{"id":6311,"date":"2018-04-05T15:20:29","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T14:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=6311"},"modified":"2018-04-05T15:24:19","modified_gmt":"2018-04-05T14:24:19","slug":"power-distribution-unit-hot-pluggable-power-metering-remote-monitoring-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/power-distribution-unit-hot-pluggable-power-metering-remote-monitoring-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Power distribution unit: Hot-pluggable power-metering\/remote-monitoring options"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rs-online.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RS Components<\/a><\/span> (RS) has introduced easily upgradeable power distribution unit (PDUs) to its RS Pro range, which give flexibility to retrofit power metering or networked power monitoring cost effectively and with minimal disruption.<\/p>\n<p>The new family of PDUs offer versatile configurations, presenting an elegant solution for various types of racks. Choices include up to 24 Euro 2-pin (Shuko or NF 2P+T), UK 3-pin, or IEC socket outlets, and with CEE 7\/7 or British-Standard (BS) mains plug, 16A or 32A BS4343 plug, or IEC inlet.<\/p>\n<p>All configurations are available as basic PDUs, which can be upgrades to metered PDUs with an ammeter module, or fully monitored PDUs featuring an SNMP management module with Ethernet ports for remote power monitoring.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nEasy upgradeability makes the new <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/rs-components-introduces-class-leading-function-arbitrary-generators-for-test-and-design-engineers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RS<\/a><\/span> Pro PDUs a smart investment.<\/p>\n<p>A basic PDU without power monitoring can be installed quickly and easily at little cost.<\/p>\n<p>It can then be upgraded easily and economically at any time in the future simply by adding the desired power-monitoring module, which can be ordered individually.<\/p>\n<p>Because the modules are hot-pluggable, operators can start monitoring power usage without having to take equipment offline.<\/p>\n<p>They can also save by investing in one module to share among several PDUs for temporary fault finding or data gathering.<\/p>\n<p>Adding the metering module to a basic power distribution unit gives access to power data via the module\u2019s built-in LCD panel.<\/p>\n<p>The more sophisticated, firmware-upgradeable SNMP management module allows users to monitor input current, voltage, power, energy consumption, and power factor via a web interface, and to set SNMP traps and receive automatic email alerts about any faults.<\/p>\n<p>Daisy chaining allows full monitoring of up to five PDUs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RS Components (RS) has introduced easily upgradeable power distribution unit (PDUs) to its RS Pro range, which give flexibility to retrofit power metering or networked power monitoring cost effectively and with minimal disruption. 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