A to Z.<\/p>\n We therefore take care of:<\/p>\n We have always been driven by the vision that commissioning can be done differently<\/b>. We believe that this phase can be optimised, in particular thanks to our SMART equipment and solutions: connected load banks and supervision software (Rentalab and EkkoSense). Amongst other things, this allows Commissioning teams to:<\/p>\n Our state-of-the-art equipment perfectly meets the needs and requirements of end customers. With their low Delta T, their integrated ATS, their 50\/50 load sharing and their extremely precise feedback of measurements, we are perfectly able to optimize the \u201ctest and commissioning\u201d phase.<\/p>\n<\/div> Which loadbanks can be used for commissioning tests?<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div> Rack load bank connected 6 kW \/ 7 kW<\/p>\n Discover our “SMART” rack load banks to test your IT room in real conditions, thanks in particular to their low Delta T.<\/p>\n<\/div> Unit heater load bank 21 kW<\/p>\n Discover our intermediate solution between rackable load banks and high power ones, our 21 kW unit heater benches.<\/p>\n<\/div> Delta T low load bank 100 kW, 200 kW, 300 kW<\/p>\n Discover our range of high-power SMART load banks dedicated to hyperscalers (bank with a low Delta T).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What to know about commissioning tests for data centres<\/h2><\/div>
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The different levels of commissioning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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Our field of expertise <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/h3><\/div>
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The customer benefits of entrusting their commissioning to Rentaload<\/h2><\/div>
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