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WNC-RS232 Installation: Server Technology PDUs with PIPS® + factory reset allowed

This guide provides instructions for integrating a Packet Power Wireless Network Connector (WNC) with a Server Technologies (ST) Power Distribution Units (PDUs) that feature PIPS® sensing capabilities. This guide is applicable to PDUs set to factory default settings or those that can be reset to factory defaults.

Installation Process

Identify PDU

This guide applies to the following PDUs:

ST PDU Model #

Firmware version

C2W48TE-YQME2M99

8.0X, 8.0Y, 8.0Z

C2W42CE-YQME2M00

Configure PDU

Refer to PDU FAQ - Server Technology for instructions on how to reset a PDU back to its factory default settings.

Connect WNC to PDU

  1. Connect ethernet cable into the WNC RJ-45 SERIAL port.

  2. Connect plug side of WNC power cable into the WNC 5VDC power jack.

  3. Connect the other end of ethernet cable into the Server Tech PDU’s SER port.

  4. Connect the other end of the WNC power cable into the Server Tech PDU’s LINK port.

WNC connections

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Serial and Power cables

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PDU Ports

Verify Connection

  • The WNC Display rotates through messages periodically after power-up.

  • One minute after WNC power-up, watch the display for a State: Poll message, which indicates a successful connection.

Verify Readings

  • Use the Packet Power Gateway Web Console to verify that readings are being received.

  • Expect gauges and readings in 1 minute.

  • Readings will be associated with the 16 hex digit identifier printed on the WNC QR code.

The following readings should appear and update approximately every minute:

Channel

Description

Current A

phase A current

Current B

phase B current

Current C

phase C current

Voltage A

phase A voltage

Voltage B

phase B voltage

Voltage C

phase C voltage

Power A

phase A power

Power B

phase B power

Power C

phase C power

Energy A

phase A accumulated energy

Energy B

phase B accumulated energy

Energy C

phase C accumulated energy

Contact 1..6

breaker 1..6 status, 0=tripped, 1=normal

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