ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 127-2007

(Supersedes ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 127-2001)

ASHRAE STANDARD
Method of Testing for
Rating Computer and
Data Processing
Room Unitary
Air Conditioners
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CONTENTS

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 127-2007

Method of Testing for Rating Computer and
Data Processing Room Unitary Air Conditioners
SECTION PAGE
Foreword ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Definitions....................................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Classification .................................................................................................................................................. 3
5 Rating Requirements...................................................................................................................................... 3
6 Conformance .................................................................................................................................................. 7
7 References ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Normative Appendix A: Tests Required................................................................................................................ 8
Informative Appendix B: Dry-Bulb Temperature Profiles for Selected Cities........................................................ 9
Normative Appendix C: Airflow and Static-Pressure Procedure for Down-Flow Units ....................................... 10
Informative Appendix D: Comparison of Unit Ratings Using Revised versus Previous Standard ...................... 11

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(This foreword is not part of this standard. It is merely
informative and does not contain requirements necessary
for conformance to the standard. It has not been
processed according to the ANSI requirements for a
standard and may contain material that has not been
subject to public review or a consensus process.
Unresolved objectors on informative material are not
offered the right to appeal at ASHRAE or ANSI.)
FOREWORD
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 127 was first published in 1988
and revised in 2001. This revision of the standard makes some
significant changes to the 2001 edition. The major revisions
and the rationale for them are summarized in the following
paragraphs.
Definitions
The definition of coefficient of performance (COP) has
been rewritten to clarify that it is based upon net cooling
capacity. Although this rating factor was always based upon
net capacity, it is now clear that the efficiency is based upon
the same value.
A definition for sensible COP (SCOP) has been added
and subsequently used as the basis for all energy-efficiency
ratings. This recognizes that the primary load in a computer
and data processing room (CDPR) is a sensible load. As new
loads are added to the space, these new loads are 100% sensi-
ble. A typical CDPR room today is 90% sensible and that ratio
is increasing. In data processing rooms, units with too much
latent capacity waste energy.
A definition for adjusted sensible COP (ASCOP) has also
been added. Data processing equipment typically operates
year round, and so a method for documenting a seasonal effi-
ciency rating based on the climate data for a particular city
has been established.
Rating Requirements
The primary rating point (the Full Cooling Test A of
Table 1) has been redefined at 23.9°C/45 RH (75°F/45 RH)
verses the prior revision rating point of 22°C/50 RH (71.6°F/
50 RH). The change was made to align the test conditions with
the recommendations published in ASHRAE’s Thermal Guide-
lines for Data Processing Environments. In addition, test
points are defined in Table 1 for establishment of the ASCOP.
The system static pressure requirements (Section 5.1.4.5)
have been adjusted as well as the physical unit arrangement
required for testing in order to better reflect the three different
types of units found in CDPR rooms. The orientation of a
down-flow raised floor plenum CDPR unit during test has
been defined according to how units are typically installed in
actual applications.
Other key changes are as follows: standards for the test-
ing and rating of the humidification and dehumidification sys-
tems have been added or clarified (Section 5.5), a minimum
MERV rating for the air filters has been established
(Section 5.6), a standard method for the test and rating of the
noise emitted by the units has been established (Section 5.9),
and the tolerance of the unit rating verses the test results has
been tightened (Section 5.11).
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The project committee is appreciative of the contributions
Mukesh Khattar made in revising this standard.
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of the standard is to establish a uniform set
of requirements for rating computer and data processing room
(CDPR) unitary air conditioners.
2. SCOPE
This standard applies to classes of unitary equipment that
are used to air condition a computer room and data processing
equipment. This standard does not apply to the rating of indi-
vidual assemblies, such as condensing units or direct expan-
sion fan-coil units, for separate use.
3. DEFINITIONS
computer and data processing room (CDPR) unitary air
conditioner: a computer and data processing room unitary air
conditioner consisting of one or more factory-made assem-
blies, which include a direct expansion evaporator or chilled-
water cooling coil, an air-moving device, and air-filtering
devices. The air conditioner may include a compressor,
condenser, humidifier, or reheating function. Where direct
expansion equipment is provided in more than one assembly
and the separate assemblies are to be used together, the
requirements of rating outlined in this standard are based upon
the use of matched assemblies. The functions of a CDPR air
conditioner, either alone or in combination with a cooling and
heating plant, are to provide air filtration, circulation, cooling,
reheating, and humidity control.
cooling system energy coefficient of performance (COP): a
ratio calculated by dividing the net total cooling capacity in
watts by the total power input in watts (excluding reheaters
and humidifiers) at any given set of rating conditions. The net
total cooling capacity is the total gross capacity minus the
energy dissipated into the cooled space by the blower system.
sensible coefficient of performance (SCOP): a ratio calcu-
lated by dividing the net sensible cooling capacity in watts by
the total power input in watts (excluding reheaters and humid-
ifiers) at any given set of rating conditions. The net sensible
cooling capacity is the gross sensible capacity minus the
energy dissipated into the cooled space by the fan system.
