Liebert MPH-ECR09NXXO30, MPH-ECV27NOXQ30, MPH-ECR09NXXQ30, MPH-ECV27NOXO30, MPH-ECV27NOXR30 User Manual

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For Business-Critical Continuity™

Liebert® MPH

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User Manual–North American & European Applications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

1.1 General Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.1.1 North American Input / Output Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.1.2 European Input / Output Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.0 INSTALLATION IN KNURR RACK—VERTICAL, ZERO-U MOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.1 Mounting Hardware and Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Install a Liebert MPH in a Knurr Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.3 Reposition Input Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.0 INSTALLATION IN KNURR RACK—HORIZONTAL RACK-MOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.1 Mounting Hardware and Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.2 Install a Liebert MPH in a Knurr Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.2.1 Attach Mounting Brackets to the Liebert MPH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.2.2 Attach the Liebert MPH to Rack Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4.0 INSTALLING OPTIONAL ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

4.1 RPC BDM—Basic Display Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.2 Install an Optional RPC BDM in the Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.2.1 Mounting Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.2.2 RPC BDM Installation on Knurr Miracel Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.3 Temperature/Humidity Sensor Installation—Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5.0 USING THE LIEBERT MPH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

6.0 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

6.1 Agency Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

6.2 Product Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

FIGURES

Figure 1 Liebert MPH units—horizontal, 1U rack-mount and vertical, zero-U mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Figure 2 Attach brackets to the Liebert MPH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Figure 3 Inserting a spring nut into a T-slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Figure 4 Attaching a Liebert MPH to a Knurr rack horizontal frame member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Figure 5 Reposition input power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Figure 6 Liebert MPH ready for installation in a rack—horizontal-mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Figure 7 Rack-mounting the Liebert MPH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Figure 8 RPC BDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Figure 9 RPC BDM installation in rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Figure 10 RPC BDM cable connection port on Liebert RPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Figure 11 Temperature/humidity sensor mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Figure 12 Model number nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

TABLES

Table 1 Liebert MPH—Model numbers and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Table 2 Liebert MPH dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety instructions. Read all safety, installation and operating
instructions before installing Liebert MPH power distribution units. Adhere to all warnings on the
unit and in this manual. Follow all operating and user instructions. Individuals without previous
training can install and operate this equipment.

• The Liebert MPH is designed for data processing equipment. The Liebert MPH is not intended for
use with life support or other designated critical devices. If uncertain about its application, con­sult your local dealer or Emerson representative.

• Maximum load must not exceed that shown on the Liebert MPH rating label.

• Operate the Liebert MPH in an indoor environment only in an ambient temperature range of
32°F to +131°F (0°C to +55°C). Install it in a clean environment, free of conductive contaminants,
moisture, flammable liquids, gases and corrosive substances.

• The Liebert MPH must be installed in a restricted-access location. A restricted-access location is
an area where access is possible only through the use of a tool or lock and key or other means of
security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

• Liebert MPH power distribution units have no user-serviceable parts. Under no circumstances
attempt to gain internal access due to the risk of electric shock or burn.

• Do not continue to use the Liebert MPH if the LED panel or monitoring interface indicators are
not in accordance with these operating instructions. Refer all faults to your local dealer, Emerson
representative or Emerson Network Power Applications Engineering.

• Never block or insert any object into the Liebert MPH.

• DO NOT CONNECT equipment that could overload the Liebert MPH.

• Refer to 6.0 - Specifications to determine the electrical ratings and specifications of your Liebert
MPH. It is imperative that the power supply and connections match the specifications of the unit
being installed.

WARNING

!

Opening or removing the cover of a Liebert MPH may expose you to lethal voltages within the
power distribution unit.

Observe all cautions and warnings in this manual. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or death.

Liebert MPH units contain no user-serviceable parts. For service, contact Emerson Network
Power Applications Engineering or your local Emerson representative. Do not attempt to
service this product yourself.

Never work alone.

CAUTION

!

Connecting your Liebert MPH and rack equipment to a power supply with an incorrect rating
in voltage, amperes or phase may damage the connected equipment and your Liebert MPH.

If you have questions about the power supply connections, contact Emerson Network Power
Applications Engineering or your local Emerson representative.

CAUTION

!

The user/installer must ensure that the ratings of the electric circuit of each connected
application and component meets the specified rating at each branch. The maximum load per
branch is 20A.

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CAUTION

!

