Server Technology C-8HFE-P323, C-16HF2-L30, C-16HFE-P32, C-16HFE-C20, C-8HFE-C203 User Manual

Rack-Mount Fail-Safe
Transfer Switch

• C-8HFx

• C-16HFx

Installation and Operations Manual

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 4

Quick Start Guide.............................................................................................................................4

Technical Support ............................................................................................................................4

Equipment Overview........................................................................................................................5

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 6

Standard Accessories........................................................................................................................6

Additional Required Items ...............................................................................................................6

Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................6

Installing the Power Input Retention Bracket...................................................................................7

Mounting ..........................................................................................................................................7

Optimizing the Transfer Thresholds.................................................................................................7

Connecting to the Power Source ......................................................................................................7

Connecting Devices..........................................................................................................................7

CHAPTER 3: OPERATIONS 8

Modes of Operation..........................................................................................................................8

CHAPTER 4: APPENDICES 9

Appendix A: Technical Specifications.............................................................................................9

Appendix B: Warranty, Product Registration and Support ............................................................11

Chapter 1: Introduction

Quick Start Guide

The following instructions will help you quickly install and configure your Rack-Mount Fail-Safe
Transfer Switch for use on your network. For detailed information on each step, go to the page number
listed to the right.

1. Mount the Rack-Mount Fail-Safe Transfer Switch ....................................................................

2. Optimize the transfer thresholds.................................................................................................

3. Connect to the power sources.....................................................................................................

4. Connect the devices to the Fail-Safe Transfer Switch................................................................

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Equipment Overview

1. The Voltage Selector switch configures the Rack-Mount Fail-Safe Transfer Switch for the installed

operational voltage.

NOTE: This configures the brownout/over-voltage switching points.

2. The power inlets connect the Rack-Mount Fail-Safe Transfer Switch to the electrical power

sources.

3. LEDs display the input feeds power status.

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Figure 1. Sentry Rack-Mount Fail-Safe Transfer Switch Views

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Chapter 2: Installation

Before installing your Rack-Mount Fail-Safe Transfer Switch, refer to the following lists to ensure that
you have all the items shipped with the unit as well as all other items required for proper installation.

Standard Accessories

• Mounting hardware: Two removable flanges with M4 screws.

• Outlet retention clips (208-240V models).

Additional items for Cx-xxx-C20 models:

• Separate power input cords.

• Power input retention bracket hardware (may be installed):

Four removable T-brackets with four 40mm screws.

Additional Required Items

• Flathead and Phillips screwdrivers

• Screws, washers and nuts to attach the CDU to your rack

Safety Precautions

This section contains important safety and regulatory information that should be reviewed before
installing and using the Sentry Rack-Mount Fail-Safe Transfer Switch. For input and output current
ratings, see

Only for installation and use in a
Service Access Location in
accordance with the following
installation and use instructions.

This equipment is designed to be
installed on a dedicated circuit.

Dedicated circuit must have circuit
breaker or fuse protection.
CDUs have been designed without
a master circuit breaker or fuse to
avoid becoming a single point of
failure. It is the customer’s
responsibility to provide adequate
protection for the dedicated power
circuit. Protection of capacity equal
to the current rating of the CDU
must be provided and must meet
all applicable codes and
regulations. In North American,
protection must have a 10,000A
interrupt capacity.

The plug on the power supply cord
shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily
accessible.

Always disconnect the power
supply cords before opening to
avoid electrical shock.

WARNING! High leakage current!
Earth connection is essential
before connecting supply!

WARNING! Cx-xxE-x units
Double Pole/Neutral Fusing

Power Ratings in Appendix A: Technical Specifications.

Destiné à l'installation et l'utilisation
dans le cadre de Service Access
Location selon les instructions
d'installation et d'utilisation.

Cet équipement est conçu à être installé
sur un circuit spécialisé.

