VERTIV
TM
GEIST
TM
UPGRADEABLE
PDU AND UNIVERSAL PDU
Quick Installation Guide
VM1246/SL-70646_REVA_09-20
1
Installing the rPDU
a.
Using appropriate hardware,
mount the unit to the rack.
b. Plug the PDU into an appropriately
rated and protected branch circuit
receptacle.
WARNING!
PDUs supplied with
external ground stud have high
touch current. Earth connection is
essential prior to connecting
supply.
A #8 grounding stud, ring terminal
and nut have been provided on the
face of the device to facilitate
attachment to earth. Reference the
conductor size in the power cord
and PDU rating for appropriate
sizing of the external earth
conductor. Affix the provided ring
terminal to this wire, following
manufacturer’s installation
instructions. Place the ring
terminal on the grounding stud
and torque the nut to the
appropriate torque listed in the
table below. Attach the other end
of the conductor to your facility’s
earthing system.
c. Plug in the devices that are to be
powered by the PDU.
d. Power-on the devices that are to
be powered by the PD.
NOTE:
Sequential power-up is
recommended to avoid high
inrush current.
Installing the Universal PDU
The Universal Power Distribution Units
(UPDU) are equipped with a 7 or 8-wire
Panel Mount connector. These units are
intended to be mated with a Facility
Side Cable available for the unit. The
Facility Side Cable connects to a single-
phase AC Mains circuit, a 3-phase WYE
or Delta AC Mains circuit. The Universal
PDUs are provided with IEC C13- and/or
IEC C19-type outlets for connection to
external devices.
1. Using appropriate hardware, mount
the unit to the rack.
2. Plug the Facility Side Cable into the
Universal PDU.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to
install a cable support in order to
reduce strain on the Panel Mount
connector.
3. Plug the Facility Side Cable into an
appropriately rated and protected
branch circuit.
4. Plug in the devices to be powered
by the Universal PDU.
NOTE:
For devices powered by the
Geist UPDU, sequential power up is
recommended to avoid high inrush
current.
Environmental
TEMPERATURE
Operating
Storage
Universal Power
Distribution Unit
10°C to 60°C*
(50°F to 140°F)
-40°C to 70°C
(-40°F to 158°F)
Upgradeable Basic,
Metered, Unit Monitored
10°C to 60°C
(50°F to 140°F)
-40°C to 70°C
(-40°F to 158°F)
Upgradeable Switched,
Outlet Monitored
10°C to 60°C
(50°F to 140°F) UL;
10°C to 50°C
(50°F to 122°F) CE
-40°C to 70°C
(-40°F to 158°F)
*
Note:
DU00X2R1-18C137-0H02A9F00-S is 45°C (113°F) maximum (100% of maximum
current rating) / 60°C (140°F) maximum (50% of maximum current rating)
HUMIDITY
Operating
Storage
All PDUs
5% to 95%
(non-condensing)
5% to 95%
(non-condensing)
ELEVATION
Operating
Storage
All PDUs
0 m to 3,050 m
(0 ft. to 10,000 ft.)
0 m to 12,200 m
(0 ft. to 40,000 ft.)
STUD/
NUT
SIZE
WIRE SIZE
TORQUE
- in.-lb.
(Nm)
#8
<8AWG(10mm2)
16.5 (1.86)
#8
8AWG(10mm2)
27 (3.05)
M5
<8AWG(10mm2)
16.5(1.86)
M5
8AWG(10mm2)
27(3.05)
1/4”
–
20*
>8AWG(10mm2)
27(3.05)
*
NOTE:
The wire retaining set screw in
the associated terminal must be torqued
to 16.5 in-lb (1.86 NM).
