Tripp Lite PDUMH15AT User manual

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1. Important Safety Instructions 2
2. Feature Set Overview 3
3. Installation 4
3.1 Mounting the PDU 4
3.2 Connecting the PDU 5
3.3 Networking the PDU 7
3.4 Dynamic IP Address Assignment 8
3.5 Static IP Address Assignment 8
3.6 Testing Network Connection 10
4. Features 11
5. Configuration and Operation 13
5.1 Automatic Transfer Switch 13
5.2 Remote Monitoring and Control 14
6. Technical Support 15
7. Warranty and Product Registration 15
Español 17
Français 33
Metered Rack PDU with
Automatic Transfer Switch
Models: PDUMH15AT, PDUMNH15AT1,
PDUMH15ATNET, PDUMH15ATS, PDUMH20AT,
PDUMNH20AT1, PDUMH20ATNET, PDUMH20ATS
(Series Numbers: AGAC5558, AGAC5559)
Owner’s Manual
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed
during the installation, operation, and storage of this product. Failure
to heed these instructions and warnings will void the product warranty.
Explanation of Symbols
Caution
Protective Earth Ground Connection
Bonding Ground Connection
Electrical Shock Hazard
Remove both AC Mains Power Sources Before Servicing
• The AC mains tolerance of this equipment is : +6/-10%.
• The ATS/PDU provides convenient multiple outlets, but it DOES NOT provide surge or line
noise protection for connected equipment.
• The ATS/PDU is designed for indoor use only in a controlled environment away from excess
moisture, temperature extremes, conductive contaminants, dust or direct sunlight.
• Do not connect the ATS/PDU to an ungrounded outlet or to extension cords or adapters
that eliminate the connection to ground.
• The power requirement for each piece of equipment connected to the ATS/PDU must not
exceed the individual outlet’s load rating.
• The total power requirement for equipment connected to the ATS/PDU must not exceed the
maximum load rating for the PDU.
• Do not drill into or attempt to open any part of the ATS/PDU housing. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside.
• Do not attempt to modify the ATS/PDU, including the input plugs and power cables.
• Do not attempt to use the ATS/PDU if any part becomes damaged.
• Do not attempt to mount the ATS/PDU to an insecure or unstable surface.
• Install in accordance with National Electrical Code standards ANSI/NFPA 70 and Canadian
Electrical Code, Part I, C22.1.
• Short-circuit backup protection and overcurrent protection is provided by the building
installation.
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided branch circuit overcurrent
protection in accordance with the ational Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part I, C22.1. Be sure to use maximum 20A overcurrent protection in
accordance with the plug/equipment rating for the installation.
1. Important Safety Instructions
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1. Important Safety Instructions (continued)
• The plugs on the power supply cords and appliance inlet serve as the disconnect devices.
Make sure that the socket-outlets providing power to the ATS/PDU are easily accessible.
• This equipment receives power from two sources. Be sure to disconnect both AC Mains
sources before servicing.
• Be sure that the total combined current of equipment powered by model AGAC5558 does
not to exceed 12A.
• Be sure that the total combined current of equipment powered by model AGAC5559 does
not to exceed 16A.
• This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
• Only those who are properly trained or qualified to use this device should do so. Anyone
who is not trained or qualified should not use this device unless it is under the supervision
of someone who is properly trained or qualified to do so.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not use the device as a toy.
• Never use the device if the cord and plug are damaged. If it is not working properly, or if it has
been dropped or damaged, take it to an authorized service center for inspection and repair.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its authorized
service agent, or by qualified personnel in order to avoid a potentially dangerous situation.
• Never attempt to install electrical equipment during a thunderstorm.
• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can
reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly
affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended.
2. Feature Set Overview
Model
Outlet
Types
Outlet
Control
(Yes/No)?
Oulet LED
Indicator
(Yes/No)?
Shipped with
SNMP Slot
(Yes/No)?
Shipped with SNMP
Card Installed
(Yes/No)?
PDUMH15ATNET 5-15R YES YES YES YES
PDUMH15AT 5-15R YES YES YES NO
PDUMNH15AT1 5-15R NO NO YES YES
PDUMH15ATS 5-15R NO NO NO N/A
PDUMH20ATNET 5-15/20R YES YES YES YES
PDUMH20AT 5-15/20R YES YES YES NO
PDUMNH20AT1 5-15/20R NO NO YES YES
PDUMH20ATS 5-15/20R NO NO NO N/A
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3.1A A
B
3.1C
3.1B
C
C
C
C
A
B
A
B
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3.1 Mounting the PDU
The PDU supports 1U Rack configurations.
Note: The user must determine the fitness of hardware and procedures before mounting. The PDU and
included hardware are designed for common rack and rack enclosure types and may not be appropriate for
all applications. Exact mounting configurations may vary.
3. Installation
3.1A 1U Rack Mounting: Attach the
PDU to the rack by inserting four user-
supplied screws Athrough the PDU
mounting brackets Band into the mounting
holes of the rack rail as shown.
