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- Page 1 VPD, VPS, VPM, and VPO Series PDUs User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PREFACE ..............About this Manual . - Page 3 Table of Contents Log and Notification - Outlet History Log ........Log and Notification - Environment History Log .
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Page 4: Preface
Preface About this Manual Congratulations on purchasing a Vericom PDU. This user manual covers VPD, VPS, VPM, and VPO Series Smart PDUs and provides detailed descriptions of the hardware components and how to use the product. Read this manual carefully and follow the instructions before installing. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Preface Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions to avoid injury to yourself and damage to the PDU. • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install the unit in a temperature-controlled indoor area free of conductive contaminates. Do not place the unit near liquids or in an excessively humid environment. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the unit. •... -
Page 6: Safety Notices
Preface Safety Notices Caution: This unit has been provided with a real time clock circuit. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a 3V Lithium cell (CR1220) or equivalent type. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Caution: Rack-Mounted Equipment –... -
Page 7: Product Introduction
In addition, VPS and VPO series PDUs provide users the ability to remotely control the power on/off for any device connected to the PDU. Vericom Smart PDUs are also equipped with a port for connecting up to 8 EMD (Environmental Monitoring Device) sensors in a daisy chain for monitoring temperature and humidity. In addition, each EMD sensor includes two digital ports for connecting other types of sensors, such as a smoke detector, flood detector, or door contact sensor. -
Page 8: Package Contents
Product Introduction Package Contents Make sure the PDU package has the following items. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your Vericom representative. 1. PDU 2. Mounting Brackets (x2) 3. Button Mounts (x2) 4. Toolless Mounting Brackets (x2) 5. -
Page 9: Getting Started
PDU. Connecting the Earth Ground Wire Rack Mounting Vericom PDUs can be installed in most standard racks using the various types of brackets and button mounts included in this package: Option 1: Insert the toolless mounting brackets into the ends of the PDU (note the brackets can face all four sides of the PDU;... -
Page 10: Making Connections
Getting Started Making Connections Vericom PDUs are a versatile product that can be connected to several different types of input and output devices. This makes it a useful tool for delivering and monitoring power to connected devices. Our smart PDUs are manufactured with an advanced hot-swap, field replaceable SNMP IP controller, featuring dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, an OLED full color screen, cascading multi-sensor ports, enhanced security, sophisticated alarming, and power monitoring across the entire power chain. - Page 11 Getting Started The following is an overview of the basic steps needed to set up the PDU: 1. To set up the hardware, connect the PDU power cord to a power supply and the equipment power cords to the PDU outlets. If using the EMD sensor, connect it to the EMD port on the PDU and connect any additional open/close sensors to the EMD.
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Page 12: Connecting Input Power
Connecting Output Devices Vericom PDUs are available with a variety of outlet types and quantities for connecting equipment such as servers, switches, and routers. Connect equipment power cords to corresponding outlet types on the PDU. -
Page 13: Connecting Emd
An Environmental Monitoring Device (EMD) that includes sensors for detecting temperature and humidity can be connected to Vericom PDUs via an Ethernet cable to the EMD Sensor port. Up to 8 EMD sensors can be connected in a daisy chain to monitor the temperature and humidity in different parts of a rack. In addition, up to 2 open/close sensors, such as smoke, vibration, and/or... -
Page 14: Dip-Switch For Address Setting
Getting Started After connecting the EMD, open a web browser from a PC and enable environmental sensors on the web user interface. The temperature and humidity status will now be automatically displayed on the System Overview page. Dip-Switch for Address Setting Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3... -
Page 15: Daisy Chaining Multiple Pdus
Getting Started Digital input sensors are connected to the EMD, enable them as pictured below. Enter a location and sensor name(s) for alarm notification purposes. Daisy chaining multiple PDUs Step 1: To set up the Daisy chain, connect a RJ45 patch cord from the Cascading port OUT on the Primary PDU to Cascading port IN on the Secondary PDU. -
Page 16: Connecting Two Pdus Using The Network Failsafe/Power Share Port
An Environmental Monitoring Device (EMD) that includes sensors for detecting temperature and humidity can be connected to Vericom PDUs via an Ethernet cable to the EMD Sensor port. Up to 8 EMD sensors can be connected in a daisy chain to monitor the temperature and humidity in different parts of a rack. In addition, up to 2 open/close sensors, such as smoke, vibration, and/or... - Page 17 Getting Started Step 3: When PDU A has a utility power fail, the status of power share will display Active/Backup Power on the System Overview webpage. Step 4: At the same, the information of inlet phase load management will not display on the Inlet Configuration of the Power Management webpage.