(This is further explained in Section 5.1.)
adjusted sensible coefficient of performance (ASCOP): a
SCOP value that provides a consistent evaluation of the energy
efficiency of a unit operated in different ambient temperatures.
It is calculated by the method defined in Section 5.2.
fluid economizer: a system configuration potentially avail-
able when an external fluid cooler is utilized for heat rejection.
It utilizes a separate cooling coil within the unit for cooling
and the cooled fluid returning from the external fluid cooler to
provide cooling much like a chilled-water unit (i.e., without
the use of compressors). This process is sometimes referred to
as free cooling.
standard rating: a rating based on tests performed at standard
rating conditions (see Section 5.1).
application rating: a rating based on tests performed at appli-
cation rating conditions (i.e., conditions other than standard
rating conditions). Application ratings do not require retest-
ing, but can be extrapolated from standard rating tests. Appli-
cation ratings are not required, but may be published at the
manufacturer’s option (see Section 5.8).
rating conditions: any set of operating conditions under
which a single level of performance results, and which causes
only that level of performance to occur.
standard rating conditions: rating conditions used as the basis
of comparison of performance characteristics.
4. CLASSIFICATION
4.1 Normally, CDPR units within the scope of this standard
can be classified as shown below. There are five basic types of
unitary air conditioners:
1. Single-Package Unit. A complete stand-alone unit.
2. Condensing Unit with Separate Coil and Fan. The remote
part of this unit contains the compressor and condenser
while the indoor part of the unit is an evaporator and blower.
3. Unit with Remote Condenser. The remote part of the unit is
an air-cooled condenser only, while the indoor part of the
unit contains the compressor(s), evaporator coils, and fan.
4. Unit with Remote Air-Cooled Fluidcooler or Cooling
Tower. The indoor part of the unit contains the compres-
sor(s), evaporator coil, fan, and condenser. The heat
rejection is by means of a remote device (a cooling tower
or air-cooled fluidcooler) that uses water or glycol to
transfer the heat.
5. Chilled-Water Unit. The indoor part of the unit is an air
handler with a water-cooled coil that is connected to the
building chilled-water system.
Note: Any of the above types may utilize a second, or
dual, cooling coil that provides cooling by means of a free
cooling liquid economizer or a separate building chilled-water
system. Any of the above types may contain an internal humid-
ifier and/or reheat capabilities.
5. RATING REQUIREMENTS
Section 5 describes all of the testing and rating require-
ments for this standard. A summary listing of the tests required
is provided in Normative Appendix A.
5.1 Cooling System Standard Ratings and Sensible
Cooling Efficiency Rating (SCOP). Standard rating capac-
ity shall be established at the standard rating conditions spec-
ified in Full Cooling Test A of Table 1. Standard cooling
capacity shall be stated as total (sensible plus latent) cooling
capacity and sensible cooling capacity and shall be net values,
reflecting the effects of circulating fan heat.
The efficiency rating (SCOP) shall be published at each of
the four test points defined in Table 1. For Tests B through D
the unit’s net sensible cooling load shall be fixed at the sensible
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capacity established in Test A. During the test, the room
temperature must be maintained to a tolerance of ±1°C (±2°F).
If the test tolerance cannot be maintained, use the values from
Test A for that test. A SCOP ratio shall be established at the
defined test points by dividing this sensible capacity by the
average kW/h input power over a two-hour period. Fan cfm is
allowed to deviate from Test A provided that the sensible
capacity is held constant.
Standard input ratings shall be the total power input to the
compressor(s), fan(s), control(s), air-cooled condenser, or air-
cooled fluidcooler fan(s) if used (excluding reheaters and
humidifiers), and to any other items included as part of the
model number(s). The values of SCOP and ASCOP should not
be used to compare between various system classifications
(air-cooled vs. water-cooled vs. CW, etc.) since there is no
proper way to account for the unmeasured parts of the system.
The air-cooled unit is the only complete system being
analyzed. The other classifications are missing power
consuming items, such as cooling towers, water pumps, fluid
coolers, and chillers, to name a few.
5.1.1 Values of Standard Cooling System Input Rat-
ings. These cooling ratings shall be expressed in terms of kW
with three significant digits (e.g., 10.2 kW and 105 kW).
5.1.2 Value of Standard Capacity Ratings. These rat-
ings shall be expressed in terms of kW with three significant
digits (e.g., 10.2 kW and 105 kW).
5.1.3 Values of Standard Cooling System Coefficient of
Performance Ratings. Coefficient of performance (COP) in
kW per kW shall be expressed with three significant digits.
(e.g., 3.35) This also applies to sensible coefficients of perfor-
mance (SCOP) and adjusted sensible coefficients of perfor-
mance (ASCOP).
5.1.4 Standard Rating Conditions. The conditions of
test for standard ratings shall include the following.
5.1.4.1 Standard Cooling System Rating Tempera-
tures. All indoor and outdoor conditions for testing are defined
in Table 1. Also defined in Table 1 are the various fluid tem-
peratures that may be used for heat rejection purposes.
5.1.4.2 Voltage and Frequency. Nameplate voltages
for 60 Hz shall be one or more of the following utilization
voltages: 115, 200, 208, 230, 265, 460, and/or 575. Standard
rating tests shall be performed at the unit nameplate rated
voltages and frequency. For air conditioners with dual voltage
ratings, standard rating tests shall be performed at both volt-
ages or at the lower of the two voltages if only a single stan-
dard rating is to be published. If desired, 50 Hz ratings at 230
and/or 400 volts may be published using this standard, but are
not required.
5.1.4.3 Cooling Coil Air Quantity. Standard cooling
system ratings shall be determined at a total air quantity (cool-
ing coil plus bypass) delivered against at least the minimum
external resistance required by Section 5.1.4.5, as outlined
below.
Air quantities shall be expressed as cubic meters per hour
(cmh) of standard air (density = 1.2 kg/m3). If desired, the cfm
of standard air may also be expressed as defined in the 2005
ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals, Chapter 2 (e.g.,
164.2 cmh [5800 cfm]).
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 TABLE 1 Standard Rating Conditions (Cooling/Efficiency)

