Outlet-Metered & Switched PDU: Managed Power Distribution

Metered & Switched PDUs with Outlet Control for demonstrably less outages

Within active PDUs, a distinction can be made between switched (switching per outlet) and outlet-metered (measuring per outlet) PDUs. These PDUs are also often referred to as managed PDUs. Outlet-metered & switched PDUs are power solutions that switch each outlet and meter current in detail per outlet. Read more detailed information about these terms.

It is crucial for companies to have constant monitoring of the power supply to every connected consumer. Outlet-metered PDUs enable precise load distribution thanks to detailed metering functions and increase the safety of your connected devices by detecting overloads at an early stage. The integrated switching function allows IT and AV technicians to switch consumers on and off remotely – whether for an automatic reboot, power cycling or to switch off unused devices.

Outlet-metered and switched PDUs also minimise inrush current peaks by sequentially switching on the sockets. This protects your devices from overvoltages and extends their service life. The result: lower energy costs, a reduced carbon footprint and a reliable infrastructure.

Protect your IT and AV installation with GUDE’s reliable intelligent power distribution units. Choose the right PDU with integrated switching and measuring functions.

The right outlet-metered and switched PDU

for every application

1. Switched PDU

This PDU has a switching function that can be used to switch connected devices on and off. An integrated watchdog enables an automated and fail-safe switching sequence (self-healing function). The quality of the integrated switching relays plays a key role in the trouble-free operation of the PDU. Ideally, so-called high inrush relays are used here.

2. Metered PDU

This PDU has a measuring function that can be used to measure the consumption of the connected devices. These can be measurements of electrical quantities such as voltage, current, phase angle, power factor, frequency, active, apparent and reactive power. The measurement of fault current, which is important for operational safety, can also be recorded. In addition, it is possible to configure limit values for the measured quantities, which, if exceeded, result in an immediate alarm via e-mail. There are three types of current measurement:

Unit-Metered PDU (input side)
The measurement is performed at the input or per bank of the PDU

Outlet-metered PDU (output side)
The measurement is made in relation to each output of the PDU, i.e. per connected load.

Inline-metered PDU (intermediate)
The measurement is made inside the PDU. It is placed before the distribution to provide passive PDUs with metering functionality.

Conclusion:

The reliable outlet-metered and switched PDUs of GUDE have a unit-metered (input side) and outlet-metered (output side) power measurement.

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