Pakedge PowerPak 8I User manual

PowerPak 8I
Power Distribution Unit
with BakPak Integration
QUICK START GUIDE
BakPak
Enabled

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Introduction
The Pakedge PowerPak 8I Power Distribution Unit gives you unprecedented convenience and
control, including on/o sequencing to power on and shut down sensitive equipment in a
congurable order. The PDU has full monitoring capabilities, including input voltage, frequency,
individual outlet current, and temperature (sensor sold separately). The user-dened alerts can
trigger actions based o of these measurements, sound an audible buzzer, and send notications.
With the integration of the PowerPak 8I in to the BakPak management system, all of these features
are available remotely in an overall network view. The elegant OLED display enables per-outlet
control and monitoring as well as network information to help with PowerPak setup.
Key features:
• Congurable power-up and shutdown: Congure the PowerPak to power on/o connected
devices in any order for device-dependent dependent hardware and to protect sensitive
equipment against power ooding.
• Secure network control: The PowerPak is fully IP addressable using the built-in, secure Web
interface.
• Web-based monitoring: Monitor the realtime and historical current and power usage of
each PDU outlet, along with the input voltage and frequency.
• Congurable alerts: Dene visual, audible, and email alarms with full logging.
• Surge protection: Provides up to 6kV surge protection to your devices.
• Manageable by Pakedge’s Bakpak network management agent from any location.

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Package contents
• (1) PowerPak 8I Power Distribution Unit
• (1) Power cord
• (2) Rack-mount brackets and screws
• (1) Quick Start Guide
• (1) Ethernet cable
• (1) Console cable
• (4) Rubber feet
User Guide
For more detailed instructions for this device and for the BakPak Management Agent, refer to the
PowerPak User Guide (
ctrl4.co/powerpak-ug ).
Specications
The eight-outlet power distribution unit is for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and APAC
(Asia and Pacic).
• Input: 100-240VAC, 50~60 Hz
• Output: 100-240VAC, 10A, 50~60 Hz, 2400W (total)
• System requirements: Windows or Mac PC with an Ethernet interface

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Overview
F G H I K M
J L
A B C D E
Front panel
Back panel
A Power button
B Surge protection indicator light
C Power outlets 1~8
D OLED display
E Circular selector switch
F Power inlet
G Circuit breaker
H Power outlets 1~8
I Ground
J Console port
K RJ11 port (for temperature sensor)
L SD card slot
M Ethernet port for Internet connection

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Installing
Tools required:
• Phillips screwdriver (if using rack-
mount brackets).
• PC or laptop with Ethernet interface and a
web browser (an integrated DB-9 port or USB-
to-serial adapter may be necessary if you would like
to use the console interface)
• Ethernet cable
To install the unit:
1 If mounting the unit in a standard 19” AV rack (recommended), attach the
included rack-mount brackets to the sides of the unit.
2 If not rack mounting, make sure that the unit is physically mounted near power and network
connections (for example, a backbone switch or rewall/router). The unit must also be
connected to a reliable ground connection (see Step 3).
3 To ensure the unit is properly grounded and remains safe, connect a ground wire (12 gauge
minimum) from the back of the PE-08I’s ground terminal to a reliable ground (such as metal
on the rack or a oor ground lug).
4 Connect power to the device.
5 Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the LAN port on the PowerPak. You are
now ready to congure the unit to an IP address that matches your network.

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Using the hardware controls
Task Action Result
Reset to factory defaults Press and hold power button for
10 seconds.
Outlet LEDs blink during reset,
but outlets remain enabled. User
interface is reset to defaults.
Enter Sleep mode Press and hold power button for
two seconds.
Outlets turn o, based on user-
dened power o delay times.
Wake from Sleep mode Press and release power button. Outlets turn on according to user-
dened power-on delay times.
OLED menu options Rotate scroll wheel and press
center button
Toggles menu options and selects
an action.
Using the OLED display
From the home screen, rotate the scroll wheel and press the center button to select from the
following menu options:
• Local Reboot: Press and hold the center button for two seconds to power cycle the outlets
that have this feature enabled
• Measurements: Display the voltage, current or power consumption for the entire PowerPak
or individual outlets
• Outlet control: Turn the selected outlet on/o
• Settings: Show information about the PowerPak or adjust the display settings

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Conguring the hardware
Step 1: Logging in
1 After power is connected and a computer is connected to the LAN port, enter the
PowerPak’s IP address into the address bar of your web browser. The login screen opens.
(The IP address can be found in the Settings menu on the OLED display.)
Default settings: The IP address will be automatically assigned by a router if a DHCP server
is detected. Otherwise, the default IP address will be automatically set to 192.168.1.210.
2 Type your user name and password, then click Login. (The default username is pakedge and
the password is pakedgep.)
Note: If your computer is not set to the default IP scheme (192.168.1.X) of the PowerPak, you must
rst congure the TCP/IP settings on your computer to log in to the unit through a web browser.

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The following page will display when logged in:

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Adding the PowerPak to a BakPak Cloud account
1 Make sure you have a installed a BakPak Management Agent and have an active
mybakpak.com account.
2 Connect your PowerPak to the same network as the BakPak Management Agent.
3 Log in to your mybakpak.com account and run the device scan. You are able to view the
PowerPak and manage it.

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible causes Solution
PowerPak has no power.
• PowerPak is not turned on.
• Press power button on front of the
PowerPak.
• If the PowerPak is connected to wall outlet
controlled by a light switch, make sure the
light switch is on.
• An incompatible power supply
is being used.
• Use the power supply that came with the
PowerPak.
Connected device not
receiving power.
• The device is connected to an
outlet that may be turned o
via the UI conguration.
• Check status of the outlet from the UI
Dashboard and click the outlet to turn it on
if showing o.
• Verify the outlet is congured from the
Scheduling page.
• Press the PowerPak's power button to make
sure it is not in Sleep mode.
Not receiving email
notications for outlets.
• ‘Email Notication’ check box
from Auto Ping page is not
selected.
• If using auto ping, navigate to the Auto-
Ping page and select Email Notication,
then enter your email credentials on the
Alerts page.
• ‘Email’ check box is not
selected from Alerts page.
• If using an Alerts conguration, navigate to
the Alerts page and verify that Email has
been selected and that email credentials
have been entered.