3.1B Wall or 3.1C Under-Counter
Mounting: Remove the screws Cattaching
the mounting brackets to the PDU, change
the orientation of the brackets as shown and
reattach the brackets. Use only the screws
supplied by the manufacturer or their exact
equivalent (#6-32, 1/4” flat head). Attach
the PDU to a stable mounting surface by
inserting two or more user-supplied screws
Athrough the PDU mounting brackets B
and into secure points on the mounting
surface.
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B
B
C
C
A
A
3.2
PDUMH20AT
PDUMH20ATNET
PDUMNH20AT1
PDUMH20ATS
PDUMH15AT
PDUMH15ATNET
PDUMNH15AT1
PDUMH15ATS
3.2A
PDUMH15AT
PDUMH15ATNET
PDUMNH15AT1
PDUMH15ATS
PDUMH20AT
PDUMH20ATNET
PDUMNH20AT1
PDUMH20ATS
3.2B
3.2C
PDUMH20AT,
PDUMH20ATNET
PDUMNH20AT1
PDUMH20ATS
PDUMH20AT,
PDUMH20ATNET
PDUMNH20AT1
PDUMH20ATS
PDUMH15AT,
PDUMH15ATNET
PDUMNH15AT1
PDUMH15ATS
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3.2 Connecting the PDU
The PDU includes two AC power inputs:
Primary and Secondary. The Primary input
cord is permanently attached to the rear of
the PDU.
The Secondary input cord is detachable and
connects to the IEC power inlet 3.2 at the
rear of the PDU (PDUMH15AT,
PDUMH15ATNET, PDUMNH15AT1,
PDUMH15ATS - IEC-320-C14 inlet;
PDUMH20AT, PDUMH20ATNET,
PDUMNH20AT1, PDUMH20ATS - IEC-
320-C20 inlet).
3.2A To connect the Secondary
input cord:
1. Form a loop in the Secondary cord Aand
secure the juncture of that loop to the
Primary cord Bwith a zip tie. Be sure the
zip tie is secured around the Secondary
and Primary cords, as well as through the
loop created in the Secondary cord C.
(See diagram). Note: Give the cord as
much slack as possible between the loop
and the cord’s outlet.
2. Once you’ve secured the two cords
together and ensured that the Secondary
cord has a comfortable amount of slack,
insert the Secondary cord outlet into the
IEC power inlet.
3.2B Connect Input Plug Adapters
(Optional - Models PDUMH20AT,
PDUMH20ATNET, PDUMNH20AT1,
PDUMH20ATS Only): The PDU includes
two adapters that convert one or both of the
L5-20P input plugs to 5-20P input plugs.
Connecting the adapters is optional. The
PDU will function normally without
connecting the adapters.
3.2C Connect Secondary Input Cord
to PDU: Although the PDU will operate
without connecting the Secondary input
cord, the Secondary input is required for the
PDU's Automatic Transfer Switch function.
3. Installation (continued)
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PDUMH20AT,
PDUMH20ATNET
PDUMNH20AT1
PDUMH20ATS
PDUMH15AT,
PDUMH15ATNET
PDUMNH15AT1
PDUMH15ATS
3.2D
B
A
B
A
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3. Installation (continued)
3.2D Connect PDU Input Plugs: (See
the Configuration and Operation section for
more information.) Connect the Primary
input plug Ato a preferred source of
grounded 120V AC power, such as a
SmartOnline™UPS System. The UPS system
must not share a circuit with a heavy
electrical load (such as an air conditioner or
refrigerator). Under normal operating
conditions, the PDU will distribute AC power
from the Primary input source. Connect the
Secondary input plug Bto an alternative
source of grounded 120V AC power, such as
a redundant SmartOnline UPS System. The
UPS system must not share a circuit with a
heavy electrical load (such as an air
conditioner or refrigerator). Do not plug the
Secondary input into the same power source
as the Primary input. The PDU will distribute
AC power from the Secondary input only if
the Primary input becomes unavailable.
Note: Immediately after the PDU is connected to
live AC power, you may notice a series of soft
clicking sounds emitted by electrical relays within
the PDU. The relays may also click occasionally
during the operation of the PDU. This is normal.
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PDUMH20ATNET
PDUMH15ATNET
PDUMH20AT
PDUMH15AT
PDUMNH20AT1
PDUMNH15AT1
3.2E
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3. Installation (continued)
3.2E Connect Equipment to PDU: Do not exceed the load rating of the PDU. The total
electrical current used by the PDU will be displayed on the digital meter in amperes. Each
outlet includes a green LED that will illuminate when the outlet is receiving AC power (this
feature only applies to models with switchable outlets).
3.3 Networking the PDU (Only Applicable to Models with SNMP Network Card Installed)
Note: The MAC address of the PDU (a 12-digit string in this format: 000667xxxxxx) is printed on a label
attached to the PDU enclosure. The MAC address is also printed on a label attached to the internal
network card.