Le circuit spécialisé doit avoir un
disjoncteur ou une protection de
fusible. CDUs ont été conçus sans
disjoncteur général ni fusible pour éviter
que cela devient un seul endroit de
panne. C’est la responsabilité du client
de fournir une protection adéquate pour
le circuit-alimentation spécialisé.
Protection de capacité équivalant à la
puissance de l'équipement, et
respectant tous les codes et normes
applicables. Les disjoncteurs ou fusibles
destinés à l'installation en Amérique du
Nord doivent avoir une capacité
d'interruption de 10.000 A.

La prise sur le cordon d’alimentation
sera installée près de l’équipement et
sera facilement disponible.

Toujours déconnecter le cordon
d’alimentation avant d’ouvrir pour éviter
un choque électrique.

ATTENTION ! Haut fuite très possible !
Une connection de masse est
essentielle avant de connecter
l’alimentation !

ATTENTION! Les unités Cx-xxE-x
Double Pôle/Fusible sur le Neutre

Nur für Installation und Gebrauch an
Anschlusszugriffspunkten gemäß der
folgenden Installations- und
Gebrauchsanweisungen.

Diese Ausrüstung ist zur Installation in
einem festen Stromkreis vorgesehen.

Der feste Stromkreis muss mit einem
Schutzschalter oder einem
Sicherungsschutz versehen sein.
CDUs verfügt über keinen
Hauptschutzschalter bzw. über keine
Sicherung, damit kein einzelner
Fehlerpunkt entstehen kann. Der
Kunde ist dafür verantwortlich, den
Stromkreis sachgemäß zu schützen.
Der Kapazitätsschutz entspricht der
aktuellen Stromstärke der Geräte und
muss alle relevanten Codes und
Bestimmungen erfüllen. Für Installation
in Nordamerika müssen Ausschalter
bzw. Sicherung über 10.000 A
Unterbrechungskapazität verfügen.

Der Stecker des Netzkabels muss in
der Nähe der Ausrüstung installiert
werden und leicht zugänglich sein.

Ziehen Sie vor dem Öffnen immer das
Netzkabel heraus, um die Gefahr eines
elektrischen Schlags zu vermeiden.

ACHTUNG! Hoher Ableitstrom! Ein
Erdungsanschluss ist vor dem
Einschalten der Stromzufuhr
erforderlich!

ACHTUNG!: Cx-xxE-x
Zweipolige bzw. Neutralleiter-Sicherung

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Installing the Power Input Retention Bracket

For units with a total maximum output <30A, it may be
necessary to install the power input retention bracket prior to
mounting the unit within the rack.

To install the power input retention bracket:

1. Remove the two screws attaching the IEC 60320 C19 inlet

to the enclosure.

2. Assemble and attach the retention bracket to the enclosure

as shown.

Mounting

1. Select the appropriate bracket mounting points for

proper mounting depth within the rack.

2. Attach the brackets to these mounting points with two

screws for each bracket.

3. Install the enclosure into your rack, using the slots in

each bracket. The slots allow about ¼ inch of
horizontal adaptability to align with the mounting
holes of your rack.

NOTE: A mounting bracket kit for 23” wide racks or cabinets is
available. Contact your Server Technology Sales Representative for
more information.

Figure 2.1 Retention Bracket assembly

Figure 2. Mounting

Optimizing the Transfer Thresholds

The Voltage Selector switch is used to optimize the transfer threshold by configuring the Transfer
Switch for the nominal operational voltage of the installation. The Transfer Switch uses this setting to

calculate the brownout and over-voltage threshold (± 13% ).

To optimize the transfer threshold:

Select the voltage setting that most closely matches the nominal operating voltage of the power sources.

Connecting to the Power Source

To attach a power cord to the unit:

1. Plug the female end of the power cord firmly into its connector at the base.

2. Use a screwdriver to tighten the two screws on the retention bracket.

To connect to the power source:

Plug the male end of the power cord into the AC power source.

Connecting Devices

1. Keep the device’s on/off switch in the off position until after it is plugged into the outlet.

2. Connect devices to the CDU outlets.

NOTE: Server Technology recommends even distribution of attached devices across all available outlets to avoid
exceeding the outlet, branch or phase limitations. See Power Ratings on page 9 for more information.

