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
Connect ethernet cable into the WNC RJ-45 SERIAL port.
Connect plug side of WNC power cable into the WNC 5VDC power jack.
Connect the other end of ethernet cable into the Server Tech PDU’s
SER
port.Connect the other end of the WNC power cable into the Server Tech PDU’s
LINK
port.
WNC connections

Serial and Power cables

PDU Ports
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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 |