Shut down and unplug all equipment in your rack enclosure before beginning to connect
equipment to your Liebert MPH.

When connecting the rack equipment to the Liebert MPH’s receptacles, arrange cables and
connections to avoid tangling and crisscrossing the power cables. For power management
purposes, record the receptacle where each piece of equipment is connected. Receptacles on
the Liebert MPH have a numerical designation. The Liebert MPH with more than one circuit
has the outlets named with numbers and are grouped by branch with a number referring to
the proper circuit breaker.

When connecting power to the Liebert MPH’s receptacles, follow generally accepted
procedures, such as routing the power cables separately from low-voltage communication and
control wires to prevent electromagnetic interference.

CAUTION

!

All configuration steps must be completed before attempting to start equipment connected to
the Liebert MPH.

Notice to European Union Customers: Disposal of Old Appliances

This product uses components that are dangerous for the environment, such as electronic cards and
other electronic components. Any component that is removed must be taken to specialized collection
and disposal centers. If this unit must be dismantled, this must be done by a specialized center for col­lection and disposal of electric and electronics appliances or other dangerous substances.

This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufac­turer that complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive 2002/96/CE.

The “crossed-out wheelie bin” symbol at right is placed on this product to
encourage you to recycle wherever possible. Please be environmentally
responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end
of life. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Follow
local municipal waste ordinances for proper disposal provisions to reduce the
environmental impact of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

For information regarding the scrapping of this equipment, please browse

http://www.eu.emersonnetworkpower.com (“Products session” or “Con-

tact us” session) or call our worldwide technical support at:

• 00 80011554499 (toll free number)

• [phone] (toll number based in Italy)

ROHS Compliance

The Liebert MPH modules comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (ROHS),
prohibiting use of six hazardous materials manufacturing of electronics, including lead-free solder.

FCC Compliance

This unit complies with the limits for a Class A device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera­tion is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde­sired operation.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference that the user must correct, including the expense of all
corrective modifications.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Rack-Mount Liebert MPH

Vertical-Mount

Liebert MPH

The Liebert MPH rack PDU is a managed, single-phase or three-phase power distribution unit that
offers monitoring only or monitoring along with receptacle control.

Liebert MPH units are available for mounting in either vertical, zero-U configuration and rack-mount­ing in standard, network enclosures. Vertical-mount units have 27 receptacles. The horizontal-mount
units have nine receptacles. The output receptacles support equipment requiring connection with
NEMA 5-20R, IEC60320-C13 and IEC60320-C19 plugs.

A Liebert MPH with single-phase input has a capacity up to 7.4kW (230VAC; 32A) or 3.6kW
(120VAC; 30A). Three-phase input systems have a capacity up to 22.1kW (230/400VAC; 32A) or

10.7kW (120/208VAC; 30A). For further details, refer to 6.0 - Specifications.

Remote monitoring is enabled by the included communication card, the Liebert RPC
managing the Liebert MPH over a secure Web page and SNMP-based network management system.
The Liebert RPC permits interconnecting multiple Liebert MPH and / or Liebert MPX units for moni­toring and management.

A Liebert MPH can be monitored locally with an RPC BDM
nects directly to the communication card. The display module can be handheld, mounted in or on the
rack or mounted on a nearby wall.

Multiple Liebert MPHs can be centrally managed with Liebert Nform
receptacle management.

Introduction

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, which permits

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, an optional display module that con-

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, which adds group-based

Figure 1 Liebert MPH units—horizontal, 1U rack- mount and vertical, zero-U mount

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1.1 General Characteristics

• Input current 16 to 32A European Union versions or 20 to 30A North American versions

• Single-phase and three-phase power input

• Input voltages 120VAC, 120/208VAC, 208VAC, 230VAC, 230/400VAC, 240VAC

• Line-to-Line and Line-to-Neutral Output

• Output Receptacles: NEMA and IEC

• Input connection by fixed cords, 10 feet (3m) long

• Input power cord plugs: L5-20P, L5-30P, L6-20P, L6-30P, L15-30P, L21-30P, IEC-C20, IEC309 3­wire 32A, IEC309 5-wire 32A

For details, refer to 6.0 - Specifications. Refer to Table 2 for the dimensions.

