scope:

This standard applies to floor mounted Computer and Data Processing Room Air Conditioners as defined in Section 3.

Exclusions. This standard does not apply to the following:

Rating and testing of individual assemblies, such as condensing units or coils, for separate use.

Unitary air-conditioners and unitary heat pumps as defined in ANSI/AHRI Standard 210/240 and AHRI Standard 340/360.

Variable refrigerant flow air conditioners and heat pumps as defined in ANSI/AHRI Standard 1230.

Single package vertical packaged air conditioners rated using ANSI/AHRI Standard 390.

Packaged terminal air-conditioners rated using AHRI Standard 310/380.

Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to establish definitions, classification, test requirements, rating requirements, minimum data requirements for Published Ratings, marking and nameplate data, and conformance conditions for Computer and Data Processing Room Air Conditioners (CDPR), which provide cooling year round, and are designed to serve Data Centers and other Information Technology Equipment.

Intent. This standard is intended for the guidance of the industry, including manufacturers, engineers, installers, contractors, users, and regulators.

Review and Amendment. This standard is subject to review and amendment as technology advances.