Eaton iCube User manual

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About this manual
Thank you for choosing Eaton iCube micro data center (MDC).
This user manual introduces how to install the MDC cabinets, components, and cooling units
and how to control the MDC using the web UI. Commissioning and troubleshooting
information is also provided.
NOTE
The web UI may vary with versions. The web UI actually displayed shall prevail.
Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this user manual are defined as follows.
Symbol
Definition
Indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Information notes call attention to important features or instructions.
Ignoring this type of note may result in ineffective configuration, loss of data or
damage to device.
Change history
Release date
Description
2023-10-20
–Updated 2.1 Introduction to the MDC.
–Updated the Temperature and humidity of 3.5 kW integrated cooling unit (with
self-evaporative kit) figure in 2.4 System specifications.
–Added the operation requirement for connecting a fire extinguishing module in
4.2.8.1 Introduction to the fire extinguishing module.
–Updated the input cable specifications in 4.2.9 Connect external cables.
–Updated the cooling unit models in 5.3.4.2 Wiring instructions for power terminal of
the unit, 5.3.8.4 Vacuumize the pipes, and 5.3.8.5 Calculate refrigerant amount.
–Updated Step 3 in 7.2.3 Log in to the MDC through a computer (wired connection).
–Updated the parameter description of SMTP Service, Port and SSL in 7.15.2 Set
email addresses for receiving alarm notifications.
–Updated the operation procedure in 9.2.9.2 Replace a PDM switch.
2023-09-28
First release.

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Contents
1Safety precautions......................................................................................................................................1
2Product overview........................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Introduction to the MDC .....................................................................................................................3
2.2 Model number definition.....................................................................................................................4
2.3 System assembly ...............................................................................................................................5
2.4 System specifications.........................................................................................................................7
2.5 System electrical diagram ................................................................................................................10
2.6 Monitoring system ............................................................................................................................11
2.7 Environment requirements................................................................................................................12
3Installation preparation............................................................................................................................13
3.1 Installation tools................................................................................................................................13
3.2 Package............................................................................................................................................14
3.3 Transportation and unpacking..........................................................................................................15
3.3.1 Transportation......................................................................................................................................15
3.3.2 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................15
3.4 Requirements about installation site................................................................................................17
4Cabinet installation and electrical wiring...............................................................................................19
4.1 Join cabinets.....................................................................................................................................19
4.2 Connect components and cables.....................................................................................................21
4.2.1 Connect PDUs between main equipment cabinet and IT cabinets.......................................................21
4.2.2 Connect power cords to cooling units .................................................................................................22
4.2.3 Connect communication and monitoring cables to cooling units ........................................................22
4.2.4 Connect and configure electronic locks................................................................................................24
4.2.5 Connect and configure temperature and humidity sensors...................................................................25
4.2.6 Connect smoke sensors.......................................................................................................................27
4.2.7 Connect the lighting system .................................................................................................................27
4.2.8 Connect a fire extinguishing module (optional).....................................................................................28
4.2.9 Connect external cables.......................................................................................................................29
4.3 Link fire alarms.................................................................................................................................31
5Installation of cooling units.....................................................................................................................32
5.1 Installation tools and material preparation .......................................................................................32
5.2 Install the integrated cooling unit......................................................................................................37
5.2.1 Connect the drainpipe ..........................................................................................................................37
5.2.2 Charge the refrigerant ..........................................................................................................................37
5.2.3 Connect the soft air duct or air chimney...............................................................................................40
5.3 Install split cooling units....................................................................................................................42