1.1.1 North American Input / Output Systems

120VAC, Single-Phase Input - Vertical-Mount

L5-20P or L5-30P plug connection, 10 ft. (3m) input power cord, 20 or 30A; 27x 5-20R (T-blade) recep­tacles; 68.25 in. (1735mm) long

120VAC, Single-Phase Input / Output - Rack-Mount

L5-20P or L5-30P plug connection, 10 ft. (3m) input power cord, 20 or 30A; 9x 5-20R (T-blade) recepta­cles; 1U tall

200-240VAC, Single-Phase Input / Output - Vertical-Mount

Introduction

L6-20P or L6-30P plug connection, 10 ft. (3m) input power cord, 20 or 30A, 27x IEC-C13 or
21x IEC-C13 plus 6x IEC-C19 receptacles; 68.25 in (1735mm) long

200-240VAC, Single-Phase Input / Output - Rack-Mount

L6-20P or L6-30P plug connection, 10 ft. (3m) input power cord, 20 or 30A; 9x IEC-C13 receptacles;
1U tall

120/208VAC, Three-Phase Input / 208 & 120VAC Output - Vertical-Mount

L21-30P or L15-30P plug connection, 10 ft. (3m) input power cord, 20 or 30A; 27x IEC-C13 or
21x IEC-C13 plus 6x IEC-C19 or 21x IEC-C13 plus 6x 5-20R receptacles or 15x IEC-C13 plus
6x IEC-C19 plus 6x 5-20R receptacles; 68.25 in. (1735mm) long

1.1.2 European Input / Output Systems

230VAC, Single-Phase Input / Output - Vertical-Mount

IEC-C20 or IEC-309 plug connection, 3m (10 ft.) input power cord, 16 or 32A, 27x IEC-C13 or
21x IEC-C13 plus 6x IEC-C19; 68.25 in (1735mm) long

230VAC, Single-Phase Input / Output - Rack-Mount

IEC-C20 or IEC-309 plug connection, 3m (10 ft.) input power cord, 16 or 32A; 9x IEC-C13 receptacles;
1U tall

400VAC, Three-Phase Input / 230VAC Output - Vertical-Mount

IEC-309 plug connection, 3m (10 ft.) input power cord, 32A; 27x IEC-C13 or 21x IEC-C13 plus
6x IEC-C19 receptacles; 1735mm (68.25 in.) long

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Installation in Knurr Rack—Vertical, Zero-U Mount

90-Degree Bracket

Attachment on Liebert MPH

(used for mounting on a vertical

frame member)

In-Line Bracket

Attachment on Liebert MPH

(used for mounting on horizont a l

frame members)

2.0 INSTALLATION IN KNURR RACK—VERTICAL, ZERO-U MOUNT

A Liebert MPH can be installed in a Knurr rack on the frame members using field-supplied Knurr
hardware. The unit can be installed on the face or the side of frame members.

2.1 Mounting Hardware and Tools Required

Factory-Supplied

• Brackets: 2

• Screws, 6-32 x 1/4": 8

Field-Supplied

• Spring-nuts, supplied with Knurr rack

•fasteners, supplied with Knurr rack

• Phillips screwdriver

2.2 Install a Liebert MPH in a Knurr Rack

Determine where in the Knurr rack the Liebert MPH will be installed and follow the applicable
instructions below. Installation requires attaching two brackets to the Liebert MPH, inserting four
spring nuts into the rack and using the brackets to attach the Liebert MPH to the rack. Refer to
Figures 2, 3 and 4. (Refer to Table 2 for the dimensions of the Liebert MPH.)

The bracket is intended for attaching the Liebert MPH to the face of a frame member.

1. Use four of the 6-32 screws to attach a bracket to each end of the Liebert MPH. The supplied
brackets have four holes that match holes on each end of the Liebert MPH.

• If mounting on horizontal frame members, attach the brackets in-line, as shown in the left side of
Figure 2.

• If mounting on avertical frame member, attach the brackets at a right angle to the Liebert MPH
as shown in the right side of Figure 2.

2. Tighten the screws firmly.

3. Insert two spring nuts into the appropriate T-slot on the frame member.
Position the spring nuts to accommodate screws inserted through slots in the brackets. To move

the spring nuts, press down on each with a small, pointed object and slide each into position.

4. Hold the Liebert MPH in place and attach the top of the unit to the rack with tool-less fasteners.

5. Tighten the screws firmly.

6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for the lower bracket on the lower end of the Liebert MPH.

