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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Table of Contents

Open Letter from 3DFS ........................................................................................................... 3

Executive Summary ................................................................................................................ 4

VectorQ2 Pilot Project Overview ............................................................................................ 6

Qualifications for this VectorQ2 Pilot Project ....................................................................... 7

Term of Pilot Project................................................................................................................ 8

Return on Investment .............................................................................................................. 9

Instant Payback .................................................................................................................................. 9

Short Term ROI ................................................................................................................................ 10

Long Term ROI ................................................................................................................................ 11

Data and ROI ................................................................................................................................... 11

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 12

Zero Risk Installation Strategy ............................................................................................. 15

Tracking Improvement Metrics ............................................................................................. 16

Energy Data and Individual Asset Tracking ........................................................................ 17

Predictive Performance Analytics ........................................................................................ 17

Individual Asset Tracking ................................................................................................................. 17

Predictive Performance Analytics ..................................................................................................... 17

Real Time and Historical Energy Consumption and Awareness ....................................................... 17

Steps to Move Forward with the Pilot Project ..................................................................... 18

VectorQ2 Specifications ....................................................................................................... 19

Onboarding Qualification Form ............................................................................................ 22

Attachments

Attachment A - How Demand Charges Double Utility Bills in Data Centers

Attachment B - Ground Currents in Data Center Environments

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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Open Letter from 3DFS

3DFS is a research, development, and manufacturing company located in Pittsboro, NC specializing in

the energy market sector. We are the inventors of a patented technology we call “Software-Defined

Power” which is a combination of very sophisticated hardware and software. Software-Defined Power

is the first digital approach that cleans, optimizes and balances electricity as it is distributed through an

electrical network. The advantages of this technology are indisputable and we are very pleased to

announce that our flagship product, the VectorQ2 power controller, which is suitable for a variety of low-

voltage applications, is now available for our Data Center Pilot Project.

This is the culmination of nearly a decade of design, development, testing, perfecting and validation

both in the United State and Europe. The Company is transitioning from small batch pre-production

units to an early production run designed to meet the needs of the United States mainland electrical

code.

This pilot project is designed for your company to safely experience the known power network

performance improvement of 3DFS Software-Defined Power. For clarification, this is a paid

pilot project and is NOT intended to test or validate 3DFS Technology.

We are vertically integrated and proudly manufacture and rigorously test all of our products in Chatham

County, Pittsboro, North Carolina in the United States of America. Each VectorQ2 power controller is

individually inspected, tested and certified by 3DFS before ever leaving the door. At your request, we

will be present to observe any installation.

We are excited to introduce the VectorQ2 into the market, and are looking for visionaries like you, to be

a strategic partner. 3DFS technology is an evolutionary advancement in the way electricity is

distributed and our vision is to transform America to a new economy based on precision use of

electricity which will strengthen our homes and businesses and ensure our energy independent future.

Please review this document to better understand the opportunity and contact us to get started.

Thank you for your time and attention,

Chris Doerfler

Cofounder, 3DFS

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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Executive Summary

3DFS is a vertically integrated product development

company that specializes in adapting Software-Defined

Power to products that manage and protect electrical

environments. We offer turnkey production from design

through mass manufacturing to help clients leverage the

competitive advantages for higher profitability, more

reliability, and a greener energy profile.

All 3DFS products are manufactured in the United States.

This document describes how data centers can participate in

the VectorQ2 Pilot Project. While Software-Defined Power is

a significant benefit for any data center, we are seeking

partners with a long term horizon that focuses on both

growth and efficiency of operations. For more information on

the qualifications and terms for this pilot project, turn to

pages 7 and 8.

As a new category of technology, the benefits of installing Software-Defined Power with respect to

energy efficiency and balanced electrical energy flow are relatively new concepts, brought forth by the

development of this technology. The improvements to the electrical network and connected devices

are indisputable and you can learn more about the benefits in the Return on Investment section

beginning on page 9.

Page 16 reviews the types of energy usage data and what can be gleaned from the Software-Defined

Power approach and finally, Page 18 reviews how to contact us and move forward with the VectorQ2

Pilot Project.

