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all outlets. The internal outlet control relays, and the remote switching/EPO system are able to prevent power from
reaching the outlets. However, with a factory default setup, power should now be applied to all outlets.
If the PDU has the
UCP Control Mode
toggle switch, and if there is not an EPO panel connected to the PDU, leave the
switch in the up
EPO Only
position.
If there is a remote EPO panel connected to the PDU, such as Marway’s Commander UCP 5000, flip the switch to the
down
Normal
position. This system is discussed in detail farther down, as well as in the
Optima RCM User Guide :
Software and Basic Controls Reference
located on our website.
The PDU can continue to be used in this way as long as needed. The software can be configured later, or can be left
unconfigured if it will not be used.
3.1.2
Startup to Configure the Software
The document
Optima RCM User Guide : Software and Basic Controls Reference
is the complete resource for the process of configuring the network settings, and other software
features of the PDU. Obtain that document, and review the Getting Started chapter.
In effect, prepare the Serial and Ethernet connections to the PDU as described in the
Software Guide
, then use the
startup process described above in
“3.1.1 Startup Without Configuring the Software” on page 7
3.2 Ethernet and Serial Control
The document
Optima RCM User Guide : Software and Basic Controls Reference
is the complete resource for how to setup, configure, and operate the Optima RCM software over serial,
Telnet, SSH, HTTP, SNMP, and RESTful API.
The Ethernet connection supports 10/100 Base-T, IPv4 DHCP and manual addressing. It is recommended to use a
manual address, or DHCP in conjunction with MAC ID reservations so that the IP address stays consistent.
The Serial interface is RS-232 implemented in an RJ45 connector. A protocol conversion cable with a USB connection at
one end and an RJ45 at the other end is ideal for connecting a computer to the Serial port. Marway offers these cables as
part number 311118-000. They can also be found on many online cable retailer web sites.
3.3 Breaker Controls
3.3.1 Main Breaker
The
Main Breaker
enables/disables power to all PDU outlets. When
Main Breaker
is switched on, the
Main Power
indicator labeled will be lit. If the PDU is equipped with the
UCP Control Mode
mode switch, the
Off
position will
disconnect power from the outlets even if the main breaker is on.
3.3.2 Branches
All models use a 2-pole main breaker. However, that breaker is used a couple of different ways across the product line.
The following descriptions should help to explain the ratings table above.
12/15 A Rated Units (Group 1)
All models with a 12/15 A inlet rating have both line and neutral connected to the breaker. All outlets are on a single
branch. Therefore, the total continuous load for the whole PDU is 12 Amps. With 5-15R outlets, any one outlet can carry