Base Rating
Rating Tests for Energy Calculations Only
(see Note a)

A (Full Cooling) B C D (see Note b)

All units: Return dry-bulb temperature 23.9°C (75.0°F) 23.9°C (75.0°F) 23.9°C (75.0°F) 23.9°C (75.0°F)
air temperature
Return dew-point temperature 11.1°C (52.0°F) 11.1°C (52.0°F) 11.1°C (52.0°F) 11.1°C (52.0°F)
surrounding indoor
part of unit Return relative humidity 45% 45% 45% 45%
Air-cooled units:
temperature
Dry-bulb temperature 35.0°C (95.0°F) 23.9°C (75.0°F) 12.8°C (55.0°F) 1.7°C (35.0°F)
surrounding remote
air-cooled condenser
Entering water temperature 30.0°C (86.0°F) 21.1°C (70.0°F) 12.8°C (55.0°F) 4.4°C (40.0°F)
Water-cooled units
Leaving water temperature 35.0°C (95.0°F)
(connected to
cooling tower) Max = Test A Max = Test A Max = Test A
Fluid flow rate
(see Note b) (see Note b) (see Note b)
Glycol-cooled units Entering glycol temperature 40.0°C (104.0°F) 29.4°C (85.0°F) 18.3°C (65.0°F) 7.2°C (45.0°F)
(connected to a
Leaving glycol temperature 46.0°C (115.0°F)
common glycol loop
with a solution of
Max = Test A Max = Test A Max = Test A
40% propylene glycol Fluid flow rate
(see Note c) (see Note c) (see Note c)
by volume)

Chilled-water Entering water temperature 7.2°C (45.0°F) 10.0°C (50.0°F)

air-handling units Leaving water temperature 13.9°C (57.0°F) 16.7°C (62.2°F)
Reheating Base Rating
All units Return dry-bulb temperature 23.9°C (75.0°F)
Steam reheat units Entering steam supply conditions 100 kPag (14.5 psig) and 121°C (250°F)
Water temperature entering unit 80.0°C (176.0°F)
Hot-water reheat units
Water temperature leaving unit 70.0°C (158.0°F)
Humidification/Dehumidification Humidification Dehumidification
Return dry-bulb temperature 23.9°C (75.0°F) 23.9°C (75.0°F)
All units Return dew-point temperature 9.5°C (49.0°F) 12.8°C (75.0°F)
Return relative humidity 40% 50%

Steam humidifier units Entering steam supply conditions 19 kPag (2.76 psig) and 105°C (221°F)

Note a: The control is set to maintain the return dry-bulb temperature.

Note b: Test D is optional. If Test D is not performed, the results for Test D are the same as for Test C.
Note c: Test setup is as in Test A, but the head pressure control may lower the flow rate.

