Product detailed description

NETIO PowerPDU 8KS is a PDU (Power Distribution Unit) with 8 measured outputs (8x IEC-320 C13) connected to a LAN network. Each output can be switched on/off and measured individually via LAN or from the NETIO Cloud online service. It fits into a 19” cabinet (1U). The green DI (Digital Input) terminal block can be used to connect an mechanical switch (dry contact) or an external temperature sensor. With the NETIO T1 temperature sensor, the defined output can be switched based on temperature ( thermostat function).

NETIO PowerPDU 8KS can be configured with a web browser (allows output control, connection to NETIO Cloud, Open API communication settings, etc.).

Each output is separately metered and can be turned off and on individually.

Ready-made AV drivers make it simple to connect the NETIO PDU to professional Audio/Video systems such as BrightSign, Crestron, Control4, Domotz, Elgato Sream Deck, Kramer, RTI, SAVANT, SKAARHOJ and more.

Thanks to the Open API, integration with third-party systems using various protocols (JSON, Modbus/TCP, SNMP, MQTT-flex, Telnet, ...) is easy.

With the NETIO Cloud service, the outputs can be controlled from anywhere. The NETIO Cloud service, provided for a fee, uses SSL security and servers in Europe.

The NETIO Mobile 2 app controls each output individually over LAN (local network).

The PowerUp sequence or power-up delay can be configured for each output.

Mechanical button (dry contact) or an external temperature sensor can be connected to the green DI input. By pressing a button or a temperature value, the defined output(s) can be switched using C&R (Condition & Rules) conditions.

PARAMETERS

• Power input:           1x IEC-320 C20, 110/230V (16A)
• Power output:           8x IEC-320 C13 (max 10A / output)
• Electrical measurement: Yes
•  Number of metered outputs: 8x
•  Electrical measurements:
  •  8x Current [A]
  •  8x Consumption [kWh]
  •  8x Reverse Energy [Wh]
  •  8x Power [W]
  •  8x TPF (True Power Factor)
  •  Frequency [Hz]
  •  Voltage [V]
  •  Phase [°]
  •  Accuracy: <1% (25°C)

• Each output can be switched on/off individually over the web
• ZCS – Zero Current Switching for each output
• Mobile app: NETIO Mobile 2 (Android)
• Cloud service: NETIO Cloud (with TLS security)

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

1. The PowerPDU 8KS can be used for power balancing due to energy metering on each output.
2. Several PowerPDU 8KS units are typically used in IT data-centers for electricity distribution in a 19" rack (cabinet). Vertical or horizontal montage is available.
3. With using external T1 temperature sensor can be used thermostat feature to activate additional cooling in case of too high temperature.
4. High temperature email alerting via NETIO Cloud can be realized in case of high temperature with external T1 temperature sensor.
5. Saving energy in meeting rooms (Scheduler switches equipment on/off at predefined time).
6. Controlling the power (to TV sets, audio systems, lighting) from various AV systems in stores, smart homes, museums, digital signage applications.

>> NETIO usage examples

AV Drivers

NETIO products can be used together with plenty 3^rd party software / hardware or cloud services.

•  BrightSign media player (BrightAuthor]
•  Crestron (SIMPL blocks)
•  Control4
•  Domotz
•  ELAN
•  Elgato Sream Deck
•  Flic buttons
•  HW group (Perseus platform)
•  Kramer (K-Config)
•  PIXILAB Blocks
•  LOXONE
•  RTI
•  SAVANT
•  SKAARHOJ

>> More about  Integration partners (3rd party)

Open API

The NETIO PowerPDU 8QS smart PDU supports measurement and control over the web. For Open API communication, M2M protocol can be chosen from among the following:

• SNMP v1 / v2
• SNMP v3
• MQTT-flex (plain / TLS)
• Modbus/TCP
• Telnet
• URL API (http get)
• JSON over HTTP
• XML over HTTP
• HTTP(s) Push JSON
• HTTP(s) Push XML

The SNMP protocol can be always used in parallel to other APIs.

Documentation for the protocols is available at the manufacturer’s website. The ANxx Application Notes provide useful deployment guidance.

