LevelOne IPS-1201 User guide

IPS-1201

12-Outlet Intelligent Power

Distribution Unit

Version 1.0

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Preface

About this Manual

Congratulations on purchasing the PDU III. This user manual
provides detailed descriptions of the hardware components
and how to use the PDU III. Read this manual carefully and
follow the instructions while using the PDU III.

Copyright Information

No part of this manual, including the products and software
described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in
any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the
purchasers for backup purposes, without the express written
permission of the manufacturer.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may
or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their
respective companies, and are used only for identification or

explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to

infringe. All trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.

Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved.

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Safety Instructions

Follow these safety instructions to avoid injury to self and
damage to the PDU III.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install the

unit in a temperature-controlled indoor area free of
conductive contaminants. Do not place the unit near
liquids or in an excessively humid environment.

• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the unit.

• The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts.

Do not open the unit.

• Servicing, maintenance, and repair for this equipment

must be performed by qualified service personnel.
Remove rings, watches and other jewelry before
servicing the unit.

• Before maintenance, repair or shipment, the unit must

be completely switched off and unplugged and all
connections must be removed.

• Before plugging in the power cord of the device, make

sure that the power source rating matches the power
rating of the PDU III.

• Use a standard power cord when connecting any

device to the outlets of PDU III.

• The digital output only can connect switches,

indicators, or other output devices that are normally
open or normally closed.

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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 (CR2032) or equivalent type. Discard
used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Caution:
Rack-Mounted Equipment – The unit is
intended to be rack-mounted, the
Installation Instructions shall contain
wording to address the following
concerns when the unit is mounted in a
rack system.

A. “The equipment is to be

installed in an environment with
maximum ambient temperature
must not exceed 50C.”

B. “The openings on the enclosure

are for air convection hence
protected the equipment from
overheating. DO NOT COVER
THE OPENINGS.”

C. “Lay this equipment on a

reliable surface when install. A
drop or fall could cause injury.”

D. “The equipment shall be

installed according to
specification as nameplate.
Make sure the voltage of the
power source when connect the

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equipment to the power outlet.
The current of load and output
power of loads shall be not over
the specification.”

E. “This equipment must be

connected to the reliable earth
before using.”

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Table of Content

Preface ......................................................................... 2

About this Manual .................................................................. 2

Copyright Information ........................................................... 2

Safety Instructions ................................................................. 3

Safety Notices ........................................................................ 4

Introduction the PDU III ............................................. 7

Features .................................................................................. 8

Package Contents ................................................................ 10

Hardware Components ....................................................... 11

Getting Started ......................................................... 19

Attaching the Feet ............................................................... 19

Attaching the Ears ................................................................ 19

Rack Mounting ..................................................................... 20

Making Connections ............................................................ 20

Connecting PDU III ............................................................... 21

Connecting Output Devices ................................................ 25

Connecting EMD .................................................................. 26

Connecting the Console ...................................................... 27

Connecting to a LAN/WAN .................................................. 28

Daisy Chaining ...................................................................... 28

Appendix ................................................................... 34

Specifications ....................................................................... 34

Regulatory Information ....................................................... 36

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Introduction the PDU III

Congratulations on purchasing the PDU III, an intelligent
power management system. The PDU III is designed to
measure the input and individual outlet current consumption
and auto email history report to supervisor for power bill
charge. At the same time, the PDU III provides the useful
ability of managing power for any combination of network
equipment connected to it. User can control the power on/off
for any device connected to the PDU III, remotely, using a
console or Ethernet connections. The PDU III comes with
twelve power outlets, each of which can be monitored and
controlled through the console or web interfaces.

The PDU III is also equipped with a console port for connecting
an EMD (Environmental Monitoring Device) for sensing
temperature and humidity along with two alarms that can be
activated when either of the sensors shows unusual values.
The PDU III is provided with two digital outputs which users
can use for connecting status indicators or digital switches.

