1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Geist Manuals
  4. Power distribution unit
  5. Upgradable PDU
  6. Instruction manual

Geist Upgradable PDU Instruction Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Upgradable PDU
Instruction Manual
geistglobal.com

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Geist Upgradable PDU

Summary of Contents for Geist Upgradable PDU

  • Page 1 Upgradable PDU Instruction Manual geistglobal.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Upgradeable PDU Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction Welcome ........................... 4 About this Manual Revision History ........................... 6 Organization of the Manual ........................... 6 Audience Profile ........................... 7 On-line Documentation ........................... 7 Reporting Document Errors ........................... 7 Conventions ........................... 7 Softw are ................................
  • Page 3 Table Of Contents Single Side Mount 2 Unit Brackets (TSMX2) ................................. 20 Offset/Side Mount Brackets (EZB-1) ................................. 20 7" Extension Brackets (XB-7) ................................. 21 Flush Mount Brackets (FM) ................................. 21 Adjustable Mount Brackets (AM) ................................. 22 Panel Mount Brackets (PM) .................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., reserves the right to make changes to this document without notice to any user or reseller of this product. Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., also reserves the right to substitute or terminate distribution of this document, with no obligation to notify any person or party of such substitutions or terminations.
  • Page 5 · Geist will work with our direct suppliers to identify purchased components and materials that contain tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold. · Geist will work with our direct suppliers to trace sources of any tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold used in our products back to the smelter.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., reserves the right to make changes to this document without notice to any user or reseller of this product. Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., also reserves the right to substitute or terminate distribution of this document, with no obligation to notify any person or party of such substitutions or terminations.

  • Page 7: Audience Profile

    On-line Documentation This document is available on-line and within the corresponding Geist Product Manuals Additional Geist product supporting Videos Product Literature Case Studies can be...

  • Page 8: Hardware

     Monitored only  Switched only  Monitored + Switched o Environmental Monitoring o Cooling o Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Figure 1 Overlay Symbiology Guide Figure 1 The chart above depicts the symbols used on Geist overlays. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 9: Safety

    About this Manual Safety This document contains varying levels of alerts pertaining to product and user safety. The alerts are visually presented with graphics and text per Geist equipment guidelines. The representations are: DANGER INDICATES AN IMMINENT HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

  • Page 10: Figures

    Table 1-1 Name and/or Title goes here Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

    From basic power to power monitoring, the Geist Upgradeable product line adapts to a business' needs now and in the future. To establish this upgrade path, Geist engineers took the robust PDU design and incorporated an Interchangeable Monitoring Device (IMD).

  • Page 12: Elevation

    The communications protocols supported by this product include: ARP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ICMPv6, NDP, TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SMTPS, DHCP, SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), and Syslog. User Interfaces This product supports the following user interfaces: SNMP, Web GUI, and JSON API. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 13: Regulatory Compliance

    Chapter 1 - Product Specifications Regulatory Compliance Geist products are regulated for Safety, Emissions, and Environment Impact per the below agencies and policies. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) UL Standards are used to assess products; test components, materials, systems and performance; and evaluate environmentally sustainable products, renewable energies, food and water products, recycling systems and other innovative technologies.
  • Page 14 · Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): < 1000 ppm · Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP): < 1000 ppm · Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): < 1000 ppm · Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): < 1000 ppm See product label for RoHS/WEEE compliance marks. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 - Installation

    · The PDU is intended for indoor use only. Do not install the unit in wet or outdoor environments, and do not install it next to water tanks or plumbing. · The PDU is intended for use with TN, TT, or IT power supply systems. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 16: Installation

    2. Plug PDU into an appropriately-rated and protected branch-circuit receptacle. 3. Plug in the devices to be powered by the PDU. 4. Turn on each device connected to the PDU. Sequential power-up is recommended to avoid high inrush current. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 17: Mounting

    Chapter 2 - Installation Mounting Optional brackets sold separately. Full Length Brackets Figure 2-1 Full Length Bracket GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 18: Mini "L" Brackets (Slb-4)

    Upgradeable PDU Instruction Manual Mini "L" Brackets (SLB-4) Figure 2-2 Mini L Brackets Vertical Extension Brackets (VCB-1) Figure 2-3 Vertical Extension Brackets GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 19: Toolless Mounting Hardw Are (11621)

