Ethereum: Higher cost of starting antintminer S9 S APW3 ++ while running at 220 V
As the popularity of the cryptocurrency continues to grow, many miners are trying to improve their sets to stay in front of the competition. One of the most popular mining sets on the market is the S9 antiminer and one of its key components is the Advanced Power Wash (APW), which increases its performance.
However, when launching the APWER Power Washing (APW) ++ at 220 V, a common problem will appear: increased operating costs. In this article, we’ll dive into detail for the operation of your Antimer S9 at 220 V may be more expensive than their launch at 110 V.
Understanding APW and its requirements
APW is an advanced energy system designed to optimize electricity efficiency for mining kits such as Antminer S9. It is basically a system management system that regulates your mining set output based on factors such as voltage, current and temperature.
The APW ++ unit is specially designed for high -performance applications such as mining. It is equipped with advanced algorithms that take into account different parameters to optimize energy consumption and energy efficiency. According to our experience, the operation of the ATMINER S9 at 220 V requires the use of the APW ++ unit.
Why higher voltage leads to increased operating costs
When you start your APW ++ ATW ++ unit at 220 V, several factors contribute to higher operating costs:
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- Requirements for correction of higher performance factor (PFC) : APW ++ unit requires higher PFC rating at 220 V, which means it needs to process higher voltages and currents. This increases the cost of the module due to additional complexity and increased component costs.
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More advanced power electronics : Higher voltage also requires more advanced power electronics such as IGBT (isolated bipolar transistors) and high voltage switches that come with higher costs.
Comparison of 110 V vs 220V
If you want to better understand the differences between the operation of your Antminer S9 at 110 V or 220V, let’s look at some gross estimates:
- Starting Antminer S9 at 110V:
+ Electricity cost: $ 0.05 per hour
+ Energy consumption: approximately 100-150Wh (depending on the number of units and patterns)
+Energy consumption APW ++: approximately 20-30% of total energy consumption due to higher current at 110 V
- Starting Antminer S9 at 220V:
+ Electricity cost: $ 0.10 per hour (due to increased electricity accounts for higher current draws)
+ Energy consumption: approximately 150-200Wh (depending on the number of units and patterns)
+Energy consumption APW ++: approximately 40-50% of total energy consumption due to even higher current at 220 V
Conclusion
In conclusion, the operation of your Antminer S9 with advanced Washing Power Wash (APW) ++ at 220 V can actually increase operating costs compared to 110 V settings. While APW ++ unit is designed to optimize energy efficiency for High -performance applications, additional complexity and components cost at higher prices.
If you are looking for a reduction in electricity accounts without sacrificing performance, it is necessary to carefully consider your specific energy requirements and energy consumption formulas before taking any decisions.