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Features

• To calculate the power consumption on hourly basis,

and have an accumulation of daily

• Provide detail data-logging for statistical analysis and

diagnostic then auto email daily history report

• Daisy-chaining can cascade up 8 pieces PDU III

• Sequential power-up on the outlets / Allows users to

configure the sequence in which power is turned on or
off for each outlet

• Intelligently turn on/off devices based on event

occurrence or planned schedule

• Event notification by pop-up/Sending Trap or E-Mail for

events notification

• Twelve power outlets that can be turned on or off in

multiple ways, with easy monitoring of current
consumption

• Set over-current watchdog for each outlet (Threshold

settings for over-current warnings and alerts)

• Versatile sensors supported through EMD

(Environmental Monitoring Device) inputs

• Activate extended devices via digital outputs

• Comprehensive power management and flexible

configuration through web browser, NMS, Telnet,
SNMP, or HyperTerminal (console)

• Support Secure Socket Layer V3 and Secure Shell V1

protocols

• Administrator and multiple users with password

protection for double-layer security

• Address-specific IP security masks to prevent

unauthorized access

• User-friendly interface to display input and output

status

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• Upgrade utility for easy firmware upgrade

• Available in 120V and 230V models

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Package Contents

Make sure the PDU III package has the following items. If any
of items is missing or damaged, contact your nearest service
center or vendor.

1. PDU IPS-1201

2. Ears (x2)

3. U-type handles (x2)

4. U-type handle screws (x4)

5. Ear screws (x6)

6. Feet screws (x4)

7. Feet (x4)

8. Quick Install Guide

9. Power cord (x1) for 1-inlet model

10. USB cable

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Hardware Components

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the PDU III front
and rear panels. The following sections provide descriptions
about the front and rear panel components and how to use
them.

Front Panel of 1-inlet Model

Component

Description

1. LCM indicator

User can configure the LCM Direction,

Daisy Chain, RS485 Terminal Resistor,
Inlet Energy, Outlet On/Off of this PDU

from this LCM. Regarding to turn on/off
outlet, if this PDU has support network
function, user can set the whole outlet
configuration from Outlet Control
webpage. The Outlet Control page
displays.

2. LCM button

Press the Down button to navigate

through the menu options.

Press the Up button to navigate

through the menu options.

Press the Set button to access the
menu options and confirm user
selection.

Press the ESC button to cancel any

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configuration or leave to up menu.

3. Serial port

User can also connect an optional EMD
to this port.

4. Ethernet (LAN) port

Enable user to configure the PDU III
through a LAN or WAN.

5. Mini USB
(CONSOLE) port

Enable you to configure the PDU III
using the Mini USB port.

6. Reset button

Enable you to reset the PDU III in case
the system locks up.

7. Daisy-chaining

port

Enable user to cascade next PDU III
through a CAT 5 cable.

8. Breaker

Prevent excessive current flow to
protect the system.

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Status indicators

The front panel of the PDU III has several LED indicators that
provide information about the input and output power status.
The following table describes these status indicators.

Main Menu Screen of Single Phase PDU

LCM Direction Screen

IP:
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Input:
XXX.XV
Daisy Chain:
Mater 01

LCM Direction
XX

LCM Direction
Setting: XX

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Daisy Chain Screen

RS485 Terminal Resistor Screen

Inlet Screen

Daisy Chain:
Master 01

Daisy Chain:
Setting :
Master 01

RS485 Terminal
Resistor: XXX

RS485 Terminal
Resistor: XXX

Inlet:
XX.XX/XX.XX A
XXX.X V
XXXX.X/XXXX.X W
XXX.X kwh
XXX.X %

Inlet Info.
Version:
Vx.XXX

Type: X-Phase
XX/XX A

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Total Power Screen

Clear Inlet Energey Screen

Clear Outlet Engergy Screen

Total Power:
XXXXX.X W

Total Energy:
XXXXX.X kwh

Clear All the Inlet
Energy:
XXXX.X

Clear All the Inlet
Energy:
XXXX.X

Clear All the Outlet
Energy:
XXXX.X

Clear All the Outlet
Energy:
XXXX.X

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Save Energy

Control All the Outlet Screen

Outelet On/OFF Screen(1/4)

Save Energy:
XX

Save Energy:
XX

Control All the
Outlet: XX

Control All the
Outlet: XX

Outlet 01 & 02:
XX.XX/XX.XX A
XXX.X V
XXXX.X/XXXX.X W
XXXX/XXXX kwh
XXX.X/XXX.X %
Relay 1: ON
Relay 2: OFF

Outlet 01& 02:

Version:
Vx.XXX

Type: A2 Relay

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Outelet On/OFF Screen(2/4)

Outelet On/OFF Screen(3/4)

Outelet On/OFF Screen(4/4)

Relay 01: XX
Relay 02: XX

Relay 01: XX
Relay 02: XX

Outlet n & n+1:
XX.XX/XX.XX A
XXX.X V
XXXX.X/XXXX.X W
XXXX/XXXX kwh
XXX.X/XXX.X %
Relay 1: ON
Relay 2: OFF

Outlet n&n+1:

Version:
Vx.XXX

Type: A2 Relay

Relay n: XX
Relay n+1: XX

Relay 01: XX
Relay 02: XX

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Rear Panel of NEMA 5-15R

Rear Panel of IEC C-13

Rear Panel Components

Component

Description

1. Input power(G1 )

Connect to a power outlet 1-inlet model:

* G1 supplies power to outlet 1 to 12

2. Power outlet(1 ~ 12)

Connect a device to each power outlet to
supply power to it.

