socomec iPDU User manual

iPDU
Advanced Power Distribution Unit
Version 1.0
Installation and operating manual GB
Manuel d’installation et d’utilisation FR
Manuale di installazione e uso IT

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About this Manual
Congratulations on purchasing the iPDU. This user manual provides a detailed description of the hardware components and how
to use the iPDU. Read this manual carefully and follow the instructions when using the iPDU.
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PREFACE

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SUMMARY
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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2. Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. INTRODUCING IPDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2. Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3. Hardware Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1. Attaching the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2. Attaching the brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3. Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.4. Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5. Connecting Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.6. Connecting Output Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.7. Connecting Digital Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.8. Connecting EMD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.9. Connecting the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.10. Connecting to a LAN/WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.11. Daisy Chaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. USING THE CONSOLE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1. Using HyperTerminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2. Navigating through the Console Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3. Setting the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5. USING THE WEB INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2. Modifying the Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3. Modifying Application Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6. APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2. Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.3. Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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1.1. Safety Instructions
Follow these safety instructions to avoid personal injury and damage to the iPDU.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install the unit in a temperature-controlled indoor area free from conductive contaminants.
Do not place the unit near liquids or in an excessively damp environment.
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the unit.
• The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Do not open the unit.
• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of this equipment must be performed by qualified service personnel. Remove rings, watches
and other jewellery before servicing the unit.
• Before maintenance, repair or shipment, the unit must be completely switched off and unplugged and all connections must be
removed.
• Before plugging in the device power cable, make sure the power source rating matches the power rating of the iPDU.
• Use a standard power cable when connecting any device to the iPDU outlets.
• The digital output only can connect switches, indicators, or other output devices that are normally open or normally closed.
1.2. Safety Notices
CAUTION:
This unit has been provided with a realtime clock circuit. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with a 3V Lithium cell (CR2032) or equivalent type. Discard used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION:
Rack-Mounted Equipment – The unit is intended to be rack-mounted; the Installation Instructions will include
the following when the unit is mounted in a rack system.
A. The equipment is to be installed in an environment where the maximum ambient temperature must not exceed
50°C.”
B. The openings on the casing are for air convection to protect the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER
THE OPENINGS.
C. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when installed. A drop or fall could cause injury or damage.
D. The equipment shall be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. Verify the voltage of the
power source when connecting the equipment to the power outlet. Load currentand power outputmust not
exceed specification values.
E. This equipment must be earthed before use.
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Congratulations on purchasing the iPDU, an intelligent power management system. The iPDU is designed to measure input and
individual outlet current consumption, and sends an auto email history report to the supervisor for billing. The iPDU II also manages
power for any combination of network equipment connected to it. Users can control the on/off power supply for any device connected
to the iPDU remotely, using a console or Ethernet connections. The iPDU comes with twelve power outlets, each of which can be
monitored and controlled through a console or web interfaces.
The iPDU is also equipped with a console port for connecting an EMD (Environmental Monitoring Device) to detect temperature and
humidity along with two alarms that can be activated when either of the sensors shows unusual values. The iPDU is provided with
two digital outputs which users can use for connecting status indicators or digital switches.
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2.1. Features
• Power consumption calculation every hour and daily totals
• Detailed data logging for statistical analysis and diagnosis then auto email history report daily
• Daisy-chaining can cascade up to 6 iPDU II items
• Sequential power-up on outlets - Allows users to configure the sequence in which power is turned on or off for each outlet
• Intelligently turns on/off devices based on event occurrence or planned schedules
• Event notification via pop-up/sending trap or e-mail
• Twelve power outlets that can be turned on or off in multiple ways, with easy monitoring of current consumption
• Over-current monitoring for each outlet (threshold settings for over-current warnings and alerts)
• Versatile sensors supported through EMD (Environmental Monitoring Device) inputs
• Activates extended devices via digital outputs
• Comprehensive power management and flexible configuration through web browser, NMS, Telnet, SNMP, or HyperTerminal
(console)
• Supports Secure Socket Layer V3 and Secure Shell V1 protocols
• Administrator and multiple users with password protection for double-layered security
• Address-specific IP security masks to prevent unauthorised access
• User-friendly interface to display input and output status
• Upgrade utility for easy firmware upgrade
• Available in 120V and 230V models

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2. INTRODUCING iPDU
2.2. Package Contents
Make sure the iPDU package has the following items. If any of the items is missing or damaged, contact your nearest service centre
or retailer.
2.2-1
2.3-1 Front Panel of 2-inlet Model
2.3-2 Front Panel of 1-inlet Model
1. iPDU
2. Ears (x2)
3. U-type handles (x2)
4. U-type handle screws (x4)
5. Bracket screws (x6)
6. Feet screws (x4)
7. Software CD
8. Feet (x4)
9. Quick Install Guide
10. Power cable (x2) for 2-inlet model;
Power cable (x1) for 1-inlet model
11. Serial cable
2.3. Hardware Components
Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the iPDU front and rear panels. The following sections provide descriptions of the front
and rear panel components and how to use them.

