Thinklogical PDU 4/4 User manual

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PDU 4/4
Product Manual
Thinklogical Inc.
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Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.
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Copyright Notice
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Subject: PDU 4/4, Power Distribution Unit Product Manual
Revision: Rev A, June 2009

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Table of Contents
PREFACE.................................................................................................................................IV
About this Product Manual......................................................................................................iv
Conventions Used in this Manual...........................................................................................iv
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 5
The Logical Solution................................................................................................................ 5
System Features...................................................................................................................... 5
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................... 6
PART 1: HARDWARE............................................................................................................... 7
Contents................................................................................................................................... 7
Mounting the PDU 4/4.............................................................................................................. 7
Rack Mount or Desktop.................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel Display and Buttons .................................................................................... 8
Convection Cooled......................................................................................................... 8
Front Panel View...................................................................................................................... 8
Rear Panel View ....................................................................................................................... 9
Power Connections ........................................................................................................ 9
Status LEDs ..................................................................................................................10
USB Firmware Upgrade Port.........................................................................................10
Serial Interface..............................................................................................................10
Installation...............................................................................................................................11
Set Up...........................................................................................................................11
Cascading PDU Boxes..................................................................................................12
Order of Installation Events ...........................................................................................12
PART 2: SOFTWARE...............................................................................................................13
Program Storage.....................................................................................................................13
Communicating with the PDU 4/4 ..........................................................................................13
Programming the System..............................................................................................13
Programming Access ....................................................................................................13
Log In............................................................................................................................14
Commands..............................................................................................................................14
Command Principles .....................................................................................................14
HELP command............................................................................................................15
Exit / Quit.......................................................................................................................15

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PART 3: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................21
Symbols found on the product ..............................................................................................21
Regulatory Compliance.................................................................................................21
North America ...............................................................................................................21
Australia & New Zealand...............................................................................................21
European Union ............................................................................................................21
Standards with Which Our Products Comply.................................................................22
Supplementary Information....................................................................................................22
Product Serial Number ...........................................................................................................23
Connection to the Product.....................................................................................................23
PART 4: THINKLOGICAL™ SUPPORT...................................................................................24
Customer Support ..................................................................................................................24
Website.........................................................................................................................24
Email.............................................................................................................................24
Telephone.....................................................................................................................25
Fax................................................................................................................................25
Product Support......................................................................................................................25
Warranty........................................................................................................................25
Return Authorization........................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Our Address..................................................................................................................26
APPENDIX A: ORDERING INFORMATION.............................................................................27
APPENDIX B: QUICKSTART GUIDE ......................................................................................28

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Preface
About this Product Manual
This product manual is divided into four sections, for Hardware, Software, Safety Requirements
and Product Support. These are sub-divided to help you easily find the topics and procedures
you are looking for. This manual also contains Appendices and a Glossary.
Part 1 –Hardware: This section of the manual contains all the information and instructions on
how to assemble your equipment.
Part 2 –Software: This section of the manual contains all the procedures on how to configure
your equipment.
Part 3 –Safety Requirements: Thinklogical™ strongly recommends that you read this section
of the manual prior to starting the hardware assembly.
Part 4 –Product Support: Thinklogical™ provides the best customer support available. If you
have any questions or need to contact the company, please refer to this section of the manual.
Conventions Used in this Manual
As you read this manual you will notice certain conventions that bring your attention to important
information. These are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.
Note: Important Notes appear in blue text preceded by a yellow exclamation
point symbol, like this.
A note is meant to call the reader‟s attention to helpful information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed.
Warning! All Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and
preceded by a red stop sign, like this.
A warning is meant to call the reader‟s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed.
Before starting any procedure, it is recommended that you read the instructions thoroughly
before proceeding.

