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Owner’s Manual

PDUMH15AT PDUMH20AT

Metered Rack PDU with

Automatic Transfer Switch

Important Safety Instructions

Installation

Features

Configuration and Operation

Warranty and Warranty Registration

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1111 W. 35th Street • Chicago, IL 60609 USA

(773) 869-1234 • www.tripplite.com

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation, and storage of this product. Failure to heed these instructions and warnings will void the product warranty.

• The PDU provides convenient multiple outlets, but it DOES NOT provide surge or line noise protection for connected equipment.

• The PDU is designed for indoor use only in a controlled environment away from excess moisture, temperature extremes, conductive contaminants, dust or direct sunlight.

• Do not connect the PDU to an ungrounded outlet or to extension cords or adapters that eliminate the connection to ground.

• The power requirement for each piece of equipment connected to the PDU must not exceed the individual outlet’s load rating.

• The total power requirement for equipment connected to the PDU must not exceed the maximum load rating for the PDU.

• Do not drill into or attempt to open any part of the PDU housing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• Do not attempt to modify the PDU, including the input plugs and power cables.

• Do not attempt to use the PDU if any part of it becomes damaged.

• Do not attempt to mount the PDU to an insecure or unstable surface.

• Never attempt to install electrical equipment during a thunderstorm.

• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

Installation

Mounting the PDU

The PDU supports four primary mounting configurations: 1U Rack, 0U Rack, Wall and Under-Counter.

Note: Regardless of configuration, the user must determine the fitness of hardware and procedures before mounting. The PDU and included hardware are designed for common rack and rack enclosure types and may not be appropriate for all applications. Exact mounting configurations may vary.

1-1 1U Rack Mounting. Attach the PDU to the

rack by inserting four user-supplied screws through the PDU mounting brackets and into the mounting holes of the rack rail as shown.

1-2 0U Rack Mounting. Remove the screws

attaching the mounting brackets to the PDU, change the orientation of the brackets as shown and reattach the brackets. Use only the screws supplied by the manufacturer or their exact equivalent (#6-32, 1/4" flat head). Attach the PDU vertically by inserting two or more usersupplied screws through the PDU mounting brackets and into mounting points in the rack

or rack enclosure.

1-3 Wall or 1-4 Under-Counter Mounting.

Remove the screws attaching the mounting

brackets to the PDU, change the orientation of the brackets as shown and reattach the brackets. Use only the screws supplied by the manufacturer or their exact equivalent (#6-32, 1/4" flat head). Attach the PDU to a stable mounting surface by inserting two or more user-supplied screws through the PDU mounting brackets and into secure points on

the mounting surface.

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1-2

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Connecting the PDU

The PDU includes two AC power inputs: Primary and Secondary. The Primary input cord is permanently attached to the rear of the PDU. The Secondary input cord is detachable and connects to the IEC power inlet at the rear of the PDU (PDUMH15AT - IEC-320-C14 inlet; PDUMH20AT - IEC-320-C20 inlet).

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Connecting the PDU

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2-1 Connect Input Plug Adapters (Optional -

Model PDUMH20AT Only). The PDU includes two adapters that convert one or both of the L5-20P input plugs to 5-20P input plugs. Connecting the adapters is optional. The PDU will function normally without connecting the adapters.

2-2 Connect Secondary Input Cord to PDU.

Although the PDU will operate without connecting the Secondary input cord, the Secondary input is required for the PDU's Automatic Transfer Switch function.

2-3 Connect PDU Input Plugs. Connect the

Primary input plug to a preferred source of grounded 120V AC power, such as a SmartOnline

™

UPS System. The UPS system must not share a circuit with a heavy electrical load (such as an air conditioner or refrigerator). Under normal operating conditions, the PDU will distribute AC power from the Primary input source. Connect the Secondary input plug

to an alternative source of grounded 120V

AC power, such as a redundant SmartOnline

™

UPS System. The UPS system must not share a circuit with a heavy electrical load (such as an air conditioner or refrigerator). Do not plug the Secondary input into the same power source as the Primary input. The PDU will distribute AC power from the Secondary input only if the Primary input becomes unavailable. See the Configuration and Operation section for more information.

Note: Immediately after the PDU is connected to live AC power, you may notice a series of soft clicking sounds emitted by electrical relays within the PDU. The relays may also click occasionally during the operation of the PDU. This is normal.

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Connecting the PDU

3 Connect Equipment to PDU. Do not exceed

the load rating of the PDU. The total electrical current used by the PDU will be displayed on the digital meter in amperes. Each outlet includes a green LED that illuminates when the outlet is receiving AC power.

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Features

Primary AC Input Power Cord (Model PDUMH15AT):

The cord is permanently attached to the PDU and has a NEMA 5-15P plug.

Primary AC Input Power Cord (Model PDUMH20AT):

The cord is permanently attached to the PDU and has a NEMA L5-20P plug.

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PDUMH20AT

Secondary AC Input Power Inlet (Model PDUMH15AT): The IEC-320-C14 inlet connects to the detachable Secondary AC Input Power Cord.

