Raritan PCR8 User manual

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User Manual
PCR8
PCS12
PCS20

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User Manual
PCR8
PCS12
PCS20
Raritan Computer Inc.
400 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
USA
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.raritan.com
Raritan Computer Europe, B.V.
Eglantierbaan 16
2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel
The Netherlands
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.raritan.com
Raritan Computer Japan, Inc.
Kuga Building 7F
11-6, Kuramae 4-chome
Taitoo-ku, Tokyo 111-0051, Japan
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.raritan.co.jp
Raritan Computer Taiwan, Inc.
5F, 121, Lane 235,
Pao-Chiao Rd., Hsin Tien
Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.raritan.com.tw
Copyright © 2003 Raritan Computer, Inc.
RPC-0B-E
A
ugust 2003
255-30-3150

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COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK INFORMATION
This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied,
reproduced, or translated into another language without express prior written consent of Raritan Computer, Inc.
© Copyright 2003 Raritan Computer, Inc., Remote Power Control™, Paragon®, Reach®, Dominion™, Powerboard™ are trademarks of Raritan
Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Java® is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Internet Explorer® is a registered trademark of
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trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Contact the Raritan Technical Support Team at [phone] for assistance or email [email protected]
Ask for Technical Support – Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, EST.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................1
PRODUCT FEATURES.................................................................................................................................1
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................1
PRODUCT PHOTOS ....................................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2: QUICK START .............................................................................3
PCR8 QUICK START .................................................................................................................................4
EIA-232 Serial Connection.............................................................................................................................. 4
PCR8 Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 5
Viewing the Status Menu _______________________________________________________________________ 5
Controlling Outlets_____________________________________________________________________________ 5
PCR8 Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 6
PCS12 QUICK START ...............................................................................................................................7
EIA-232 Serial Connection.............................................................................................................................. 7
PCS12 Operation............................................................................................................................................ 8
Viewing the Status Menu _______________________________________________________________________ 8
Controlling Outlets_____________________________________________________________________________ 8
PCS12 Configuration....................................................................................................................................... 9
PCS20 QUICK START .............................................................................................................................10
EIA-232 Serial Connection............................................................................................................................ 10
PCS20 Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Viewing the Status Menu ______________________________________________________________________ 11
Controlling Outlets____________________________________________________________________________ 11
PCS20 Configuration..................................................................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION ..........................................................................13
UNPACKING.............................................................................................................................................13
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE.........................................................................................................13
RJ-45 CABLES AND ADAPTERS................................................................................................................13
CONNECTING THE REMOTE POWER CONTROL UNIT ..................................................................................14
Power............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Power On/Off State....................................................................................................................................... 15
Power Up Sequence ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Circuit Breaker .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Serial Connection.......................................................................................................................................... 16
The EIA-232 Serial Connection__________________________________________________________________ 16
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION................................................17
REMOTE POWER CONTROL OPERATION ...................................................................................................17
Viewing the Status Menu............................................................................................................................... 17
Controlling Outlets......................................................................................................................................... 18
On ________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Off ________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Reboot_____________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Help............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Changing Passwords .................................................................................................................................... 19

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REMOTE POWER CONTROL CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................20
Manage Users............................................................................................................................................... 20
Add a User _________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Delete a User _______________________________________________________________________________ 21
Rename a User ______________________________________________________________________________ 21
Add and Remove Outlets ______________________________________________________________________ 22
Change Outlet Names................................................................................................................................... 23
Enable/Disable Confirmation......................................................................................................................... 24
Enable/Disable Status Menu......................................................................................................................... 24
Change Unit ID.............................................................................................................................................. 25
Change Overload Audible Alarm Threshold.................................................................................................. 25
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................27
REMOTE POWER CONTROL / SCS232 CONNECTION SPECIFICATION.........................................................27
APPENDIX B: EQUIPMENT SETUP WORKSHEET ................................................29
APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................31

Safety Instructions
1. This unit is intended for indoor use only.
2. Do not install near water or expose this unit to moisture.
3. To prevent heat buildup, do not coil the power cord when in use.
4. Do not use extension cords.
5. Do not attempt to make any internal changes to the power source. Do not attempt to modify any portion or component
of a Remote Power Control unit unless specifically directed to. Raritan must perform any internal operations.
6. High-voltage surges and spikes can damage this equipment. To protect from such power surges and spikes, this unit
must have a good earth ground. There is an earth ground connection next to the circuit breaker.
7. Before removing or replacing any cables or power cords, power off the Remote Power Control unit. Communication to
the unit will be disrupted while power is off.
8. Do not exceed the AC current rating for the selected model. (Please refer to Appendix A: Specifications for further
information).
9. Although the power switch is turned OFF, the unit is not totally isolated from the power supply. In order to be
absolutely removed from the power supply, the power cord must be unplugged from the unit.
10. For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in
the fixed wiring. For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible.

