A-NEUVIDEO ANI-8PDU-24V 8-Port 24V DC Power Manager Instruction Manual

A-NEUVIDEO ANI-8PDU-24V 8-Port 24V DC Power Manager Instruction Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

1. To ensure the best results from this product, please read this manual and all other documentation before operating your equipment. Retain all documentation for future reference.
2. Follow all instructions printed on unit chassis for proper operation.
3. To reduce the risk of fire, do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit, or operate the unit while standing in liquid.
4. Make sure power outlets conform to the power requirements listed on the back of the unit. Keep unit protected from rain, water and excessive moisture.
5. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the unit. Dust with a clean dry cloth.
6. Do not use the unit if the electrical power cord is frayed or broken. The power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
7. Do not force switched or external connections in any way. They should all connect easily, without needing to be forced.
8. Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground. Precautions should be taken so that the means of grounding of a piece of equipment is not defeated.
9. AC voltage must be correct and the same as that printed on the rear of the unit. Damage caused by connection to improper AC voltage is not covered by any warranty.
10. Turn power off and disconnect unit from AC current before making connections.
11. Never hold a power switch in the “ON” position.
12. This unit should be installed in a cool dry place, away from sources of excessive heat, vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Do not use the unit near stoves, heat registers, radiators, or other heat producing devices.
13. Do not block fan intake or exhaust ports. Do not operate equipment on a surface or in an environment which may impede the normal flow of air around the unit, such as a bed, rug, carpet, or completely enclosed rack. If the unit is used in an extremely dusty or smoky environment, the unit should be periodically “blown free” of foreign dust and matter.
14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
15. When moving the unit, disconnect Input ports first, then remove the power cable; finally, disconnect the interconnecting cables to other devices.
16. Do not drive the Inputs with a signal level greater than that required to drive  equipment to full Output.
17. The equipment power cord should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
18. Save the carton and packing material even if the equipment has arrived in good condition. Should you ever need to ship the unit, use only the original factory packing.
19. Service Information Equipment should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the equipment.
C. The equipment has been exposed to rain.
D. The equipment does not appear to operate normally, or exhibits a marked change in performance.
E. The equipment has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

INTRODUCTION

This 8-Port 24V DC Power Manager is a DC power splitter which can distribute up to 625 milliamps of 24 volt power to up to (8) connected devices via 2-pin terminal block connections (115 watts total across all (8) outputs). Ideal for professional applications, this unit provides direct per-port power control via WebGUI, Telnet or RS-232. An integrated, battery backed-up, clock allows for detailed power scheduling based on a repeating daily/weekly schedule, or single events. Up to (2) fans may be connected and their speed can be either automatically controlled based on a detected temperature, or set to a single static speed. Detailed status information about the power input, each power output, current fan speed, and system temperature is provided to give a comprehensive system overview. This product has a 3 year warranty

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• ANI-8PDU-24V 8-Port 24V DC Power Manager
• 24V/6.25A DC Power Adapter
• Power Cord
• (8) 2-pin Terminal Block to 24V DC Power Adapter Cable
• Fan Power/Control Cable
• 3.5mm to 9-pin D-sub Adapter Cable
• Users Guide

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• 24V powered equipment requiring less than 14.4 watts of power

APPLICATIONS

• Entertainment Rooms & Home Theaters
• Showrooms & Demo Rooms
• Lecture Hall Presentations
• Public Commercial Displays
• AV equipment and control rooms

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:

• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.

DISCLAIMERS

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. We assume no responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use.

We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document. We make no commitment to update or to keep current the information contained in this document.

We reserve the right to make improvements to this document and/ or product at any time and without notice

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or any of its part translated into any language or computer file, in any form or by any means — electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise — without the express written permission and consent.

© Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved.
Version 1.0 JULY 2018

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

All products or service names mentioned in this document may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

• Power management system providing voltage-controlled current (24V) on each output
• Battery backed up clock for scheduling power events
• Integrated WebGUI for control and power analysis
• Unit’s overall maximum power consumption is only 150 watts
• Supports (8) power output ports with professional 2-pin 3.5mm terminal block connectors
• 115 watts of total power provided across all (8) outputs
• Dynamic loading function balances the power provided to each DC output

SPECIFICATIONS

• Output Ports: (8) 24V DC (2-pin Terminal Block) (2) 12V DC (4-pin Terminal Block)
• Control Ports: RS-232 (3.5mm) IP Control (RJ45)
• Baud Rate: Up to 115200bps
• Power Supply: 24V/6.25A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
• ESD Protection Human Body Model:
  • ±8kV (Air Discharge)
  • ±4kV (Contact Discharge)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 8.3 x .94 x 4.4 in (211.5x24x112mm) Case Only / 8.3 x 1 x 4.6 in (211.5x25x117mm) All Inclusive
• Weight: 10 oz / 285g
• Chassis Material: Aluminum
• Silkscreen Color: Black
• Operating Temperature: 0˚C–40˚C/32˚F–104˚F
• Storage Temperature: -20˚C–60˚C/-4 ˚F–140˚F
• Relative Humidity: 20–90% RH (Non-condensing)
• Power Consumption: 150W

FRONT PANEL

1. RS-232: Connect directly to your PC/laptop using a 3.5mm mini-jack to 9-pin adapter to send RS-232 commands to control the unit.
2. ISP/RESET : This button has multiple functions, see below

A. ISP MODE: Press and hold this button while powering the unit on to enter ISP mode.
B. FACTORY RESET : Press and hold this button for 5+ seconds, after the unit is already powered on, to perform a full factory reset of the unit.
C. REBOOT: Momentarily press this button, after the unit is already powered on, to reboot the unit.

Rear Panel

1. 24V POWER OUT & LEDS 1~8: Connect power cables with 3.5mm 2-pin terminal blocks from units requiring 24V power. Up to (8) devices can be powered. When power is available from a port, the associated LED will be green. When a power port is disabled its LED will turn off.
2. 24V FAN OUT A~B : Connect to a dedicated dual-fan power and control cable. Fan speed can be controlled via WebGUI, Telnet, or RS-232.
3. SERV.: This slot is reserved for firmware update use only.
4. CONTROL: Connect directly, or through a network switch, to your PC/laptop to control the unit via Telnet/WebGUI.
5. DC 24V: Plug the 24V DC power adapter into the unit and connect it to an AC wall outlet for power.
6. ON/OFF: Flip this switch to turn the unit ON or OFF after connecting a 24V power source.

RS-232 Protocol

Telnet Control

Before attempting to use Telnet control, please ensure that both the unit and the PC are connected to the same active networks.

UNIT

Windows 7| Click START , type “cmd” in the search field, and press ENTER.
Windows XP| Click START > Run, type “cmd” , and press ENTER.
Mac OS X| Click GO > APPLICATIONS > UTILITIES > TERMINAL.

Once in the Command Line Interface (CLI) type “telnet” followed by the IP address of the unit (and the port number if it is non-standard) and then hit “Enter”. See below for reference

Note: The unit’s default IP address is 192.168.1.50. If the IP address is changed then the IP address required for Telnet access will also change accordingly

