TRIPP-LITE PDUH30-ISO Basic and Metered Rack PDUs with Isobar Surge Protection Owner’s Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Tripp Lite
Table of Contents
TRIPP-LITE PDUH30-ISO Basic and Metered Rack PDUs with Isobar Surge
Protection Owner’s Manual
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of this product. Failure to heed these instructions and warnings will void the product warranty.
CAUTION: Only those who are properly trained or qualified to use this
device should
do so. Anyone who is not trained or qualified should not use this device
unless it is under the supervision of someone who is properly trained or
qualified to do so.
Children must be supervised to ensure they do not use the device as a toy.
Do not install this device if there is not at least 10 meters (30 feet) or more of wire between the electrical outlet and the electrical service panel.
Never use the device if the cord and plug are damaged. If the device is not working properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, take it to an authorized service center for inspection and repair.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its authorized service agent or qualified personnel in order to avoid a danger.
Important Warnings
- The PDU provides surge and line noise protection to connected equipment through its outlets.
- The PDU is designed for indoor use only, in a controlled environment, away from excess moisture, temperature extremes, conductive contaminants, dust or direct sunlight.
- Keep indoor ambient temperature between 32°F and 77°F (0°C and 25°C).
- The PDU must be installed by a qualified technician only.
- Do not attempt to mount the PDU to an insecure or unstable surface.
- Install in accordance with National Electrical Code standards. Be sure to use the proper overcurrent protection for the installation, in accordance with the plug/equipment rating.
- Connect the PDU to an outlet that is in accordance with your local building codes and that is adequately protected against excess currents, short circuits and earth faults.
- The electrical outlets supplying power to the equipment should be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.
- Do not connect the PDU to an ungrounded outlet or to extension cords or adapters that eliminate the connection to ground.
- The plug on the cord-connected models serves as the disconnect device.
- Be sure to provide a local disconnect device on any models that are permanently installed without a plug that is easily accessible.
- Never attempt to install electrical equipment during a thunderstorm.
- Individual equipment connected to the PDU should not draw more current than the individual PDU’s outlet’s rating.
- The total load connected to the PDU must not exceed the maximum load rating for the PDU.
- Do not attempt to modify the PDU, input plugs or power cables.
- Do not drill into or attempt to open any part of the PDU housing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
- Do not attempt to use the PDU if any part of it becomes damaged.
- Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended.
Installation
Note: The illustrations may differ somewhat from your PDU model.
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Determine Installation Configuration. The PDU supports four primary installation configurations: 1U Rack, 0U Rack,
Wall and Under-Counter. Choose a configuration and follow the installation instructions in the appropriate section of
Step 1 before proceeding to Step 2.
Note: Regardless of installation configuration, the user must determine the fitness of hardware and procedures before mounting.
The PDU and included hardware are designed for common rack and rack enclosure types and may not be appropriate for all applications. Exact mounting configurations may vary. -
1U Rack Installation. Attach the PDU to the rack by inserting four user-supplied screws A through the PDU mounting brackets B and into the mounting holes of the rack rail as shown.
Note: If the mounting ears are not preinstalled, please add the ears before mounting
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0U Rack Installation. Part 1: Remove the screws C attaching the mounting brackets to the PDU, change the orientation of the brackets as shown and reattach the brackets. Use only the screws supplied by the manufacturer or their exact equivalent (#6-32, 1/4” flat head). Part 2: Attach the PDU vertically by inserting two or more user-supplied screws A through the PDU mounting brackets B and into mounting points in the rack or rack enclosure.
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Wall Installation. After repeating Part 1 above, attach the PDU to a stable mounting surface by inserting two or more user-supplied screws A through the PDU mounting brackets B and into secure mounting points on the mounting surface.
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Under-Counter Installation. After repeating Part 1 above, attach the PDU to a stable mounting surface by inserting four usersupplied screws A through the PDU mounting brackets B and into secure mounting points on the mounting surface.
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Attach the input plug of the PDU to a grounded outlet. Insert the plug directly into a grounded outlet that does not share a circuit with a heavy electrical load (such as an air conditioner or refrigerator).
Note: Select models include an input plug adapter that converts the twistlock input plug to a straight-blade input plug. Attach the input plug adapter to the input plug if you wish to plug the PDU into a compatible straightblade outlet.
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Attach equipment to the PDU. Do not exceed the load rating of the PDU. The total electrical current used by the PDU will be displayed on the digital meter in amperes.
Features
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Input Plug (Varies by Model)
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Outlets (Vary by Model): During normal operation, the outlets distribute AC power to connected equipment.
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Circuit Breaker: If the current drawn by the equipment connected to the PDU exceeds the Maximum Current Rating, the circuit breaker will trip to prevent possible damage. When a circuit breaker trips, its plunger will pop up. Disconnect excess equipment and allow the breaker to cool at least one minute before depressing the plunger to reset the breaker.
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Ammeter (Select Models): The total electrical current used by the PDU will be displayed on the digital meter in amperes (applies only to models equipped with an ammeter).
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Grounding Lug: Use this screw to connect the PDU to ground.
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Input Plug Adapter (Select Models): Converts the twist-lock input plug to a straight-blade input plug.
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Diagnostic Indicator Lights: The three LEDs on the front panel show current power conditions (from left to right):
Protection Present (Green LED): Indicates the surge-suppression components are intact and providing full protection against spikes and surges. This LED should be lit anytime the PDU is plugged in and power is present. If the Protection Present LED does not light, then some of the surge suppression components are not functioning and the unit should be returned for repair as soon as possible. You may still use the unit; however, connected equipment will be protected from spikes and surges at a lesser level than normal.
*Line Fault (Red LED): Indicates a wiring fault has been detected.
If this LED illuminates at any time while the unit is plugged in, the fault should be repaired by a qualified electrician as soon as possible. This LED indicates that phases are reversed, ground is missing or some other sort of wiring error exists in the circuit the PDU is plugged into. The Line Fault detector circuitry will identify most common wiring faults, but will not necessarily detect every possible type of fault.
Line “OK” (Green LED):** Indicates that nominal AC power is present with no wiring faults detected. When this LED is illuminated, AC power is safe for connected equipment.
***** If the Line Fault (Red LED) indicator illuminates, carefully check the
AC receptacle the PDU is plugged into. The receptacle must be tight and
securely grounded. A loose AC receptacle may cause the Line Fault LED to
illuminate. The Red LED indicates the presence of a wiring fault, but does not
indicate the exact nature of the fault.
Only qualified electricians should make necessary outlet repairs.
If the Line Fault indicator illuminates and power is not present at the outlets, the PDU’s surge-suppression components have been compromised as a result of surge damage. For service, call Tripp Lite Customer Support at 773.869.1234 to remedy the problem or receive instructions about return, repair or exchange.
Warranty & Product Registration
LIMITED WARRANTY
Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years (except internal UPS system batteries outside USA and Canada, 1 year) from the date of initial purchase. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product, in its sole discretion. Service under this Warranty can only be obtained by your delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to: Tripp Lite, 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA. Seller will pay return shipping charges. Visit tripplite.com/support before sending any equipment back for repair.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction).
WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application.
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Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers
For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification,
your Tripp Lite product has been assigned a unique series number. The series
number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required
approval markings and information.
When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to the
series number. The series number should not be confused with the marketing
name or model number of the product.
The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Photos and illustrations may differ slightly from actual products.