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Introduction
The Logical Solution
Thinklogical‟s Power Distribution Unit (PDU 4/4) is an AC Power Switch that provides the ability to
remotely control the power to eight devices. It gives system administrators the capability to restart a
“locked up” network device from anywhere on their network. The PDU 4/4 provides eight individually-
controlled AC power outlets that are switched off and back on as desired. The PDU 4/4 communicates
with its control terminal using a serial interface.
The easy to use, PDU 4/4 provides the means to control all devices with simple commands to turn
Power Off / On to reboot any one port, multiple ports, port groups or all devices. Power restarts can be
sequenced using programmed time delays to minimize surge or allow drive spin-up time. Rear panel
LEDs are also provided to show the status of each port.
Your configuration can be easily expanded by adding PDU 4/4 boxes and a serial cable for each. A
single serial interface integrates the control of all PDU 4/4s in your application. Up to sixteen PDU 4/4s
can be cascaded together to control multiple systems from one common user interface.
Each PDU 4/4 utilizes two banks of four outlets, each outlet individually switches 10 Amperes maximum
with each bank rated at15 Amperestotal. The PDU4/4 isdesigned for rack mounting (1U) or desktop.
Figure 1: Rear View of PDU 4/4 (PDU-000001)
System Features
Each PDU4/4 system includes the following features:
Eight individually-controlled AC power outlets
Dual 15 Amp (max) circuits, four 10A (max) outlets per circuit
Redundant DC power supplies for built-in I/O and control circuits
Individually programmable Reboot Time Delay on each outlet
Solid state zero-crossing relays to minimize power spikes
Easily expandable configuration
Password Security
User-definable Port Names and Port Groups
Front panel display for easy system set up and configuration
Current monitoring of each port to determine if connected unit turns on
Software updates available on ftp.thinklogical.com
CONTROL IN
CONTROL OUT
FIRMWARE
UPGRADE
1
4
3
2
5
6
7
8
BANK 1
1 2 43
BANK 1
BREAKER
BANK 1
SUPPLY
115 VAC 60HZ
15 AMPS
BANK 2
5 6 87
BANK 2
BREAKER
BANK 2
SUPPLY
115 VAC 60HZ
15 AMPS

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Technical Specifications
Storage Temperature
-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F), 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing
Power Supply Voltage
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
10 Watts, typical
Heat Dissipation
34 BTUs per hour
Panel Connectors
(2) Power Cords
(2) Power Switch/Circuit Breakers
(8) AC Power Outlets
(8) Port Status LEDs
(1) USB (B) - Firmware Upgrade Port
(2) Dual RJ45 –Control In/Out Serial Ports
Refer to Section 3.1.1 for more details on the Rear Panel
Front Panel Display
2 x 24 Liquid Crystal Display
Operating Temperature and
Humidity
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F); 5 to 95% RH, non-condensing
Enclosure Dimensions
Approx. 12.25in x 17.50in x 1.75in high
(31.1cm x 44.5cm x 4.4cm high)
Weight
11 lb (4.99 kg)
Shipping Weight
27 lbs (12.25 kg)
Cables and Adapters
CAT5 (RJ45) Cable Assembly, 6 Feet (CBL000001-002MR)
DB9F To RJ45F Adapter (ADP-000008-R)