Scheduler (weekly timer) can switch each output on/off at pre-defined times and days of week.

PowerUp sequence delays the switching on of each output by a defined delay after the device is powered up.

Electrical measurements of electrical parameters for all 8 outputs individually. Measured values are displayed in the web administration interface and are accessible via M2M protocols. PDU 8KS measures with accuracy better than 1% in the entire operating temperature range.

The digital input (DI) can be connected to a button (dry contact) or used as a S0 pulse counter for reading energy consumption from an external electricity meter.

One external sensor can be connected to each DI (Digital Input). Only original NETIO sensors are supported.
-    External temperature sensor NETIO T1 (IP67 probe, 3m cable, -20℃ to +80 ℃)

Professional product

• Fits into a 19” cabinet as a 1U device
• Input current up to 16A (output current max 10A / output)
• PDU (Power Distribution Unit) with 8 independent outputs
• Wide operating temperature range
• Very low internal power consumption
• Accurate electrical measurements, each unit is factory-calibrated.
• PowerUp state – states of outputs after the device is powered up are configurable (On/Off/Last). A PowerUp delay can be configured for each output.
• ZCS (Zero Current Switching) support is important when the connected equipment is switched on/off frequently (several times a day).
  ZCS extends the lifetime of equipment with a high inrush current.

 Specifications

• LAN (RJ45): Yes
• WiFi: No
• Web: Built-in web server (http / https)
• Online demo: Yes
• FW upgrade: Yes – via the device’s WEB interface
• Downloads: FW archive
• Mobile app: NETIO Mobile2 (Android & iOS)
• Cloud connection needed for installation: No
• Control button for each output: No

• Cloud service: NETIO Cloud (for a fee, SSL security)
• Open API (M2M protocols):
  • JSON over HTTP (default) or HTTPs
  • MQTT-flex (MQTT extension, supports SSL)
  • SNMP v1
  • SNMP v3
  • Modbus/TCP
  • XML over HTTP(s)
  • URL API (http get) (control of outputs only)
  • Telnet (control of outputs only, backwards compatible with KSHELL)
  • HTTP(s) Push JSON
  • HTTP(s) Push XML

• Lua support: No
• Scheduler function (weekly calendar): Yes
• IP WatchDog function: Yes
• Power WatchDog function: Yes
• Sending e-mails: No

• Power input: 1x IEC-320 C20, 110/230V (max. 16A)
• Mechanical power switch: No
• Power output: 8x IEC-320 C13 (max 10A / output)
• Number of controlled outputs: 8
• LED indication of output states: No
• Electrical measurement: Yes
• Number of metered outputs: 8x
• Electrical measurements:
  • 8x Current [A]
  • 8x Consumption [kWh]
  • 8x Reverse Energy [Wh]
  • 8x Power [W]
  • 8x TPF (True Power Factor)
  • Frequency [Hz]
  • Voltage [V]
  • Phase [°]
  • Accuracy: <1% (25°C)
• Accuracy of electrical measurements: better than 1% (in the entire temperature range)
• Internal consumption: 1-3 W
   
• Interfaces: 1x DI (Digital Input) for external dry contact mechanical switch
• Power for DI: 12V power (Max 50mA)
• Pulse counter: S0 pulse counter (4 bytes)
• External sensor: Temperature probe NETIO T1 can be connected to DI

• Security
• HTTPs: Yes
• Custom HTTPs certificates: Yes
• 802.1x Authentication (Radius): Coming soon
  
   
• SPD – surge protection: Yes, type 3 (125J (8/20us))
• Switching element: relay SPST-NO, ZVS
• ZCS (Zero Current Switching): Yes
• IOC (output state independent from FW updates): Yes
• PowerUp state of outputs: On / Off / LAST state

• Dimensions: 439 x 41 x 90 mm
• Mechanical mounting: 19“ (1U) rack mount
• Ingress protection: IP30
• Sound output: No
• Temperature range: -20°C to +50°C
• Designed and manufactured: European Union (Czech Republic, Prague)

For more information: https://www.netio-products.com/en/device/powerpdu-8qs