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Sentry AC Power Distribution Unit - PTPD-V0, PTPD-H0 - PTPD-VE, PTPD-HE Installation and Operations Manual...
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Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Dangerous Voltage This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Table of Contents 1: I HAPTER NTRODUCTION Features and Benefits ..................2 Quick Start Guide....................2 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Standard Accessories..................4 Additional Required Items ................4 Equipment Overview..................4 Safety Precautions .....................5 Verify Input Voltage Selection (PTPD-VE18 models only)......5 Mounting ......................6 Connecting to the Power Source ...............6 Connecting Devices to the PTPD..............7 Connecting to the PTPD (PTPD-x0 models only) ..........7 3: O...
Chapter 1: Introduction EATURES AND ENEFITS Power Distribution ...........................2 Load Measurement...........................2 Over-Threshold Notification ......................2 Technical Support ..........................2 UICK TART UIDE...
Chapter 1: Introduction The Server Technology Inc. Sentry family of products provides easy, practical, and secure solutions for power distribution, power management and load-measurement for remote internetworking equipment and branch AC circuits. The Sentry Power Distribution Unit (PTPD) provides simple power distribution with cumulative load monitoring for environments without a requirement for remote power management.
Chapter 2: Installation TANDARD CCESSORIES DDITIONAL EQUIRED TEMS QUIPMENT VERVIEW AFETY RECAUTIONS (PTPD-VE18 ERIFY NPUT OLTAGE ELECTION MODELS ONLY OUNTING Horizontal/Rack PTPD........................6 Vertical PTPD ..........................6 ONNECTING TO THE OWER OURCE PTPD ONNECTING EVICES TO THE PTPD (PTPD- ONNECTING TO THE MODELS ONLY...
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Chapter 2: Installation Before installing your Sentry Power Distribution Unit, refer to the following lists to ensure that you have all the items shipped with the unit as well as all other items required for proper installation. Standard Accessories •...
Safety Precautions This section contains important safety and regulatory information that should be reviewed before installing and using the Sentry Sentry Power Distribution Unit. For input and output current ratings, see Ratings in Appendix C: Technical Specifications. Only for installation and use in a Destiné...
Display Detected, Status OK, Configured. Power Supply Detected, Status OK, Configured, ADC Enabled. EEPROM Detected, Configuration Loaded. Boot Complete. Figure 2.2 Example of power up self-test results. 6 • Installation Sentry Power Tower Power Distribution Unit Installation and Operations Manual...
Connecting to the PTPD (PTPD-x0 models only) The Sentry Power Distribution Unit is equipped with a single RJ45 RS-232 serial port for attachment to a PC or networked terminal server using the supplied RJ45 to RJ45 crossover cable and RJ45 to DB9F serial port adapter as required.
Chapter 3: Operations (PTPD-x0 models only) NTERFACE ISPLAYING THE ONTROL CREEN To display or refresh the Control Screen: ................10 SING THE ONTROL CREEN Location field ..........................10 To specify a location: ......................10 Input Current field..........................10 Threshold field ..........................10 To adjust the overload threshold:..................10 Alarm Status field...........................11 Clearing an Over-Threshold Alarm..................11 To clear an alarm from the Control Screen: ................11...
Chapter 3: Operations (PTPD-x0 models only) Interface The Sentry Power Distribution Unit has one interface: the Control Screen. This screen displays all data from the Power Distribution Unit. Displaying the Control Screen Displaying the Control Screen of a PTPD requires the use of a terminal or terminal emulation software.
Figure 3.3 Example Control Screen with a cleared over-threshold condition. Ending a Session Sessions are ended automatically after each refresh of the Control Screen. Operations (PTPD-x0 models only) • 11 Sentry Power Tower Power Distribution Unit Installation and Operations Manual...
Chapter 4: Appendices A: R PPENDIX ESETTING TO ACTORY EFAULTS To reset the PTPD to factory defaults using the reset button: ............14 B: V PPENDIX ERIFYING ETTING THE PERATIONAL OLTAGE C: T PPENDIX ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Standard Models..........................16 Ratings............................17 Fuses...............................17 Data Connection (PTPD-x0 models only)..................18 RJ45 to DB9F serial port adapter ....................18 IDC10 alarm port ...........................19 D: W...
You may reset the non-volatile RAM that stores all configurable Sentry Power Distribution Unit options. This clears all editable fields on the Control Screen. You may reset the Sentry Power Distribution Unit to factory defaults by pressing the reset button. To reset the PTPD to factory defaults using the reset button: On the front of the PTPD, locate the recessed reset button directly below the Input Current LED.
Originalschrauben. NOTE: Changing the voltage setting of the Sentry Power Distribution Unit may require changing of the input power cord. For information on changing the input power cord, go to www.servertech.com. Le changement du réglage de tension du Sentry Power Distribution Unit peur exiger le changement du cordon d’alimentation.
1. IEC 60320/C19 to CEE7/7 Schuko for use in continental Europe. 2. IEC 60320/C19 to NEMA L6-20P for use in North America. 3. IEC 60320/C19 cable-mount connector. 16 • Appendices Sentry Power Tower Power Distribution Unit Technical Specifications Installation and Operations Manual...
Fuses 100-120V Sentry Power Distribution Units may be equipped with fuses to protect each internal power branch. Replacement fuses must meet the following requirements: PTPD-x0xx models PTPD-VE18 models Type Fast-acting ceramic Time-delay ceramic Form factor ¼”x 1-¼” 5mm x 20mm...
IDC10 alarm port Sentry Power Distribution Units are equipped standard with an IDC10 alarm port for use with contact- closure overload alarm circuits. (Pins 1-7 are not used.) Normally Open Common Normally Closed NOTE: 1. Normally Open: The relay switches to close the circuit in response to an over-threshold alarm.
Free Technical Support is provided from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday, Pacific Time. Server Technology, Inc. 1040 Sandhill Drive Tel: 775.284.2000 Web: www.servertech.com Reno, Nevada 89521 USA Fax: 775.284.2065 Email: support@servertech.com 20 • Appendices Sentry Power Tower Power Distribution Unit Warranty, Product Registration and Support Installation and Operations Manual...
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Model or Part Number (from the label on the equipment) Server Technology Serial Number Version of code (type ‘vers’ at the Sentry: prompt) Description of problem Technical Support will work to diagnose/resolve the problem remotely, if possible. If the problem cannot be resolved, Technical Support will then issue an RMA# for the return/repair of the equipment in question.