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Spectrum Power Management Systems 7608AD Series Installation And Operational Manual

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27-0027-0077
February 20, 2008
Rev-01
Installation and Operation
Manual
7608AD Series
7608AE Series
AC Power Distribution Units (PDU)

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  • Page 1 27-0027-0077 February 20, 2008 Rev-01 Installation and Operation Manual 7608AD Series 7608AE Series AC Power Distribution Units (PDU)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Figure 7.17 Web Interface Alert Setup ................43 Figure 7.18 Web Interface External Circuit Setup Screen ..........45 Figure 7.19 Web Interface User Setup Screen..............46 Figure 7.20 Web Interface Outlet Control..............47 Appendix A Network Notation and IP Addressing Basics ..........53 SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The general regulations governing the use of electricity in the country in which the device or integrated system is installed must be observed. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Optional temperature sensor connection. Physical Unit height: 1U, 1.75 inches (4.44cm) Unit width: 17.25 inches (43.8cm) Unit depth: 8.25 inches (20.9cm) Weight: approximately 8 lbs. (3.7kg) 19” Rack mountable or tabletop Finish: Black powder coat SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 5: Connections And Installation Information

    Power source for PDU must be properly grounded. Cord for PDU must be rated at least or more than the rating of the PDU. Total current for all connected units must not exceed the current rating per input. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 6 881 ohm scaling resistor. • See commands for direct relay control AFFCA, and AFFCB in Section 5 for information on setting up the programmable relays. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 7: List Of Figures Figure 4.1 Back Panel

    • See commands AFFW1 and AFFW2 for using the input signals. These signals are generated when two points on the auxiliary connector are connected or disconnected from signal ground. Figure 4.1 Back Panel SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 8: Figure 4.2 Hook-Up To Remote Pc Or Laptop Computer

    27-0027-0077 – Rev. 01 Installation and Operation Manual Connections & Installation Figure 4.2 Hook-up to Remote PC or Laptop Computer SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 9: Figure 4.3 Hook-Up To Remote Pda

    27-0027-0077 – Rev. 01 Installation and Operation Manual Connections & Installation Figure 4.3 Hook-up to Remote PDA SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 10 Network link valid. DIA (Lower left) Unit operating normally Red or blinking Diagnostic failure. Contact factory for further information. CH2 (Lower right) Operating normally Yellow or Blinking CH2 active, consult with factory for further information. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 11: Figure 4.4 Led Descriptions

    27-0027-0077 – Rev. 01 Installation and Operation Manual Connections & Installation LED Descriptions Figure 4.4 CH1 LNK smart CONSOLE PORTS (EIA RS-232) SPECTRUM CONTROL, INC. START COMM. START REMOTE LOCAL REAR OUTLET POWER OUTLET STATUS SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 12: Operational Commands

    Sets external contacts to monitor overtemperature condition UFFCA CC (see AFFK command for setpoint details) AFFCA 00 Sets external contacts to the OFF position. UFFCA 00 AFFCA 01 Sets external contacts to the ON position. UFFCA 01 SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 13 If the current limit is exceeded during sequencing the unit will IOVER8 respond with IOVER and the outlet numbers that were not turned on. EPO COMMUNICATION SETTINGS AFFH Returns the current EPO communication setting. UFFH0 SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 14 AFFr01 1 Turns outlet #1 on UFFr01 1 AFFr02 Returns the status of outlet #2 UFFr02 1 AFFr02 0 Turns outlet #2 off UFFr02 0 AFFr02 1 Turns outlet #2 on UFFr02 1 SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 15 Sets outlet #5 to turn on fourth in the programmed sequence. UFFT04 05 AFFT05 04 Sets outlet #4 to turn on fifth in the programmed sequence. UFFT05 04 AFFT06 03 Sets outlet #3 to turn on sixth in the programmed sequence. UFFT06 03 SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 16 5. Unit will respond to a broadcast command with address “00” only if the “Start” button is depressed while the PDU is in the remote operation mode. 6. Lowest measured temperature is 0 C. There is no indication of minus temperature. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 17: Windows Configuration Utility

    Load the CD into the computer which will control the PDU using a serial interface. Lauch the program by double clicking on the SETUP.EXE icon. The following window will be displayed. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 18: Figure 6.1 Control Software Setup Screen

    Click on Next to install the software. The program will then display a window where the user can select the destination directory on the computer where the software will be installed. See figure 6.2. Figure 6.2 Select Installation Folder SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 19: Figure 6.3 Software Installed Successfully

    PDU and open sub-windows associated with a given PDU for additional control and monitoring. In Figure 6.4 the connect button is illustrated. Start by clicking on the connect button in the upper left corner of the screen as shown. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 20: Figure 6.4 Connect To A Pdu