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
The Raritan Remote Power Control unit is a full-featured AC power management solution that provides an easy way to control
power of remote equipment. It provides system administrators with the capability to securely monitor and control power to data
center devices from any location via web browser, serial, or out-of-band access. From the office or from anywhere, the Remote
Power Control unit will power on, power off, or reboot remote equipment, as well as monitor current, voltage, power, and
temperature.
The Remote Power Control unit offers the ability to recover systems remotely in the event of system failure and/or system
lockup. It eliminates the need to perform manual intervention or dispatch field personnel, reduces downtime and mean time to
repair, and increases productivity.
There are three Remote Power Control models; model PCR8, a rack-mountable eight outlet model that operates at 115VAC, 15
Amps; model PCS12, a vertical-mount twelve-outlet model that operates at 115VAC, 20 amps; and model PCS20, a vertical-
mount twenty-outlet model that also operates at 115VAC, 20 amps.
115 VAC, 50/60 HZ, 15 AMP
PCR8 Eight outlets, 1U rack mount, and an EIA-232 connection
115 VAC, 50/60 HZ, 20 AMP
PCS12 Twelve outlets, “zero-U” vertical mount, and an EIA-232 connection
PCS20 Twenty outlets, “zero-U” vertical mount, and an EIA-232 connection
Product Features
• Total integration with Raritan’s Paragon, Reach, and Dominion solutions
• True RMS current monitoring with Overload Audible Alarm and indicator LED
• Outlet status retention during power loss
• Individual or collective control of outlets
• Programmable unit ID and outlet names
• Voltage and temperature monitoring
• 1U or “zero-U” form factor
• 15 or 20 Amp Power Rating
Package Contents
The complete Remote Power Control unit package includes:
• (1) Remote Power Control unit (PCR8, PCS12, or PCS20)
• (1) User Manual and/or User Manual CD ROM
• (1) Cat5e Cable
• (1) DB-9 (9 pin) female PC com port adapter (part #APCSDB9F)
• (1) DB-25 (25 pin) male PC com port adapter (part #APCSDB25M)

2 REMOTE POWER CONTROL USER GUIDE
Product Photos
PCR8
PCS12
PCS20

CHAPTER 2: QUICK START 3
CHAPTER 2: QUICK START
This chapter is designed for users who want fast setup and familiarization of the Remote Power Control unit. Detailed
information on each of the functions and steps of operation and configuration outlined here are found in Chapter 4: Operation
and Configuration.
Note: On the PCR8, the RJ-45 port is located on the front panel of the unit. On both the PCS12 and PCS20,
the RJ-45 port is located on the end panels of the units.
RJ-45 Port on the PCR8
RJ-45 Port on the PCS12 and PCS20

4 REMOTE POWER CONTROL USER GUIDE
PCR8 Quick Start
EIA-232 Serial Connection
1. With the computer powered ON, connect the included APCSDB9F adapter into the serial port of the computer.
Connect one end of the included Cat5 cable to the APCSDB9F adapter and the other end to the RJ-45 port on the PCR8
unit. Plug the PCR8 into the nearest wall outlet.
Connecting the Computer to the PCR8
2. Load serial port communications software.
3. Set serial communications parameters to:
• 9600 bps
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No Parity
Cat5e Cable
A
PCSDB9F Adapter
Local PC
PCR8 Unit

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PCR8 Operation
Viewing the Status Menu
The PCR8 unit powers ON once it is plugged in. The Status menu appears on the monitor of the connected computer:
PCR8 Status Menu
Note: If the Status menu does not appear, ensure that the correct cables and adapters are being used and that
they are connected properly, and verify the serial communication parameters are correctly configured.
Controlling Outlets
To set or change the status of the outlets, enter one of the following commands, where “n” is the outlet number to command:
• ON n
• OFF n
• REBOOT n
Entering an outlet number of “0” sends the command to all outlets.
Important! Reboot works only on those outlets that are “On.”
Raritan PCR8
(C) 2003 Raritan Computer, Inc.
F2.07
Unit ID: Raritan PCR8
Average Power: 36 Watts Apparent Power: 62 VA
True RMS Voltage: 116.4 Volts
True RMS Current: 0.5 Amps Maximum Detected: 0.5 Amps
Internal Temperature: 28.0 C
Outlet Circuit Breaker: Good
1) . . . Outlet 1 : Off
2) . . . Outlet 2 : Off
3) . . . Outlet 3 : Off
4) . . . Outlet 4 : Off
5) . . . Outlet 5 : Off
6) . . . Outlet 6 : Off
7) . . . Outlet 7 : Off
8) . . . Outlet 8 : Off
PCR8>