Always disconnect ALL power supply cords before opening to avoid electrical shock.
Afin d’éviter les chocs électriques, débranchez TOUTES les cables électrique avant d’ouvrir.
Immer ALLE Netzleitungen auskuppeln vor den Aufmachen um elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden.

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Chapter 3: Operations

Modes of Operation

The Sentry Rack-Mount Fail-Safe Transfer Switch is designed to operate in the following modes:

• Normal

Infeed A provides power to branches A1 & A2 and Infeed B provides power to branches B1 & B2.
Each infeed is monitored individually for voltage and current.

• Input Failure

The equipment powered by the failed input is transferred to the remaining input. The input current
LED display of the failed input will be blank and the remaining display will report the total current
load for the unit.

• Recovery from Input Failure

When voltage is restored to the failed input and remains within ±7% of nominal for 2 seconds, the

equipment normally supported by that input is transferred back returning the Sentry to a ‘Normal’
mode with the input current LED displays reporting the total current load for each respective
infeed.

• Brownout/Over-Voltage

When an input’s voltage varies from its nominal by ±13% or more, the equipment powered by that

input is transferred to the remaining input. The input current LED display of the input in the
brownout/over-voltage state will be blank and the remaining display will report the total current
load for the unit.

Nominal Voltage* Brownout Recovery Voltage Over-Voltage

100V 87.0V 93.0V 107.0V 113.0V
110V 95.7V 102.3V 117.7V 124.3V
115V 100.0V 106.9V 123.0V 129.9V
120V 104.4V 111.6V 128.4V 135.6V
208V 181.0V 193.4V 222.6V 235.0V
220V 191.4V 204.6V 235.4V 248.6V
230V 200.1V 213.9V 246.1V 259.9V
240V 208.8V 223.2V 256.8V 271.2V

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Nominal operating voltage is configured by the Voltage Selector Switch.

• Recovery from Brownout/Over-Voltage

When the input’s voltage returns to and remains within ±7% of nominal for 2 seconds, the

equipment normally supported by that input is transferred back returning the Sentry to a ‘Normal’
mode input current LED displays reporting the total current load for each respective infeed.

• Critical Brownout

A critical brownout is when an input’s voltage drops below its nominal by -25%.

• When an input is already in a brownout/over-voltage state AND the remaining input

experiences a critical brownout, ALL equipment will be transferred to the input only
experiencing a brownout/over-voltage.

• When an input has already failed AND the remaining input experiences a critical

brownout, ALL outlets will turn off.

• Recovery from Critical Brownout

When the input’s voltage returns to and remains within ±7% of nominal for 2 seconds, the

equipment normally supported by that input is transferred back.

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Appendix A: Technical Specifications

Domestic Models

Model Rated Voltage Input Cordset and Plug (10’) Outlets

C-8HF2-C203 208-240V, 50/60Hz IEC 60320 C201 8 IEC 60320/C19
C-8HF2-L303 208-240V, 50/60Hz 2 x NEMA L6-30P, 30A/208V Locking 8 IEC 60320/C19
C-16HF1-C20 100-120V, 50/60Hz IEC 60320 C201 16 NEMA 5-20R
C-16HF1-L30 100-120V, 50/60Hz 2 x NEMA L5-30P, 30A/120V Locking 16 NEMA 5-20R
C-16HF2-C20 208-240V, 50/60Hz IEC 60320 C201 16 IEC 60320/C13
C-16HF2-L30 208-240V, 50/60Hz 2 x NEMA L6-30P, 30A/208V Locking 16 IEC 60320/C13

International Models

Model Rated Voltage Input Cordset and Plug (10’) Outlets

C-8HFE-C203 230V, 50/60Hz IEC 60320 C201 8 IEC 60320/C19
C-8HFE-P323 230V, 50/60Hz 2 x IEC 60309, 32A 3-pin 6Hr Blue 8 IEC 60320/C19
C-16HFE-C20 230V, 50/60Hz IEC 60320 C201 16 IEC 60320/C13
C-16HFE-P32 230V, 50/60Hz 2 x IEC 60309, 32A 3-pin 6Hr Blue 16 IEC 60320/C13

