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Environmental control system
Environmental control system overview
The ECS developed for the HP water-cooled POD is a stand-alone control system that requires no external
connections with an external site system, BMS, public or private Internet sites, cloud, or wireless system to
properly control the POD operation.
The ECS includes Modbus TCP/IP connections through which a variety of data can be retrieved. These
capabilities enable you to connect, at your expense, with the stand-alone ECS system to monitor the
operating parameters of the POD. It is your responsibility (or your representative's or agent's responsibility)
to integrate this communication capability into any existing BMS or monitoring system.
CAUTION: To ensure that alarm conditions can be identified and resolved, HP recommends that
you remotely monitor all alarm conditions. Failure to monitor the alarm conditions can cause
delays in appropriate action during an alarm condition.
Using the ECS
HP recommends connecting the HP POD 40c G2 to your facility BMS and establishing communication
through the Ethernet cable connected to the external communications box. For more information, see
"Configuring the ECS (on page 37)."
The HP POD 40c G2 ECS is a Windows-based system with the following features:
• Intel Core Duo processor
• 15-inch touchscreen
• 512 MB RAM
• 80 GB hard drive
• 24 V DC power supply
• One serial port
• Four USB ports
• 1x10/100 BASE-T and 1x10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet connectors
The standard ECS protocol, Modbus TCP/IP, is a data communication protocol for building automation and
control networks. Connecting across different protocols might require additional engineering labor and
coordination between your in-house control manufacturer and HP. It is your responsibility to make the
connection between the HP POD 40c G2 and a BMS system.
The ECS provides the following:
• A supported communication interface that can monitor and control certain HP POD 40c G2
components remotely
• Immediate notification of all supported alarm messages