Legrand PDU Quick Setup Guide

Safety Precautions

WARNING! Read and understand all sections in this guide before installing or operating this product. Failure to heed any of the following WARNINGS may result in electric shock, fire, personal injury, and death. Prior to operating this product, the user should read the online help and specifically the warnings in the online help.

WARNING! Connect this product to an AC power source whose voltage is within the range specified on the product's nameplate.

WARNING! Connect this product to an AC power source that is current limited by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker in accordance with national and local electrical codes.

WARNING! Use this product in a dry location.

WARNING! Connect this product to a protective earth ground. Never use a "ground lift adaptor" between the product's plug and the wall receptacle.

WARNING! If this product is a model that requires assembly of its line cord or plug, all such assembly must be performed by a licensed electrician and the line cord or plugs used must be suitably rated based on the product's nameplate ratings and national and local electrical codes.

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of shock - Use indoors only in a dry location. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. For use with IT equipment only. Disconnect power before servicing.

PDU Overview

The PDU features several key components:

(1) Outlets: Receptacles for connecting equipment.
(2) Circuits: Indicates circuit breakers.
(3) Controller with Connector Ports: Houses the control interface and various connection ports. Refer to the Controller section for details.
(4) Front Panel Display: Provides information and status updates. Refer to the Front Panel Display section for details.
(5) Circuit Breakers: Protect individual circuits from overloads.
(6) Inlet: Connection point for the main power cord.

1U PDU Overview:

(1) Outlets: Located on the front of the PDU.
(2) Controller with Connector Ports: See Controller section.
(3) Front Panel Display: See Front Panel Display section.
(4) Outlets: Located on the rear of the PDU.
(5) Inlet: Located on the rear of the PDU.

Mounting Options

0 U Button Mount:

Slide flat brackets onto the rear of the 0 U model and align over holes at each end.
Press the button into the bracket hole and turn with your finger.
Mount by positioning the PDU at the rack, pressing the buttons through the holes in the cabinet, and letting the PDU drop slightly to secure.

1U/2U Legrand Clip Mount:

Parts: Legrand Soluclip (2), Brackets (2) (1U or 2U size).
Attach brackets to the ends of the 1U model with screws.
Attach the Soluclip at each end by squeezing the buttons together to insert the hooks through the bracket. Release the buttons when the hooks are securely in position.
Mount by positioning the PDU at the rack, tilting it to press the hooks through the rack holes, then setting the PDU level to engage the hooks.

2U Bracket Mount:

Attach the brackets with "ears" facing front to each end of the PDU using 4 screws.
Mount by positioning the PDU at the rack and attaching the bracket "ears" to the rack with 2 screws in the provided holes on each ear.

Powering On the PDU

Verify that all circuit breakers on the Legrand PDU device are set to ON. If not, turn them ON.
Connect each Legrand PDU to an appropriately rated branch circuit. Refer to the label or nameplate affixed to your Legrand PDU for appropriate input ratings or range of ratings.
Wait a few moments for the power-on self-test and software loading. When complete, the front panel illuminates. Models with outlet LEDs show a steady color.

Controller Ports

The controller provides various connection options:

Port	Description
(1) USB-B	Establish a USB connection to a computer for CLI use or disaster recovery.
(2) USB-A	Powered USB 2.0 port. Connect a USB device, such as a webcam or wireless LAN adapter. Can also be used for cascading devices to share a network connection.
(3) SENSOR	RJ-45 connector. Connect optional environmental sensors or a hub. Some sensors require an RJ-45 adapter. Refer to "Set Thresholds on Sensors" for details on setting up sensors for alerts.
(4) CONSOLE	RJ-45 connector. Establish a serial connection to a computer.
(5) ETH 10/100	Use either Ethernet port for network connection or cascading. Supports up to 100 Mbps. Green LED indicates physical link and activity. Yellow LED indicates communications at 10/100 BaseT speeds.
(6) RESET (Pinhole)	Resets to factory defaults when a serial connection is present. Restarts the PDU software without loss of power to outlets when a serial connection is not present.
(7) Reset Button	View PDU and outlet information, switch outlets (on models with switching), and view alerts.

Front Panel Display

Use the front panel display buttons to access information about your PDU. Scroll with arrow buttons to select items in the menu. Check the bottom corners for available operations on each page.

The display can show:

Voltage, Frequency, Current readings.
Alert status (e.g., "No Alerts", "1 critical, 1 warned").
Recent sensor transitions (e.g., Temperature, Humidity).
Main Menu options: Alerts, PDU, Inlet, Peripherals, Assets, Device Info.

Alerts are indicated by color: Yellow for a warning, Red for a critical alert.

Connect to the Network

Legrand PDUs are set to use DHCP by default. For static IP configuration, refer to the online help.

Wired Connection:

Connect the PDU ETH1 or ETH2 to your LAN using standard network patch cables.
If connecting both ETH1 and ETH2 ports to your LAN, ensure each connection is made to a different subnet.

Wireless Connection:

Connect a supported USB wireless LAN adapter to the PDU USB-A port.
Alternatively, connect a USB hub to the PDU USB-A port, then plug the supported USB wireless LAN adapter into the hub.
Supported Network types: 802.11 A/B/G/N.
Supported Protocols: WPA2 (RSN).
Key Management: WPA-PSK, or WPA-EAP with PEAP and MSCHAPv2 authentication.
Encryption: CCMP (AES).
Compatible USB Wireless LAN Adapters include: SparkLAN WUBR0508N, Proxim Orinoco 8494, Zyxel NWD271N, Edimax EW-7722UnD, TP-Link TL-WDN3200 v1, Raritan USB WIFI.

Login to Web Interface

Use a supported web browser to navigate to the PDU's IP address. The IP address can be retrieved from the LED display: Menu > Device Info > ETHERNET page.
Default Login: admin / raritan
Supported Browsers: Internet Explorer® 11, Microsoft Edge, Firefox® 52+, Safari® (Mac), Google® Chrome® 52+, Android 4.2+, iOS 7.0+.
You can also configure your Legrand PDU via USB or serial port. Refer to the online help for details.

Web Interface Overview

The web interface provides access to PDU management:

Menu: Navigate to different pages (Dashboard, PDU, Inlet, Peripherals, etc.). Menu items may vary by model.
Info Area: Displays model number, firmware version, help links, last login date/time, and device time settings.
User Name and Logout: Shows the logged-in username and provides a logout option.
Dashboard: View Inlet readings, Alerts, Alarms, and Inlet History. The dashboard content may vary by model.
Alerted Sensors: Displays sensors that have entered a warning or critical state. Click to view details.
Alarms: Shows any active alarms.

Set Thresholds on Sensors

If you have optional environmental sensors, you can configure alert thresholds via the web interface.

Navigate to Peripherals in the Menu to view connected sensors.
Numeric sensors (e.g., temperature, humidity) have threshold values that trigger alerts. Alerts appear on the Dashboard and the PDU's LED display.
Click the sensor's Name to configure. On the sensor page, click Edit Thresholds.
You can use default threshold values or clear the checkbox to configure your own. Clear checkboxes for alert levels you do not wish to monitor. All sensors offer upper and lower warning and critical levels.

Additional Information

Legrand PDU Support page: https://www.raritan.com/support/product/lg
Legrand PDU Online Help: http://help.raritan.com/lg
For more details on sensors, download the Environmental Sensors and Actuators Guide from the Support page: https://www.raritan.com/support/product/lg

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