Remote Power-Off Device AP9830 Installation and Quick Start
Contents Features and Requirements 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Information 3 Avoid Hazardous Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Example of the potential hazard 3 Accessory devices that can override the RPO 3 Eliminate the Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Set up the Remote Power-Off Device . . . . . . . . . . 14 Remote switch: requirements and pin assignment 16 Pin locations for the keystone jack 16 Pin locations for the RJ -11 connector 16 Connect the switch cable to the keystone jack 17 Placement of accessories 19 How to Turn Off the Output of Multiple UPSs . . .
Features and Requirements Features The APC® Remote Power-Off Device (RPO), AP9830, enables you to turn off the output power of an APC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) immediately by a remote switch. For example: • If the UPS itself is not readily accessible, place the RPO in a convenient location. • To turn off the output power of more than one UPS remotely by a single switch, set up each UPS with its own RPO. See “How to Turn Off the Output of Multiple UPSs” on page 20.
Hardware Requirements The Remote Power-Off Device requires the following: • A Smart-UPS® or Matrix-UPS™. Note A Symmetra™ UPS has a built-in remote power-off mechanism that turns off the System Enable switch. For Symmetra UPS models, use that mechanism, not this external Remote Power-Off Device. • A switch (SELV or Class 2 circuit). See “Remote switch: requirements and pin assignment” on page 16. • A cable to connect the remote switch to the Remote Power-Off Device. See “Cable requirements” on page 22.
Safety Information Avoid Hazardous Configurations Example of the potential hazard 1. An administrator uses the remote switch connected to the Remote Power-Off Device to turn off the output power from a UPS, but the UPS continues to receive utility power. 2. From an interface of an APC accessory device, a user issues a command for the UPS to begin providing output power. 3.
Eliminate the Hazard Warning Use an Emergency Power Off system If brief periods of UPS output power (when the remote switch is off) can cause personal injury or damage to hardware or data, do not use the Remote Power-Off Device as the only means of controlling UPS output power. Matrix-UPS models and many Smart-UPS models have an integrated EPO system that allows connected equipment to be deenergized immediately from a remote location without the UPS switching to battery operation.
Safety Information: Eliminate the Hazard Block access to accessory devices The Remote Power-Off Device can provide a useful alternative to the integrated EPO interface of a UPS in any of the following situations: • Your system configuration requires either of the following to turn off the output from the UPS: – a switched-voltage signal (instead of a contact closure) – a normally closed contact closure • A limited number of contact closures is available at the remote EPO interface for turning off the outpu
Contact Closure Setup with Multiple UPSs Warning To connect multiple UPSs to a system that uses contact closures to turn off the UPSs, you must provide a separate set of contact closures for each UPS. Do not set up multiple UPSs in a parallel configuration to a single set of contacts. A parallel configuration can introduce intersystem ground noise or generate false EPO signals at the integrated EPO interface of a UPS or at the Remote Power-Off Device.
Verify Contents of the Shipment Unpack and Inspect the RPO Package Please recycle Receiving inspection The shipping materials are recyclable. Please save them for later use, or dispose of them appropriately. Inspect the package and contents for shipping damage, and make sure that all parts were sent. Report any damage immediately to the shipping agent, and report missing contents, damage, or other problems immediately to APC or your APC reseller.
Verify Contents of the Shipment: Unpack and Inspect the RPO Package • Remote Power-Off Device • Keystone jack (750-0023) • A strip of hook-and-loop fastener (not shown here) for optional mounting of the Remote Power-Off Device.
Components of the RPO Side Views View from the server side of the RPO DB9 female port to connect to server or accessories RJ-11 port: RPO/Cascade In RJ-11 port: Cascade Out View from the UPS side of the RPO 1 2 3 4 Configuration DIP switches DB9 Male Port to connect to UPS For DIP switch settings, see “Configure the Remote Power-Off Device” on page 12.
Top View 10 Power-Off/Test LED Labels that identify components on the sides of the RPO Remote Power-Off Device — Installation and Quick Start
Configuration and Setup Overview To configure and set up the Remote Power-Off Device: 1. Configure the RPO to operate in Test (Disabled) poweroff mode by setting DIP switch #3 to the up position. 2. Connect the RPO. See “Set up the Remote Power-Off Device” on page 14. 3. Test the RPO while leaving DIP switch #3 in the up position. 4. Configure the RPO to operate in the Enabled power-off mode by setting DIP switch #3 to the down position (for normal operation).