- Page 18 Getting Started Step 6: The related alarm will appear on the Alarm List of the Summary Overview webpage. The alarm will be the “PDU (PDU:1) power off”. Step 7: The related log and trap will be recorded on the Log of the Event Log webpage and NMS. The log and trap will be “warning: Inlet (PDU:1) Active/Main Power change to Active/Backup Power”.
- Page 19 Getting Started Step 8: When PDU A has utility power restored, the status of power share will display Active/Main Power on the System Overview webpage. Step 9: The related log and trap will be recorded on the Log of the Event Log webpage and NMS. The log and trap will be “Information: Inlet (PDU:1) Active/Backup Power change to Active/Main Power”.
- Page 20 Getting Started Step 10: When the power sharing cable is disconnected, the power share status will display Inactive on the System Overview webpage. Power Share cable PDU LINKING NETWORKING POWER SHARING PORT PDU LINKING NETWORKING POWER SHARING PORT Step 11: The related alarm will appear on the Alarm List of the Summary Overview webpage. The alarm will be “PDU Power Share disconnected”.
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Page 21: Connecting To A Lan/Wan
The log and trap will be “Warning: Inlet (PDU:1) Active/Main Power change to Inactive”. Connecting to a LAN/WAN Vericom PDUs have a graphic user interface that allows users to control the device through a web browser. Simply connect the PDU to a free port on a router using an Ethernet cable. Users can control the PDU from a PC, laptop, or mobile device connected to the internet. -
Page 22: Using The Oled Operational Buttons
Getting Started Using the OLED operational buttons: The following sections describe the how to use the OLED to view various settings of the PDU. The PDU has four buttons to launch particular applications and navigate the on-screen menu. Icon Button Description Down Press the Down button to navigate... - Page 23 Getting Started PDU info and Main Menu screen MAC address SNMP Firmware: LCM Direction 192.168.001.250 PWT_v0.30a47 0 Degrees Netmasck: PDU Type: 255.255.000.000 3 phase PDU 380V Gateway: MAC: 000.000.000.000 00E0D81EF0C9 Back light Saving Back Light Saving Menu Automatic Time: 012 Jump Time: 05 Inlet 1 Inlet 2...
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Page 24: Hotswap Replaceable Controller
Getting Started Hotswap Replaceable Controller The controller of all Vericom Smart PDUs can be easily replaced should the unit fail. Simply return the controller to Vericom for repair or replacement. How to replace a controller: 1. The PDU is not required to be powered off. To remove the controller, loosen the screws at each end and then pull up on the controller. -
Page 25: Using Residual Current Monitoring
Getting Started Using (RCM) Residual Current Monitoring (OPTIONAL): When a residual current device is triggered, the OLED screen will flash and display the “WARNING” sign as shown. Residual Current Monitoring is an optional feature and not included on all models. Users can customize the residual current settings from the Inlet Configuration webpage as shown. 1. The alarm threshold setting range is 3mA to 50mA (the default setting is 20mA). An alarm is triggered anytime the residual current is greater than or equal to the threshold value. -
Page 26: Surge Protection Monitor
Getting Started (SPD) Surge Protection Monitor (OPTIONAL): When PDUs equipped with replaceable surge protection detect an Overvoltage, the OLED screen will flash and display the “WARNING” sign as shown. Also, an alarm will be displayed on the graphic user interface. Surge characteristics: Singe phase Three phase vericomsolutions.com REV.20220513.3... -
Page 27: Using The Web Interface
Using the Web Interface Vericom Smart PDUs provide a graphical user interface that can be viewed from a web browser. This enables users to access and control the device outlets and subsequently, its output devices remotely from a user’s desktop, laptop, or even a mobile phone. This section provides instructions on how to use the web interface to configure and control the PDU remotely. -
Page 28: Summary Overview-Alarm List
Using the Web Interface Summary Overview - Alarm List The “Alarm List” page shows the list of alarms that were set by the user. The PDU will follow the rules of an alarm to send out notifications to the user. Summary Overview - Network Connection The Network Connection page shows a list of user’s connections. vericomsolutions.com REV.20220513.3... -
Page 29: Power Management-Inlet Configuration
Using the Web Interface Power Management - Inlet Configuration This page lets the user configure Inlet load. You can set the parameters for “Critical” and “Warning” status (the value of “Critical” must be larger than “Warning”). When Inlet power is higher than the parameter you set, the status light will change color (red for Critical, Yellow for Warning, and Green for Normal) and you will receive a notification email if you have set it up in Email Notification. vericomsolutions.com REV.20220513.3... -
Page 30: Power Management-Outlet Schedule
Click “+” and the menu with action options and outlets will appear, then choose your desired action, date and time. Outlet Sequential Startup To prevent inrush currents, Vericom PDUs use a time delay sequence between each outlet. This happens anytime the PDU is powered up, including initial startup and any subsequent power ups after the power has been shut off/disconnected. As well as in case of accidental or equipment maintenance POWER OFF. -
