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Notes on documentation
This installation and short users guide is intended for experienced, trained specialists and contains only
the most important information on the assembly, installation and function of the power distribution unit
PDU basic (subsequently called PDU).
In addition, these instructions also apply to all customer-specific configured PDU basic versions. These
can be identified by a KID number, beginning with a letter e.g. "Y", instead of the otherwise existing 7-
digit article number on the type plate. The product features result from the "PDU-ID", which is printed
on the type plate. For a repeat order, please quote the KID number.
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Associated documents
Assembly, installation and users guide for the power distribution unit PDU international/PDU UK.
It is available at www.rittal.com and contains the complete application-related information and technical
data on the PDU with regard to:
– Details of the electrical connection
– Functions and services
– Configuration options
– Detailed operating instructions
– Troubleshooting
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Storing the documents
These instructions as well as all applicable documents are an integral part of the product. They must
be issued to everyone who works with the unit and must always be available and on hand for operating
and maintenance personnel.
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Safety instructions
– The unit may only be assembled and installed by appropriately skilled personnel.
– Opening the PDU's housing is not allowed.
– The PDU must not come into contact with water, aggressive or inflammable gases or vapours.
– The PDU must only be operated within the specified ambient conditions (see section 3.3).
Note:
Further safety instructions in all EU languages can be found on page 2 to 4.
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Product description
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Functional description
The PDU is a power distribution unit for usage in IT racks. There are five design variants:
– PDU basic: compact basic power distribution unit for the IT environment
– PDU metered: energy measurement per phase, i.e. power requirement of an entire IT rack; no switch-
ing function; with display and network interface.
– PDU metered plus: energy measurement at each individual outlet socket; no switching function; with
display and network interface.
– PDU switched: measuring function per phase as well as individually switched outlet sockets; with dis-
play and network interface.
– PDU managed: high-end IT rack, power distribution with energy measuring and monitoring functions
for each individual outlet socket
A web server for a direct network connection with comprehensive user administration is integrated into
the PDU (not on PDU basic).
Rittal Power distribution unit PDU basic
Notes on documentation, Safety instructions, Product description
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