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- Page 1 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Release 6.8 Issue 2...
- Page 2 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Copyright © 2016 Panduit Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission from Panduit. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Appendix A – Battery Replacement Appendix B – Environmental Monitoring System Commissioning Form FRM-007 Environmental Monitoring System Appendix C – Technical Support Panduit Technical Support Severity 1 & 2 Issues: Severity 3 & 4 Issues, Email - normal business hours: - 3 -... -
Page 4: Introduction
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the SynapSense CRAC/CRAH Sensor and Ther- maNode™ hardware, introduces this installation guide, and lists general warnings and precautions. Overview CRACs and CRAHs monitor and maintain the temperature, air distribution, and humidity in a data center. -
Page 5: Document Conventions
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Appendix C – Technical Support: Describes the process for contacting Technical Support, opening a Support Case, and the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process Document Conventions "Table 2 – Installation Guide Style Conventions" below defines the style conventions used throughout this document. - Page 6 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Warning: Do not touch any data center electrical or computer/server equipment without approval from data center operators (including loose cables, pushcarts, and terminals). Safety Warning: Installation of this equipment must be in accordance with local and national electrical codes.
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Page 7: Getting Started
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Getting Started This chapter lists the required hardware, software, tools and materials for installing the CRAC/CRAH sensor kits. Required Hardware The required hardware for this installation is contained in the CRAC/CRAH sensor kits. CRAC/CRAH Sensors installation kits contain: ThermaNode: Transmits data from cable assembly sensors and to the gateway Contains four AA-size batteries... -
Page 8: Required Software
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Regular and plenum-rated (purple) zip ties (not shown) 3M Command Strips™ (not shown) Required Software The environmental server requires the installation of the following SynapSense soft- ware: Web Console™ MapSense™ (including optional Active Control™ software with MapSense project *.dlz file exported into the Web Console) Installation of SynapSense software generally takes place prior to hardware installation, which prevents redundancy of hardware verification activities. - Page 9 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Item Description/Comments Multi-meter Measures voltage in power sources Label Maker Create identification labels Barcode scan- Use to scan ThermaNode MAC IDs Documentation A printed copy of this installation document Web Console and MapSense User Guides Printed MapSense layout of the data center showing installation locations Identification Photo ID to present to data center security personnel...
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Page 10: Installing Crac/Crah Sensors
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Installing CRAC/CRAH Sensors This chapter describes guidelines and specific procedures for installing CRAC/CRAH sensor kits. General Installation Guidelines Ensure software installation and required file exports before installing hardware Be consistent. Match all installations in appearance including node/sensor locations, centering, wiring, and method for securing extra cable. -
Page 11: Installation Process Flow
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Safety Warning: Ensure Facilities Supervisor or designer disconnects all local and remote electric power supplies before starting sensor installation work. Safety Warning: Contact with hot surfaces can cause burns. Safety Warning: Ensure Facilities Supervisor or designer allowed sufficient time for cooling before starting sensor installation work. -
Page 12: Installing The Crac/Crah Sensor Kits
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual 3. Place kits in front of each cabinet number on the kit bag (or as numbered on the prin- ted MapSense layout). 4. For ThermaNodes with MAC IDs that have not yet been recorded or scanned, follow these steps: a. -
Page 13: Upflow Units
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual b. Investigate the location of the unit access holes for cable routing (where applic- able). 2. Assemble the CRAC/CRAH Cable Assembly a. Determine the best location for the ThermaNode installation in the unit filter (return) area. b. - Page 14 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Follow these steps to install a sensor kit in an upflow CRAC/CRAH unit. 1. Route and install the supply sensor to the filter area. a. Route the supply sensor wire along the mounting rim in the filter area. b.
- Page 15 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual 2. Route the supply wire to the unit to follow the path of existing wires in the unit. a. Secure the supply wire to unit wiring with zip ties b. Leave enough length in the supply wire for the ThermaNode installation. 3.
- Page 16 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual a. Route the return wire from the return air vent areas to join the supply wire and existing wires in the unit. b. Secure the return wire with zip ties to the unit wiring, leaving enough length for the ThermaNode installation.
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Page 17: Upflow Units With A Plenum
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual 8. Secure excess wiring. a. Bundle and secure excess wiring with zip ties. b. Secure bundle to existing wires in the unit. Continue to Validating and Commissioning the Installation to validate and commission the installation. Upflow Units with a Plenum 1. - Page 18 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual 2. Route the supply wire to the unit to follow the path of existing wires in the unit. a. Secure the supply wire to unit wiring with zip ties b. Leave enough length in the supply wire for the ThermaNode installation. 3.
- Page 19 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual b. Secure the return wire with zip ties to the unit wiring, leaving enough length for the ThermaNode installation. 5. Mount the ThermaNode. a. Clean the ThermaNode installation area (in the return area) with alcohol wipes.