To learn more information please visit the website at 3DFS.com

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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Abbreviations

PQR - Power Quality Rating

PQ - Power Quality

THD - Total Harmonic Distortion

PF - Power Factor

UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply

IT - Internet Technology

PDU - Power Distribution Unit

LED - Light Emitting Diode

HVAC - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

PUE - Power Usage Effectiveness

kVAR - kilovolt amp reactive

kWh - kilowatt hour

kW - kilowatt

ROI - Return on Investment

SOP - Standard Operating Procedure

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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

VectorQ2 Pilot Project Overview

This pilot project is a paid opportunity to evaluate 3DFS’ emerging energy efficiency technology. The

VectorQ2 is an advanced computing device that maximizes the quality and efficiency of the passing

electricity by maintaining optimal electrical energy flow and ideal balance.

Electricity touches nearly every facet of a data center, so optimized electrical energy flow brings

countless benefits to the entire network, some of which we are aware (i.e. increased longevity of UPS

and power supplies, improved performance of HVAC) and others which we will discover over time.

By optimizing the electrical energy flow down to the load level, the overall safety and stability of the

whole power network is increased, which is the number one purpose of the VectorQ2. The dynamic

stability and performance improvement provided to the electrical network will add a powerful layer of

uptime protection.

Truly clean power results in energy and cost savings. There will be a substantial reduction in the kW

consumption of each aisle. Including the rate optimization that occurs during demand charges, we

anticipate that each unit will have an ROI within 12-18 months.

Throughout the pilot project, we will periodically update the Improvement Metrics that will assist in

quantifying the improvement of the overall facility. We encourage each participant in the data center to

track performance of any particular devices/areas within your data center that you would like to see if

there was an improvement in operation.

We are certain that after installation, you will realize that this technology is a necessary component to a

data center electrical network. The goal of this pilot project is to demonstrate the dramatic

improvement and protection capabilities in a data server aisle and open up discussions to outfitting the

entire data center operation. From there, we would begin working together on developing the

advanced data functionality that comes with the VectorQ2.

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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Qualifications for this VectorQ2 Pilot Project

The VectorQ2 is guaranteed to improve electrical networks, whether through stability of power delivery,

improved efficiency, reduced electrical waste, or real time data. While any electrical network will

benefit, this pilot is specifically designed to target strong data center partners who have a lot to benefit

from improving their electrical networks and who are interested in working together over the next few

years to develop the comprehensive energy data, individual asset tracking, and predictive performance

analytics functionality that the VectorQ2 technology opens up.

The ideal candidate for this Pilot Project has the following:

Data center operation with more than 6 power redundant aisles

Paying a demand charge, kVAR or other penalties

Have known power quality or asset related issues such as the ones listed in Improvement

Metrics section

Have known issues maintaining power when transitioning from grid power to generator power

and/or back or other electrical power or data stability issues

Our recommendation is to implement this pilot project in the data center test site, or “Sandbox.” In a

functioning sandbox aisle the pilot installation has virtually zero risks and the user can collect very

valuable performance information by simulating electrical network supply service and failure conditions.

A further recommendation for this pilot project is to monitor in house or contract with a third party

monitoring service for independent data on power quality, temperature, data rate, transfer error rate,

etc. before and after the installation.

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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Term of Pilot Project

Once the VectorQ2 is installed at the data center aisle, the improvement in performance and stability will be so apparent that you will want the remaining server aisles protected by the VectorQ2 system. For this reason, we align the pilot project with the utility billing cycle in order to show the real financial impact.

It should be noted that Utilities apply a variety of multiplying and additive coefficients to the meter which can obscure true electricity consumption numbers and are only known to them. This is one of the reasons we recommend third party monitoring and verification. Prior to beginning the pilot project, together with you we will determine the existing performance and efficiency of the server aisle, and identify targets that you would like to see consistently met. Some of these may be covered by the Improvement Metrics and there may be other metrics that you would like to track. We will schedule the installation of the VectorQ2 at least a few days before the utility billing cycle begins. This will allow us to receive baseline data and ensure operation for the duration of the billing cycle. After the billing cycle ends and the utility bill are received, we will schedule a time to review the utility bill and Improvement Metrics and calculate the final results and cost savings associated with the installation. Hitting the data center aisle pre-determined targets would trigger discussions on the cost and timelines associated with protecting the rest of the data center server aisles with VectorQ2 power controllers. We typically target that the term of the pilot project to last 45 days to cover the entire monthly billing cycle and the length of time to receive the Utility bill. At the conclusion of the term, we will perform an “Improvements Review” to determine the impact. Different data centers may require different terms according to SOP.