Figure 2 Attach brackets to the Liebert MPH

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Figure 3 Inserting a spring nut into a T-slot

T-slot

Spring nut inserted into
T-slot; leaf spring goes
inside

Tool-less fasteners
supplied with Knurr rack

Installation in Knurr Rack—Vertical, Zero-U Mount

Figure 4 Attaching a Liebert MPH to a Knurr rack horizontal frame member

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2.3 Reposition Input Power Cord

Input Power
Plate Screws

Input Power Plate
Repositioned for Different
Cable Angle

The Liebert MPH is shipped from the factory with the input power cord entering from the end of the
unit. The cord can be repositioned 90° if it will need to enter from the front. To reposition the cord:

1. Remove the four screws retaining the input power plate.

2. Reposition 90° so that power cord enters from front.

3. Reinstall the screws and tighten them.

Figure 5 Reposition input power cord

Installation in Knurr Rack—Vertical, Zero-U Mount

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Installation in Knurr Rack—Horizontal Rack-Mount

Front mounting
holes

Slots will attach
to rack-mount rail

Screws go through bracket holes,
through rail and insert into the
captive nuts

3.0 INSTALLATION IN KNURR RACK—HORIZONTAL RACK-MOUNT

A Liebert MPH can be installed in a Knurr Miracel rack in only 1U of equipment space.

3.1 Mounting Hardware and Tools Required

Factory-Supplied

• L-shaped bracket: 2

• Screws, 6-32 x 1/4": 8

Field-Supplied

• Phillips screwdriver

3.2 Install a Liebert MPH in a Knurr Rack

3.2.1 Attach Mounting Brackets to the Liebert MPH

Before attaching the horizontal-mount brackets to the Liebert MPH, determine whether to attach the
brackets to the front edge or rear edge of the unit. This will depend, in part, on whether the Liebert
MPH would be best placed in the front of the rack or in the rear for routing power and communication
wires. Bracket location also determines whether the Liebert MPH display is viewed from the front or
rear of the rack.

When mounting the Liebert MPH, position the unit for ease of access and clearance. (Refer to Table 2
for the dimensions of the Liebert MPH.)

To attach the brackets:

1. Hold one mounting bracket against the side of the Liebert MPH, making sure that the end of the
bracket with the round holes is against the unit.

2. Attach the bracket to the unit with four Phillips head screws, tightening them firmly.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the bracket on the opposite side of the Liebert MPH.

Figure 6 Liebert MPH ready for installation in a rack—horizontal-mount

3.2.2 Attach the Liebert MPH to Rack Rails

Determine where the Liebert MPH would be best placed in the rack for routing power and communi­cation wires.

The rack-mount Liebert MPH is installed horizontally in standard rack face position on the rails
using the square, EIA-spaced holes. They use four captive nuts snapped into the rail holes and four
screws to attach the Liebert MPH brackets to the rail.

As with all Liebert rack-mount equipment, obtain the appropriate size rack-mounting hardware kit
for captive nuts and screws.

Figure 7 Rack-mounting the Liebert MPH

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4.0 INSTALLING OPTIONAL ITEMS

4.1 RPC BDM—Basic Display Module

The RPC BDM provides local display of electrical status for all connected Liebert MPH systems. Dis­play information is accessed via a navigation switch on the RPC BDM. The RPC BDM is cable-con­nected to the Liebert RPC allowing the user to locate the display to suit the local reading
requirements. A 2-meter cable and general mounting provisions are provided. A single display can be
used for up to four Liebert MPH connected in a Rack PDU Array

Figure 8 RPC BDM

Installing Optional Items

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4.2 Install an Optional RPC BDM in the Rack

The RPC BDM (Basic Display Module) can be mounted in the rack with either the included hardware
or with a cable tie through the slot on the back of the module (see Figure 9). Either method permits
moving the RPC BDM to a different place in the same rack or to another rack.

4.2.1 Mounting Hardware

• Spring nut M5: 1

• Spacer sleeve: 1

• Special MPH screw: 1

• Cable clip: 1

Tools Required

• Flat-blade screwdriver

4.2.2 RPC BDM Installation on Knurr Miracel Frame

1. Determine the mounting location in the rack.

2. Insert a spring nut into a T-slot on the frame member where the RPC BDM will be installed (refer
to Figure 3).

3. Insert the Liebert MPH screw into the spacer sleeve.

4. Insert the Liebert MPH screw into the spring nut and tighten securely with the screwdriver.

5. Hang the RPC BDM on the Liebert screw with the hooded mounting slot on the back of the RPC
BDM (see Figure 9).

6. Connect the RPC BDM to the Liebert RPC with an Ethernet cable.
Be certain to connect the cable to the correct port on the Liebert RPC (see Figure 10).