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Part 1: Hardware
Contents
When you receive your Thinklogical™ PDU 4/4, you should receive the following items:
PDU 4/4 Unit
CAT5 (RJ45) Cable Assembly, 6 Feet (CBL000001-002MR) –Qty 1
DB9F To RJ45F Adapter (ADP-000008-R) –Qty 1
Product Manual CD
All physical connections to the product use industry-standard connectors.
Mounting the PDU 4/4
You may choose to rack mount your PDU 4/4 or place it on a shelf or desktop (rubber feet
included). The front panel display should be visible and front panel buttons need only to be
accessible if initial setup of the system is required. All connections are made to the rear of the
chassis.
Rack Mount or Desktop
The PDU 4/4 may be installed in an EIA-standard 19 inch rack (1U tall), or placed on a shelf or
desktop. For shelf/desktop use, rubber feet are provided and the rack mounted brackets may be
removed. The PDU 4/4 chassis does not need to be opened or accessed. The sturdy metal case
allows units to be stacked, as required.
Note: Be sure to leave adequate ventilation space on both sides of the units,
especially if units are being stacked. Each rack mount bracket is held on by 4
screws. The brackets may be positioned so that the unit sits forward or recesses in
your rack. If the brackets are removed or repositioned, it is not necessary to re-use
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Front Panel Display and Buttons
The front-panel LCD display should be visible and accessible for system setup. The front panel
buttons are used to configure the unit and to review existing PDU 4/4 configurations. More
detailed information on the Front Panel can be found in the section, Front Panel View.
enter
VIS-
RGB/
PDU 4/4
LCD System Information
and Programming
LCD Navigation Pad
PDU 4/4 Front Panel
Remote Power Distribution Unit
Figure 2: PDU 4/4 Front Panel LCD Display
Convection Cooled
The PDU 4/4 does not require special cooling or ventilation other than what is normally provided in
the equipment rack. No fan means that it does not add to the ambient noise in your equipment
room and it is less prone to equipment failure. Be sure not to block the air vents on the sides of
the unit, and leave space on both sides. If mounted in an enclosed rack, it is recommended that
the rack have a ventilation fan to provide adequate airflow through the unit(s).
Front Panel View
enter
The Future of Access and Control
Remote Power Distribution Unit
Figure 3: PDU 4/4 Front Panel
Use the Up and Down arrow keys to scroll through the Main Menus (Port Power, System). Once
the main menu choice is shown on the display, press the Enter key. Then, use the Left and Right
arrow keys to navigate through the menu options.
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The menu is arranged as follows:
Display Modifiable Description
*Port Power
Port 1 Yes Displays status of power on Port 1
Port 2 Yes Displays status of power on Port 2
Port 3 Yes Displays status of power on Port 3
Port 4 Yes Displays status of power on Port 4
Port 5 Yes Displays status of power on Port 5
Port 6 Yes Displays status of power on Port 6
Port 7 Yes Displays status of power on Port 7
Port 8 Yes Displays status of power on Port 8
Display Modifiable Description
*System
DAISY Position No Location in DAISY Chain
Ctrl Rev No Revision of PDU
Offset Current (Tare) Yes Calibrate current monitor on all ports.
Debug Values Yes Factory Debug Facility
Offset Current Tare is only available from the front panel. This menu option sets a zero current
reference and stores it in non-volatile memory. To use this feature all ports must be off. Once
ports are off, set the Offset Current Tare to Yes, it will revert back to No when the calibration is
complete.
Rear Panel View
The rear panel consists of (2) Power Cords, (2) Circuit Breakers, (8) AC Power Outlets, (8) Port
Status LEDs, (1) USB Firmware Upgrade Port, and (2) Console Ports.
Power Connections
The rear panel consists of two Banks: Bank 1 and Bank 2. Each Bank consists of (1) AC Input
Power Cord, (1) Power Switch/Circuit Breaker, and (4) AC Power Outlets.
Bank 1 provides AC power for Ports 1 through 4 and AC/DC Power Supply 1;
Bank 2 provides AC power for Ports 5 through 8 and AC/DC Power Supply 2.
CONTROL IN
CONTROL OUT
FIRMWARE
UPGRADE
1
4
3
2
5
6
7
8
BANK 1
1 2 43
BANK 1
BREAKER
BANK 1
SUPPLY
115 VAC 60HZ
15 AMPS
BANK 2
5 6 87
BANK 2
BREAKER
BANK 2
SUPPLY
115 VAC 60HZ
15 AMPS