Page 31: Power Management - Outlet Control
Using the Web Interface Power Management - Outlet Control This page lets user trigger action by drop-down list. After you select and action and click “Apply”, the server will accord to the instruction to complete the task remotely. Click “See Details” to open the page as shown: In this page, you can set “How many seconds delay”... -
Page 32: Power Management - Outlet Grouping
Using the Web Interface Power Management - Outlet Grouping This page shows the group list and lets user enable Outlet Group. Users can add/delete/modify up to 8 outlet groups. For example, Group_1 includes Outlet_1 of PDU_A, Outlet_3 of PDU_B and Outlet_4 of PDU_C. When an action is set for Outlet_3 of PDU_B and applied, the action will apply to all PDUs of Group1. -
Page 33: Power Management - Environment Monitoring
“Critical” and “Warning” (The value of “Critical” must be larger than “Warning”). Email Notification rules can also be set from this page. Vericom Smart PDUs support up to 8 EMD sensors connected in a daisy chain. Each EMD can be connected to two additional open/close sensors with open/close functionality, such as smoke, vibration, door contact, and water detectors. -
Page 34: Setting - General Setting
Using the Web Interface Setting - General Setting This page lets users setup the system administration and date and time. Setting - TCP/IP This page lets users enable/Disable DHCP under IPv4 or enable IPv6. vericomsolutions.com REV.20220513.3... -
Page 35: Setting - Accessible Ip Setting
Using the Web Interface Setting - Accessible IP Setting This page allows users to enable accessible IP lists. Setting - Network Access Protection This page lets the user set their network protection and upload SSL certificates. vericomsolutions.com REV.20220513.3... -
Page 36: Setting - Network Service
Using the Web Interface Setting - Network Service This page allows you to setup your network settings: SSH, MODBUS TCP/IP, SSL, LDAP, PING, RADUIS and TACACS+. vericomsolutions.com REV.20220513.3... -
Page 37: Setting Up Ldap
Using the Web Interface Setting up LDAP Step 1: To set up the PDU, please configure the related LDAP parameters on the Setting of Network Service webpage as shown. For example, to enable LDAP, enter Host IP and Port Number… etc. Step 2: Please press “ “ icon to add LDAP user then configure the related LDAP parameters on the Setting of User Setting webpage as shown below. For example, set LDAP Username, select Privilege to “Outlet Manager”... - Page 38 Using the Web Interface Step 3: After configuring LDAP parameters, please logout and close the web browser. To utilize LDAP, log in to the web browser using the LDAP username and password. Step 4: To check the login LDAP username on the Network Connect of Summary Overview webpage as shown. Step 5: The LDAP user can control the related outlets on the Outlet Control of the Power Management webpage.
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Page 39: Setting Up Tacacs
Using the Web Interface Setting up TACACS+ Step 1: To set up the PDU, please configure the related TACACS+ parameters on the Setting of Network Service webpage as shown below. For example, to enable TACACS+, enter Host IP and Port Number…etc. Step 2: Click on the “ “ icon to add TCACS+ user then configure the related TACACS+ parameters on the Setting of User Setting webpage as shown below. For example, set TACACS+ Username, select Privilege to “Outlet Manager”... - Page 40 Using the Web Interface Step 3: After configuring TACACS+ parameters, please logout and close web browser. To utilize TACACS+, log in to the web browser using the TACACS+ username and password. Step 4: Check the login TACACS+ username on the Network Connect of Summery Overview webpage as shown. Step 5: The TACACS+ user can control the related outlets on the Outlet Control of Power Management webpage.
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Page 41: Setting Up Radius Users
Using the Web Interface Setting up Radius Users This page allows the power admin to Add/Delete/Modify Radius users. You must Enable RADIUS and set ready in the Network Service. Then you can add a Radius User and set outlet controls for this user. The Grouping & Schedule function also supports radius users. NOTE: If there are 2 users with the same name listed in both Local User &... -
Page 42: Setting - Email Settings
Using the Web Interface Setting – Email Settings This page lets the user set Email notification settings. Click “+” to set a new setting. Input “Receiver Address”, select “Email Type”/”Event Level” and “Description”, then click “Apply” to save settings. You can send a test mail to confirm the setting is correct by clicking “Send Test”. Once the new setting is applied, you will get a notification email when the event has been triggered. User Management This page lets the user enable new users and passwords. vericomsolutions.com REV.20220513.3... - Page 43 Using the Web Interface This page shows the user list and admin that can add/delete/modify it. The list can be up to 8 users. There are 4 kinds of privileges for the user account: Privilege Definition Power Admin Users can manage all functions. Admin users can manage everything but the following: [User Admin Management], [Outlet Grouping], [FW Upgrade &...