Air conditioners shall be rated at those air quantities spec-
ified by the manufacturer while in the full cooling mode at
conditions in Test A of Table 1. Once these conditions are
established for this standard rating test, no further adjustment
to the drive or circuit shall be made.
5.1.4.4 Condenser/Air-Cooled Fluidcooler Air
Quantity. Standard ratings for units that are air-cooled, evap-
orative-cooled, or glycol-cooled with an air-cooled fluid-
cooler shall be determined at the condenser/air-cooled
fluidcooler air quantity that is inherent to the air conditioner
when operated with all the resistance elements associated
with the inlet or discharge attachments that the manufacturer
considers normal installation practice. If fan speed control, or
partial fan operation in a multifan condenser, is utilized for
condensing temperature control, it may be utilized in this test
as defined by the manufacturer. Air quantities must be
expressed as cmh of standard air (density = 1.2 kg/m3). If
desired, cfm of standard air may also be expressed as defined
in the 2005 ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals, Chapter 2.
Example: 164.2 cmh (5800 cfm).
5.1.4.5 External Resistance, Duct Connected, Floor
Plenum and Free Air Discharge. For the appropriate system
configuration described below, power consumption kW shall
be as measured at the input terminals to the unit(s) and shall
include power to the condenser/air cooled fluidcooler units.
Compressor and/or motor nameplate data shall not be used.

