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1.
Introduction
The SurgeX
®
Squid is a universal 120/240V, 12A@120V/10A@240V, AC and DC power distribution unit with
power conditioning, control and monitoring. Designed for flexibility, Squid
’s compact form factor
may be wall or table
mounted, or mounted against the face of an equipment rack. The internal web server provides configuration, output control,
monitoring, and retrieval of data logs. Multiple security and communication interface options are supported.
Squid incorporates SurgeX Multi-Stage surge suppression and EMI/RFI filtering technology. This protection safeguards the
DC output power as well as the AC outlets.
The extensive programming capabilities of the Squid provide advanced sequencing and scheduling oper at ions.
Triggers can be programmed to activate on an
“
if X then do Y then do Z when no longer X
”
basis. Trigger sources include:
various AC power measurements, scheduling, a n d A u t o p i n g . Actions include: turning receptacles on and off, cycling
a receptacle, executing previously-defined sequences, and putting a unit into shutdown. For example, an action can be
created to power cycle a network appliance if it fails to respond to a ping.
Metering is performed at the system level, and includes:
•
AC Line Voltage
•
AC Neutral-Ground Voltage
•
AC Current
•
AC Power
•
AC Line Frequency
•
AC Power Factor
•
AC Voltage Crest Factor
•
AC Energy
Measurements (voltage, current and power) are true RMS. Thus, the current draw and energy consumption of non-linear
electronic loads which have a power factor of less than unity will be correctly reported.
Physical interfaces:
•
[1] IEC320 C14 AC inlet
•
[4] IEC320 C13 AC outlets
•
[5] DC terminal blocks:
o
[2] DC output 1 (either 12V or 24V, depending on model)
o
[2] DC output 2 (either 12V or 24V, depending on model)
o
[1] 5V DC output
•
[2] USB-A 5V DC output (power only)
•
[1] Network RJ-45
•
[1] USB-micro AB
•
[2] Recessed pushbuttons
The four AC outlets and two 12/24V DC output banks are individually controllable. It is also possible to toggle the AC input
to the AC/DC converter feeding the DC Output 1 and DC Output 2 banks through the REST API.
Squid models:
Model
DC Output 1
DC Output 2
Configuration (May be changed)
SX-DC-8-12-120
12V
12V
120V
SX-DC-8-12-230
12V
12V
230V
SX-DC-8-24-120
24V
24V
120V
SX-DC-8-24-230
24V
24V
230V
SX-DC-8-1224-120
24V
12V
120V
SX-DC-8-1224-230
24V
12V
230V
