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1 OVERVIEW The following rack power distribution units (rPDUs) are covered in this document. Table 1.1 rPDU Model Series Descriptions AC MAIN AC MAIN OVERCURRENT MODEL INPUT INPUT PLUG TYPE RATINGS RATINGS PROTECTION TYPE (IF (CURRENT) (VOLTAGE) APPLICABLE) Single Phase NEMA Straight Blade, NEMA Twist Lock 15-20 AMPS 125V...
0 m (0 ft) (50,000 ft) J, L, MJ, VHV, XP,Y, ZP 1.1.1 Electrical Electrical product characteristics and performance are defined in the following tables. Please see the product nameplate for additional rating limits. Vertiv™ | Basic Rack PDU Installer/User Guide...
IEC-60320 C19 16A, 250VAC (UL & CSA 16A, 250VAC) 1.1.2 Regulatory Compliance Vertiv products are regulated for Safety, Emissions, and Environment Impact per the below agencies and policies. Underwriter Labratory (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.
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(90% ends up in landfills). All applicable products in the EU market must pass WEEE compliance and carry the Wheelie Bin sticker. See product label for RoHS/WEEE compliance marks. Vertiv™ | Basic Rack PDU Installer/User Guide...
2 INSTALLATION Use the following images in the mounting section to install your rack PDU. NOTE: Please visit http://www.VertivCo.com/ComplianceRegulatoryInfo for important safety information prior to installation. To install your unit: Using appropriate hardware, mount the unit to the rack. 2. Plug the rPDU into an appropriately-rated and protected branch-circuit receptacle. 3.
Each one of these displayed parameters is defined below. The power meter automatically cycles through the displayed values when the rPDU is connected to AC Mains power. Vertiv™ | Basic Rack PDU Installer/User Guide...
• Current: rPDU output current draw measured in true RMS Amps. • Voltage: rPDU output voltage measured in true RMS Voltage. • Power: rPDU output power measured in Watts – referred to as real or active power. • Power Factor: Ratio of real rPDU output power to apparent rPDU output power. Figure 2.16 Power Meter Display Current meter The Geist CM-1 current meter is a low-power, high accuracy meter capable of measuring true RMS...
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3 APPENDICES Appendix A: Rack In-line Power Measurement Unit A.1 Product Specifications Basic rack PDUs not equipped with local current monitoring can be retrofit with L-Series inline power monitoring units. The L-series products are inline power monitoring units intended for connection between an AC Mains circuit and a Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU).
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North American units, the branch circuit should have a current rating equal to 125% of the unit’s nameplate current rating. For global units, the branch circuit should have a current rating equal to the unit’s nameplate current rating. Vertiv™ | Basic Rack PDU Installer/User Guide...
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Ensure all devices plugged in to the rack PDU receptacles are receiving power. No service or maintenance is required. Do not attempt to open the rPDU or you may void the warranty. There are no serviceable parts inside the rPDU. It is recommended that power be removed from the unit before installing or removing any equipment.
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