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 5.1.4.5.1 Ducted Systems. Air conditioners intended
to be connected to supply and return ductwork shall be tested
as follows: those with standard sensible cooling ratings of less
than 20.0 kW shall be tested at an external resistance of
200 Pa (0.8 in. H2O). Those with standard sensible cooling
ratings of 20.0 kW or more shall be tested at an external resis-
tance of 250 Pa (1.0 in. H2O). Standard air quantity capacity
is specified in Section 5.1.4.3.
5.1.4.5.2 Raised Floor Plenum Systems. Air condi-
tioners intended for use with field-installed raised floor plenums
shall be tested at an external resistance of 50 Pa (0.2 in. H2O).
Filters, heating devices, and other equipment recommended as
part of the air conditioner shall be in place, and the net external
resistance specified above shall be available for the plenum sys-
tem. Standard air quantity capacity is specified in
Section 5.1.4.3.
a. For down-flow units, follow the procedure in ANSI/
ASHRAE Standard 37-2005, Methods of Testing for Rat-
ing Unitary Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump
Equipment1 as modified by the changes to the procedure
that are shown in normative Appendix C. For the pur-
poses of this test, the down-flow unit is effectively inclu-
sive of the floor-stand with the discharge out the front of
the floor-stand and the other three sides enclosed.
b. For up-flow units, follow the procedure in ASHRAE Stan-
dard 371 exactly as written, without any modifications.
5.1.4.5.3 Free Discharge Systems. Air conditioners
intended for free air discharge shall be tested at an external
resistance of 0.0 Pa (0.0 in. H2O). Filters, heating devices, and
other equipment recommended as part of the air conditioner
shall be in place, and the net external resistance specified
above shall be available for the system. Standard air quantity
capacity is specified in Section 5.1.4.3.
5.2 Adjusted Sensible Rating (ASCOP) Calculation
5.2.1 The ASCOP rating is a standardized method for
comparing the relative energy efficiency of a unit when it is
operated at full load capacity in various geographic locations.
When ASCOP ratings are published, they shall be calculated
by the following method:
The method for calculating the ASCOP is to first obtain
from the weather bureau or other reputable source the percent-
age of time the climate in the target location is in each of the
test temperature ranges:
a. ≥29.4°C (85°F),
b. ≥18.3°C and <29.4°C (65°F and 85°F),
c. >7.2°C and <18.3°C (45°F and 65°F), and
d. ≤7.2°C (45°F).
and use these percentages as relative weightings the SCOP
values obtained in Tests A through D.
Example: Assume the percentage values for the above
climate temperature ranges are called Ta, Tb, Tc, and Td,
respectively:
ASCOP = (Ta × Test A SCOP) + (Tb × Test B SCOP)
+ (Tc × Test C SCOP) + (Td × Test D SCOP)
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Suppose that a unit has the following SCOP test results:
Test A B C D
Result 2.72 2.94 3.31 3.86
If the temperature-range percentages shown in
Appendix B for San Francisco are used (see Informative
Appendix B), the resulting ASCOP is 3.28. If the temperature-
range percentages for Chicago are used, the resulting ASCOP
is 3.42. See Informative Appendix B for some other selected
cites in North America. (See note to Table 1 if optional Test D
is not performed.)
5.3 Part-Load Ratings. Part-load ratings may be included
as application ratings at the manufacturer’s option.
5.4 Reheating System Standard Ratings. Standard rat-
ings shall be established at the rating conditions specified in
Table 1. Reheating tests are conducted without operating the
cooling or humidifying portions of the air conditioner. Oper-
ations in a reheat mode to offset cooling effects or reheat with
humidification shall not be included in the standard ratings.
Standard reheating capacity includes the effects of circu-
lating fan heat. Standard input ratings shall be the total power
input to the heaters and fan motor(s) plus controls and other
items included as part of the model number(s).
5.4.1 Values of Standard Reheating System Capacity
Ratings. These ratings shall be expressed in terms of kW with
three significant digits (e.g., 10.2 kW).
5.4.2 Standard Rating Conditions. The conditions of
test for standard ratings shall include the standard reheating
system rating conditions contained in Table 1. Note that the
conditions are dependent on the type of reheat system.
5.4.2.1 For all electric element reheating systems,
regardless of the type of element or mode of control, the rating
point shall be at full operation of all elements with entering air
conditions as contained in Table 1.
5.4.2.2 For hot-water and steam reheating systems, the
rating point shall be at the fluid flows and/or pressures and
entering air conditions specified in Table 1.
5.4.2.3 Voltage and Frequency. Standard rating tests
shall be performed at the rated voltages and frequency listed
on the unit's nameplate. For units with dual voltage ratings
listed on the nameplate, the standard rating test shall be per-
formed at both voltages or at the lower of the two voltages if
only a single standard rating is to be published.
5.4.2.4 Reheating Coil Air Quantity. Standard ratings
shall be determined at a reheating coil air quantity inherent to
the reheating coil when the unit airflows have been estab-
lished as described in Section 5.1.4.3.
5.5 Humidification and Dehumidification System Stan-
dard Ratings. Standard Ratings shall be established at the
rating conditions specified in Table 1.
5.5.1 Humidification Systems. Standard humidification
capacity shall be stated as both total and net humidifier capac-
ity. The system net humidification capacity shall reflect total
humidifier output minus the unit dehumidification as a result
of operating the cooling system at conditions for Test A of
Table 1. The air conditioner shall be operated as described in
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the manufacturer’s literature for the function of “humidifying
with full cooling.”
The measurement procedure shall be as specified in ARI
Standard 640-205, Performance Rating of Industrial and
Commercial Humidifiers.2 The room conditions and entering
water temperature are as stated in Table 1.
5.5.1.1 Values of Standard Humidification System
Capacity Ratings. These ratings shall be expressed only in
terms of kg/h in multiples of 250 g/h.
5.5.1.2 Values of Humidifier Standard Input Rat-
ings. Standard input ratings shall be expressed in kW with
three significant digits (e.g., 10.2 kW) except for steam
humidification systems, where input shall be expressed in
kg/h in multiples of 250 g/h.
5.5.1.3 Standard Humidification Rating Conditions.
The conditions of test (with and without the cooling system in
operation) for standard ratings shall include the standard
humidification system rating temperature contained in Table 1.
5.5.1.4 Voltage and Frequency. Standard rating tests
shall be performed at the rated voltages and frequency listed
on the unit's nameplate.
For air conditioners with dual voltage ratings listed on the
unit’s nameplate, standard rating test shall be performed at
both voltages or at the lower of the two voltages if only a single
standard rating is to be published.
5.5.1.5 Cooling Coil Air Quantity. Airflow shall
remain as specified in Section 5.1.4.3 unless it is automati-
cally changed by the standard control(s) provided with the
indoor unit. (Discharge duct loading dampers shall not be
reset to maintain constant static.)