Secondary AC Input Power Inlet (Model PDUMH20AT): The IEC-320-C20 inlet connects to the detachable Secondary AC Input Power Cord.

Secondary AC Input Power Cord (Model PDUMH15AT): The detachable cord has an IEC-320-C13 connector and a NEMA 5-15P plug.

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Secondary AC Input Power Cord (Model PDUMH20AT): The detachable cord has an IEC-320-C19 connector and a NEMA L5-20P plug.

Input Plug Adapters (Model PDUMH20AT): The adapters convert NEMA L5-20P input plugs to NEMA 5-20P input plugs.

NEMA 5-15R Outlets (Model PDUMH15AT): During normal operation, the outlets distribute AC power to connected equipment. When an outlet is live, the associated LED illuminates.

NEMA 5-15/20R Outlets (Model PDUMH20AT): During normal operation, the outlets distribute AC power to connected equipment. When an outlet is live, the associated LED illuminates.

Digital Load Meter (Ammeter): The total electrical current used by the PDU is displayed on the digital meter in amperes.

Input Source Indicator: When the PDU is connected to a live AC power source, the Primary or Secondary input LED illuminates to indicate which source is supplying power to the PDU outlets.

Accessory Slot: An optional SNMP card may be installed in the slot, allowing the PDU to be configured, controlled and monitored remotely. Contact Tripp Lite Customer Support at (773) 869-1234 for more information.

DB9 Port: The port is reserved for configuration by factory authorized personnel only. Do not connect anything to the port. Contact Tripp Lite Customer Support at (773) 869-1234 for more information about options for extending the functionality of the PDU.

Configuration and Operation

Automatic Transfer Switch

When the Primary and Secondary inputs are both connected to Tripp Lite UPS Systems, the PDU operates as an Automatic Transfer Switch, providing redundant input power for high availability applications. Under normal operating conditions, the PDU will distribute power from the Primary input source, switching to the Secondary input source under certain conditions. The PDU will switch to the Primary source whenever it is Good according to the PDU input voltage definitions (see below).

Automatic Transfer Switch Source Selection

Upon power-up, the PDU looks for a source >85V. If it is unable to find a source >85V, it remains off. Input voltage definitions:

99V < V 75V < V V

In normal operation (after power-up), if the selected source is no longer Good, the PDU will attempt to switch to the other source, but only if the other source is Good. If the selected source becomes Fair and the other source is not Good, the PDU will keep the loads connected to the selected source until the selected source becomes Bad, at which point the loads will be disconnected (note that the source selection doesn't change). After the loads are disconnected, they remain disconnected until the selected source becomes >85V, or until the other source becomes Good.

Preferred Configuration

The Automatic Transfer Switch function provides increased availability when the Primary and Secondary inputs of the PDU are connected to separate Tripp Lite UPS Systems that are connected to separate utility power sources. For maximum availability, Tripp Lite recommends using matching SmartOnline™ UPS Systems with pure sine wave output for the Primary and Secondary input power sources. The automatic transfer switch function will be compromised if the primary and secondary inputs are connected to the same utility power source.

< 139V Good

< 99V Fair

< 75V Bad

Utility B

Facility Circuit

Secondary UPS

Secondary Input Cord

Critical Equipment

Loads

Utility A

Facility Circuit

Primary UPS

Primary Input Cord

PDUMH15AT

Configuration and Operation

Quick Test

After installing the PDU and connecting equipment, you may test the Automatic Transfer Switch function by temporarily shutting down the UPS system connected to the Primary AC input. When the Primary input UPS is no longer supplying AC power, the PDU will switch from the Primary input to the Secondary input, and the Secondary input LED will illuminate. When the Primary input UPS has been restarted and resumes supplying AC power, the PDU will switch back to the Primary input.

Note: The primary and secondary inputs must be connected to separate sources of utility power. The automatic transfer switch function will be compromised if the primary and secondary inputs are connected to the same utility power source. Do not perform a test with equipment that must remain in productive operation. Any test procedure must prepare for the contingency that the equipment may lose power. Do not test the PDU by detaching power cords which are connected to live power sources, as this eliminates the connection to ground and places your equipment at risk.

Enhanced Operation

Installing an SNMP card (the most recent version of model SNMPWEBCARD) in the accessory slot of the PDU allows remote, network-enabled control of the receptacles. With the addition of the SNMP card, the PDU provides precise remote load management, including sequenced power-up, receptacle control, environmental monitoring and automatic load shedding. Call Tripp Lite Customer Support at (773) 869-1234 for more information.

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Primary Input Active

Secondary Input Active

Warranty and Warranty Registration

LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years (except internal UPS system batteries outside USA and Canada, 1 year) from the date of initial purchase. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product, in its sole discretion. Service under this Warranty can only be obtained by your delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to: Tripp Lite, 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA. Seller will pay return shipping charges. Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at (773) 869-1234 before sending any equipment back for repair.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE;AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction).

WARNING:The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application.

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FCC Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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 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 his own expense. The user must use shielded cables and connectors with this product. Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers

For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your Tripp Lite product has been assigned a unique series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to the series number. The series number should not be confused with the marking name or model number of the product.

The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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