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PDU. Any use that exceeds this is not permitted, unless the written approval of Bachmann GmbH has been obtained. Software licenses The software contains components that are protected by copyright and are licensed in terms of various license models.
Table of contents Table of contents Overview................5 1.1 Overview of the PDU............ 5 1.2 Short description............8 1.3 Displays and controls............ 8 1.4 Communication............11 1.5 Scope of delivery............12 1.6 Optional accessories..........12 Explanation of symbols............ 13 Personnel requirements and responsibilities....14 Unpacking the PDU............
Overview Overview of the PDU Overview 1.1 Overview of the PDU Overview of functions Functions Measurement per Measurement per Identification Switching phase socket Product name BN3000 – – – BN3500 – BN5000 – – BN7000 – BN7500 Example of a 16-amp version Fig.
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Overview Overview of the PDU Connector panel for a master PDU A Sensor port S1 (to connect a sensor via a cat 5e cable) B Modbus port M1 (to connect a slave PDU via a cat 5e cable) C LAN port D USB port E Port M2 (for connecting future applications) F Sensor port S2 (to connect a sensor via a cat 5e cable)
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Overview Overview of the PDU Control panel Fig. 5: Control panel A Status LED B Operating button 1 C Display D Operating button 2 E Operating button 3 F Operating button 4 G Modbus LED Fitting options on the back Fig.
Overview Displays and controls 1.2 Short description The power supply of a data centre can be monitored and controlled remotely via the PDU. The PDU can be set up for single-phase or three-phase systems. The individual phases can be distinguished by their colours.
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Overview Displays and controls Master PDU status LED The status LED displays the status of the PDU. Possible states are: Fig. 8: Status LED Colour Light Status Green Continuously green All measurements are OK and the status of the individual loads and sensors are OK Orange Continuously orange...
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Overview Displays and controls Slave PDU status LED The status LED displays the status of the PDU. Possible states are: Fig. 9: Slave PDU status LED Starting process Colour Light Status Blue, orange 900 ms blue, 100 ms orange Connection to master PDU not yet estab- lished or lost Green Continuously green...
Overview Communication Modbus LED The Modbus LED displays the activity of the PDUs connected to the Modbus. If the connection between the master and slave PDU is lost, the Modbus LED on the master PDU goes out and the Modbus LED on the slave PDU flashes.
Overview Optional accessories 1.5 Scope of delivery Fig. 12: Scope of delivery The scope of the delivery includes: PDU (Fig. 12/Ⓐ) Two plug-in brackets for mounting the PDU via the back (Fig. 12/Ⓑ) Two plug-in brackets for mounting the PDU via the sides (Fig.
Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols Safety information Safety information is indicated by symbols in these instructions. The safety information is introduced by signal words that express the nature of the danger. DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates that there is an imminent danger that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
Personnel requirements and responsibilities Personnel requirements and responsibilities WARNING! Risk of injury if the personnel is insufficiently qualified! If unqualified personnel carry out the installation work on the PDU, serious injuries or substantial damage to property can be caused. – The installation and the connection of the PDU must be carried out by an IT specialist.
Unpacking Unpack the delivery and check its completeness and integrity If there is a defect, contact Bachmann GmbH immediately. If possible, keep the packaging of the PDU so that the PDU can be safely stored and transferred in the future. Dispose of the packaging material that is no longer required in a manner that is environmentally responsible.
Installing and connecting the PDU Installing the PDU > Overview Installing and connecting the PDU 5.1 Safety instructions for the installation Improper installation NOTICE! Risk of damage due to improper fitting and instal- lation! Improper fitting and installation can cause substantial damage to property.
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Installing and connecting the PDU Installing the PDU > Overview Installation with plug-in brackets via the sides of the PDU Ä Chapter 5.3.4 ‘Installation with plug-in brackets via the sides of the PDU’ on page 20) Ä Chapter Installation with the mounting solution in the rack ( 5.3.5 ‘Installation with the mounting solution in the rack’...
Installing and connecting the PDU Installing the PDU > Installing the PDU with the mounting brackets 5.3.2 Installing the PDU with the mounting brackets Personnel: IT specialist Fit the mounting brackets (Fig. 14/Ⓑ) onto the attachments at the top and bottom of the PDU (Fig. 14/Ⓑ). Hold the PDU in the desired position against the rack and mark the position of the mounting holes.
Installing and connecting the PDU Installing the PDU > Installation with plug-in brackets via the rear of the PDU Fit the PDU onto the mounting brackets (Fig. 16). Fig. 16: Rack with PDU 5.3.3 Installation with plug-in brackets via the rear of the PDU Personnel: IT specialist Insert the plug-in brackets into the rear slots on both sides...
Installing and connecting the PDU Installing the PDU > Installation with plug-in brackets via the sides of the PDU Fasten the PDU to the rack with screws via both plug-in brackets (Fig. 20). Fig. 18: Rack with PDU 5.3.4 Installation with plug-in brackets via the sides of the PDU Personnel: IT specialist Insert the plug-in brackets into the side slots on both sides...
Installing and connecting the PDU Installing the PDU > Installation with the mounting solution in the rack Fasten the PDU to the rack with screws via both plug-in brackets (Fig. 20). Fig. 20: Rack with PDU 5.3.5 Installation with the mounting solution in the rack Personnel: IT specialist Unscrew the attachment for the mounting bracket with a...
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Installing and connecting the PDU Installing the PDU > Installation with the mounting solution in the rack Fit the PDU into the provided fitting slots via the attachment for the existing mounting solution in the rack (Fig. 22). Fig. 22: Fitting the PDU in the rack with mounting solution A PDU B Mounting solution in the rack...