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5.3.1 Installation requirements.......................................................................................................................42
5.3.2 Install the outdoor unit..........................................................................................................................42
5.3.3 Connect pipes ......................................................................................................................................44
5.3.4 Electrical connection ............................................................................................................................50
5.3.5 Connect the drainpipe ..........................................................................................................................52
5.3.6 Vacuumize and add refrigeration oil.....................................................................................................52
5.3.7 Charge refrigerant ................................................................................................................................54
5.3.8 Install low-temperature components (optional).....................................................................................55
5.4 Operation and commissioning..........................................................................................................60
5.4.1 Check before operation........................................................................................................................60
5.4.2 Commissioning.....................................................................................................................................60
5.4.3 Test record and form............................................................................................................................61
6Turn on/off the MDC .................................................................................................................................62
6.1 Check before turning on the MDC ...................................................................................................62
6.1.1 Check the system settings....................................................................................................................62
6.1.2 Check electrical connections ................................................................................................................62
6.1.3 Check cooling unit installation...............................................................................................................62
6.2 Turn on the MDC..............................................................................................................................63
6.3 Turn off the MDC..............................................................................................................................64
7General operations on the HMI or computer .........................................................................................65
7.1 User interface overview....................................................................................................................65
7.2 Log in to/Log out of the MDC system...............................................................................................66
7.2.1 Log in to the MDC through the HMI......................................................................................................66
7.2.2 Log in to the MDC through a computer (wireless connection)..............................................................66
7.2.3 Log in to the MDC through a computer (wired connection) ..................................................................68
7.2.4 Log out of the MDC..............................................................................................................................68
7.3 Change IP address of the system....................................................................................................69
7.4 Set wireless parameters...................................................................................................................70
7.5 View system information ..................................................................................................................71
7.6 View UPS details and control UPS ..................................................................................................72
7.6.1 Stop the UPS by EPO button ...............................................................................................................72
7.6.2 View real-time UPS data ......................................................................................................................73
7.6.3 View UPS information ..........................................................................................................................73
7.6.4 Perform inspection on the UPS............................................................................................................74
7.6.5 View UPS alarms .................................................................................................................................74
7.7 View PDM details and control PDM .................................................................................................75
7.7.1 Check PDM topology............................................................................................................................75
7.7.2 Set the PDM address ...........................................................................................................................75
7.7.3 View real-time PDM data......................................................................................................................76
7.7.4 View PDM information..........................................................................................................................76

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7.7.5 View PDM alarms.................................................................................................................................77
7.8 View cooling unit details and control the cooling unit.......................................................................78
7.8.1 Turn on/off the cooling unit...................................................................................................................78
7.8.2 Supply air .............................................................................................................................................78
7.8.3 Set temperature....................................................................................................................................79
7.8.4 Set humidity..........................................................................................................................................79
7.8.5 Set cooling unit address.......................................................................................................................79
7.8.6 View real-time data of cooling unit........................................................................................................80
7.8.7 View cooling unit information................................................................................................................80
7.8.8 Perform inspection on the cooling unit .................................................................................................81
7.8.9 View cooling unit alarms.......................................................................................................................81
7.9 View environment details.................................................................................................................82
7.9.1 View real-time data of ambient lights....................................................................................................82
7.9.2 View environment alarms.....................................................................................................................83
7.10 View door lock details and control door locks.....................................................................................84
7.10.1 Open a cabinet door.............................................................................................................................84
7.10.2 View door lock alarms ..........................................................................................................................84
7.11 View and export current alarms .......................................................................................................85
7.12 View and export historical alarms ....................................................................................................86
7.12.1 View historical alarm charts..................................................................................................................86
7.12.2 View and export historical alarm report ................................................................................................86
7.12.3 View and export historical signal report................................................................................................87
7.13 Manage accounts.............................................................................................................................89
7.13.1 Create an account................................................................................................................................89
7.13.2 Modify account permissions.................................................................................................................90
7.13.3 Modify an account ................................................................................................................................91
7.13.4 Delete an account ................................................................................................................................92
7.14 Configure the SNMP interface..........................................................................................................93
7.15 Set alarm notifications......................................................................................................................95
7.15.1 Set mobile numbers for receiving alarm notifications through SMS .....................................................95
7.15.2 Set email addresses for receiving alarm notifications...........................................................................96
7.15.3 Set an SMS message filter ...................................................................................................................99
7.15.4 Set a mail filter....................................................................................................................................101
7.15.5 Configure gateway parameters ..........................................................................................................102
7.16 Shut down the MDC .......................................................................................................................104
7.17 Restart the MDC.............................................................................................................................105
7.18 Modify password ............................................................................................................................106
7.19 Set system time..............................................................................................................................107
7.20 Set automatic logout interval..........................................................................................................108
7.21 Set screen off interval.....................................................................................................................109