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Input cordset selected at time of purchase

Power Ratings

Input Current Ratings

L’indice du courant d’entrée L’indice du courant de sortie

Eingangsstromstärke Ausgangsstromstärke

Model

Modele Tension Courrant Tension Prise

Modell Spannung Strom Spannung Anschlussstelle Zweigstromkreis Insgesamt

C-16HF1-C20

C-16HF1-L30

C-8HF2-C203

C-8HF2-L303

C-16HF2-C20

C-16HF2-L30

C-8HFE-C203

C-8HFE-P323

C-16HFE-C20

C-16HFE-P32

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All current ratings are in amperes. Tous les indices de courant sont en ampères. Alle Angaben der Stromstärke erfolgen in Ampere.

oltage Current

100-120V

50/60Hz

100-120V

50/60Hz

208-240V

50/60Hz

208-240V

50/60Hz

208-240V

50/60Hz

208-240V

50/60Hz

230V

50/60Hz

230V

50/60Hz

230V

50/60Hz

230V

50/60Hz

: 16
B: 16
A: 24
B: 24

: 16
B: 16

: 24
B: 24

: 16
B: 16

: 24
B: 24

: 16
B: 16

: 32
B: 32

: 16
B: 16
A: 32
B: 32

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oltage Outlet Branch Circuit Phase Total

100-120V

50/60Hz

100-120V

50/60Hz

208-240V

60Hz

208-240V

60Hz

208-240V

60Hz

208-240V

60Hz

230V

50/60Hz

230V

50/60Hz

230V

50/60Hz

230V

50/60Hz

Output Current Ratings

Circuit de la Branche

16 16 16

16 16 24

16 16 16

16 16 24

12 16 16

12 16 24

16 16 16

16 20 32

10 16 16

10 20 32

Physical Specifications

Operating Storage
Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)

Elevation(above MSL) 0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3000m) 0 to 50,000 ft (0 to 15000m)
Relative Humidity 10 to 90%, non-condensing 10 to 90%, non-condensing
Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight

C-xHF 3.5 x 17.0 x 14.0 in. (90 x 437 x 356 mm) 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg)

Transfer Rate

Power transfer ≤ 18 milliseconds.

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Regulatory Compliance

Product Safety

Units have been safety tested and certified to the following standards:

• USA/Canada UL 60950:2003 and CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1-03

• European Union EN60950-1:2001

This product is also designed for Norwegian IT power system with phase-to phase voltage 230V.

USA Notification

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 in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operated

the equipment under FCC rules.

Canadian Notification

This Class A digital apparatus complies meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Règlement sur le matériel

brouilleur du Canada.

European Union Notification

Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low
Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:

• EN55022 Electromagnetic Interference

• EN55024 Electromagnetic Immunity

• EN60950-1 Product Safety

• EN61000-3 Harmonics and Flicker

Products with the following mark comply with the RoHS Directive
(2002/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Japanese Notification

この装置は、情報処理装置等電波障害自主規制協議会（ＶＣＣＩ）の基準に基づくクラ
スA情報技術装置です。この装置を家庭環境で使用すると電波妨害を引き起こすことが
あります。この場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されることがあります。

Recycling

Server Technology Inc. encourages the recycling of its products. Disposal facilities,
environmental conditions and regulations vary across local, state and country jurisdictions, so
Server Technology encourages consultation with qualified professional and applicable
regulations and authorities within your region to ensure proper disposal.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with
household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and
recycling.

For information on how to recycle this product responsibly in your country, please visit:

www.servertech.com/support/recycling.

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Appendix B: Warranty, Product Registration and Support

Warranty

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• New Product Information

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Technical Support

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Server Technology understands that there are often questions when installing and/or using a new
product. Free Technical Support is provided from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday-Friday, Pacific Time.

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Return Merchandise Authorization

If you have a unit that is not functioning properly and is in need of technical assistance or repair:

Please review Server Technology’s

Return Merchandise Authorization process on our website.

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