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Figure 9 RPC BDM installation in rack

Cable tie fits in small
slot on RPC BDM,
loops around cabinet
member

Head of the Liebert MPH Screw
in frame fits into hooded slot
on back of RPC BDM

RPC BDM cable connection
port on Liebert RPC

Installing Optional Items

Figure 10 RPC BDM cable connection port on Liebert RPC

4.3 Temperature/Humidity Sensor Installation—Optional

Optional Liebert SN temperature/humidity sensors are available to assist in monitoring conditions in
the rack. Liebert SN sensors are designed for installation in a Knurr rack without tools, but each may
be placed in any area to monitor temperature and humidity levels. Each connects to the Liebert RPC,
which makes readings available to Liebert monitoring methods.

Only one mounting method is addressed in this manual: attaching a single sensor with a bracket to a
Knurr rack frame member. For details on other mounting locations and methods, refer to the Liebert
SN quick-start guide, SL-20840, or to the Liebert RPC user manual, SL-20825. Each is available at
Liebert’s Web site, www.liebert.com

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To install a sensor on a Knurr rack frame member:

Sensor Bracket Base

Quarter-Turn Fastener
Rectangular protrusion passes
through bracket slot (above) and
into T-slot on Knurr rack frame
member (below).

Sensor Support

Liebert SN Sensor
snapped into support

Liebert SN
Sensor Cable

1. Assemble the Liebert SN and sensor bracket:
a. Insert the sensor bracket base into one end of the sensor support as shown in Figure 11.
b. Snap the sensor into the other end of the sensor support.

2. Choose where in the rack to install the sensor assembly. Emerson recommends placing the sensor
in the area that is likely to be warmest.

3. Hold the sensor bracket on a T-slot on the Knurr rack frame where the sensor will be placed.

4. Insert the included quarter-turn fastener through the rectangular hole in the sensor bracket base
and into the T-slot (see Figure 11).

5. Turn the fastener clockwise 90 degrees, a quarter of a turn.

6. Route the sensor cable to the Liebert RPC and insert it into the card’s external sensor port.
For further details, refer to the Liebert RPC user manual, SL-20825, which shipped with the card

and is available at Liebert’s Web site: www.liebert.com

Figure 11 Temperature/humidity sensor mounting

Installing Optional Items

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5.0 USING THE LIEBERT MPH

The Liebert MPH is ready for use after it has been installed in the rack and equipment has been con­nected to the output receptacles. Refer to the Liebert RPC user manual, SL-20825, available at the
Liebert Web site, for full details on controlling and monitoring the Liebert MPH: www.liebert.com

Emerson recommends following these steps when starting a Liebert MPH:

1. Shut down and unplug all equipment in the rack from input power sources.

2. If the Liebert MPH will be monitored over a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the network
port on the factory-installed Liebert RPC (for details, refer to the Liebert RPC manual, SL-20825,
available at the Liebert Web site: www.liebert.com).

3. Connect input power to the Liebert MPH.

4. Route the rack equipment’s power cables to the Liebert MPH, following proper procedures and
good practices, such as segregating power cables from control cables and keeping cable bends to
recommended angles.

5. Connect the rack equipment’s input power cables to the Liebert MPH, recording where each piece
of rack equipment is connected, using the branch and receptacle numbers on the Liebert MPH.

6. Post the connection information on or near the rack and at any remote monitoring location.

7. Verify input power is present and LEDs are illuminated.

8. Verify that branch protection is closed.

9. Switch On the connected rack equipment one piece at a time and verify that each is operating
properly.

10. Ensure that the maximum electrical load per branch is 20A.

11. Monitor and control the Liebert MPH as detailed in the Liebert RPC manual, SL-20825, available
at the Liebert Web site: www.liebert.com

Using the Liebert MPH

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Specifications

6.0 SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1 Liebert MPH—Model numbers and specifications

Input Output

Max.