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Component Description
1. Input power status indicator 2-inlet Model: Displays power status for each input power G1 through G2
1-inlet Model: Displays power status for the input power G1
2. Output power status indicator
(A ~ L) Displays power status for each power outlet A to L
3. Status indicator Displays input current, voltage, frequency, error code and the number of daisy chains
4. Daisy-chaining mode DIP Switch
(C-link DIP)
Set the daisy-chaining mode for iPDU.
Auto mode: For the master iPDU, set all the DIP switches of the C- link to ON by moving
all the switches downwards; for all the other iPDU (slave iPDU IIs) in the daisy chain,
set all the DIP switches of the C- link to OFF by moving all the switches upwards. After
setting the DIP switches for all the iPDU s in the daisy chain, the daisy chain ID can be
assigned for each iPDU automatically.
Manual mode: The daisy chain ID for all iPDUs is assigned by the user manually. Please
refer to DIP Switch Setting Table on page 20.
5. Reset button Enables you to reset the iPDU if the system locks up.
6. Operation mode DIP switch
Set the mode of operation for the iPDU.
Default mode (S1 off, S2 off): Set the DIP switches S1 and S2 to OFF by moving the
switches upwards for normal operations.
7. Serial (CONSOLE) Port Enables you to configure the iPDU using the serial port. Users can also connect an
optional EMD to this port.
8. Digital output Connects to digital outputs that are normally open or normally closed.
9. Breaker Prevents excessive current flow to protect the system.
Status indicator Description
Input and Output power status
indicator
Display status of each power input and outlet (A ~ L) as follows:
Input/Output power indicator: Displays the input / output power status.
• Grey: power off
• Green: power on
• Red: power fault
Input power status indicator
Displays input voltage (Volts), input current (Amps), frequency (Hz), and the number of
daisy chains sequentially on the 7-segment switching display. This indicator also shows
system errors in the form of an error code such E01, E02, E03 and so on.
Refer to Error codes on page 36 under the appendix for a list of all error codes.
Status indicators
The front panel of the iPDU has several LED indicators that provide information about the input and output power status. The following
table describes these status indicators.

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1 2
3
A B C D E F G H I J K L
A B C D E F G H I J K L
2.3-3 Rear Panel of 2-inlet Model
2.3-4 Rear Panel of 1-inlet Model
Component Description
1. Input power (G1 ~ G2)
Connects to a power outlet
2-inlet model:
•G1 supplies power to outlet A to F
• G2 supplies power to outlet G to L
1-inlet model:
•G1 supplies power to outlet A to L
2. Power Outlet(A ~ L)
Connects a device to each power outlet to supply it with power.
Note: Three outlets group into one unit and the maximum load is 10 Amps for one
unit or one outlet.
3. Daisy-chaining (C-link) port Enables users to cascade next iPDU II through an USB cable.
4. Ethernet (LAN) port Enables users to configure the iPDU through a LAN or WAN

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3. GETTING STARTED
3.1-1
3.2-1
This section provides information about setting up the iPDU, connecting power, and connecting devices to it before users start using
it for power management. Read this section carefully to learn how to connect various devices to the iPDU.
3.1. Attaching the feet
The iPDU comes with four feet or spacers that are attached to the bottom. Use the four screws provided with the feet to attach them
to the bottom of the iPDU as shown:
Note: Users do not need to attach the feet if the iPDU is going to be installed in a rack.
3.2. Attaching the brackets
The iPDU is designed to be placed in a rack arrangement and comes with two brackets to help users move the device easily. Attach
each bracket with the three screws provided in the package.
3.3. Rack Mounting
The iPDU can be installed in most standard 19” (1U) racks. After attaching the brackets to each side of the device, position the
device in the rack and align the holes on the brackets to the holes on the rack. Use the screws supplied with your racks to tighten
the brackets to the rack.

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3.4-1
The following procedure describes the basic steps needed to set up the iPDU:
1. To set up the hardware, connect power to the power inlet and output devices to the power outlets. Connect devices with normally
open or normally closed conditions to the digital output ports, and an EMD to the console port.
2. To configure the iPDU, users can use the console or LAN port. Connect the iPDU to a console and a LAN to enable its configura-
tion via the console or browser menu.
3. After connecting to a console, use a console application such as Telnet or HyperTerminal to access the console menu. Select
the System Group submenu under the iPDU Configuration to set up the IP address and the system date/time. This IP address
will be used while accessing the web interface to configure the iPDU parameters.
4. After connecting to a LAN, open a browser from a PC on the network and use the iPDU’s IP address specified through the console
menu to open the web interface for system configuration.
The following sections provide instructions on how to make various connections.
3.4. Making Connections
The iPDU is a versatile product that can be connected to several different types of input and output devices. This makes it a useful
tool for connecting devices to it and controlling their power on/off status through its user interface.
The iPDU can be attached to twelve output devices whose power status can be controlled remotely. It also supports an EMD
(Environmental Monitoring Device) connected with sensors for detecting environmental conditions as well as digital outputs to enable
devices with normally open or normally closed conditions. Moreover, the iPDU supports a serial port (console) and Ethernet (LAN/
WAN) connection that lets users control the iPDU outputs remotely.