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Page 44: Log And Notification - System Log
Using the Web Interface Log and Notification – System Log This page shows the system log. Log and Notification – Event Log This page shows the warnings and alarms history log. Log and Notification – Inlet History Log This page shows the inlet history log. You can set the log interval in General Setting under the System Management. You can download the logs in .csv file or graphics. -
Page 45: Log And Notification - Outlet History Log
Using the Web Interface Log and Notification – Outlet History Log This page shows the outlet history log. You can set the log interval in General Setting under the System Management. You can download the logs in .csv file or graphics. Log and Notification – Environment History Log This page shows the environment history log. You can set the log interval in General Setting under System Management. You can download the logs in .csv file or graphics. -
Page 46: Advanced - Syslog Setting
You can receive system and History logs to your server enabling them and indication the server port. ADVANCED – Maintenance Keep the PDU up to date by always installing the latest firmware versions available on the Vericom website. You can also reset the PDU to default settings and/or reboot the system if the PDU malfunctions, or suspend all schedules. -
Page 47: Advanced - Links Setting
Using the Web Interface ADVANCED – Links Setting Use External Links Setup to view and change up to 4 URL links displayed in External Links. Screen Text: This field defines the URL name displayed in External Links. The maximum size is 31 characters. Available values are alphabetic characters and numerals. The default value is NULL (empty). -
Page 48: Dual Ethernet Mode
Using the Web Interface Dual Ethernet Mode Vericom Smart PDUs allow system administrators to set up bonding interfaces with different modes. A bonding mode specifies the policy indicating how bonding slaves are used during network transmission. To achieve the maximum throughput and fault toleration, it is important to choose the proper bonding mode and the corresponding options for the setup. The current version of the bonding module supports the following bonding modes: Mode 1 (Active Backup): Active Backup policy establishes that only one slave in the bond is active. A different slave becomes... - Page 49 Using the Web Interface Mode 2 (IEEE 802.3ad): Bonding mode 2 (IEEE 802.3ad), also known as LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) mode, is used for load balancing and fault tolerance. The IEEEE 802.3ad specification allows the grouping of Ethernet interfaces at the physical layer to form a single link layer interface. If a boding interface is set to this mode, it requires that all the slave devices operate at the same speed and are duplex.
- Page 50 Using the Web Interface Mode 3 (Balance-ALB): Adaptive load balancing includes balance-transmit load balancing plus receive-load balancing for IPv4 traffic and does not require any special switch support. The receive-load balancing is achieved by ARP negotiation. The bonding driver intercepts the ARP replies sent by the local system on their way out and overwrites the source hardware address with the unique hardware address of one of the slaves in the bond. Thus, different peers use different hardware addresses for the server.
- Page 51 Using the Web Interface Mode 4 (Bridge): Bridging the two networks together can be quite helpful, though, if files located on one of the networks need to be accessed from the other network. If you don’t have a router but have a PC with two Ethernet cards, you can connect both networks to the PC and bridge your Ethernet cards so both networks can communicate with each other.
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Page 52: Advanced - Wifi Or 3G/4G Dongle Setting
Using the Web Interface ADVANCED - Wifi or 3G/4G dongle setting Step 1: To set up the PDU, plug a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G dongle into USB-A (1 or 2) port. Wi-Fi or 3G/4G SMS Port Step 2: Configure the related Wi-Fi or 3G/4G parameters on the Wi-Fi Setting of Advanced webpage. - Page 53 Using the Web Interface Step 4: Access the dongle IP address (example IP: 172.31.1.33) from web browser and make sure the Wi-Fi or 3G/4G dongle is working. vericomsolutions.com REV.20220513.3...
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Page 54: Advanced - Inlet & Outlet Upgrade
Using the Web Interface ADVANCED – Inlet & Outlet upgrade Time to time we release improvements on the internal hardware related to metering chip upgrades or calibration, just upload the file as shown on the screen. ADVANCED – EMD upgrade Time to time we release improvements on the environmental chip calibration, just upload the file as shown on the screen. vericomsolutions.com REV.20220513.3... -
Page 55: Warranty
Service under this Warranty can only be obtained by your delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to Vericom Global Solutions. Visit www.vericomsolutions.com/t-warranty.aspx for return address. Seller will pay return shipping charges. - Page 56 Phone: 865.671.4455 | Fax: 865.671.4497 Email: sales@vericomsolutions.com | Web: vericomsolutions.com © 2024 Vericom Global Solutions...
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