5.5.1.6 Water Quality. The water quality, conductivity,
and dissolved solids ppm for the test are as stated in ARI Stan-
dard 640, but the manufacturer must clearly state its tolerance
range.
5.5.2 Dehumidification Systems. Standard dehumidifi-
cation capacity shall be stated as the total latent removal when
in the full dehumidification mode of operation with no cool-
ing required. Standard input ratings shall be the total power
input to the fan motor(s) and any other components required
for the dehumidification function such as the compressor(s),
dampers, and controls.
5.5.2.1 Values of Standard Dehumidification System
Capacity Ratings. These ratings shall be expressed in kg/h in
multiples of 250 g/h.
5.5.2.2 Values of Dehumidification Standard Input
Ratings. These ratings shall be expressed in kW with three
significant digits (e.g., 10.2 kW).
5.5.2.3 Standard Dehumidification Rating Condi-
tions. The conditions of test for standard ratings shall include
the standard dehumidification system rating temperature con-
tained in Table 1.
5.5.2.4 Voltage and Frequency. Standard rating tests
shall be performed at the rated voltages and frequency listed
on the unit’s nameplate.
5.5.2.5 Cooling Coil Air Quantity. Airflow shall
remain as specified in Section 5.1.4.3 unless it is automat-
ically changed by standard controls provided with the
indoor unit.
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5.5.3 Condenser Air Quantity. Condenser airflow shall
remain as specified in Section 5.1.4.4.
5.6 Air Filter Standard Ratings. Published air filter rat-
ings shall be those defined in ASHRAE Standard 52.1-1992,
Gravimetric and Dust-Spot Procedures for Testing Air-Clean-
ing Devices Used in General Ventilation for Removing Partic-
ulate Matte3 and ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999, Method
of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for
Removal Efficiency by Particle Size.4 At any test condition
described by this standard (Standard 127), the system shall be
tested with clean filters of the manufacturer’s choice.
Optional filter applications may also be shown based on tests
or engineering calculations. For this standard, the minimum
efficiency reporting value (MERV) of the filter shall be 8.
5.7 Application Ratings. Capacity ratings and ASCOP val-
ues at conditions of temperature, humidity, or altitude other
than those specified in Section 5.1.4 may be published as
application ratings and shall be based on calculations or tests
using techniques described by this standard, with the method
used to create the application rating clearly stated.
5.8 Publication of Ratings. Wherever application ratings
are published or printed, they shall include or be accompanied
by the standard rating. Application ratings shall be clearly
designated as such, including a statement of the conditions at
which the application ratings apply.
5.9 Method for the Measurement and Designation of
Noise Emitted by Air Conditioners Used to Cool Com-
puter Room and Data Processing Equipment. This section
specifies the requirement for publishing sound power levels.
Two or three measurement positions are required for each unit
depending on the unit configuration as shown in Figure 1.
The measurement procedure shall be as specified in ARI
Standard 260-2001, Sound Rating of Ducted Air Moving and
Conditioning Equipment.5 Sound power levels shall be
obtained using the comparison method and a reference sound
source calibrated per ARI Standard 250-2001, Performance
and Calibration of Reference Sound Sources.6
Note: The numbers shown in the unit configurations in
Figure 1 represent the noise-measurement positions.
5.10 Capacity Designation. For air conditioners rated
under this standard, the cooling system and dehumidification
system capacity designations used in published specifica-
tions, literature, or advertising controlled by the manufacturer
shall be expressed in kW at the standard rating conditions
specified in Sections 5.1.4 and 5.3 and in the terms described
in Sections 5.1.3 and 5.3. The humidification capacity shall be
expressed in kg/h at the standard rating conditions specified in
Section 5.3. Other units may be used, but only as supplemen-
tal information enclosed in parenthesis, as in the following
example: 35.0 kW (120,000 Btu/h).
5.11 Tolerances. To comply with this standard, published
cooling capacity ratings and power ratings shall be based on
data obtained in accordance with the provisions of this section
and shall be such that any production unit, when tested, will
meet these ratings except for an allowance to cover testing and
Figure 1 Noise-measurement positions for different CDPR unit configurations.
manufacturing variations. The unit measured values shall not
be less than 95% of the published values.
6. CONFORMANCE
Conformance with this standard shall not be claimed or
implied unless the air conditioners for which such claims are
made meet all rating requirements specified herein.
7. REFERENCES
1. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 37-2005, Methods of Testing for
Rating Unitary Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equip-
ment. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta.
2. ARI Standard 640-2005, Performance Rating of Commer-
cial and Industrial Humidifiers. Air-Conditioning and
Refrigeration Institute, 4100 North Fairfax Drive, Suite
200, Arlington, VA 22203.
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 127-2007
3. ASHRAE Standard 52.1-1992, Gravimetric and Dust-Spot
Procedures for Testing Air-Cleaning Devices Used in
General Ventilation for Removing Particulate Matter.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta.
4. ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999, Method of Testing General
Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency
by Particle Size. American Society of Heating, Refriger-
ating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta.
5. ARI Standard 260-2001, Sound Rating of Ducted Air Mov-
ing and Conditioning Equipment. Air-Conditioning and
Refrigeration Institute, 4100 North Fairfax Drive, Suite
200, Arlington, VA 22203.
6. ARI Standard 250 -2001, Performance and Calibration of
Reference Sound Sources. Air-Conditioning and Refrig-
eration Institute, 4100 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 200,
Arlington, VA 22203.
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(This is a normative appendix and is part of this A2.4 Humidification capacity test.
standard.) A2.4.1 Net moisture added versus input power assume
full cooling load.
NORMATIVE APPENDIX A—
TESTS REQUIRED
A3. GLYCOL-COOLED UNITS
There shall be only one unit rating. It is a sensible rating
based on the conditions found in Test A in Table 1. In addition, A3.1 Cooling capacity at condition Test A (Full Cooling) in
there are four energy ratings (SCOP), one for each Test A–D. Table 1.
From these four results an ASCOP can be derived, as shown
in Section 5.2. A3.2 Unit efficiency test at condition Test A (Full Cooling),
B, C, and D in Table 1.
A1. AIR-COOLED UNITS A3.2.1 Net total capacity test versus input power.
A1.1 Cooling capacity at condition Full Cooling A in A3.2.2 Net sensible capacity test versus input power.
Table 1.
A3.3 Dehumidification capacity test.
A1.2 Unit efficiency Full Cooling Test A, B, C, and D in
A3.3.1 Net volume of moisture removed versus input
Table 1.
power assume full cooling load.
A1.2.1 Net total capacity test versus input power.
A1.2.2 Net sensible capacity test versus input power. A3.4 Humidification capacity test.