*NEMA 5-15R: The maximum load is 15 Amps
for one outlet.

*IEC-320-C13: Two outlets group into one
unit and the maximum load is 10 Amps for
one unit or one outlet.

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Getting Started

This section provides information about setting up the PDU III,
connecting power, and connecting devices to it before users
start using it for power management. Read this section
carefully to learn how to connect various devices to the PDU
III.

Attaching the Feet

The PDU III comes with
four feet or spacers
that are attached to
the bottom. Use the
four screws provided
with the feet to attach
the feet to the bottom of the PDU III as shown:

Note: Users do not need to attach the feet if users are going to install the
PDU III in a rack.

Attaching the Ears

The PDU III is designed to be
placed in a rack arrangement and
comes with two ears (mounting
brackets) that help users to move
the device easily. Attach each ear
with the three screws provided in
the package.

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Rack Mounting

The PDU III can be installed in most standard 19” (1U) racks.
After attaching the ears to each side of the device, position the
device in the rack and align the holes in the ears (mounting
brackets) with the hole in the rack. Use the screws supplied
with your racks to tighten the ears (mounting brackets) to the
rack.

Making Connections

The PDU III is a versatile product that can be connected to
several different types of input and output devices. This makes
it a useful tool for connecting devices to it and controlling their
power on/off status through its user interface.

The PDU III can be attached to twelve output devices whose
power status can be controlled remotely. It also supports an
EMD (Environmental Monitoring Device) connecting with
sensors for detecting environmental conditions as well as
digital outputs for enabling devices with normally open or
normally close conditions. Moreover, the PDU III supports a
Mini USB port (console) and Ethernet (LAN/WAN) connection
that lets users control the PDU III outputs remotely.

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The following procedure describes the basic steps needed to
set up the PDU III:

Connecting PDU III

The 1-inlet model has
just one inlet for
supplying power to all
outlets. For each inlet,
connect the power
cord to the power inlet
and plug the other end
into a power outlet as
shown:

1. To set up the hardware, connect power to the power inlet

and output devices to the power outlets. Connect devices
with normally open or normally close conditions to the
digital output ports, and an EMD to the console port.

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2. To configure the PDU III, users can use the console or LAN

port. Connect the PDU III to a console and a LAN to enable
its configuration through the console or browser menu.

3. After connecting to a console, use a console application

such as PuTTY to access the console menu. Please set up
the PuTTY configuration as shown firstly. After PuTTY
configuration and please enter default user name and
password (admin/admin). Select the IP, Time and System
Group submenu under the PDU Configuration Settings to
set up the related IP address and the system date/time.
This IP address will be used while accessing the web
interface to configure the PDU III parameters.

a. To configure the related Serial line and Speed (115200) of
the PuTTY. Regarding to Serial line, please check Connection
Port (COM) of Device Manger in the Window system.

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b. To enter the username and password (default username
and password: admin).

c. To select PDU Configuration Setting.

d. To Select IP, Time and System Group.

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e. To Select IPV4 Group.

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f. To configure the related IPv4 parameters.

4. After connecting to LAN, open a browser from a PC in the

network and use the PDU III’s IP address specified through
the console menu to open the web interface for system
configuration.

The following sections provide instructions about how to
make various connections.

Connecting Output Devices

The PDU III has twelve power outlets for connecting devices
such as workstations, servers, and printers. Their power on/off
status can be controlled remotely through the LAN and
Console ports. Connect the power connectors of the devices
to each of the power outlets 1 through 12 with the power cords
supplied with the devices as shown:

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Connecting EMD

An Environmental Monitoring Device (EMD) that is connected
to sensors for detecting temperature, humidity, water leak,
and so on can be connected to the PDU III with the console
port. The EMD can also be connected to alarms or indicators
and controlled through the PDU III. Connect the EMD to the
console port as shown:

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After connecting to EMD, open a browser from a PC in the
network. The temperature and humidity status is
automatically displayed on the PDU III Environment

Monitoring page.