    Chapter 2 - Installation Toolless Mounting Hardware (11621) Figure 2-4 Toolless Mounting Hardware Toolless Full Length Brackets (TLFL) Figure 2-5 Toolless Full Length Brackets GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 20: Single Side Mount 2 Unit Brackets (Tsmx2)

    Upgradeable PDU Instruction Manual Single Side Mount 2 Unit Brackets (TSMX2) Figure 2-6 Single Side Mount 2 Units Brackets Offset/Side Mount Brackets (EZB-1) Figure 2-7 Offset/Side Mount Brackets GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 21: 7" Extension Brackets (Xb-7)

    Chapter 2 - Installation 7" Extension Brackets (XB-7) Figure 2-8 7" Extension Brackets Flush Mount Brackets (FM) Figure 2-9 Flush Mount Brackets GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 22: Adjustable Mount Brackets (Am)

    Upgradeable PDU Instruction Manual Adjustable Mount Brackets (AM) Figure 2-10 Adjustable Mount Brackets Panel Mount Brackets (PM) Figure 2-11 Panel Mount Brackets GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 23: 23" Conversion Mounting Brackets (23-Rm)

    Chapter 2 - Installation 23" Conversion Mounting Brackets (23-RM) Figure 2-12 23" Conversion Mounting Brackets Cable Mount Brackets (CMB-1) Figure 2-13 Cable Mount Brackets GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 24: 19" Horizontal/Panel Mount Brackets (7938)

    Upgradeable PDU Instruction Manual 19" Horizontal/Panel Mount Brackets (7938) Figure 2-14 19" Horizontal/Panel Mount Brackets GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 25: Network Setup

    Chapter 2 - Installation Network Setup The Monitored Geist Upgradeable PDU has a default IP address for initial setup and access. Once you have assigned an IP address, the default IP address will no longer be active. To restore the default IP address and reset all user-account information, if the user-assigned address or passwords are lost or forgotten, press and hold the network-reset button located below the Ethernet port for 15 seconds.
  • Page 26 IPv6 support as well as IPv4; make sure to select the entry for the IPv4 protocol. Write down the current NIC card settings so you can restore them to normal after you have completed the setup procedure. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 27 IP address, simply repeat the steps above, and change the computer's Ethernet NIC card settings back to the ones you wrote down prior to changing them, to restore its normal network and internet settings. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 28 Admin account and password before you can proceed. Once you have created the Admin account and logged into it, the unit's default Sensors page should come up by default. Navigate to the System tab, then the Network page to configure the device's GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 29 "host unavailable" message. This behavior is normal. Once you have finished configuring the unit's IP address, simply repeat the steps above, and change the computer's Ethernet NIC card settings back to the ones you wrote down prior to changing them, to restore its normal network and internet settings. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 - Setup