A1.3 Dehumidification capacity test. A3.4.1 Net moisture added versus input power assume
full cooling load.
A1.3.1 Net volume of moisture removed versus input
power (assume full cooling load).
A4. CHILLED-WATER UNITS
A1.4 Humidification capacity test.
A1.4.1 Net moisture added versus input power (assume A4.1 Cooling capacity at condition Test A (Full Cooling) in
full cooling load). Table 1.

A4.2 Unit efficiency Full Cooling Test A, B, C, and D in

A2. WATER-COOLED UNITS
A2.1 Cooling capacity at condition Full Cooling A in
Table 1.
A2.2 Unit efficiency Full Cooling Test A, B, C, and D in
Table 1.
A2.2.1 Net total capacity test versus input power.
A2.2.2 Net sensible capacity test versus input power.
Table 1.
A4.2.1 Net total capacity test versus input power.
A4.2.2 Net sensible capacity test versus input power.
A4.3 Dehumidification capacity test.
A4.3.1 Net volume of moisture removed versus input
power assume full cooling load.

A2.3 Dehumidification capacity test. A4.4 Humidification capacity test.

A2.3.1 Net volume of moisture removed versus input A4.4.1 Net moisture added versus input power assume full
power assume full cooling load. cooling load.

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(This appendix is not part of this standard. It is merely informative and does not contain requirements necessary for
conformance to the standard. It has not been processed according to the ANSI requirements for a standard and may
contain material that has not been subject to public review or a consensus process. Unresolved objectors on informative
material are not offered the right to appeal at ASHRAE or ANSI.)

INFORMATIVE APPENDIX B—
DRY-BULB TEMPERATURE PROFILES FOR SELECTED CITIES

Table B-1 shows the percentage of time that the temperature in each of the selected cities falls within the ranges shown in
the table.

TABLE B-1 Sample Weather Profiles (Data Source: Department of the USAF Weather Data)

Temperature Ranges ≥85 ≥ 65 < 85 > 45 < 65 ≤45

Orlando 11.5% 63.5% 22.6% 2.4%
Miami 13.1% 77.6% 9.0% 0.3%
Houston (Ell) 11.9% 53.6% 28.0% 6.4%
Corpus Christi 14.5% 57.7% 23.5% 4.3%
Savannah 9.0% 49.8% 31.4% 9.8%
New Orleans 9.5% 54.9% 28.3% 7.2%
Dallas (Love) 15.3% 42.4% 28.9% 13.4%
Lafayette, LA 10.2% 52.8% 28.5% 8.4%
Raleigh 5.5% 38.2% 33.9% 22.4%
Charlotte 5.9% 39.8% 34.2% 20.1%
Atlanta 6.4% 42.4% 33.8% 17.4%
St. Louis 6.0% 32.0% 30.0% 32.0%
El Paso 13.4% 37.4% 33.3% 15.8%
Los Angeles 0.4% 37.8% 61.2% 0.5%
New York City (JFK) 1.6% 30.3% 35.9% 32.2%
Washington, DC (Nat) 5.7% 35.3% 32.7% 26.3%
Chicago (Midway) 2.9% 27.7% 28.4% 41.1%
Salt Lake City 6.7% 23.1% 30.9% 39.2%
Columbus, OH 2.8% 29.3% 31.1% 36.8%
Boston 2.0% 24.7% 35.3% 38.1%
Syracuse 1.4% 22.7% 31.8% 44.2%
Grand Rapids 1.8% 23.6% 29.3% 45.3%
Milwaukee 1.6% 22.8% 29.6% 46.0%
Minneapolis 2.3% 23.8% 26.6% 47.3%
Seattle 0.6% 15.7% 60.9% 22.7%
San Francisco 0.3% 13.8% 81.0% 4.9%

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(This is a normative appendix and is part of this standard.)