Continuous

Rated

Part Number

Monitoring Level - Basic
North American Applications

MPH-NBV27NXXH30 208/120 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L21-30 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-NBV27NXXF30 208-240 30 24 4.9 1 NEMA L6-30 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-NBV27NXXE30 208-240 20 16 3.3 1 NEMA L6-20 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-NBV27NOXH30 208/120 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L21-30 (21) IEC-C13 & (6) IEC-C19 Vertical
MPH-NBV27NOXF30 208-240 30 24 4.9 1 NEMA L6-30 (21) IEC-C13 & (6) IEC-C19 Vertical
MPH-NBV27NOXJ30 208 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L15-30 (21) IEC-C13 & (6) IEC-C19 Vertical
MPH-NBV27AXXH30 208/120 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L21-30 (27) NEMA 5-20R T-Slot Vertical
MPH-NBV27AXXD30 120 30 24 2.8 1 NEMA L5-30 (27) NEMA 5-20R T-Slot Vertical
MPH-NBV27AXXC30 120 20 16 1.9 1 NEMA L5-20 (27) NEMA 5-20R T-Slot Vertical

MPH-NBV27AMXH30 208/120 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L21-30

MPH-NBV27ANXH30 208/120 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L21-30
MPH-NBR09NXXF30 208-240 30 24 4.9 1 NEMA L6-30 (9) IEC-C13 Rack mount

MPH-NBV27NXXJ30 208 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L15-30 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-NBR09NXXE30 208-240 20 16 3.3 1 NEMA L6-20 (9) IEC-C13 Rack mount
MPH-NBR09AXXD30 120 30 24 2.8 1 NEMA L5-30 (9) NEMA 5-20R T-Slot Rack mount
MPH-NBR09AXXC30 120 20 16 1.9 1 NEMA L5-20 (9) NEMA 5-20R T-Slot Rack mount

European Applications

MPH-EBV27NXXR30 400/230 32 32 12.8 3 IEC-309 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-EBV27NXXQ30 230 32 32 7.3 1 IEC-309 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-EBV27NXXO30 230 16 16 3.6 1 IEC-C20 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-EBV27NOXR30 400/230 32 32 12.8 3 IEC-309 (21) IEC C-13 & (6) IEC-C-19 Vertical
MPH-EBV27NOXQ30 230 32 32 7.3 1 IEC-309 (21) IEC C-13 & (6) IEC-C-19 Vertical
MPH-EBV27NOXO30 230 16 16 3.6 1 IEC-C20 (21) IEC C-13 & (6) IEC-C-19 Vertical
MPH-EBR09NXXQ30 230 32 32 7.3 1 IEC-309 (9) IEC-C13 Rack mount
MPH-EBR09NXXO30 230 16 16 3.6 1 IEC-C20 (9) IEC-C13 Rack mount

Monitoring Level - Controlled
North American Applications

MPH-NCV27NXXH30 208/120 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L21-30 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-NCV27NXXF30 208-240 30 24 4.9 1 NEMA L6-30 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-NCV27NXXE30 208-240 20 16 3.3 1 NEMA L6-20 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-NCV27NOXH30 208/120 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L21-30 (21) IEC-C13 & (6) IEC-C19 Vertical
MPH-NCV27NOXF30 208-240 30 24 4.9 1 NEMA L6-30 (21) IEC-C13 & (6) IEC-C19 Vertical
MPH-NCV27NOXJ30 208 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L15-30 (21) IEC-C13 & (6) IEC-C19 Vertical
MPH-NCV27AXXH30 208/120 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L21-30 (27) NEMA 5-20R T-Slot Vertical
MPH-NCV27AXXD30 120 30 24 2.8 1 NEMA L5-30 (27) NEMA 5-20R T-Slot Vertical
MPH-NCV27AXXC30 120 20 16 1.9 1 NEMA L5-20 (27) NEMA 5-20R T-Slot Vertical

MPH-NCV27AMXH30 208/120 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L21-30
MPH-NCV27ANXH30 208/120 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L21-30 (21) IEC-C13 & (6) NEMA 5-20R T-Slot Vertical

MPH-NCV27NXXJ30 208 30 24 8.6 3 NEMA L15-30 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-NCR09NXXF30 208-240 30 24 4.9 1 NEMA L6-30 (9) IEC-C13 Rack mount
MPH-NCR09NXXE30 208-240 20 16 3.3 1 NEMA L6-20 (9) IEC-C13 Rack mount
MPH-NCR09AXXD30 120 30 24 2.8 1 NEMA L5-30 (9) NEMA 5-20R T-Slot Rack mount
MPH-NCR09AXXC30 120 20 16 1.9 1 NEMA L5-20 (9) NEMA 5-20R T-Slot Rack mount