    A new window will be launched as shown in Figure 6.5. This window displays all the types of PDUs that can be controlled by the software. Select the appropriate tab and then click on the “OK” button. Figure 6.5 Select PDU type SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 21: Figure 6.6 Configure Communication Settings

    PDU’s it can be beneficial to store each unit’s settings for later use. Once the proper configuration is chosen, the user can click on the “Connect to PDU” button in the lower left hand of the window. Figure 6.6 Configure Communication Settings SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 22: Figure 6.7 Control And Monitoring Windows

    PDU. Once the selection is made, click on OK to display the windows. The windows will be placed on the main screen. They can be moved and oriented to suite the users needs. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 23: Figure 6.8 Example Of All Windows

    Newer software does not show the Global PDU Status Window. To view the Global PDU Status window, go to the View drop-down menu and select “PDU Status Watch.” Figure 6.9 Selecting PDU Status Watch SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 24: Figure 6.10 Global Pdu Status Window

    The sequencing window allows the user to change the order that the outputs will sequence on and the time delay between each output turning on. The reverse order and same time delay is used during a down sequence. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 25: Figure 6.11 Sequence And Delay Settings

    These settings are changed in the PDU microprocessor only. For units that contain an optional LAN module any communication changes should be made from the LAN module configuration software screens. Figure 6.12 Communication Settings SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 26: Figure 6.13 Alarm Settings

    After the value is chosen the user must send the setting to the PDU before exiting the screen. Figure 6.13 Alarm Settings NOTE: If Temp set point is enabled, you cannot use the Web Interface. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 27: Figure 6.14 Auxiliary Settings

    “AFFH2”. Once the EPO condition is returned to normal and either the AFFH2 command is received or the front panel start button is depressed the unit will automatically return back to its prior state. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 28 The Operating System is blocking or protecting the system files. Try these steps: • Disable any anti-Virus software. • See your network administrator if applicable. • Run the setup program after booting the computer in SAFE MODE SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 29: Lan Module And Communications

    Telnet, SNMP and SMTP protocols. The LAN module is configured at the factory to an IP Address of 192.168.1.10 and netmask of 255.255.255.0. The unit is capable of getting an IP address via DHCP or AutoIP. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 30 The ARP method is available under windows based systems. The LAN module will set its address from the first directed TCP/IP packet it receives. The MAC address of the LAN module that is being changed is needed. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 31: Figure 7.3 Start>Run

    PDU commands in Section 5.0 can be issued. To connect to Telnet, go to the Start Menu, select Run, and type the following: “telnet 192.168.1.10 3001” Click Okay. NOTE: IP address 192.168.1.10 is the default IP address. Figure 7.3 Start>Run SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 32: Figure 7.4 Successfully Connecting To Telnet

    IP Address is 192.168.1.10 so the command should look like “telnet 192.168.1.10 9999”. This command will launch the configuration menu. After the first sentence appears press “ENTER” to go into the setup mode and the following menu will appear. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 33: Figure 7.5 Configuration Menu Using Telnet

    You can configure the parameters by entering one of the numbers on the Change Setup Menu, or you can confirm default values by pressing Enter. Be sure to store the new configurations when you are finished. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 34: Figure 7.6 Server Configuration

    IP address is 192.168.1.10, so the command should look like “telnet 192.168.1.10 9999” This command will launch the configuration menu. After the first sentence appears, press “ENTER” to go into the setup mode and the following menu will appear: SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 35: Figure 7.7 Serial Channel 1 Configuration

    4 characters. Option 0 allows the user to change the IP address, enter the Gateway IP address, configure the netmask and change the telnet configuration password. Figure 7.7 Serial Channel 1 Configurations SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 36: Figure 7.8 Login Failure Threshold Set Point

    The only ways to reset the login counter is to power off the PDU or increase the login failure threshold above the current number of login failures. Valid settings are from 2 to 16959. Figure 7.8 Login Failure Threshold Set Point SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 37: Figure 7.9 Communication Failure Threshold Set Point

    LAN module configuration menu selections. 7.5.9 Set LAN Module to Factory Defaults Select 7 to restores all factory settings in the LAN module LAN Module to the factory default settings. The server configurations remain unchanged. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 38: Figure 7.10 Discovery Tool File

    The Discovery Tool is located on the CD that was sent with the PDU. First, you must connect to your PDU’s RJ45 jack. Then, double-click on netsearch.exe on your CD. Figure 7.10 Discovery Tool File SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 39: Figure 7.11 Discovery Tool Screen

