Siemon PowerMax User manual

Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (PDU) User Manual
V1.3.0

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Contents
1PowerMax Introduction ..............................................................................................................................4
1.1 Functions...............................................................................................................................................4
1.1.1 Monitoring function.........................................................................................................................4
1.1.2 Controlling function........................................................................................................................4
1.1.3 Maintaining outlet state..................................................................................................................4
1.1.4 User-defined alarms.......................................................................................................................4
1.1.5 System default alarms ...................................................................................................................4
1.1.6 Daisy-chain ....................................................................................................................................4
1.1.7 User management .........................................................................................................................4
1.1.8 Remote access..............................................................................................................................4
1.2 Function comparison table ....................................................................................................................5
1.3 Product picture and description.............................................................................................................6
1.3.1 Vertical-mounting...........................................................................................................................6
1.3.2 Horizontal-mounting.......................................................................................................................7
1.4 Installation..............................................................................................................................................8
1.4.1 Vertical-Mounting (0U)...................................................................................................................8
1.4.2 Horizontal-Mounting (1U)...............................................................................................................8
2Hardware Introduction................................................................................................................................9
2.1 System initialization...............................................................................................................................9
2.2 View system information........................................................................................................................9
2.3 Overload Monitoring............................................................................................................................11
2.3.1 Outlet level...................................................................................................................................11
2.3.2 PDU level.....................................................................................................................................11
2.4 Environment monitoring.......................................................................................................................11
2.5 PDU reset............................................................................................................................................11
2.6 Display backlight always-on configuration...........................................................................................11
2.7 Invert the display .................................................................................................................................11
2.8 Restore to factory settings...................................................................................................................11
2.9 Master or Slave configuration..............................................................................................................11
2.10 Daisy-Chain........................................................................................................................................ 12
3PowerMax Software Introduction ........................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Software overview .............................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Access method................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Web access........................................................................................................................................ 15
3.3.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.2 Device Settings........................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.3 User Management ...................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.4 Network Settings......................................................................................................................... 27

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3.3.5 Data Graphing............................................................................................................................. 40
3.3.6 Logs ............................................................................................................................................ 41
3.3.7 System........................................................................................................................................ 44
3.4 Telnet Access...................................................................................................................................... 45
3.4.1 “STATUS” command ................................................................................................................... 45
3.4.2 “ON/OFF” command ................................................................................................................... 47
3.4.3 “Set” command ........................................................................................................................... 49
3.4.4 “Network” command.................................................................................................................... 52
3.4.5 “Reboot” Command .................................................................................................................... 53
3.4.6 “RESET” command..................................................................................................................... 54
3.4.7 “QUIT” command ........................................................................................................................ 55
3.5 MODBUS Access ............................................................................................................................... 55
4Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................................. 55
4.1 Forgot IP address............................................................................................................................... 55
4.2 Failed to send email ........................................................................................................................... 55
4.3 Lost IP................................................................................................................................................. 55
5Technology Parameters........................................................................................................................... 56
6Warranty and Service .............................................................................................................................. 57
6.1 Technical service................................................................................................................................ 57
6.2 General policies.................................................................................................................................. 58

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1 PowerMax Introduction
The PowerMax PDU (Intelligent Power Distribution Unit) is a network manageable device that
provides power monitoring, control and management to equipment mounted in racks within a data
center through LAN or WAN. Siemon PowerMax PDUs offer many connection methods including
Web interface (HTTP or HTTPS), Serial connection, Telnet or SNMP.
1.1Functions
1.1.1 Monitoring function
Monitor the current, voltage, power (kW) and energy consumption (kWh) and environment status (e.g.
temperature, humidity and water sensors) via IP and local LCD screen.
1.1.2 Controlling function
Switch on/off individual outlets; sequential power on/off
1.1.3 Maintaining outlet state
Keep the on/off condition of each outlet after resetting.
1.1.4 User-defined alarms
Set the threshold of current, temperature and humidity alarms.
1.1.5 System default alarms
Send a warning when the total PDU current or individual current (Smart and Managed only) are
exceeded; also for sensors
1.1.5.1 Alarm methods
•Alarm information shown on LCD screen
•Audible buzzer
•Alarm parameter value flashes on web interface
•E-mail can be sent to a system administrator
•SNMP sends Trap alerts.
1.1.6 Daisy-chain
Up to 5 units can be connected using one IP address
1.1.7 User management
Individually configurable user rights. Users can be assigned to different user groups with different
rights. User group rights are managed by Administrator
1.1.8 Remote access
•Web interface
•HTTP
•HTTPS
•SNMP (v1 / v2c / v3)
•Telnet
•Serial console.
•Multi-user operation and software update through web interface.

