VT608t Switched Power Distribution Unit
Description
VT608t Switched PDU with 8 Outlets is a versatile power distribution unit designed for effective load management in various environments. It enables users to switch on, off, or reboot up to eight individual outlets, providing flexible control over connected devices.
In addition to its power management capabilities, the VT608t also supports comprehensive environmental monitoring, including:
Temperature Monitoring: Keeps track of temperature levels to prevent overheating of equipment.
Humidity Monitoring: Ensures optimal humidity levels to protect sensitive devices.
Voltage Monitoring: Tracks voltage levels to safeguard against power surges or drops.
Leakage Detection: Monitors for water leaks to prevent damage to equipment.
Smoke Detection: Alerts users to potential fire hazards.
Airflow Monitoring: Ensures proper ventilation for cooling systems.
Furthermore, the VT608t functions as an I/O controller, making it suitable for various applications such as:
Door Control: Manage access points securely.
Fan Control: Regulate cooling systems to enhance equipment performance.
Generator Control: Manage backup power sources effectively.
UPS Management: Monitor and control uninterruptible power supplies.
Circuit Breaker Control: Automate circuit management for safety and efficiency.
Alarm Systems: Integrate alarms for enhanced security.
Use cases
These use cases illustrate the versatility and importance of the VT608t in modern IT and facility management, helping organizations maintain operational efficiency, safety, and reliability. For more detailed information, you can check the Vutlan product page directly.
- Data Center Management: The VT608t allows data center operators to manage power to servers and networking equipment efficiently. By switching outlets on and off remotely, technicians can perform remote reboots and ensure optimal load distribution, which is crucial for preventing overheating and ensuring uptime.
- Environmental Monitoring: This device enables the monitoring of critical environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, voltage, and smoke. In data centers or server rooms, maintaining specific conditions is vital to prevent equipment damage. For instance, a spike in temperature detected by the VT608t can trigger alarms or automatic fan activation to cool down the equipment.
- Control of Peripheral Equipment: The VT608t can be used to control peripheral devices such as fans, generators, and UPS systems. This functionality is especially useful during power outages, where the system can automatically switch to backup power while also managing other connected devices to maintain operations.
- Security Systems: With its ability to control doors and alarms, the VT608t serves as a part of an integrated security system. It can manage access control systems and monitor for unauthorized access, ensuring that sensitive areas remain secure.
- Customizable Logic Schemes: Users can set up complex logic schemes to automate responses based on specific conditions. For instance, if the humidity exceeds a set threshold, the system can automatically activate dehumidifiers or fans.
- Energy Management: By monitoring voltage and power usage across multiple devices, the VT608t helps organizations optimize energy consumption and reduce costs. Alerts can be configured to notify operators of unusual power draw patterns that might indicate malfunctioning equipment.
- Remote Monitoring and Management: The built-in web interface allows for easy remote access, enabling IT staff to monitor and control systems from anywhere. This capability is essential for businesses that operate multiple facilities or have off-site management needs.
Hardware specifications
- Grad A
- VT408 analog sensor extension unit adds more ports
- Plug & Play
- 5 level thresholds
- Hysteresis for alert delay if the sensor value jumps to fast
- Linear formula for sensor value adjustments
- Math element for calculating your own formulas
- Graphs, multi-graphs
- Ethernet 10/100 Base-T port, provides an Ethernet connection
- Connect digital CAN sensors in a daisy chain
- Connect CAN extensions
- Restart button
- Factory reset
- N-R switch
- x4 Power outlets
- Activity, Error, Alarm, CAN
- x2 12V relays
- Temperature
- C20 inlet, 110-240V AC, 50/60Hz, Fuse 16A
- Outlets can be manually switched or automatically using logic schemes
- x8 C13 outlets 110-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Control VT103 alarm beacon
- Control VT105 strobe light
- Control VT11 relay contact switch
- Control other 12V DC devices
- Chassis grounding
- Receive voltage free signals from devices and sensors
- E.g. door sensor, window sensor, UPS, diesel generators, circuit breakers, alarm system, control panels, and other industrial equipment.
- Connect KMS-30 access sensor
Extensions
VT740 LTE slot modem
Allows to receive and send SMS notifications (2G, 3G). Provides Ethernet reservation over LTE (4G).