Configure the Remote Power-Off Device Types of remote switches supported The RPO supports two types of remote switches: • A contact closure switch toggles between an open and closed circuit. • A voltage input switch applies and removes a voltage signal. To connect the remote switch, see “Remote switch: requirements and pin assignment” on page 16. Set the DIP switches On the UPS side of the Remote Power-Off Device, set the DIP switches labeled CONFIGURATION. Power-off condition: DIP switches #1 and #2.
Configuration and Setup: Configure the Remote Power-Off Device Power-off mode: DIP switch #3. In either power-off mode, the Remote Power-Off Device LED illuminates when the device is connected and configured properly and the remote switch is being asserted. Power-Off Mode Setting: DIP Switch #3 Test (Disabled) up Checks wiring between the remote switch and the RPO No Enabled down Normal operation Yes Purpose Power-Off Asserted DIP Switch #4. DIP switch #4 is unassigned.
Set up the Remote Power-Off Device Connect single and multiple RPOs You can connect one Remote Power-Off Device to one remote switch to control one UPS, or you can connect multiple Remote Power-Off Devices to one remote switch to control multiple UPSs simultaneously. • To connect one Remote Power-Off Device, use the instructions in this section. After setup, continue with step 3 of the procedure in “Overview” on page 11.
Configuration and Setup: Set up the Remote Power-Off Device Note In the following set-up diagram, note that the RJ-11 cable connects to the middle port, labeled RPO / Cascade In.
Configuration and Setup: Set up the Remote Power-Off Device Remote switch: requirements and pin assignment RPO/Cascade In Pin Assignment Type Requirements Contact Closure • Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) or Class 2 circuit • Switch or relay properly isolated from the utility • Latching 2 and 5 Voltage Input • SELV or Class 2 circuit • Switched 24 V AC/DC • Latching 3 and 4 Pin locations for the keystone jack 3 1 2 5 4 6 Pin locations for the RJ-11 connector 23 45 16 Remote Power-Off Devic
Configuration and Setup: Set up the Remote Power-Off Device Connect the switch cable to the keystone jack 1. Strip the cable jacket (the outer insulation of the cable) to expose 1 inch (25.4 mm) of the insulated wires (unstripped 26 – 22 AWG required). 2. Cut one of the two wires so that only .188 inches (4.76 mm) remain exposed. 3. Choose your wiring scheme according to the type of remote switch (contact closure or voltage input) that you are using.
Configuration and Setup: Set up the Remote Power-Off Device 5. Press each wire into its slot on the clear plastic cap. Then inspect the cap to ensure that each wire is in the correct slot and that the end of each wire touches the back of the slot. 6. Press the plastic cap, with the wires connected, onto the cylinders of the keystone jack.
Configuration and Setup: Set up the Remote Power-Off Device 7. Using slip-joint pliers, terminate the wires by pressing the plastic cap and keystone jack together until the cap snaps into place. 8. Inspect the jack to ensure that the cap is securely snapped into place and that both wires are terminated. Placement of accessories The Remote Power-Off Device works with any APC accessory that is connected to the Remote Power-Off Device through the DB9 port labeled TO SERVER OR ACCESSORIES.
How to Turn Off the Output of Multiple UPSs To set up more than one APC UPS to turn off from one remote switch, you must have one Remote Power-Off Device for each UPS. You can set up remote turnoff of multiple UPS outputs in either a cascading (serial) configuration or (for voltage input switches only) a parallel configuration.
Configuration and Setup: How to Turn Off the Output of Multiple UPSs Matrix-UPS® in a cascading configuration You can include only one APC Matrix-UPS in a cascading configuration, and you must place it at the end of the series of UPSs (UPS n in the example setup). Connect multiple RPOs in parallel setup (voltage input switches only) You can set up a remote voltage input switch by connecting multiple Remote Power-Off Devices in parallel.
Product Information Selecting and Ordering Components Remote switch specifications Cable requirements See “Remote switch: requirements and pin assignment” on page 16. You can use the two RJ-11 cables that came with the Remote Power-Off Device or use existing building cables.
Product Specifications Physical Dimensions (H × W × D) Unit Shipping 2.54 × 9.53 × 6.05 cm (1.00 × 3.75× 2.38 in) 7.26 × 24.13 × 16.51 cm (2.86 × 9.50 × 6.50 in) Weight Unit Shipping 0.23 kg (0.50 lb) 0.36 kg (0.
Warranty and Service Limited warranty APC warrants the Remote Power-Off Device to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective products. This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been damaged by accident, negligence, or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
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Radio Frequency Interference This product contains no clocks or oscillators and therefore does not cause interference.
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