NORMATIVE APPENDIX C—
AIRFLOW AND STATIC-PRESSURE PROCEDURE FOR DOWN-FLOW UNITS

10 ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 127-2007

(This appendix is not part of this standard. It is merely informative and does not contain requirements necessary for
conformance to the standard. It has not been processed according to the ANSI requirements for a standard and may
contain material that has not been subject to public review or a consensus process. Unresolved objectors on informative
material are not offered the right to appeal at ASHRAE or ANSI.)

INFORMATIVE APPENDIX D—
COMPARISON OF UNIT RATINGS USING REVISED VERSUS PREVIOUS STANDARD
This appendix is included to provide an example how a unit would rate if first tested according to Standard 127-2001 and
then according to Standard 127-2007. The values shown are created by a computer modeling program.

TABLE D-1 Comparison of Test Results (Simulated)

Standard 127-2001 Standard 127-2007

Tested Unit Capacity Test Capacity Test 1

Efficiency Test Efficiency Test 2,3,4,5
@22.2°C (72°F)/50% @23.9°C (75°F)/45%
Air-cooled unit TCC (net) 54.1 kW
TCC (net) 53.4 kW EER 10.2 SCOP A = 2.66
without variable capacity control SCC (net) 49.6 kW
SCOP A = 2.54
Air-cooled unit TCC (net) 54.1 kW B = 2.80
TCC (net) 53.4 kW EER 9.8
with variable capacity control SCC (net) 49.6 kW C = 3.05
D = 3.47
Glycol-cooled unit TCC (net) 57.0 kW
TCC (net) 57.0 kW EER 10.0 SCOP A = 2.85
without variable capacity control SCC (net) 50.8 kW
SCOP A = 2.77
Glycol-cooled unit TCC (net) 57.0 kW B = 3.05
TCC (net) 57.0 kW EER 9.7
with variable capacity control SCC (net) 50.8 kW C = 3.26
D = 3.49

Glycol-cooled unit SCOP A = 2.79

TCC (net) 56.1 kW B = 2.79
without variable capacity control TCC (net) 56.1 kW EER 9.8
SCC (net) 49.9 kW C = 2.79
with fluid economizer D = 14.57

Glycol-cooled unit SCOP A = 2.71

TCC (net) 56.1 kW B = 2.95
with variable capacity control TCC (net) 56.1 kW EER 9.5
SCC (net) 49.9 kW C = 3.31
with fluid economizer D = 14.57
Notes:
Rating point changed to 23.9°C (75°F)/45% RH from 54.2°C (72°F)/50.
Units of measure changed to kW/kW verses BTUH/kW and is based on the sensible capacity not the total capacity.
Units with variable capacity control can show up to 4 SCOP values. These values can be converted into a single value once a geographic location is selected.
Comparisons of energy efficiency between cooling system topologies (air cooled verses Glycol cooled, etc.) should not be made as most are only partial systems.
Glycol systems no longer include the air fluid cooler or cooling tower assigned kW consumption values.
All acronyms are defined in Section 3, “Definitions.”

Rule of Thumb formulae:

Air-cooled units: old EER * SHR/3.5 = SCOP “A.”
Fluid-cooled units: same as air-cooled units except that power should be reduced by 3% of rating to omit heat-rejection equipment.

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 POLICY STATEMENT DEFINING ASHRAE’S CONCERN
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ITS ACTIVITIES
ASHRAE is concerned with the impact of its members’ activities on both the indoor and outdoor environment. ASHRAE’s
members will strive to minimize any possible deleterious effect on the indoor and outdoor environment of the systems and
components in their responsibility while maximizing the beneficial effects these systems provide, consistent with accepted
standards and the practical state of the art.
ASHRAE’s short-range goal is to ensure that the systems and components within its scope do not impact the indoor and
outdoor environment to a greater extent than specified by the standards and guidelines as established by itself and other
responsible bodies.
As an ongoing goal, ASHRAE will, through its Standards Committee and extensive technical committee structure,
continue to generate up-to-date standards and guidelines where appropriate and adopt, recommend, and promote those new
and revised standards developed by other responsible organizations.
Through its Handbook, appropriate chapters will contain up-to-date standards and design considerations as the material is
systematically revised.
ASHRAE will take the lead with respect to dissemination of environmental information of its primary interest and will seek
out and disseminate information from other responsible organizations that is pertinent, as guides to updating standards and
guidelines.
The effects of the design and selection of equipment and systems will be considered within the scope of the system’s
intended use and expected misuse. The disposal of hazardous materials, if any, will also be considered.
ASHRAE’s primary concern for environmental impact will be at the site where equipment within ASHRAE’s scope
operates. However, energy source selection and the possible environmental impact due to the energy source and energy
transportation will be considered where possible. Recommendations concerning energy source selection should be made by
its members.
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