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PCR8 Configuration
At the PCR8> prompt, type CONFIG and press the <Enter> key. The Configuration menu appears:
PCR8 Configuration Menu
1. Manage Users – Manage Users allows an Administrator to add or delete users and assign control of selected outlets.
2. Change Outlet Name – Change Outlet Name allows a user to personalize each outlet for easy identification.
Maximum field length is ten (10) alphanumeric characters; default Outlet Names are Outlet 1, Outlet 2, and so on.
3. Enable/Disable Confirmation – Enable/Disable Confirmation prompts a user for a Yes/No response before a
command is executed; default setting is Disabled.
4. Enable/Disable Status Menu – Enable/Disable Status menu toggles the status menu on/off; default setting is Enabled.
5. Change Unit ID – Change Unit ID allows a user to name the Remote Power Control unit. Maximum field length is
sixteen (16) alphanumeric characters; default unit ID is PCR8.
6. Change Alarm Threshold – Change Alarm Threshold allows a user to set a threshold for the volume of the Overload
Audible Alarm; default setting is 12.0 Amps.
PCR8> CONFIG
1)...Manage Users
2)...Change Outlet Name
3)...Enable/Disable Confirmation
4)...Enable/Disable Status Menu
5)...Change Unit ID
6)...Change Alarm Threshold
X)...Exit
Enter Request:

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PCS12 Quick Start
EIA-232 Serial Connection
1. With the computer powered ON, connect the included APCSDB9F adapter into the serial port of the computer.
Connect one end of the included Cat5 cable to the APCSDB9F adapter and the other end to the RJ-45 port on the
PCS12 unit. Plug the PCS12 into the nearest wall outlet.
Connecting the Computer to the PCS12
2. Load serial port communications software.
3. Set serial communications parameters to:
• 9600 bps
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No Parity
Cat5e Cable
A
PCSDB9F Adapter
Local PC
PCS12 Unit

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PCS12 Operation
Viewing the Status Menu
The PCS12 unit is powered ON once it is plugged in. The Status menu appears on the monitor of the connected computer:
PCS12 Status Menu
Note: If the Status menu does not appear, ensure that the correct cables and adapters are being used and that
they are connected properly, and verify the serial communication parameters are correctly configured.
Controlling Outlets
To set or change the status of the outlets, enter one of the following commands, where “n” is the outlet number to command:
• ON n
• OFF n
• REBOOT n
Entering an outlet number of “0” sends the command to all outlets.
Important! Reboot works only on those outlets that are “On.”
Raritan PCS12
(C) 2003 Raritan Computer, Inc.
F1.01
Option(s) Installed:
True RMS Current
True RMS Voltage: 116 Volts
True RMS Current: 0.0 Amps
Maximum Detected: 0.0 Amps
1) . . . Outlet 1 : Off
2) . . . Outlet 2 : Off
3) . . . Outlet 3 : Off
4) . . . Outlet 4 : Off
5) . . . Outlet 5 : Off
6) . . . Outlet 6 : Off
7) . . . Outlet 7 : Off
8) . . . Outlet 8 : Off
9) . . . Outlet 9 : Off
10) . . . Outlet 10 : Off
11) . . . Outlet 11 : Off
12) . . . Outlet 12 : Off
Type “Help” for a list of commands
PCS12>

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PCS12 Configuration
At the PCS12> prompt, type CONFIG and press the <Enter> key. The Configuration menu appears:
PCS12 Configuration Menu
1. Manage Users – Manage Users allows a user to add or delete users, and assign control of selected outlets.
2. Change Outlet Name – Change Outlet Name allows a user to personalize each outlet for easy identification.
Maximum field length is ten (10) alphanumeric characters; default Outlet Names are Outlet 1, Outlet 2, and so on.
3. Enable/Disable Confirmation – Enable/Disable Confirmation prompts a user for a Yes/No response when changes are
made; default setting is disabled.
4. Enable/Disable Status Menu – Enable/Disable Status menu toggles the status menu on/off; default setting is enabled.
5. Change Unit ID – Change Unit ID allows a user to name the Remote Power Control unit. Maximum field length is
sixteen (16) alphanumeric characters; default unit ID is PCS12.
6. Change Alarm Threshold – Change Alarm Threshold allows a user to set a threshold for the volume of the Overload
Audible Alarm; default setting is 16.0 Amps.
PCS12> CONFIG
1)...Manage Users
2)...Change Outlet Name
3)...Enable/Disable Confirmation
4)...Enable/Disable Status Menu
5)...Change Unit ID
6)...Change Alarm Threshold
X)...Exit
Enter Request:

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PCS20 Quick Start
EIA-232 Serial Connection
1. With the computer powered ON, connect the included APCSDB9F adapter into the serial port of the computer.
Connect one end of the included Cat5 cable to the APCSDB9F adapter and the other end to the RJ-45 port on the
PCS20 unit. Plug the PCS20 into the nearest wall outlet.
Connecting the Computer to the PCS20
2. Load serial port communications software.
3. Set serial communications parameters to:
• 9600 bps
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No Parity
Cat5e Cable
A
PCSDB9F Adapter
Local PC
PCS20 Unit