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Domestic
Each AC Input Power Cord is outfitted with a NEMA 5-15P plug for all US/Domestic orders. Each
Bank also has a 15 Amp Power Switch/Circuit Breaker that supplies the AC power to the bank of
four switched outlets and one internal power supply. If either Power Switch/Circuit Breaker is
turned on, one of the internal redundant power supplies will power the PDU and the applicable
bank will be available to provide power. If both banks are off, the PDU will not function and all
outputs will be off.
The four Switched AC Outlets per Bank consist of NEMA 5-15R nominal-115VAC power outlets.
Bank 1 consists of Ports/Outlets 1 through 4 and Bank 2 consists of Ports/Outlets 5 through 8.
Each outlet is independently controlled and can switch up to 10 Amperes; however, the total
power draw for each Bank of Ports/Outlets must not exceed 15 Amperes.
The two internal power supplies that are used to power the PDU system are redundant. This
feature will allow the unit to maintain power in an unlikely event of a DC Power Supply failure.
Upon recovery from a power failure to the PDU, the unit will switch the Ports to the same state
they were in prior to the PDU losing power.
Status LEDs
The LEDs on the rear panel correspond to each of the (8) Switched AC Outlets. (For example,
LED 1 shows the status of Outlet/Port 1, LED 2 shows the status of Outlet/Port2, etc.) When the
status light of a Outlet/Port is lit green, the Outlet/Port has power.
USB Firmware Upgrade Port
A USB-B connector is provided on the rear panel of the PDU for easy firmware upgrades.
Firmware updates are possible via a USB cable and an application that runs on a Windows (2000,
XP, or Vista) PC.
Please visit http://ftp.thinklogical.com/ftp/visualization/updates/ for any updates and
instructions.
Serial Interface
The PDU has (2) RJ45 serial connectors on the rear panel: CONTROL IN and CONTROL OUT.
If using a single PDU, connection to the CONTROL IN port is required. The CONTROL IN port is
used to connect to a Logical Solutions Secure Console Server or a serial terminal.
If cascading multiple PDU units, the first PDU will be connected to the controlling terminal using
the CONTROL IN port. The CONTROL OUT port will be connected to the CONTROL IN port of
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Installation
All physical connections to the product use industry-standard connectors. Non-supplied cables
that may be needed are commercially available. All connections are found on the rear of the unit.
Figure 5: PDU 4/4 Typical Application
Set Up
The PDU is designed to connect to a Logical Solutions Secure Console Server or to standalone. Each
device port of the Secure Console Server is a compatible RS-232 serial port designed to connect to the
PDU‟s CONTROL IN port. The PDU is installed by first connecting to the device port using commands
in the Console Server, then using PDU commands once connected. Refer to the Console Server
manual for Console Server information.
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the desired device port to the PDU's CONTROL IN port. The
connection is made with the device port configured as follows:

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Port Setting for your Terminal Device
If your switch does not have a dedicated 'Power Manager' port, you can configure a serial port
to the following settings:
Configure an RS-232 serial port as a DTE port.
Configure the port for 9600 baud, 8data bits, No Parity, 1Stop Bit.
Use Adapter ADP-000008-R to connect a serial port to the Control In
Cascading PDU Boxes
If more than eight switched AC Power ports are required, the PDU 4/4 configuration can be expanded
by daisy-chaining up to sixteen (16) PDU 4/4 systems. The first PDU 4/4 assumes the “Master” role,
with the Master PDU 4/4‟s CONTROL OUT Port connected to the next box‟s CONTROL IN Port. An
RJ45 straight-through serial cable (Thinklogical PN: CBL000001-002MR) must be used.
Box IDs
Units are only assigned master or slave status after logging in, until log in, all boxes display a box id of
0. The first box assumes the Master box ID of 1. Additional PDU 4/4 boxes are designated a “Slave”
status and are automatically designated with the next sequential box ID (numbered 2 through 16). All
commands issued to the master unit referencing a slave unit will be passed on to the designated box.
The program parameters for each PDU 4/4 are stored in that unit; the Master unit only passes
commands to the slave units.
Note: If an intermediate unit in such a chain of PDU 4/4‟s loses power, the
control and operation of the PDU 4/4 configuration stops at the unit without power.
Order of Installation Events
Please refer to the Quickstart Guide included in the contents of the shipment for detailed
instructions. A copy of the Quickstart is also available in Appendix B (pg. 29).