    Once the file is opened, the following screen will appear. Figure 7.11 Discovery Tool Screen Click “Search Network. The screen in Figure 7.12 will appear. Type in your password and hit Enter for Setup Mode Figure 7.12 Telnet Setup Mode Screen SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 40: Figure 7.13 Deleting A Password

    The device applet initially displays the following screen. Please note that this screen is slightly different for 1x8 vs. 2x4 models. The LAN module software reads its configuration from the PDU microprocessor and automatically displays the proper format for the application. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 41: Figure 7.14 Web Interface Monitor Screen

    Allows privileged users to set up and maintain auxiliary circuit configuration. User Setup Button Allows privileged users to set up and maintain additional users. Outlet Control Button Allows privileged users to directly control outlets. About Button Displays identifying information about the applet. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 42: Figure 7.15 Web Interface Login Screen

    PDU and the network agent. Figure 7.16 Unit Setup using Web Interface NOTE: If you use the temperature set point, the web interface will not work. Reference section 6.6.3 or see Appendix B. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 43: Figure 7.17 Web Interface Alert Setup

    7.8.3 Alert Setup The Alert Setup dialog lets the user set up and maintain conditions that cause alerts, recipients who receive alerts, and other information related to alerts. Figure 7.17 Web Interface Alert Setup SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 44 Return address appearing on e-mail alerts. 7.8.4 Circuit Setup The Circuit Setup dialog lets the user set up and maintain conditions that cause alerts, recipients who receive alerts, and other information related to alerts. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 45: Figure 7.18 Web Interface External Circuit Setup Screen

    Select variable when external contact change state (Voltage/Current/or Manual) Values used for trigger points are based on settings in the alert setup screen. Note when 2X4 configuration is used Contact 2 is tied to Channel SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 46: Figure 7.19 Web Interface User Setup Screen

    If checked, the user may set up and maintain basic unit parameters Alert Setup Privilege If checked, the user may set up and maintain alerts. User Setup Privilege If checked, the user may set up and maintain users. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 47: Figure 7.20 Web Interface Outlet Control

    Sequences on outlets (all outlets, channel A outlets, or channel B outlets) Off Sequential Buttons Sequences off outlets (all outlets, channel A outlets, or channel B outlets) Off Simultaneous Turns off all outlets simultaneously. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 48 Threshold current triggering overcurrent trap, units are amps x 100 1.1.1.1.3.5 ThrsTemperatureHigh read-only Threshold temp triggering overtemp trap, units are degrees C x 10 1.1.1.1.3.13 ThrsLoginFail read-only Number of login failures triggering error 1.1.1.1.3.14 SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 49 • Line voltage A less than or equal to low threshold • Line voltage B greater than or equal to high threshold • Line voltage B less than or equal to low threshold SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 50 Temperature greater than or equal to high threshold • Ping failure threshold exceeded for host • Remote circuit opened • Login failure, logins disabled • Serial communications between the PDU and the LAN module failed SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

  • Page 51: Maintenance And Replacement Parts

    If the device is misused or tampered with in any way the warranty becomes invalid. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by products that have been modified or serviced by other parties. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 52 A router is required between all networks and all sub-networks. Generally, hosts can send packets directly only to hosts on their own sub-network. All packets destined for other subnets are sent to a router on the local network. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 53 (for example, 255.255.255.0) when saved parameters are displayed. Table 3: Standard IP Network Netmasks Network Class Network Bits Host Bits Netmask 255.0.0.0 2555.255.0.0 255.255.255.0 SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 54 World Wide Web using one of the following directories or indices: RFC 950 Internet Standard Subnetting Procedure RFC 1700 Assigned Numbers RFC 1117 Internet Numbers RFC 1597 Address Allocation for Private Networks SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 55 (A) Click “Over Temp” for Ext. Contact #1 – (B) Click “Send Ext. Contact #1” – This will set the contact to trip for over temperature. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 56 Click on Alarm Settings. (A) Slide the “Over Temperature Limit” bar to set the desired temperature for the outlets to trip off. – (B) Click “Send Temp Limit” – This sets the desired temperature set point. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 57 Take the other green male connector and wire it up as follows: Pin: 9 (+ [Temp Vc]) to positive terminal on temperature sensor. Pin: 10 (Temp IN) to negative terminal on temperature sensor. Pin: 12 to Pin: 14 Pin: 13 to Pin: 16 SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...
  • Page 58 NOTE: The user will not be able to access the PDU via the internet until the temperature set point is disabled. The user will have to set and disable the temperature set point through RS-232 through the PDU Manager or HyperTerminal. SCI P/N: 7608AD Series 6/4/2008 7608AE Series...

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