If your network's DHCP server will assign a dynamic IP address to the PDU automatically, go
to Step 3.4A . If you will assign a static IP address to the PDU manually, go to Step 3.5A . If
you are uncertain which method to use, contact your network administrator for assistance
before continuing the installation process.
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A
B
C
3.4A
A
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3. Installation (continued)
3.5A Determine IP Information: Before
assigning a static IP address, you'll need to
know the IP address, gateway address and
subnet mask. If you do not have this
information, contact your network
administrator for assistance.
3.5B Configure Terminal Emulation
Program: Open a VT100-compatible
terminal emulation program (such as the
HyperTerminal program bundled with
Microsoft®Windows®) on a computer with
an available DB9 serial port. (A notebook
computer may be the most convenient
choice.) Set the terminal emulation program
to use the COM port Athat corresponds to
the computer’s DB9 serial port. Specify the
parameters Brequired to communicate with
the PDU terminal interface:
Bits per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
If the terminal emulation program supports
multiple emulation modes, you may also
need to specify VT100 emulation C.
3.4 Dynamic IP Address Assignment
3.4B Discover IP Address: Contact your network administrator to determine which
dynamic IP address has been assigned to the PDU by the DHCP server. The PDU can be
identified on the DHCP server by referring to its MAC address. (The MAC address is a 12-digit
string in this format: 000667xxxxxx. Refer to the MAC address label attached to the PDU.)
You may wish to request a long-term lease period for the IP address, depending on your
application. After you have discovered the IP address, skip Steps 3.5A through 3.5F and
proceed directly to Step 3.6A .
3.5 Static IP Address Assignment
3.4A Connect PDU to Network: While
the PDU is powered, connect a standard
Ethernet patch cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet
port Aon the PDU. Note: This port is not
compatible with PoE (Power over Ethernet)
applications. The PDU will attempt to obtain
an IP address via DHCP. This may take as
long as several minutes, depending on your
network environment.
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3.5C
3.5D
A
BC
D
A
3.5E
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3.5C Connect PDU to Computer: Use
the mini-DIN to DB9 serial cable (part
number 73-1025) included with the PDU to
connect the PDU to the computer. The
circular connector Aat one end of the cable
attaches to the 8-pin mini-DIN serial port B
on the PDU. (Align the connector carefully to
avoid damaging the pins.) The DB9
connector Cat the other end of the cable
connects to the computer's serial port D.
3.5D Connect PDU to Network: While
the PDU is powered, connect a standard
Ethernet patch cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet
port Aon the PDU. Note: This port is not
compatible with PoE (Power over Ethernet)
applications.
3.5E Configure PDU in Terminal
Mode: After a brief pause, an initialization
page should appear in the terminal emulation
program. Press any key on the keyboard
within 10 seconds to change the PDU
settings. (If the 10-second period has
elapsed, you can reboot the PDU by powering
down completely and then restoring power.)
Follow the sequence of responses below in
order to assign an IP address to the PDU.
The default terminal mode root password is
TrippLite. Sample IP settings are shown -
supply your own IP information when you
configure your PDU.
3. Installation (continued)
Press A to Accept the settings, or M to Modify? M
Enter the root password: *********
Reset configuration to default values (Y/N)? N
For each of the following questions, you can press <Return> to select the value shown in braces,
or you can enter a new value.
NETWORK INTERFACE PARAMETERS:
Should this target obtain IP settings from the network? [N] N
Static IP address [192.168.1.19]? 192.168.0.123
Static IP address is 192.168.0.123
Subnet Mask IP address [255.255.0.0]? 255.255.255.0
Subnet Mask IP address is 255.255.255.0
Gateway address IP address [192.168.1.1]? 192.168.0.1
Gateway address IP address is 192.168.0.1
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B
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3. Installation (continued)
3.6 Testing Network Connection
3.6A Access PDU with Web
Browser: After an IP address has been
assigned to the PDU, attempt to access it
with a Web browser that supports frames,
forms and Java™. Open a Web browser on a
computer connected to the LAN and enter
the IP address assigned to the PDU. You
should be prompted for a password A. The
user name is admin and the default
password is admin. After you enter the user
name and password, the PowerAlert Status
page Bwill appear in the browser window.
For more information about configuration
and operation of the PDU via the PowerAlert
interface, refer to the SNMPWEBCARD
User's Guide, included on the CD-ROM
bundled with the PDU.
Note for Network Management System Users
Only: Two MIB files - Tripplite.mib and RFC1628.
mib - must be loaded on each Network
Management Station that will monitor the PDU via
SNMP. The files are provided on the CD-ROM
included in the product package.
You can also change the root password, real-time clock and other settings. (Tripp Lite
recommends against changing the default settings unless you are an advanced user with a
specific purpose.) After you have finished entering settings, the PDU will save changes to
memory and reboot (this may take several minutes). After the PDU reboots, the initialization
page should display the new static IP settings.
3.5F Remove Serial Cable: Remove the serial cable from the PDU and proceed to Step 3.6A .
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