Product 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.
Typical Applications
- The PowerPDU 8KS can be used for power balancing due to energy metering on each output.
- 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.
- With using external T1 temperature sensor can be used thermostat feature to activate additional cooling in case of too high temperature.
- High temperature email alerting via NETIO Cloud can be realized in case of high temperature with external T1 temperature sensor.
- Saving energy in meeting rooms (Scheduler switches equipment on/off at predefined time).
- Controlling the power (to TV sets, audio systems, lighting) from various AV systems in stores, smart homes, museums, digital signage applications.
Open API (protocols) (M2M)
- The PowerPDU 8KS LAN/WiFi PDU is typically used for electricity metering and distribution.
- Remote energy consumption monitoring in one or two circuit branches.
- Connecting the pulse output of a 3-phase electricity meter to In1 or In2 in order to measure electricity consumption above 16A.
- Each output can be switched on/off or power-cycled (e.g. to restart all appliances connected to the same circuit branch) from the web interface or the NETIO Cloud service.
- Controlling the charging of e-bikes, boats and other appliances up to 3.6 kW (230V/16A).
- Controlling the outputs using Open API (JSON, Modbus/TCP, SNMP, MQTT-flex, Telnet, ...)
- Integration with various third-party programs and applications.
- Controlling the device from the NETIO Mobile 2 app as long as the app is connected to the same network.
- The NETIO Cloud service, provided for a fee, enables central control of outputs of multiple devices in various locations.
AV Drivers
- NETIO PowerPDU 8KS can be easily used with most popular AV systems
- BrightSign: free plugin AN47
- CONTROL 4
- CRESTRON: free & paid driver
- ELAN
- KRAMER: free driver to control outputs
- biamp
- RTI
- SAVANT
- LOXONE: example AN53
- Home Assistant: drivers by community
- OpenHAB: drivers by community
- And More!
Zero Current Switching
ZCS (Zero Current Switching) support is important for switching devices more than several times a day. ZCS ensures switching on and off of the switching relay when the current passes through zero.
ZCS reduces the stress on the connected electrical appliances, increasing the lifetime in case of frequent switching of appliances with a high inrush current. High inrush current is typical for switching supplies common in IT equipment.
Electrical Metering
Electrical measurement (accessible over the web interface as well as Open API)
- Current [A]
- Voltage [V]
- Consumption [Wh]
- Output power [W]
- TPF (True Power Factor)
- Frequency [Hz]
- Phase [°]
- Reverse Energy [Wh]
- Measurement accuracy: better than 1%
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 (20.2 x 2.9 x 8.0 lb)
- Weight: 2.51 lb
- 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)