Connecting the Console

Users can control the
output devices and
manage the power status
through a Mini USB
connection with a PC. Use
the Mini USB cable
provided in the PDU III
package to connect the USB port of the PC and the Mini USB
port of the PDU III as shown.
Refer to Connecting PDU III on page 21 to learn how to use the
console with a console application such as PuTTY.

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Connecting to a LAN/WAN

The PDU III has an RJ­45 LAN connection
that enables users to
monitor and manage
the power outlets
and digital outputs
over the network.
The PDU III has a
graphic user
interface that allows
users to control the
device through a web
browser. Connect the PDU III to a free port on the router using
an Ethernet cable as shown. Users can then control the PDU III
from PC, laptop, mobile phone, or PDA which is connected to
the router network.

Daisy Chaining

To manage more devices, up to 7 additional PDU IIIs can be
daisy chained to the first unit. Follow instructions below to set
up a daisy chained installation.

1. For each PDU III that you add to the chain, use CAT 5 cables
to connect it to the parent PDU III’s Daisy Chaining Port. The

upper In port( ) of child PDU III is connected to lower Out
port( ) of its parent PDU III and the lower Out port( ) of

the lowest level PDU III is connected to the highest level
parent’s upper In port( ) to form a cyclic(ring) structure as

illustrated in the following figure.

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2. The daisy chained installation can operate in Manual mode.
Use Daisy-chaining mode in the LCM to set the operation
mode.
Use LCM on the front panel to set the (Daisy Chain) ID number
for each PDU III that you add to the chain. You may set Master
01 for the first unit (Master) and the Salve 02 for the second
unit (Slave 02) etc. The screen for Daisy Chain is described in
the following.

Daisy Chain:
Master 01

Daisy Chain:
Setting :
Master 01

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3. After configure the Daisy Chain ID from LCM, please disable
Master Device from Maintenance webpage of the Settings
menu for Slave PDUs as shown. It will make sure the Master
and Slave function of Daisy Chain works normally.

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After all the PDU IIIs have been set up, power on all the PDU
IIIs. All the PDU IIIs and connected devices in the Daisy Chain
can be controlled through Web Interface.

Select System Overview from the System Overview menu. The
Overview page displays as shown.

Select Inlet Configuration from the Power Management
menu. The Inlet Configuration page displays as shown.

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Select Outlet Control from the Power Management menu. The
Outlet Control page displays as shown.

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Select Outlet Grouping from the Power Management menu.
The Outlet Grouping page displays as shown.

Select Schedule from the Power Management menu. The
Schedule page displays as shown.

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Appendix

Specifications

The specifications for PDU are listed as following:

Model

PDU IPS-1201

Type

120V

230V

Acceptable input voltage

100-125VAC 50/60Hz

200-240VAC 50/60Hz

Maximum input current (phase)

16A

16A

Input power

1.7 KVA

4 KVA

Input frequency

50/60Hz

50/60Hz

Input connection

IEC 320 C-20

Output voltage

100-125 VAC

200-240 VAC

Output Receptacles

IEC-320-C13 x 12 (Grouping 2pcs outlet into 1 unit)

NEMA 5-15R x 12

Output current (outlet)

IEC-320-C13: 10A Each unit

NEMA 5-15R: 15A Each Unit

CT and Relay will be support 16A

Maximum output current (phase)

16A

16A

Locking Power Cord Solution

Plug Sleeve

LCD display

Displays power status of system

Ethernet port

Enables user to configure the PDU through a LAN or
WAN

mini USB port

Enables user to configure the PDU using this port

EMD port

User can also connect an optional EMD to this port

Daisy-chain port

Up to eight rack PDUs share one IP address

Operating temperature

0 to 50°C

Temperature non-operating

-40 to 65°C

Humidity operating

20 ~ 80 %

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Humidity non-operating

5 ~ 95 %

Enclosure Dimensions

431.6(W) x 200(D) x 42(H) mm

Power cord length

3.0 m (10 ft)

Accuracy

+ 3% full scale

Regulation application

FCC Class A

CE, LVD

Warranty

Two years (Not include LCD)

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Regulatory Information

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference; and

• This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.
WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in
order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the
nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the
supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect
I/O devices to this equipment. Users are cautioned that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the authority to operate the equipment.

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CE

This device complies with the EMC directive of the European
Community and meets or exceeds the following technical
standards:

• EN 55022 CE commits and Methods of Measurement of

Radio interference Characteristics of Information

Technology Equipment." This device complies with the

CISPR Class A standard.

• EN 55024 CE complies with the CISPR Class A

standard.mmunity standard, Part 1: Residential and light
industry."