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7.22 Check MDC version and SN ..........................................................................................................110
8Maintenance............................................................................................................................................111
8.1 Periodic maintenance of the power distribution system.................................................................111
8.1.1 Periodic cleaning................................................................................................................................111
8.1.2 Fan maintenance................................................................................................................................111
8.1.3 Battery maintenance ..........................................................................................................................111
8.1.4 Check the UPS status.........................................................................................................................111
8.2 Periodic maintenance of the cooling system..................................................................................113
8.3 Recommend periodic maintenance of monitoring system.............................................................114
9Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................115
9.1 Alarms and solutions......................................................................................................................115
9.2 Replacement of common parts ......................................................................................................117
9.2.1 Replace a filter of the cooing unit .......................................................................................................117
9.2.2 Replace a temperature and humidity sensor......................................................................................118
9.2.3 Replace a water leakage detector......................................................................................................118
9.2.4 Replace an electronic door lock .........................................................................................................119
9.2.5 Replace a smoke sensor....................................................................................................................120
9.2.6 Replace illuminating lights..................................................................................................................120
9.2.7 Replace ambient lights.......................................................................................................................121
9.2.8 Replace the UPS................................................................................................................................122
9.2.9 Replace internal components of the PDM..........................................................................................123
9.2.10 Replace the monitor ...........................................................................................................................125
9.2.11 Replace other components of split and integrated cooling units.........................................................126
Appendix A Turn on the cooling unit with a manual operator ................................................................127
A.1 Turn on the integrated cooling unit with a manual operator...........................................................127
A.2 Turn on the split cooling unit with a manual operator ....................................................................128
Appendix B Acronyms and abbreviations.................................................................................................130

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1 Safety precautions
General requirements
•Read this manual carefully before operating the product.
•The “caution”and “warning”sections in this manual do not represent all the safety precautions.
These sections only highlight some points for safety precautions.
•This product is recommended for commercial or other professional use.
•This product is to be used for its design purposes only and Eaton will not accept any
responsibility of misuse.
•The areas inside the product cabinet are restricted areas. Eaton recommends that access to
restricted areas be given to authorized employees only.
•The product password must be kept by the designated person-in-charge.
•For the safety precautions of the uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and air-conditioners,
refer to their user manuals and maintenance manuals.
Electrical safety
•For electrical connections, insulating tools must be used.
•After the product emits a warning through the monitoring floor, locate and eliminate the cause
promptly to avoid further problems or failures.
Risk of electric shock
An electric shock can cause personal injury or even death. Therefore, pay attention to the
following points:
•Before working on components inside the product, disconnect the control box and the remote
power supply.
•Before installation, read all the operating instructions, verify that all the components are received
at the installation site and check the nameplate to ensure that the voltage matches the mains
supply.
•Comply with the on-site or local laws and regulations.
Cooling unit safety
•Use the R410A refrigerant only.
•Brass must support a minimum working pressure of 55bar.
•At least two persons are required on a welding site. A welder must have a work permit.
•In the welding site, inflammables must be avoided, and a fire extinguisher, wet wiper, and water
container must be available.
•A burning welding torch must not be placed on a component or on the floor and must not be
placed in a metal container with acetylene and oxygen. Otherwise, the gas may leak and cause a
fire.
•High-temperature pipes after welding must be promptly cooled.
•Do not weld or cut on pressurized containers or pipes. Electric devices must be powered off
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•When maintaining or replacing components, pay attention to high-temperature components (such
as the compressor, refrigerant pipe, and electric heater) to prevent scalds and to prevent the
refrigerant system from being cracked or exploded due to misoperations.
•Refrigerant leakage may cause frostbite. Take protective measures (for example, wear antifreeze
gloves) when handling refrigerant.
Installation environment requirements
Pay attention to the following when working at least 2 meters above the ground:
•Comply with local laws and regulations.
•The operator must be trained and qualified.
•Before working at heights, check the climbing tools and safety gears such as safety helmets,
safety belts, ladders, springboards, scaffolding, and lifting equipment. If they do not meet the
requirements, take corrective measures or disallow working at heights.
•Wear personal protective equipment such as the safety helmet and safety belt or waist rope and
fasten it to a solid structure. Do not mount it on an insecure moveable object or metal object with
sharp edges. Make sure that the hooks will not slide off.
•Set a restricted area and eye-catching signs for working at heights to warn away irrelevant
personnel.
•Carry the operation machinery and tools properly to prevent them from falling off and causing
injuries.
•Personnel involving working at heights are not allowed to throw objects from the height to the
ground, or vice versa. Objects should be transported by tough slings, hanging baskets, highline
trolleys, or cranes.
•Ensure that guard rails and warning signs are set at the edges and openings of the area
involving working at heights to prevent falls.
•Do not pile up scaffolding, springboards, or other sundries on the ground under the area
involving working at heights. Do not allow people to stay or pass under the area involving
working at heights.
•Inspect the scaffolding, springboards, and workbenches used for working at heights in advance
to ensure that their structures are solid and not overloaded.
•Any violations must be promptly pointed out by the site manager or safety supervisor and the
involved personnel should be prompted for correction. Personnel who fail to stop violations will
be forbidden from working.
Potentialrisks
•Operate the product only after disconnecting it from all power sources.
•Before opening internal components for maintenance, disconnect the mains switch and all power
supplies to the UPS.