Upon completion of the pilot project, the VectorQ2 will NOT be removed. You will continue to receive

protection and will continue to track the Improvement Metrics over a 12 month time frame. We will then

schedule an “Annual Improvements Review” where we will review the annual data and discuss in detail.

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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Return on Investment

The instant that the VectorQ2 is turned ON you will begin saving power and money. These must be looked at separately because the amount of money you are charged is only partly determined by the amount of power you consume. When and how your Data Center consumes power is factored into how you are charged, i.e. demand charges, kVAR penalties, day and night rates, etc. Savings on IT equipment through reduced maintenance and replacement costs will be distributed across both capital and operational expenses and will be visible over time.

The ROI for the VectorQ2 must be considered in three different ways:

Instant Payback

The most immediate payback from the data center perspective is

Increase in uptime

Increase in quality of data in both communication and storage

Near elimination of downtime during power source transitions

Immediate protection of server aisle from variations in the electricity flow

The VectorQ2 is a computer that constantly cleans and balances the electricity in the server aisle. This automatic protection from fluctuations and distortions will stabilize the server aisle power network, prevent disruption and eliminate the need for human interaction in the power network. The immediate and sustained benefits result in greater uptime and:

o Maintains lowest possible utility rate during all demand charges (See “Demand Charges” diagram in Appendix A

o Eliminates overloading and imbalance in UPS outputs, by providing almost ideal load. o Improves data transmission rate, reduces data re-transmission rate, and decreases error

rates in data storage by nullifying Neutral currents and significantly reducing Ground currents (See “Ground Current” diagram in Appendix B)

o Provides instant availability of energy usage data in details o Automatic and dynamic impedance matching for the electrical network o Reduction in heat generated by servers, distribution wiring, switches, fuses and power

supplies o Greenest consumption of electricity possible o Full row real-time Class B surge protection o Increased safety of the facilities including by improving the quality of the grounding

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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Short Term ROI

Every data center is unique in its setup and operations; everything from power network and wiring, to rack layout and cooling procedures, and utility rates and tariffs and others. These variances make it difficult to provide estimates, however the advantages and savings will make themselves known very early on in the pilot project.

You will recoup money through savings in the following ways:

Typical Data Center Problem

Solved by VectorQ products

Utility rates are based on the highest

demand of the most used incoming phase

(wire)

By balancing the power demand across all of the

phases in the power network every microsecond, there

is a nearly ideal balance, consistently maintaining the

lowest possible utility rate during all demand charge

increases throughout the day

The wiring and layout of the aisle have

limitations when carrying non-optimized

electrical energy flow and they impact the

overall usage and final efficiency

Through optimized electrical energy flow in the aisle

power network, there will be a spectrum of efficiencies

gained while the amount of power required to operate

the aisle will be reduced. A lot depends on rack and

aisle layouts and equipment, but we have not yet seen

anything less than 5%, with the average around 10-15%

Electrical network impedance during normal

operation, particularly during backup power

transition fluctuates wildly causing severe

damage to the IT and power infrastructure

With dynamic impedance matching, there will be a

decline in the operational temperature of the power

supplies, UPS and servers resulting in the HVAC unit

running fewer times during the month

Variation in power quality during normal

operations stress IT components and are a

major source of network instability

Any costs associated with the repair and maintenance

of devices connected to the server aisle will be

decreased as they are protected from the deleterious

effects of distortions and fluctuations in electricity

All conversion circuits in UPSs are designed

for a constant load but are constantly

supplied with varying loads, reducing their

capacity, efficiency and effectiveness

UPS conversion circuitry will experience much less load

instability and therefore will fail less frequently

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Long Term ROI

The direct link between longevity of sensitive electronics and precision delivery of power is well established and pretty clear. Poor power quality can cause long term degradation in infrastructure and loads causing failure at unpredictable times. Since the most critical feature of any data center is stability and predictability, sudden failure is extremely detrimental and imposes a significant operational cost. The servers, UPS, PDU, routers, switches, and all of the associated devices that draw power from the

electrical network protected by the VectorQ2 will operate more efficiently, perform more consistently

and last much longer than the data center has experienced in the past. Further, the power network

infrastructure will operate more reliably and consistently increasing the trust level of their operation.