    The IMD can be replaced and upgraded to allow data-centers to future-proof their locations. Basic The Basic Geist Upgradable PDU is the baseline for the GU line of products. It is built with the IMD- X module, and provides low cost power distribution with the option to upgrade to add local metering and/or remote monitoring and other features in the future.
  • Page 31 Display Button functionality may vary based on unit configuration. Monitored The Monitored Geist Upgradable PDU is an advanced option for data centers that need full remote monitoring and alarms. It is built with the IMD- E module, which provides dual Ethernet ports and a local display.
  • Page 32 Enhanced Monitored The Enhanced Monitored Geist Upgradable PDU is a more advanced option for data centers that need full remote monitoring, alarms and remote sensors. It is built with the IMD-02E module, which provides dual Ethernet ports, a local display and a RJ12 port for remote sensors. Highlighted in Red above.
  • Page 33 PDU. Using a smart device, such as a smart phone or tablet with the Geist Mobile app installed, it is possible to capture data from the LED display when running in VLC mode, which can be enabled/disabled easily by using the display buttons on the device, or using the GUI on monitored units.
  • Page 34 VLC feature to be available. Latest firmware updates can be found at http://www.geistglobal.com/support/firmware. NOTE Geist Mobile app currently available via the App Store for iOS devices. Android version is under development and will be available in the Play Store at a later date.
  • Page 35 Figure 3-3 Mobile App Home Screen · Scan: Turns on scan mode to allow the app to capture VLC data from Geist Upgradeable PDU. · Export: Pressing the export button will launch the smart device's email app and attach the Database .csv file to be emailed to desired recipients.
  • Page 36 Upgradeable PDU Instruction Manual Scanning a PDU Pressing the Scan button on the Home screen will load the Geist Mobile app scanning engine. Figure 3-4 Mobile App Scanning Screen To scan the PDU, position the smart device so that the characters on the LED display are between the lines on the screen.
  • Page 37 LED display are in focus and bright, if they are blurred, with a surrounding glow or are faint then the VLC capture will fail to work quickly and may be unable to scan at all. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 38 Upgradeable PDU Instruction Manual Proper capture methods: Figure 3-6 Mobile App Capture Screen · High Contrast between LED display and background · No glow around LED display characters · LED display characters between horizontal guidelines GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 - Setup Improper capture methods: Figure 3-7 Mobile App Capture Misalignment · Blurry image · Over-exposed image · Glow around LED display characters · LED display characters not between horizontal guidelines GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 40 Failure modes & Error messages: The Geist Mobile App will retry a scan 2 times if the scan cannot be completed. The scan can fail due to the smart device being unable to correctly capture all the VLC data correctly. If the app cannot...
  • Page 41 NOTE The unit serial number is displayed in the title bar of the Readings page. This serial number will match the serial number located on the surface of the PDU. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 42 · Unit Data to Display: Selects which data is shown on the Readings page. All data is stored within the database regardless of settings here. These settings are global and will apply to any scanned unit. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 43 NOTE An email app must be properly configured on the smart device to utilize the Export function. The Geist Mobile app does not directly support email functionality. Geist cannot troubleshoot email errors as this would be an issue with either the device, or email service being used.
  • Page 44 Phase Kilowatt- BC if 3 Phase Power Hours 3 Volts 3 Amps 3 Watts 3 VA 3 kWh Phase C or Phase Phase Amperes Phase Real Power Phase Apparent Phase Kilowatt- AC if 3 Phase Power Hours GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 45 The above table is an outline of data that is present in the database .csv file as is not representative of the actual format of the .csv file. Data stored will vary based on product configuration. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 46 Insert Geist IMD Removal Tool as shown. Be sure to press tool in level and press in until tool is flush with face of IMD. Some older versions may require overlays to be removed prior to inserting tool.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 - Setup Figure 3-12 IMD Removal Steps GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 48 2. Place cable into the strain-relief slot in the IMD's housing as shown. 3. Tuck the excess cable back into the PDU, and slide the IMD straight in. 4. Press with both thumbs until the IMD snaps into place. Figure 3-13 IMD Installation Steps GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 49: Web Interface

    The front page, Sensors Overview, gives both current and historical views of the unit’s data. Real-time readings are provided for all PDU data and individual circuits' data. Figure 3-14 Sensors Page 1. Geist Logo Clicking on this logo from any page will reload the Sensors Overview page. · 2. Sensors, System, and Help Tab Mouse over to show sub-menus: ·...

  • Page 50: Configuration And Operation

    Displays AC current draw statistics for each individual circuit on the PDU. Figure 3-15 Icons Configuration Icon Operation Icon NOTE You must log in before making any changes. Only users with Control- level authorizations have access to these settings.. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 51 Phase and Circuit Labels Naming 1. Click the desired Configuration icon, and change the phase or circuit's Label. Name is the physical phase or circuit, and cannot be changed. 2. Once done, click Save. Figure 3-17 Phase and Circuit Labeling GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 52: Alarms & Warnings

    It will remain this way until the condition being measured by this Event returns to normal (i.e. ceases to exceed the trigger threshold for this Event). 2. Configuration: Add/Delete/Modify Alarms & Warnings. : Add new Alarms & Warnings. · · : Modify existing Alarms & Warnings. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 53 Event and stop the unit from sending any more notifications about it. Note: Clicking this symbol does not clear the Warning or Alarm Event, it just stops the notifications from repeating. 4. The actual conditions for the various Alarms & Warnings settings are shown here. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 54: Add/Modify Alarms & Warnings

    Trip Delay can be up to 14400 seconds (4 hours). h. Latching Mode: If enabled, this Event and its associated Actions (see below) remain active until the Event is acknowledged, even if the measurement subsequently returns to normal. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 55 Delay of 0 will send the notification immediately. · Repeat detemines whether multiple notifications will be sent for this Event Action. Repeat notifications are sent at the specified intervals until the Event is acknowledged, or until the Event is GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 56 Click the Delete icon next to the Alarm or Warning Event you wish to change, then click Delete to confirm. Figure 3-24 Delete Action Page 3. When finished, click Save to save this Alarm or Warning event. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 57: System

