Enhanced power management with switched and outlet-metered AC/DC Power Distribution Unit

With the Expert Power Control 8291-2, GUDE presents a power distribution system that is used in professioal installations with direct current (DC) voltage requirements. The switchable LAN socket allows the connection of up to 21 AV devices. 4 different voltage ranges can be operated:

• 17 switchable load outlets with DC voltages of 24 V, 12 V and 5 V (terminal clamp and USB type A)
• 4 switchable load outlets of AC voltage 110-230 V (IEC C13)

Thanks to its wide range of voltages, numerous AV and IT consumers can be connected and powered by Expert Power Control 8291-2. The integrated industrial power supply makes the often unreliable plug-in power supplies of the end devices superfluous. Thanks to its compact design in a stable metal housing, the PDU occupies only one height unit in 19-inch racks.

Smart Homes as application exmaple for Expert Power Control 8291-1: The right outlet and voltage for every AV device

Once in operation, AV professionals benefit from several advantages with the AC/DC power distributor.

Key Benefits

1. Faster service: Power-cycling/remote reboot of connected devices helps applications to get back ontheir feet when they have hung up: Automatically via watchdog monitoring or by remote access via the integrated web app. This means less truck rolls and customer calls for every AV service responsibles.
2. Operational safety: Short-circuit fuses per output (eFuse) prevent damage to other loads. In addition, an integrated type 3 surge protection ensures greater operational safety. In addition, power and residual current monitoring prevents critical system states in the installation.
3. Energy saving: The integrated energy meters offer precise measurement of power consumption even on DC outlet level. Programmable circuit diagrams prevent energy waste caused by 24/7 operation.
4. Monitoring: Monitoring of temperature, humidity and air pressure in the AV installation by plug-n-play sensors. This allows critical conditions to be avoided in advance through preventive measures.
5. Space saving: The IP power distributor occupies only 1 height unit in the rack and allows the direct connection of many consumers thanks to the integrated power supply unit. The bulky power bricks or failure-prone adapters of the individual end devices can be dispensed.

Features at a glance

• 21 load outlets individually switchable on the device or remotely via HTTPS and SNMP
• Remote monitoring and switching of connected consumers: event-based switching, remote start, programmable on/off sequences, automatic
  switch-on delay to limit switch-on currents
• Load outputs can be switched when preset sensor limit values are exceeded
• 17 switchable current outputs with DC voltages of 24 V, 12 V and 5 V (max. 4 A) and 4 switchable current outputs of 230 V AC (max. 10 A)
• Measurement of current, voltage, phase angle, power factor, frequency, active, apparent and reactive power, also on DC port level
• Residual current monitoring (RCM type A)
• Fail-safe power supply unit integrated (max. 300 W)
• Increased protection through integrated over-voltage protection and eFuse per load outlet
• Location-independent access via web interface
• Easy-to-read LED display for displaying total current, IP address, sensor values and error messages
• Environmental monitoring thanks to plug-n-play sensors (temperature, humidity, air pressure)
• Alarms and messages per email, syslog, SNMP traps
• IPv6, SNMPv3, SSL, Telnet, Radius Modbus TCP
• Free plug-and-play drivers for popular AV platforms, e.g. Crestron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Extron, Savant, AMX, Control4
• Low consumption
• Developed and made in Germany

Application areas       | Conference rooms, theaters, cinemas, marine environments, smart home, courtrooms, university lecture halls, digital signage systems (DooH), corporate networks
Mounting                      | 19 inch network cabinets, 1 RU
Dimensions                  | LxWxH: 17.28 x 7.0 x 7.32 in. (without mounting brackets)

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