Data and ROI

The other half of improved performance and efficiency is the access to real time and historical energy data accessible through the VectorQ2. Over time, the data center will collect granular critical electrical performance data on each device in the server aisle. This data will divulge virtually anything that the data center would like to know about the devices operating in the power network.

Over time, knowing the idle and operating efficiency and performance of each device will provide relevant information to make future purchasing decisions knowing the lifetime power consumption costs.

This true data will provide direct guidelines for maintenance operation of the server aisle. Tracking

trends in device energy consumption, operating efficiency and performance reveals patterns indicative

of wear and tear. These patterns become part of preventative maintenance and predictive failure

databases that the data center will use to identify ahead of time when devices require repair,

maintenance or replacement. Shifting asset management to predictive as opposed to reactive will save

operational and capital expenses.

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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Installation

The installation of each VectorQ2 power controller is safe and will not interrupt power to the electrical network. Electrically, each VectorQ2 is installed in parallel to the existing network with built-in double fused protection and advanced filtration to comply with electrical codes, and can be installed by an electrician in about 25 minutes. The only noticeable difference from the working VectorQ2 will be an improvement in the power quality and stability of the power network. VectorQ2’s efficiency is over 98% and operates on 120W or less of AC power. For detailed instructions about installation, please see the VectorQ2 manual. Below is a synopsis of the installation procedure. Each unit comes with 3pc. FlexoCoil™ current transformers which are flexible and are able to be installed around cables up to 3.1inch (80mm). FlexoCoil™ is color coded to each phase (Black-L1, Red-L2, Blue-L3). Installation includes connection of the FlexoCoil™ current transformers, and connection of the Ground (Green) and Neutral (white) wires, with sequential connection to Power lines L1(Black), L2(Red), L3(Blue). Each unit is hardwired to the internet and will connect to the server with AES256 encryption, where energy usage and historical data is collected and analyzed. The connection is done via Ethernet adapter on the VectorQ2 with a standard RJ45 jack.

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The internal workings of the VectorQ2 are sophisticated, but the beauty of the design is that for end users, installation and operation is simple and non-invasive. All operation of the VectorQ2 can be communicated with ease through the 3 color LED array on the front of the device. Each of the 3 color LED on the front of the device indicate a status. Once the device is properly installed it will go through the process of verification, confirmation and configurations. The total configuration process should take 1.5 minutes or less

1. During the first a few moments, the device will conduct power-on internal procedures and functionality verification (Green LED on front panel is ON).

2. It will begin a verification cycle of installation and connection confirmation (intermediate Red LED blinking).

3. Once initial configuration is set, the device will begin soft correction to further verify installation and power-on procedures (Red LED is OFF and Yellow LED intermediate blinking).

4. Once the process is complete the Yellow LED will confirm full operation protocol is fully engaged.

Unusual Procedure Protocol

If any unusual operation is detected, the unit will conduct “soft disengagement” procedures. The Red LED will indicate such process. It typically takes a few moments to clear the situation and return to normal operation. In case of device failure, a report will be generated and delivered to the server and the device will be disconnected from service. Please call us for the next step.

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What are the risks of installing the VectorQ2?

While there is always some degree of risk when installing early market technology, the risks associated with the VectorQ2 are essentially nullified because it is installed in parallel with the electrical environment.

The default position of the VectorQ2 is OFF, which means disconnected from electrical network. If there is any unexpected error or if the VectorQ2 fails to work for any reason, the unit defaults to the OFF position leaving the electrical environment untouched. In other words, there are two options upon installation of the VectorQ2, the electrical environment will either improve or remain the exact same.

The VectorQ2 was built with safety in mind and has gone through rigorous internal testing. It was

designed and manufactured to exceed all of the current codes, regulations, and certifications that are

required for the market. There are no serviceable components within the VectorQ2, which will be

sealed for your protection.

Warranty Information

Safety for the operation and the people is paramount. We will replace the unit with no obligations in 7

days or less, under the standard warranty agreement, in the case where the VectorQ2 unit ceases to

operate. This warranty obligation is for 18 months starting from delivery day and is in effect for the

entire term of the pilot program. We offer an advanced variation of the Standard Warranty – please

contact your salesman for details and options.