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2 Product overview
2.1 Introduction to the MDC
As a converged data center infrastructure solution, Eaton’s new generation of iCube Micro
Data Center has the following features:
•Integrating subsystems such as UPS, power distribution, cooling, environmental monitoring,
and lighting
•Available as a single cabinet or as multiple cabinets to accommodate different applications
•Pre-designed systems with factory validation
•Quick cabinet deployment and flexible configurations
Eaton iCube is designed for use in environment requiring micro data centers, computers, or
server rooms for small and medium businesses and branch offices. It comes with a choice of
single cabinet and row or multiple cabinet system. All devices that meet EIA-310-D standards
can be installed in the cabinet. It comes standard with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, LED lighting
with colorful atmosphere lights, temperature and humidity sensor, smoke sensor, water
leakage detector, electronic door locks, etc.
Standard single cabinet (42U)
Row (multiple) cabinet

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2.2 Model number definition

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2.3 System assembly
The following figure shows how a system is assembled with one main cabinet and six IT
cabinets for example.
System assembly (1+6 for example)
The following table describes how a system is assembled.
Model
*Load
capacity
Number of
cabinets
UPS
Air-
conditioning
Module
PDU
EMSS6K3C
3.0 kW
1
9PX6Ki
R03A
PDM6K-E
Basic type
IEC32A-20x C13,
4 x C19 (2PCS)
EMSS6K3E
3.0 kW
1
9PX6Ki
R03A
PDM6K-E
Basic type
IEC32A-20x C13,
4 x C19 (2PCS)
EMSW6K3C
3.0 kW
1
9PX6Ki
R03A
PDM6K-E
Basic type
IEC32A-20x C13,
4 x C19 (2PCS)
EMSW6K3E
3.0 kW
1
9PX6Ki
R03A
PDM6K-E
Basic type
IEC32A-20x C13,
4 x C19 (2PCS)
EMSS6K4S
3.5 kW
1
9PX6Ki
E04SE/
EW06E
PDM-6K
Basic type
IEC32A-20x C13,
4 x C19 (1PCS)
EM3MS10K8S
*7 kW
1+2
9PX11KiP
M31
E08SE/
EW10E
PDM-10K
Basic type
IEC32A-20x C13,
4 x C19 (5PCS)
EM5MS20K8S(2)
*14 kW
1+4
9SX20KP
MCH
E08SE/
EW10E *2
PDM-20K
Basic type
IEC32A-20x C13,
4 x C19 (9PCS)

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Model
*Load
capacity
Number of
cabinets
UPS
Air-
conditioning
Module
PDU
EM7MS20K(2)8S(3)
*21 kW
1+6
9SX20KP
MCH *2
E08SE/
EW10E *3
PDM-2*20K
Basic type
IEC32A-20x C13,
4 x C19 (13PCS)
Note
The load capacity of the model marked with an asterisk (*) need to be derated to 90%
when the cabinets are used in an environment of 30°C to 40°C.
When using three-phase power, pay attention to the principle of equal load distribution of
each phase and try to distribute the load evenly in each cabinet.