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Part 2: Software
Program Storage
All programmed data in the PDU 4/4 is stored in non-volatile memory in the event of a power failure.
The PDU 4/4 will return each port to its previous state (on or off) when power returns to the unit.
Note: Many PC-based communications packages offer the ability to buffer the
serial data that has been entered and displayed, so that it may be copied and saved
to a file. In this case, you can keep a copy of the programmed data for your
reference, if required.
Communicating with the PDU 4/4
Programming the System
The PDU 4/4 uses a simple serial user interface. It accepts commands from a serial terminal or terminal
emulation package. The command language also provides status information upon request.
In order to enter any command function, the user must gain access to the PDU 4/4 COMMAND MODE
by entering a password to log on. Each command is completed by pressing the „Enter‟ or „Carriage
Return‟ (<CR>).
Note: In this manual, pressing „Enter‟, „Return‟ or <CR> represent the same
action.
Programming Access
Once connected to the PDU 4/4‟s CONTROL IN serial port, the following access and programming
commands may be used. Invalid commands or unauthorized access attempts will not affect the PDU
4/4. The programming interface will automatically log out after 5 minutes of idle time.
1. Connect your programming terminal to the CONTROL IN port.
2. Press „Enter‟ or <CR> on the keyboard to establish communication. Your display should show
“Password: ”.
If you do not get the Password prompt (or any other activity), check your connections and your
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Log In
The PDU 4/4 is password protected at Log In. The factory-set password is pass (case-sensitive) which
may be changed by the System Administrator.
As you enter the password, the display will show '*' for each character entered:
The PDU 4/4 is shipped with a default Case Sensitive Password of pass.
Entering an invalid password causes the unit to request the password again.
Password entry is case sensitive.
When Logged In, the command prompt will show “PDU 4/4>”.
Commands
Command Principles
Serial Access
Commands are executed from the Serial terminal. You must log in order to access any programming
commands.
Abbreviation
Commands may be abbreviated by typing only enough characters to differentiate 1 command from
another.
Ports and Groups
Commands can be entered for individual Ports, either by name or by number; for a range of port
numbers separated by a dash (e.g., 5-8), any combination of port numbers, separated by a comma
(e.g., 1,4,5,8); or for a Port Group. A Port Group is defined when more than one Port is assigned an
identical name (e.g., SUN) and the port name is used in a PDU 4/4 command.
Note: In this manual, pressing „Enter‟, „Return‟ or <CR> represent the same
action.
Global Commands
For multiple-PDU 4/4 configurations, many commands will accept a box ID of zero (0) to generate
a Global Command that will execute the desired operation in all connected boxes.
Global commands include 0(the digit zero) to operate all connected PDU 4/4 box ID‟s, and ALL or all
for all port IDs within a box or a number of cascaded boxes.
Command Replay
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HELP command
A HELP command provides a summary of the commands and syntax for the PDU 4/4. Type “help”
and press Enter or <CR> to access the HELP file at any timeafter you've logged in.
Command Help
To check the syntax of a command, type help space and the command name.
help - Help Menu
Typing “help” from the command line will access the HELP menu, which reviews the programming
parameters for the PDU 4/4 system.
Typing help „commnad name‟ will give specific information for each command.
Exit / Quit
The Exit Command Logs the user off and returns the „Session Ended‟. You will be immediately logged
off of the system. You must then log back in to perform functions.
Note: Logging In starts a Timer that will automatically log the current user off if
no activity is detected over a 5 minutes period. In this case, the user will see
"Session timed out”
The System will automatically timeout and log off after 5 minutes of idle time (no terminal activity).
Note: The following commands are presented in alphabetical order. Do not
type the angle brackets, <>, when entering data.
PDU 4/4> help
exit close session
quit close session
buttons <b> <e | d> front panel button enable/disable
help display this help or help for a command
history display command history
name <b> <name> <p#> name outlets
off <b> <p> turn an outlet or group of outlets off
on <b> <p> turn an outlet or group of outlets on
passwd change password
reboot <b> <p> reboot an outlet or group of outlets
rbdelay <b> <p> <dly> port reboot off time before reset
status <b> display outlet status
version <b> display software version(s)
<b> = (box # | all) <d> = disable <dly> = delay <e> = enable
<n> = name <t> = time <p> = (port # | name | all)

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Buttons - Front Panel Button Enable/Disable
The Front Panel Buttons can be disabled to prevent unauthorized control of the outputs of the PDU 4/4.
The LED indicators will continue to operate, showing a solid green LED indicator for an „on‟ indication
and no indicator for „off'. If buttons are enabled, selecting on/off from the front panel will turn that outlet
On or Off immediately.
Examples:
Enable Front Panel Button control on Box 1 buttons 1 enable
Disable Front Panel Button control on all PDU 4/4s buttons 0 disable
history –Display Command History
The history command will show the past 16 commands. This data is not stored in non-volatile memory.
name - Define Port Names
The name command allows the user to assign names to each of the ports to assist in the administration
of the ports. Ports with identical names are grouped together since commands can be issued to control
the boxes by name or byport number.
The Port Names can be changed to any string of 1 to 16 characters (including all printable characters)
not including „space‟ or „comma‟. Port names cannot start with a number.
PDU 4/4> help name
Syntax: name <b> <p> <n>
Description: Max. of 16 alphanumeric characters. Must not start with a number.
<b> = (box # | all) <d> = disable <dly> = delay <e> = enable
<n> = name <t> = time <p> = (port # | name | all)
Ports and Boxes may be referred to by all, name (implying a group) or number.
Ranges of ports may be specified as 1-4 = 1,2,3,4. All may also be used.
PDU 4/4> help history
Syntax: history
Description: Display previous command history.
<b> = (box # | all) <d> = disable <dly> = delay <e> = enable
<n> = name <t> = time <p> = (port # | name | all)
PDU 4/4> help buttons
Syntax: buttons <b> <e | d>
Description: Enable or disable front panel button control.
<b> = (box # | all) <d> = disable <dly> = delay <e> = enable
<n> = name <t> = time <p> = (port # | name | all)