    Control-level and View-Only accounts can change their own passwords via the Modify button, but cannot Add or Delete accounts, or Modify other accounts. The Guest account cannot Add, Delete, or Modify any account, not even itself. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 58 · Control: Control accounts (accounts with only Control set to True) have control over all settings pertaining to the device's sensors. They can add, modify, or delete Alarms & Warning Events and notification Actions, and can change the names or labels of the device and its sensors. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 59 · Edit User: Once a user has logged in to their account, they can change their password or language preference by clicking their username, shown next to the Log Out hyperlink at the top right-hand corner of the web page, as shown here. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 60: Network

    Modify icon, indicating that this address can't be changed by the user. The IPv6 address is a "Link Local" address inherent to the unit, and cannot be changed. · DNS: Allows the unit to resolve host names for email, NTP, and SNMP servers as well as cameras. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 61: Web Server

    The defaults are port 80 for HTTP and 443 for HTTPS. Display The unit's display configuration can be changed via the Display tab of the System menu. Settings pertaining to the unit’s display are: GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 62: Email

    · VLC: Allows user to enable or disable VLC mode from GUI (default is disabled). Email The unit is capable of sending email notifications to up to five email addresses when an Alarm or Warning Event occurs. Figure 3-31 Email Configuration Page Target email addresses can be configured as follows: GM1157 © 2017 Geist...
  • Page 63 Figure 3-32 Email Target Configuration Page To Add or Modify a Target Email address: 1. Click on the Add or Modify icon. 2. Type email address and then click Save. To Delete a Target Email address: GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 64: Snmp

    The Users section allows you to configure the various Read, Write, and Trap communities for SNMP services. You can also configure the authentication types and encryption methods used for the SNMP v3 if desired. Click the Modify icon to change settings. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 65: Syslog

    Syslog data can be captured remotely but must first be setup and enabled via the Syslog page. NOTE This function is primarily only useful for diagnostic purposes, and should normally be left Disabled unless advised to enable it by Geist technical support for troubleshooting a specific issue GM1157...

  • Page 66: Admin

    The Locale page sets the default Language and Temperature Units for the device. These settings will become the default viewing options for the device, although individual users can change these options for their own accounts. The Guest account will only be able to view the device with the options set here. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 67: Utilities

    Use the Firmware Update section to load firmware updates into the unit. Firmware updates, when available, can be found on the Geist website: http://www.geistglobal.com/support/firmware. You can also subscribe to a mailing list, to be notified of when firmware updates become available.
  • Page 68 SNMP MIB, a "readme" text file explaining how to install the firmware, and various other support files as needed. Be sure to un-ZIP the archive and follow the included instructions. GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 69: Help

    1 888 630 4445 · Europe and Middle East · From within the UK 0845 026 3853 From abroad +44 845 026 3853 · Asia · English +1 888 630 4445 (US number) · Chinese +86 755 8663 9505 GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 70: Chapter 4 - Final Checkout

    From within the UK 0845 026 3853 · From abroad +44 845 026 3853 Asia · English +1 888 630 4445 (US number) · Chinese +86 755 8663 9505 Email: support@geistglobal.com or contact your distributor Technical Support Form: http://www.geistglobal.com/Tech-Support GM1157 © 2017 Geist...

  • Page 71: Using Microsoft Exchange As An Smtp Server

    SMTP authentication and mail-relaying permissions correctly. If none of the above suggestions succeed in allowing your Geist IMD PDU to send mail through your Exchange server, then you may need to contact Microsoft’s technical support for further assistance in GM1157 ©...

  • Page 72: Product-Specific Safety Notices

    Individuals using or maintaining Geist product(s) are expected to follow all the noted warnings and safety precautions necessary for safe operation of the equipment in your environment. Geist assumes no liability for failure to comply with these requirements.

  • Page 73: Electrostatic Discharge

    Because of the danger of electrocution and/or severe health hazard, do not install substitute parts or preform any unauthorized modifications of this equipment. It is best to contact Geist for Warranty and Repair Service to ensure that safety features are maintained.
  • Page 74 Thank You For Purchasing Geist geistglobal.com...

Table of Contents