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2.4 System specifications
The following table lists the system specifications.
System
Item
Description
System
Single cabinet size (W×D×H)
600 mm×1200 mm×2000 mm (42U)
Row cabinet size (W×D×H)
600×(3–7) mm×1400 mm×2000 mm (42U)
Number of cabinets
1–7 pcs
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
Low as 1.34
Input power
–Single cabinet: 220/230/240 Vac (L+N+PE) - 50/60 Hz
–Row cabinets: 380/400/415 Vac (3Ph+N+PE)- 50/60 Hz
Installation site
Raised floor/Cement floor
Rack enclosure
and aisle
containment
system
Static load of the cabinet
1860 kg
Vibration level of the cabinet
Level 8 (YD5083-2005)
Color
RAL9005 (black)
Front/Rear door of single
cabinet/Row cabinet
Single glass door/Single metal door
Emergency Plan (Fire/High
temperature)
Pop-up front and reardoors (see Note 1)
Cooling system
Cooling capacity/set
3.5 kW (integrated cooling)/4.2 kW (Split cooling)/
8.1 kW (split cooling) (see Note 3)
Air flow/set
600 m3/h (3.5 kW)/800 m3/h (4.2 kW)/1600 m3/h (8.1 kW)
Air supply
Up
Installation method
Rack mounted
Power supply
subsystem
UPS power level
3 kVA/6 kVA/10 kVA/20 kVA
UPS installation method
Rack mounted
Power
distribution
system
Power distribution module form
factor
3–12U
Power distribution unit (PDU)
32A Basic type 0U PDU (standard IEC socket)
Monitored and managed PDU as an option
Monitoring
subsystem
Control monitoring server
0U monitoring module integrating user screen - single
cabinet/rowcabinet
Remote monitoring
Web page (Google Chrome recommended)
Mobile APP (Android only)

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System
Item
Description
Monitoring content
Such information of the system including power, cooling,
temperature, smoke, water leakage, and access control
Sensor
Such information including water leakage,smoke,
temperature and humidity, and access control (sensor
quantity varies with system configuration)
Wire layout
subsystem
Cable management
Power troughs/Cable trays go above
Monitoring wire
Pre-installed inside the cabinet
Note
1. Standard single cabinet and row (multiple) cabinets are equipped with a swing door.
When the system works normally, the door is closed.When the system overheats
(temperature of rack inlet higher than 35°C) or a smoke alarm occurs, the door
automatically opens, and the system enters the emergency operation mode.
2. Cooling capacity is measured under this working condition:
Indoor return air: @37.8°C/20%RH
Outdoor ambient temperature: 35°C
3. All cooling units are integrated cooling units without refrigerant, which needs to be
charged on site.
4. For 3.5 kW cooling units, there are two ways to drain condensate: condensate pump
and evaporative kit for free drainage.
5. If an evaporative kit of 3.5 kW cooling unit is used, it is necessary to check in
advance the temperature and humidity conditions on site. Please refer to the chart
below: In a well-sealed cabinet (leakage rate below 10%), the T/H condition below
the curve will not trigger an overflow (condensate) alarm and shutdown. If the T/H
condition is higher than the curve, there is a risk of overflow because the
condensate volume is higher than the capacity of the evaporation kit. In this case, it
is recommended to use with a condensate pump instead.
6. An emergency gravity drain is provided to prevent overflow alarms. Gravity drainage
can be performed by manually opening the manual water valve of the cooling unit.

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Temperature and humidity of 3.5 kW integrated cooling unit (with self-evaporative kit)

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2.5 System electrical diagram
The following figure shows a circuit example of a single cabinet. Circuits of other models are
similar. The circuits of row (multiple) cabinets are almost similar to that of the single cabinet,
except for the wiring of cooling units and PDUs.
Electrical diagram
Note
Two spare terminals, one for mains backup circuit and one for UPS backup circuit, are
available to meet additional customer requirements.
To connect the spare terminals, connect the wires from the back end of the power distribution
module (PDM).
Spare terminals

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2.6 Monitoring system
Monitor circuit

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2.7 Environment requirements
The recommended operating and storage environment are as shown below.
Storage temperature
-25ºC to +55ºC (battery excluded)
Storage environment
Indoor/clean (no dust, etc.)
Operating temperature
0ºC to 40ºC
Ambient humidity
5%RH to 95% RH (no condensation)
Altitude
≤3000 m (consult us for usage over 1000 m)