RS-232 & Telnet Commands

N1 = X.X.X.X         [X = 0 ~ 255, IP Address] N2 = X.X.X.X      [X = 0 ~ 255, Netmask] N3 = X.X.X.X    [X = 0 ~ 255, Gateway]
IPDHCP N1 ⮠| Enable or disable DHCP for obtaining the unit’s IP configuration. N1 = ON, OFF
VERSION ⮠| Show the unit’s firmware version.
FADEFAULT ⮠| Reset the unit to the factory defaults.
REBOOT ⮠| Reboot the unit.
PWR N1 N2 ⮠| Enable or disable power output N1. N1 = 1 ~ 8 [Port number] N2 = ON, OFF
PWR N1 NAME N2 ⮠| Rename power output N1. N1 = 1 ~ 8 [Port number] N2 = {Name String}             [16 characters max]
PWR_STATUS N1 ⮠| Show the current power state (volts, watts, amps) of power output N1. N1 = 1 ~ 8        [Port number]
TEMPERATURE ⮠| Show details of the unit’s temperature and fancontrol settings.
FAN_SET N1 ⮠| Set non-“Auto Mode” fan speed or enable “Fan Auto Mode”. Available values for N1 :0 ~ 100 [Disable Fan Auto Mode and set the fan speed to the selected percentage] AUTO             [Enable Fan Auto Mode]
FAN_SET N1 N2 N3 ⮠| Set the fan speed and temperature threshold for the selected automatic speed tier. Available values for N1 :AUTO_LOW [Auto fan setting to adjust] AUTO_MIDAUTO_HIGH N2 = 0 ~ 100 [Temperature threshold in °C] N3 = 0 ~ 100         [Fan speed in percent]

NOTE: Commands will not be executed unless followed by a carriage return. Commands are not case-sensitive.

Device Discovery

Please obtain the “Device Discovery” software from your authorized dealer and save it in a directory where you can easily find it. Connect the unit and your PC/Laptop to the same active network and execute the “Device Discovery” software. Click on “Find Devices on Network” and a list of devices connected to the local network will show up indicating their current IP address

NOTE: The unit’s default IP address is 192.168.1.50.

By clicking on one of the listed devices you will be presented with the network details of that particular device.

1. IP Mode: If you choose, you can alter the static IP network settings for the device, or switch the unit into DHCP mode to automatically obtain proper network settings from a local DHCP server. To switch to DHCP mode, please select DHCP from the IP mode drop-down, then click “Save” followed by “Reboot”.
2. WebGUI Hotkey: Once you are satisfied with the network settings, you may use them to connect via Telnet or WebGUI. The network information window provides a convenient link to launch the WebGUI directly

WebGUI Overview

After connecting to the WebGUI’s address in a web browser, log into the unit by entering the appropriate user name and password.

All primary functions of this unit are controllable via the built in WebGUI, including Status, Device Settings, Schedule, and System settings. The individual functions will be introduced in the following section.

• STATUS: This tab displays the current status of the various components of the unit in real-time.

1. Power In: Displays the voltage, current and wattage of the unit’s main power supply.
2. Power Out: Displays the voltage, current and wattage of each of the 8 individual power outputs.
3. System Temperature: Displays the unit’s temperature as measured at 3 locations inside the case on the PCB.
4. System Fan: Displays the current state of 2 external fans (optional) including individual fan RPM, and the current fan speed thresholds, if auto mode is enabled.
   

• SCHEDULE: The Schedule tab provides multiple ways to automate and schedule the powering on and off of any of the (8) power ports on this unit

1. Repeat Mode: Items in this section will execute at their set times on the selected days (Sunday through Saturday) every week as long as they are marked as “Active”.
2. Once Mode: Items in this section are scheduled to occur a single time on a specific date at the specified time. Each item will automatically change to “None Active” after they have been executed once.

NOTE: Each schedule item must be set as “Active” for it to activate at the scheduled time.

• SYSTEM: This tab provides system configuration options including changing the  network settings, downloading/restoring saved system configurations, modifying the username and password, system time setting,  and updating the firmware.

1. Network: This section allows for setting the unit to either Static or DHCP mode for its IP information. When in Static mode, the IP, Netmask, and Gateway may be set manually.
2. Web User Setting: This section allows for the login password to be changed. The username is “admin” and the default password is also “admin”.
3. System Time: This section allows user to set the system time and date. NOTE: The new setting will not take effect until “Save” is clicked.
4. Download Current Configuration: This section allows the user to download the current system configuration to a local PC for restoration later.
5. Restore Configuration: This section allows user to restore a previously downloaded system configuration.
6. Firmware Upgrade: This section allows for new firmware to be uploaded into the unit.
   

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