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1.2Function comparison table
Function
Description & Range
Monitoring
Monitoring function: Through the local LCD screen users can
view the total current and the current of each individual outlet
(Smart and Managed), the on/off status of each individual
outlet (Smart and Managed), sensor status
Controlling
Controlling function (Switched and Managed): Switching
On/Off each individual outlet, power on/off delay,
Return-to-zero for total or individual power consumption,
configure scheduled events, overload power cut-off settings,
quick mass-setup of PDUs, back-up, WIFI settings.
Outlet state settings
Outlet on/off state maintained after restart (Switched and
Managed)
User-defined alarm
User-defined alarms: total current, individual current (Smart
and Managed), sensors
System default alarm
System default alarm: when the total PDU current; individual
outlet current (Smart and Managed); sensors

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1.3Product picture and description
1.3.1 Vertical-mounting
1. Input power cord
2. Brackets
3. Hydraulic circuit breaker
4. LCD screen
5. DOWN button: scroll down to the next page
6. UP button: scroll up to the previous page
7. ENTER button: select
8. RUN indicator
9. 1600imp/kWh Energy pulse indicator
10. RESET button
11. USB port for WIFI access or software upgrade
12. NET: 10/100M Ethernet communication port
13. SER: Serial communication port (supporting
MODBUS)
14. IN: for daisy-chain
15. OUT: for daisy-chain
16. T/H1: temperature and humidity sensor port 1
17. T/H1: temperature and humidity sensor port 2
18. SENSOR: extend sensor hub communication
port
19. LED outlet indicator
20. Outlets

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1.3.2 Horizontal-mounting
1. Input power cord;
2. Brackets;
3. Hydraulic circuit breaker;
4. LCD screen;
5. DOWN button: scroll down to the next page;
6. UP button: scroll up to the previous page;
7.NET: 10/100M Ethernet communication port
8. SER: Serial communication port(support MODBUS) ;
9. IN: for daisy-chain
10. OUT: for daisy-chain
11.USB port for WIFI access or software upgrade;
12. RESET button;
13. LED indicator;
14. Outlets
15. Anti-trip
16.T/H1,T/H2: temperature and humidity sensor port1 and port 2
17.Fixed screw
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1.4 Installation
1.4.1 Vertical-Mounting (0U)
1.4.2 Horizontal-Mounting (1U)
Horizontally mountable PDUs mount according to EIA/ECA-310-E standards and are compatible with
any equivalent 19” rack or cabinet utilizing standard hardware.

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2 Hardware Introduction
2.1System initialization
The buzzer sounds when the PowerMax PDU is switched on and stops after 3 seconds. The LCD
screen is illuminated after 6 seconds with the following information displayed:
15:53:58
Device time
2016-01-20
Date
192.168.1.163
IP address
Note: 192.168.1.163 is the default IP address.
2.2View system information
Press ENTER to go to the main menu
(the first page of the menu）
Information
Device information
Total
Total power data
Tem/Hum
Temperature / Humidity
Sensors
Door / Water sensors
(the second page of the menu）
Output
Outlet socket
Group
Outlet group
Use the DOWN or UP button to scroll down or up to the next/previous page, return to the main menu
and select the first item Information, then press ENTER to go to the Information menu. The displayed
information is as follows:
CPU: ####
CPU Model
Version: #.#.#
Software version
M/S: ####
Master / Slave unit
Type: ####
Device series
Use the DOWN or UP buttons to scroll down or up to the next/previous page, return to the main
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information is as follows:
A:230V 00.0A
P: 0.000kW
E: 000012.4kWh
PF:0.00
Note: the above information is from a single phase device, if it is a 3 phase one, the power of each
phase will be displayed as well. A:230V means the input voltage, 00.0Ameans the total input current,
P:0.000KW means the total power, E:000012.4kWh means the total power consumption, PF:0.00
means the power factor.
Press ENTER to return to the main menu, then press DOWN key to select Temp/Hum to view the
temperature/humidity as below:
T1: --- H1: ---
T2: --- H2: ---
T3: --- H3: ---
T4: --- H4: ---
Press ENTER to return to the main menu, then press DOWN key to select Sensors to view the door,
water, smoke sensor status as below:
Door1: None
Door2: None
Smoke: None
Water: None
Press ENTER to return to the main menu, then press DOWN key to select Output to view each
individual outlet current as below:
Output01: 00.0A
Output02: 00.0A
Output03: 00.0A
Output04: 00.0A
Press DOWN or UP button to view the current of other outputs:
Note: Press UP button to view the previous page of device information.
Press ENTER to return to the main menu, then press DOWN button to select Group to view each
group outlet current as below:

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Group1: 00.0A
Group5: 00.0A
Group2: 00.0A
Group6: 00.0A
Group3: 00.0A
Group4: 00.0A
2.3Overload Monitoring
2.3.1 Outlet level
When the current of an individual outlet exceeds the user-defined value, the PowerMax PDU buzzer
sounds; LCD screen lights up and switches automatically to the alarming page. The current value
flashes
2.3.2 PDU level
When the total PDU current exceeds the user-defined value, the PowerMax PDU buzzer sounds;
LCD screen will light up and switches automatically to the alarming page. The current value flashes
2.4Environment monitoring
When the temperature or humidity threshold is exceeded, the PowerMax PDU buzzer sounds, LCD
screen lights up and switches automatically to the alarming page. The temperature or humidity value
flashes.
2.5PDU reset
Press and hold the UP key for 6 seconds to Reset
Note: Configuration of the power on/off delay will be required again after reset
2.6Display backlight always-on configuration
Press and hold the DOWN key for approximately 2 seconds, the buzzer will sound and the display
screen will remain on, Press and hold the DOWN key for another 2 seconds, the display screen will
back to normal mode
2.7Invert the display
Press UP button quickly followed by the DOWN button to invert the text displayed. (only for
Vertical-PDUs)
2.8Restore to factory settings
Press and hold the Reset button for 6 seconds and release it. The buzzer sounds to indicate that the
PDU is restored to factory settings.
2.9Master or Slave configuration
Configure the PowerMax PDU to be either Master or Slave in the Web interface. The current Master
or Slave status will be displayed in the LCD home page, “M/S: Master” means Master, and “M/S:
Slave1” means Slave 1.

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2.10 Daisy-Chain
Daisy-chain schematic:
Master
Slave1
Slave2
Slave3
Slave4
WAN/LAN
NET
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
PowerMax1
PowerMax2
PowerMax3
PowerMax4
PowerMax5
How to daisy-chain
•Log on to each PowerMax PDU, configure the work mode on Device Manage page.
•Daisy-chain all devices as the above schematic shows, from OUT to IN. Maximum 5 units
including Master.
•Access the Master and check the status of all Slaves. If all are readable, daisy-chain is
successful.
3 PowerMax Software Introduction
3.1Software overview
Siemon PowerMax PDUs ares equipped with an embedded software system which provides network
services such as WEB server, SNMP, Telnet, SMTP and NTP to integrate with third party software.
3.2Access method
PowerMax PDUs can be accessed via browsers including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and
Firefox. SNMP (v1 / v2c / v3), Telnet and Serial console like MODBUS.
The PDU requires ActiveX to be able to download the log files. This needs to be addressed in you
browser's settings:
Internet Explorer
Tools > Internet Options > Security > Trusted sites > Sites > Add

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This will allow ActiveX to run
Google Chrome
Click on Settings > Show Advanced Settings > Change proxy settings > Security > Trusted Sites >
Sites.

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Enter the URL of your Trusted Site, then click Add.
Firefox
Firefox doesn't allow ActiveX, if you are using Firefox, you may want to use an Internet Explorer
rendering plug in.

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3.3Web access
Open your browser and enter the default IP address, the login window will pop up.
Figure 3-1
Fill in the correct user name and password (Factory default login name is siemon, password is
siemon) to log in to the main interface.
3.3.1 Overview
Figure 3-2

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There are three sections on the main interface: Navigation menu, Device information and Output
status.
Navigation menu: shows company logo, function menus and language selector.
Device information: displays device name, device series, device status and function level.
Output status: displays output name, on/off state, individual current, individual power, power factor
and environment status. To access Slave devices, use the drop down menu: Device Select
Overview
Device information includes device name, device series, device status and function level. Output
status includes total load, voltage, power factor, total power (kW) and total energy consumption
(kWh).
3.3.2 Device Settings
Click Device Settings from menu to perform basic configuration of the device. See Figure 3.3
3.3.2.1 Basic settings
a. Work mode setting: set the device as Master or Slave (1-4) from the drop down menu and
save.
b. Device name setting: Apply friendly name to each device and save.
c. Unitive Power delay: enable or disable the unitive power delay, when enabled, outlets will
power on or off sequentially according to the unitive interval set (range from 0 to 15).
When the unitive power on/off delay is disabled, the output will power on/off sequentially
according to the individual interval, please refer to the outlet settings function on page 17
(Figure 3-5). Note - Unitive power delay function does not apply to circuit breaker
operation.
d. Mode setting: configure the buzzer status, enable or disable outlet groups, enable or
disable ‘always on’ of LCD screen.
Figure 3-3

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Group settings
When enabled, users can assign any outlet to 6 different groups. Save the selection after
configuration
Figure 3-4

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3.3.2.2 Outlet settings
Click Outlet setting from Device management.
Outlet name: Rename each individual outlet. Click save to complete after each name change.
a. Individual outlet threshold setting: enter the value at which to trigger an alarm
b. Individual outlet near-threshold setting: enter the value at which to trigger a warning
c. Individual power delay setting: when unitive power delay is disabled, outputs will power
on/off sequentially according to the individual interval set (range from 0 to 15 seconds)
Figure 3-5

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3.3.2.2.1 Schedule Outlet
Schedule a specific time that each individual outlet will power on/off automatically, the time format is
year-month-day hour:minutes, for example: 2015-05-27 13:52. To activate, select the check box.
Note: Please calibrate the device time before scheduling an outlet action.
Figure 3-6

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3.3.2.2.2 Overload power cut-off
Users can set power to cut-off automatically on each outlet if the current exceeds the Max value set.
Figure 3-7