Amps

Amps kW Phase Plug

(21) IEC-C13 & (6) NEMA 5-20R

(15) IEC-C-13 & (6) NEMA 5-20R

Receptacle

Configuration

(15) C-13 & (6) NEMA 5-20R

T-Slot; (6) IEC-C-19

T-Slot

T-Slot; (6) IEC-C-19

Form

FactorVoltage

Vertical

Vertical

Vertical

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Specifications

MPH- N C R 09 AX X C

MODEL - MPH

MOUNTING
V = Vertical Mounting

(Zero U)

R = Rack (Horizontal)

Mounting

NUMBER OF
RECEPTACLES
09 = 9 Receptacles
27 = 27 Receptacles

RECEPTACLE TYPE
(Two Sets Possible)
A = 5-20R 00
N = IEC-C13
O = IEC-C19
M = IEC-C-13 &C19

INPUT PLUG TYPE
C = L5-20P
D = L5-30P
E = L6-20P
F = L6-30P
H = L21-30P
J = L15-30
K to M = TBD
O = IEC-C20
Q = IEC-309 32A 3W
R = IEC-309 32A 5W

30

INPUT CORD
LENGTH
(two digits)

AX

REGION
N = North America
E = Europe

EXAMPLE:

MPH-NCR09AXC30:

Liebert MPH
Controlled Receptacles
Rack Mounting
9 Receptacles
5-20R 00 Receptacle Type (no second set of receptacles)
—
L5-20P Plug
3m Input Power Cord

TYPE
B = Branch

Monitoring

C = Controlled

Receptacles

UNASSIGNED

Table 1 Liebert MPH—Model numbers and specifications (continued)

Input Output

Max.

Continuous

Rated

Part Number

European Applications

MPH-ECV27NXXR30 400/230 32 32 12.8 3 IEC-309 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-ECV27NXXQ30 230 32 32 7.3 1 IEC-309 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-ECV27NXXO30 230 16 16 3.6 1 IEC-C20 (27) IEC-C13 Vertical
MPH-ECV27NOXR30 400/230 32 32 12.8 3 IEC-309 (21) IEC C-13 & (6) IEC-C-19 Vertical
MPH-ECV27NOXQ30 230 32 32 7.3 1 IEC-309 (21) IEC C-13 & (6) IEC-C-19 Vertical
MPH-ECV27NOXO30 230 16 16 3.6 1 IEC-C20 (21) IEC C-13 & (6) IEC-C-19 Vertical
MPH-ECR09NXXQ30 230 32 32 7.3 1 IEC-309 (9) IEC-C13 Rack mount
MPH-ECR09NXXO30 230 16 16 3.6 1 IEC-C20 (9) IEC-C13 Rack mount

Amps

Amps kW Phase Plug

Receptacle

Configuration

Form

FactorVoltage

Table 2 Liebert MPH dimensions

Vertical-Mount

W x D x H, in. (mm)

1.97 x 3.13 x 68.1
(50 x 80 x 1730)

Rack-Mount

W x D x H, in. (mm)

17.25 x 7.0 x 1.73

(438 x 178 x 44 mm)

Figure 12 Model number nomenclature

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6.1 Agency Approvals

120V and 208V Single-Phase and Three-Phase Units

• UL 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment

• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 Information Technology Equipment

• FCC, Title 47, Part 15 Subpart B for Class B operation as defined by ANSI Standard C63.4

•ROHS Compliant

• ISTA Procedure 1A and 2A

230V and 400V Three-Phase Units

• CE Markings Directive 93/68EEC according to the Low-Voltage Directive (LVD)

• CE Markings Directive 73/23/EEC

• CE Markings GS mark (safety tested) according to DIN EN 60950-1 (VBE 0805-1) 2006/95/EC
and EMC Directive (EMD) 2004/108/EC according to the Low-Voltage Directive (LVD)

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC

• European Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (ROHS and WEEE Compliant)

• IEC 61709

• ISTA Procedures 1A and 2A

6.2 Product Warranty Registration

Specifications

To register for warranty protection, visit the Service and Support section of the Liebert Web site at:

www.liebert.com

Click on Product Registration and fill out the form.

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