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The Define Port Names command allows the user to give each port an Alias that is a more meaningful
name and allowing the grouping of outlets. The Port Number is not changed or affected by renaming
the Port, and may always be used to controlthe port.
Examples:
name 1 Sun 1,3,5 assigns the alias of Sun to Box 1, Ports 1, 3, and 5
name 0 Sun 1-4 assigns the alias of Sun to all Boxes, ports 1through 4
name 0 Sun ALL assigns the alias of Sun to all Boxes, all ports
***Default names are „DEVICE1‟ through „DEVICE8‟ for Ports 1-8, respectively.
***Port Names must be at least one character, and can be up to 16 characters long, and can
include any printable characters except for „space‟ or ‟comma‟, and cannot start with a
number.
Port Groups
Port Groups can be formed and operated by assigning identical names to two or more ports. All ports
with identical names within one PDU 4/4 are grouped together, if the user enters an operational
command for that name. All ports with identical names in ALL daisy-chained PDU 4/4 boxes will be
operated on, if the user enters a valid GLOBAL (box ID = 0) command.
off –Turn a Port Off
The off command is used to turn off a port or group of ports.
Any port may be referred to by either Port Numbers or Port Names. All ports with identical port names will
be turned off together (as a Port Group)
The keyword “all” is a valid argument
Examples:
Set Box 1, Ports 5 & 7 OFF off 1 5,7
Set all boxes, ports 1 through 5, OFF off 0 1-5
If Ports 1, 4 and 8 are named “SUN” in Box #2, then: off 2 SUN
set ports 1, 4 & 8 OFF in Box #2.
PDU 4/4> help off
Syntax: off <b> <p>
Description: Turn an outlet or group of outlets off.
<b> = (box # | all) <d> = disable <dly> = delay <e> = enable
<n> = name <t> = time <p> = (port # | name | all)
Ports and Boxes may be referred to by all, name (implying a group) or number.
Ranges of ports may be specified as 1-4 = 1,2,3,4. All may also be used.

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on –Turn a Port On
The on command is used to turn on a port or group of ports. If multiple ports are turned on in one
command the turn on time is staggered by rbdelay value to each port.
Any port may be referred to by either Port Numbers or Port Names. All ports with identical port names will
be turned on together (as a Port Group)
The keyword “all” is a valid argument
Examples:
Set Box 1, Ports 5 & 7 ON on 1 5,7
Set all boxes, ports 1 through 5, ON on 0 1-5
If Ports 1, 4 and 8 are named “SUN” in Box #2, then: on 2 SUN
sets ports 1, 4 & 8 ON in Box #2.
***In order to limit current surges, each port is turned on at rbdelay second intervals. The first port in
a sequence would turn on immediately; the next would wait until its rbdelay had expired before
turning on an so on.
passwd - Change Password
The factory password of “pass” can be changed to any string of 1 to 16 characters (including all
printable characters), not including „space‟ or „comma‟, and the new password must not start with a
number.
PDU 4/4> help passwd
Syntax: passwd
Description: Change the log in password.
<b> = (box # | all) <d> = disable <dly> = delay <e> = enable
<n> = name <t> = time <p> = (port # | name | all)
PDU 4/4> passwd
Password: ***
Re-enter password: ***
PDU 4/4> help on
Syntax: on <b> <p>
Description: Turn an outlet or group of outlets on.
<b> = (box # | all) <d> = disable <dly> = delay <e> = enable
<n> = name <t> = time <p> = (port # | name | all)
Ports and Boxes may be referred to by all, name (implying a group) or number.
Ranges of ports may be specified as 1-4 = 1,2,3,4. All may also be used.