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PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................... 2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .................................................................................................................. 3 GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS ...................................................................................................................................
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 INTRODUCTION This document is the User’s Manual for the PowerScope In-Line Meter by Chatsworth Products, Inc. PowerScope is an in-line ammeter that provides current monitoring over the network using SEMA software. Select models include a local meter with a digital display.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Graphic Conventions Warning symbol. Nomenclatures ENET: Ethernet Port SERIAL: RS232 Serial Port ENV: Environmental Port PDU: Power Distribution Unit SEMA: Scalable Enterprise Management Application.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 Product Features • Footprint: 19”W rack-mount, 1 RMU high • Dimensions: 17”W x1.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Safety Warnings and Cautions WARNING! DO NOT open the top cover. Hazardous Voltages Present. When mounting heating issues must be taken into account. DO NOT OPEN ANY PART OF THE INLINE POWERSCOPE. There are no user serviceable parts inside of the PowerScope. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 Picture 4: Communication Ports Ethernet Port: to be used with Standard CAT-5/6 Ethernet cable: male RJ-45 both ends. (Order separately. Cable not provided.) SERIAL Port: to be used with CPI Serial cable: male RJ-45 on the Scope end and female DB-9 on the host end. (Order separately, CPI P/N 35941-131) Environmental Port: to be used with the CPI Temperature and Humidity Sensor: male RJ-11 on the Scope end and the Temperature and Humidity Probe at the other end.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 INSTALLATION GUIDE Preparation: • Prepare a list of Power Distribution Units to be connected to the PowerScope. • Keep the sticker that has the PowerScope’s Ethernet Hardware Address (MAC address) and fill in the Inline PowerScope’s name. Hardware Insert the PowerScope brackets at both sides. See Picture 2.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 Software The distribution CD contains two folders: Documentation and Tools • Copy the distribution CD to C:\Epicenter\PDU folder on a computer that has a serial port. • Run C:\Epicenter\PDU\Tools\PDUSerial.exe Select the appropriate COM Port and click on Connect button.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 Click on the Monitor button: to display the current, temperature, humidity. (Note: Temperature and humidity only display if a Temperature and Humidity Sensor is attached to the PowerScope’s environmental port.) Click OK to go back to the Main Screen.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 To configure the PowerScope, click on Configure button Click on Load button to load current data of the unit.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 Make changes and click on the Save button.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 These are the configuration variables for the PowerScope: Log Interval: Time interval (in seconds) that the PowerScope will send updated metrics to SEMA over network. If this variable is set to a value of less than 10 the logging is disabled. Maximum value that can be entered is 64,000. Alarm Interval: Time interval (in seconds) that the PowerScope will send notification to SEMA over network when an alarm condition arises.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 Gateway: Contains the IP address of the network’s gateway PowerScope in the form of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is a number from 1 to 254. AutoIP: Check if the Inline Scope is having the IP address assigned by DHCP server. Not recommended. Host: Check if SNMP traps are to be sent to specific SNMP Host address. If checked, at least one of the 3 SNMP Host Addresses below has to be filled in. WEB: Check to enable standalone WEB GUI mode.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 is set to 0 the detection/notification is disabled. Maximum value that can be entered is 640.00. Maximum Socket Lock Current: Is the value (in Amps) that when the branch circuit consumption is reached will lock all the OFF state sockets. To turn any of those sockets ON, the user must reduce the current consumption on the branch or increase this value.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE For references of SEMA, refer to SEMA User Manual No display: Check power at the source. Unplug the PowerScope input cable from the source and inspect the cable to make sure there are no cuts or visible damage. Inspect the input plug to make sure there are no damages to the pins. If problem persists, the PowerScope unit must be replaced. Display shows -1.8.8.8: Cycle power to the entire PowerScope.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 No SEMA Connection: Check the integrity of the Ethernet connection. Use SEMA server’s Device Finder application and check that it is detected with proper Hardware and IP addresses. Verify via serial port that the SEMA group configurations for the Inline PowerScope are set properly. If the SEMA communication problem persists after power cycling it, contact technical support for possible firmware upgrade.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 APPENDICES One year Warranty Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI) guarantees manufactured products and each part or component thereof against all defects in material and/or workmanship. Chatsworth Products, Inc. agrees to remedy any manufacturing defect either through replacement or repair at no charge provided that the defective unit is returned, transportation prepaid, to the Chatsworth Products, Inc. factory.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 Factory Default Setting Configuration variables for the Inline PowerScope: Log Interval = 0 Alarm Interval = 0 Log Difference = 0 PDU Connection Port = 2001 SEMA Connection Port = 2002 PDU Broadcast Port = 2003 SEMA Broadcast Port = 2004 SEMA IP Address = 0.0.0.0 PDU IP Address = 0.0.0.0 PDU MAC Address = 0:0:0:0:0:0 Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 Gateway = 0.0.0.0 Options Dynamic = dynamic IP and static DNS SNMP Host1 Address = 0.0.0.0 SNMP Host2 Address = 0.0.
PowerScope User Manual Rev. X1 August 1, 2009 Specifications Dimensions: 17”W x 1.75”H x 9”D (Rack-mount, 19”EIA x 1 RMU) Weights: up to 13 lbs for the dual input unit with 3ft cable length. Altitude: • Operating: 0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3048 m) • Non-operating: 0 to 30,000 ft (0 to 9144 m) Audible Noise: Less than 60 db LpA (Sound pressure level at bystander position) The above noise level is not for office environment. It is for dedicated Datacenter environment. Heat Dissipation: 10 BTU/hr maximum.