Installing and connecting the PDU Connecting the network cable 5.4 Connecting the PDU to the power supply Electric current WARNING! Risk of fatal injury due to electric current! If live components are touched, there is an imminent risk of fatal injury due an electric shock. Damage to the insulation or the individual components can constitute a life-threatening danger.
Fig. 25: Sensor port S1/S2 Connecting the sensor for meas- uring the humidity The combined humidity and temperature sensor used must be an original sensor from Bachmann GmbH to guarantee communication with the software. Personnel: IT specialist Insert the connector of the humidity sensor into port S1 or S2 on the PDU (Fig.
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Installing and connecting the PDU Cascading the PDUs Setting the Modbus address on the slave PDU Press any button on the slave PDU to activate the display. Use the key to open the “System” menu. Fig. 27: “BlueNet” menu Use the key to open the “Settings”...
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Installing and connecting the PDU Cascading the PDUs Use the key to select the “ADDR” menu and confirm by pressing the key. Fig. 30: “ADDR” menu Valid Modbus addresses can be assigned from 1 to 16. If necessary, use the key to switch between digits.
Putting the PDU into operation Adjusting the display orientation Putting the PDU into operation 6.1 Adjusting the display orientation The display orientation can be manually adjusted (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) according to the installation position. Personnel: IT specialist Press any button on the PDU to activate the display. Use the key to open the “System”...
Putting the PDU into operation Querying the network address of the PDU Use the / keys to select the desired display orientation and confirm by pressing the key. ð The orientation of the display changes and the function of the individual keys changes accordingly. Fig.
Putting the PDU into operation Configuring the PDU via the web interface (software version V1.00.XX) Use the key to select the “Network” menu and confirm by pressing the key. Fig. 38: “Settings” menu Make a note of the IP address displayed in the “Network” menu for subsequent entry in the web browser.
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Putting the PDU into operation Configuring the PDU via the web interface (software version V1.00.XX) Logging in Log in with standard login. User: admin Password: admin Fig. 40: Login Choose ‘Setup è Setup wizard’ to start the setup wizard (Fig. 41/Ⓐ). ð...
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Putting the PDU into operation Configuring the PDU via the web interface (software version V1.00.XX) Using the network settings via DHCP In the “Network settings” window, click the ‘Use DHCP’ button (Fig. 43/Ⓐ). ð The “DHCP information” window opens. Fig. 43: “Network settings” window In the DHCP information”...
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Putting the PDU into operation Configuring the PDU via the web interface (software version V1.00.XX) In the ‘DHCPv4’ option menu (Fig. 46/Ⓐ) in the “Network configuration” window, select the “DHCP on” parameter. Alternatively, select the “Manual” parameter in the option menu and manually enter the IPv4 address, IPv4 net mask and gateway.
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Putting the PDU into operation Configuring the PDU via the web interface (software version V1.00.XX) Enter an IP address in the text box (Fig. 48/Ⓑ) and use the ‘Add’ button (Fig. 48/Ⓒ) to add it to the list (Fig. 48/Ⓐ). After completing the entry, close the window using the ‘Save’...
Putting the PDU into operation Configuring the PDU via the web interface (as of software version V1.01.XX) 6.4 Configuring the PDU via the web interface (as of software version V1.01.XX) Personnel: IT specialist Select the IP address of the PDU (https://<IP address>) in a web browser.
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Putting the PDU into operation Configuring the PDU via the web interface (as of software version V1.01.XX) In the DHCP information” window, click the ‘Continue’ button (Fig. 55/Ⓐ). ð The “SNMP settings” window opens (see step 14). Fig. 55: “DHCP information” window Configuring the network settings manually In the “Network settings”...
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Putting the PDU into operation Configuring the PDU via the web interface (as of software version V1.01.XX) You can only select the “Prioritise DHCPv6” parameter if IPv6 is activated. In the ‘DNS’ option menu (Fig. 57/Ⓑ) in the “Network set- tings”...
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Putting the PDU into operation Configuring the PDU via the web interface (as of software version V1.01.XX) Enter an IP address in the text box (Fig. 59/Ⓑ) and use the ‘Add’ button (Fig. 59/Ⓒ) to add it to the list (Fig. 59/Ⓐ). After completing the entry, close the window using the ‘Save’...
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Putting the PDU into operation Configuring the PDU via the web interface (as of software version V1.01.XX) Completing the setup wizard Use the ‘Finish’ button (Fig. 62/Ⓐ) to close the setup wizard. Fig. 62: “Setup” window BlueNet PDU BN3000/3500/5000/7000/7500 25.09.2015...
The operation of the web interface is described in the accompanying operating instructions. The operating instructions can be downloaded from www.bachmann.com in the ‘Downloads’ area. Make sure to download the correct operating instructions for your software version of the PDU. You can read the Ä...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Fault description Cause Remedy No display. The display is switched off. Press a button on the PDU to switch on the display. There is no voltage. Check the fuses (if any). Connect the on-site power supply. The PDU is not connected Check the connections.
Cleaning the PDU Cleaning the PDU Electric current WARNING! Risk of fatal injury due to electric current! Cleaning the unit whilst it is supplied with power is dangerous. – Always unplug the power supply cable from the socket before cleaning. Improper cleaning NOTICE! Risk of damage to the PDU due to improper...
Dismantling and disposing of the PDU Disposal Dismantling and disposing of the PDU 10.1 Dismantling Electric current WARNING! Risk of fatal injury due to electric current! If there is contact with live devices, there is a risk of sustaining fatal injuries. Live electrical devices can cause extremely serious injuries.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Specifications of the PDU The technical specifications of the PDU are set out on the nameplate and the data sheet. Nameplate The nameplate is located on the housing of the PDU and contains the following information: Product name Part number Serial number...
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