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Page 20: Downflow Units - Raised Floor
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual 8. Secure excess wiring. a. Bundle and secure excess wiring with zip ties. b. Secure bundle to existing wires in the unit. Continue to Validating and Commissioning the Installation to validate and commission the installation. Downflow Units –... - Page 21 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Follow these steps to install a sensor kit in a downflow CRAC/CRAH unit with a raised floor/subfloor. 1. Route and install the supply sensor. a. Locate and route the supply sensor and wire through the bottom. b.
- Page 22 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual The sensor position must be no lower than 4 inches above the subfloor and 4 inches below the raised floor tile. 2. Route the supply wire in the unit. a. Route and secure the supply wire to follow the path of existing wires in the unit using zip ties to secure the supply wire to the unit wiring.
- Page 23 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual 4. Route the return wire in the unit. a. Route the return wire from the return area to join the supply wire and existing wires in the unit. b. Secure the return wire with zip ties to the unit wiring, leaving enough length for the ThermaNode installation.
- Page 24 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual 6. Plug the cable assembly connector into the ThermaNode. 7. Temporarily install the unit with the ThermaNode LED facing toward the open area (ON/OFF switch accessible). 8. Secure excess wiring. a. Bundle and secure excess wiring with zip ties. b.
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Page 25: Downflow Units - Floor Stand
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Downflow Units – Floor Stand The image below depicts a downflow CRAC/CRAH installed on a stand with a turning vane (non-raised floor). The return air (hot) enters the top of the CRAC/CRAH (or via optional plenums – not shown) where the cooled air discharges through the bottom of the unit. - Page 26 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual d. Position the supply sensor no lower than 4 inches above the subfloor and four (4) inches below the raised floor tile. e. Secure the sensor and wire to the raised floor frame stand with a plenum-rated zip tie (usually purple in color).
- Page 27 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual 4. Route the return wire in the unit. a. Route the return wire (alongside the supply wire) down the wall unit and along the existing wiring. b. Secure the return wire with zip ties to the unit wiring, leaving enough wire length for the ThermaNode installation.
- Page 28 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual b. Attach 3M Command Strips to the underside of the ThermaNode (if not already present). 6. Plug the cable assembly connector into the ThermaNode. 7. Temporarily install the unit with the ThermaNode LED facing toward the open area (ON/OFF switch accessible).
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Page 29: Row (Rack) Cooling Units
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Row (Rack) Cooling Units The image below depicts a data center cooling method called row (or rack) cooling. In this method, the unit’s location is in between the racks or at the end of a rack row, and provides cold (supply) air in an open aisle configuration, hot aisle capture, or cold aisle capture. - Page 30 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual 2. Route the supply wire in the unit. a. Route the supply wire over the coils and secure with cable clips as needed. b. Ensure supply wire does not catch or rub against sharp edges during routing. c.
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Page 32: Validating And Commissioning The Installation
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Validating and Commissioning the Installation Validate and commission the ThermaNode installation by activating the ThermaNode and checking sensor and node operation and communication with the SynapSense Web Console software application. Before beginning the following steps, first verify (with lead supervisor or installer) all necessary installation activities, including software installation and file exports are com- pleted. -
Page 33: Thermanode Leds
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual f. Turn node off and on, allowing at least 15-20 minutes to rejoin the network g. Correct any errors and repeat the previous steps for software validation NOTE: Reset the node, as needed, by turning it OFF and ON and allowing time to rejoin the network. - Page 34 CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual - 34 -...
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Page 35: Inspecting The Installation
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Inspecting the Installation Inspections ensure appropriate sensor placement, cable routing, and a clean installation area. 1. Verify cable assembly placement. Doors open wide without pulling cables backwards or forwards through the enclosure All cables are taut, loose cables are secured with clips and zip ties as needed Ensure enough slack in cabling prevents rubbing or chafing against sharp edges Verify the connecting cable between the intake and exhaust sensor assemblies is correct (across the top exterior of units or inside across the ceiling of enclosure) -
Page 36: Appendix A - Battery Replacement
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Appendix A – Battery Replacement ThermaNode modules come from the factory with four pre-installed AA-size batteries arranged in two redundant pairs under a removable plastic cover plate. Follow these steps to change module batteries: 1. Turn the ThermaNode off by sliding the power switch to OFF. 2. -
Page 37: Appendix B - Environmental Monitoring System Commissioning Form
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Page 46: Appendix C - Technical Support
CRAC/CRAH Sensor Hardware Installation Manual Appendix C – Technical Support This appendix describes how to contact Technical Support. Panduit Technical Support Severity 1 & 2 Issues: Americas: 1-866-721-5302 x86810 during normal Central Stand- ard Time business hours EMEA: 44-1291-674-661 x22761 during normal U.K. business hours APAC: 65-8200-3931 or 65-8200-3932 between 8 a.m.