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Zero Risk Installation Strategy

While, we have significantly demonstrated and verified the improvement to the safety, stability, efficiency and performance of electrical networks when protected by the VectorQ2, 3DFS recognizes that there is an insurmountable perception of risk regarding emerging technologies.

Uptime is critical for data center success and there is zero tolerance for putting uptime in jeopardy.

Data centers that have a physically separate sandbox server aisle for testing and training are an ideal environment to deploy the VectorQ2 Pilot Project. This will isolate the pilot from the rest of the data center and allow the performance improvements in the reduction in noise, and energy consumed to be clearly monitored. This also allows the data center to collect very valuable performance information by simulating electrical network supply service and failure conditions.

Tracking the Improvement Metrics will immediately reveal the improvement in performance and stability

of the power network and IT infrastructure. By the end of the first month, the long term cost savings on

energy as well as the benefits from improved data flow and uptime can be definitively calculated.

We at 3DFS share a zero tolerance policy on

down time, which is why we have identified a

Zero Risk Installation Strategy.

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Tracking Improvement Metrics

The VectorQ2 employs unique and proprietary technologies in order to acquire dynamic real-time

calculations, and is able to show both the corrected “after” and calculated “before,” allowing the

observer to easily compare. Below are some of the parameters that we will track as well as some

suggested metrics for the data center to internally track when the VectorQ2 is installed to demonstrate

the wide ranging improvements that the data center will experience.

Electric Power Network Improvement Metrics

Power Quality Rating™

Power quality

Number of surges, and their metric

Voltage, current, total harmonic distortion, power factor, kW/h

Phase balance

Calculated neutral wire current

Power Equipment Improvement Metrics

Power supply fails rate, and their dynamic metric

UPS fail rate and dynamic rate

UPS output rating

In order to understand fully the impact that Software-Defined Power will have on your electrical network, we recommend that the data center or a third party track the following metrics.

IT Network Improvement Metrics

Packet Error Rate

Server traffic flow

Retransmission rate

Router fail rate

Facility Improvement Metrics

HVAC Repair and maintenance

HVAC Cycling Rate

HVAC Cooling Efficiency

Lighting Replacement schedule

Operations Improvement Metrics

PUE

Temperature of adjacent hot aisle

Temperature of adjacent cold aisle

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Energy Data and Individual Asset Tracking

Predictive Performance Analytics

The VectorQ2 power controller consistently distributes ideal power throughout your protected data

center aisles which establishes dynamic stability, improves uptime and decreases operational costs. In

order to accomplish this, each VectorQ2 is constantly acquiring, digitizing and processing massive

amounts of data on the electrical energy flow.

This data contains the electrical signature for every event that occurs in the electrical network and the

VectorQ2 provides access to that information through an internet based User Interface. Access to this

fidelity of energy usage data in a real time stream can be leveraged for the ultimate in energy data

functionality including:

Individual Asset Tracking

Each server, storage system, power supply, router, etc. has an electrical signature that can be

identified in real time and tracked for historical performance assessments. This visibility into the

electrical network allows the data center to drill down to where the electricity in the network is

being consumed and when, providing an invaluable data set for identifying conservation and

efficiency opportunities without requiring additional sensors.

Predictive Performance Analytics

The electrical signature slightly shifts over time as the device ages and components wear and

tear. Analysis of this signature over time reveals specific patterns that are indicative of

maintenance requirements or impending failure. This feature when fully deployed will be a

~98% accurate detector of failing servers, power supplies, UPS, etc. alerting the operators

weeks or months prior to a visible sign.

Real Time and Historical Energy Consumption and Awareness

Real time understanding of electricity consumption in the data center server aisle broken down

by IT infrastructure provides valuable insight into the second to second operations of the data

center. Historical understanding of this data gives clarity on energy consumption and efficiency

trends that will inform the data center facility operations and guide the growth projections.

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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Working Together on Software Development

To Fully Develop Data Functionality

The 45 day pilot project also serves as a baseline for operational performance and asset electrical signature identification. With the conclusion of the pilot project and your renewed interest in outfitting the remaining server aisles we will finalize the purchasing and installation of the remaining VectorQ2 devices in the data center. At that point, we can begin to jointly collaborate on developing the specific desired data functionality.