Extension slot
VT485r Reader extension
Allows to connect readers, and keypads with OSDP protocol support.
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VT485m Modbus extension
Allows to monitor up to 32 Modbus RTU devices/meters/sensors.
Battery slot
VT-ACCU Rechargeable backup battery
Keeps the device operational while the main power source drops.The device uses two 3.7V rechargeable lithium batteries 14500. If the main power input voltage drops, the unit will work from VT-ACCU rechargeable batteries until the batteries are discharged.
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VT-BAT Backup battery 9V
Keeps the device operational while the main power source is disabled. The device uses a non-rechargeable 6F22 9V lithium battery.
Advanced technology
From sensing to connecting, from data to the power that transforms the world, what we do matters.
Advanced protocols
Vutlan supports most popular communication protocols & adding more...
SNMP v1, v2c, v3
Simple Network Protocol for connecting multiple Vutlan units to a single DCIM, NMS, and Infrastructure monitoring software.
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Modbus RTU,
Modbus TCP
Modbus serial communication protocol designed for industrial automation systems, and industrial meters.
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OSDPv2 RS485
Open Supervised Device Protocol is an access control communications standard for readers, & keypads.
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and other...
DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, FTP, Syslog, TLS, DynDNS, RADIUS, SSL, NTP, OpenVPN
Pushing limits
The most powerful monitoring and control systems in the world!
OS Linux
v.6.2
Processors
720 MHz, 2 Cores
Maximum sensors
100 physical sensors
Maximum elements
700 virtual elements
Embedded Web Interface
All Vutlan monitoring units come with a built-in multi-language Web Interface for monitoring and control of the device. Here you can configure notifications & alerts, logic schemes, user access permissions, sensors, and elements. You can also inspect sensor graphs, logs, or view cameras.
Add more analog sensors using VT408 or VT408DIN
'VT408 Sensor extension unit' and 'VT408DIN Sensor extension unit" increase the number of analog sensors connected to any Vutlan monitoring unit. Each VT408 unit adds 8 analog sensors. Multiple VT408 units can be connected using a daisy CAN chain. Sensors connected to the extension unit appear in the system automatically.
Add more dry contact inputs using VT440
'VT440 / Dry contacts extension unit' increases the number of dry contact input terminals connected to any Vutlan monitoring unit.
Each VT440 unit adds x32 terminals. Each VT440 unit + VT32 extension adds x64 terminals.
Multiple VT440 units can be connected using a daisy CAN chain.
Vutlan web interface offers a separate dry contact inputs panel for monitoring, control and configuration.
Connecting CAN sensors
You can connect up to x32 CAN units in a CAN bus chain.
E.g. Each VT408 unit in a CAN bus chain adds 8 analog sensors.
E.g. Each VT440 unit adds x32 or x64 dry contact inputs to the system.
The additional power supply CAN12V-1A is needed only if the number of sensors in a CAN bus chain is more than 12 sensors. Supplies power for each additional group of 12 sensors.
Centralized Infrastructure Management Software using SNMP protocol
No matter how complex your IT infrastructure is, you can manage all assets using DCIM SNMP software, infrastructure management software.
Vutlan supports SNMP v1, SNMP v2c, SNMP v3. Hence the data from Vutlan monitoring units can be monitored from any SNMP managemnt software package.
Software specifications
- Full monitoring and control over IP
- Day / night cycles
- Manual season time setup
- Multi language web interface
- Floor map plan with layers and vectors
- System & group trees
- Logic schemes (IF, THEN, OR, AND events)
- No programming skills needed
- One time or repeated events
- Control equipment
- Send notifications
- Event triggers
- Group events
- Duplicator license is purchased separately
- For management of multiple devices
- Upload configuration and firmware
- USB camera (JPEG stream notifications)
- IP cameras (only view)
- Monitoring: modules, sensors, groups, map, USB web-cam & etc.
- CAN bus configuration
- Users DB
- Access keys DB
- Date and time configurations
- Network settings
- HTTP Server settings
- Logging settings
- Radius settings
- SNMP settings
- DynDNS
- Settings of update
- Settings of backup
- No SSH
- SSL cerrtificate
- OpenVPN client & server
- Routing
- NTP server
- Dynamic DNS
- Radius server
- Sensor graphs