Steps to Move Forward with the Pilot Project

1. Sign NDA 2. Fill out Onboarding Qualification Form 3. Provide One-line wiring diagram of installation environment 4. Review and Qualification by 3DFS, and review details with you 5. Secure an order 6. Production and Delivery by 3DFS 7. Data center installation, metrics identified and data collected 8. Improvement Review Conference Call 9. Discuss further data center improvements 10. Annual Improvements Review Conference Call

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VectorQ2 Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Operating Voltages 208/240 VAC Automatic detection and Configuration

Admissible Voltage Tolerance ±10 %

System frequency 60 Hz , USA Mainland operation only

Reactive Correction Range 3 kVAR per phase / 9 kVAR total over 3phases

PF Correction Degrees +/- 90 deg

Power Rating Up to 30kW total consumed by load power

Up to 9kVAR total actively corrected Power

Up to 3kVAR total actively correction on each phase

Harmonic Measurement Up to 44rd Harmonic

Harmonic Correction Up to 23rd Harmonic

Nominal Operating Current per phase

30A

Maximum Operating Current per phase

50A

Connection Type, Voltage In Parallel via 3L+1N+1G cable

Connection Type, Current FlexoCoil™ Current Transformers

Typical internal standby power consumption

90W

Maximum internal power consumption

120W

Round Trip Efficiency > 96% at full power

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Functions

Power Factor Range 0.01 (D) – 1.00 – 0.01 (G)

Power Factor Correction PF corrected to 1.00 ± 0.1

THD Range correction Up to 23rd Harmonic is fully corrected

Power Conditioning / Noise Elimination

Less than 0.1% THD output on 1st Harmonic

Phase Load Balancing Within 20% of Average

Surge Protection Class C - Instantaneous and continuous with no degradation over time

Time Response Corrections performed on a real-time basis

Electrical Parameters

Operating Voltage 208/240 VAC

Input phases Three Phase

Voltage Tolerance ± 10% on indicated supply voltages

Frequency Range, Tolerance 60 Hz ± 1%

Reactive Component Compensation, nominal

9 kVAR total / 3 kVAR per phase

Correction Limits - % THD Under 0.5% - Up to the 23rd Harmonic of the input frequency

Correction Limits - Power Factor 1.0 (± 1%) for Inductive and Capacitive load

Correction Limits - Non Harmonic Distortions, Dynamic

Range

Amplitude up to +300% of input voltage Current up to 200% of maximum level

PF & THD Sensing and Measurement

Flexible, Dynamic, Fuzzy Logic, 1,000 times per sine wave or better

Response Time Microseconds regime

Operating Current Up to 50A per phase

Power Efficiency 97+%

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Mechanical Parameters

Enclosure Aluminum, powder paint enclosure, Non-flammable

Ambient Operating Temperature -5 C°, +42 C°

Ambient Humidity 95% (no condensation allowed)

Connection Voltage 3L+1N+1G cable, 6ft standard length

Connection Current 3 x FlexoCoil™ current sensors

Grounding Via cable and either of two screw on side of bottom chassis

Dimensions 405mm (H) x 413mm (W) x 244mm (D) 16” (H) x 16.3” (W) x 9.6” (D)

Installation Wall / DIN rail optional

Cooling Combined, internal cooling by forced air with temperature autosensing

Surge Protection

Capacity Class C - Instantaneous and continuous with no degradation over time

Data

External Communication Ports Ethernet

Data Encryption 256-bit AES

Network Interface Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (Auto-Sensing)

Network Connector RJ45

Network Remote monitoring

Other

Saving-Functions All programmed parameters and modes are saved internally in non-volatile memory

Power Outage Release Automatic disconnection in case of a power outage longer than 200 ms Automatic connection and back-to-service without human interaction within 1minute after power completely restored.

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VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Onboarding Qualification Form

Can be found at http://3dfs.com/pilot-q

Contact information:

3DFS Software-Defined Power

1911 NC HWY 902 W

Pittsboro, NC 27312

[email protected]

919.807.1884

VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Attachment A - How Demand Charges Double Utility Bills in Data Centers

VectorQ2 Data Center Pilot Project

Attachment B - Ground Currents in Data Center Environments