APC Essential Guide to Surge Protectors and Phase Readings

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phReading

Access: Administrator, Device User

Description: View the current, voltage, or power for a phase. Set or view the phase near-overload threshold in kilowatts. You can specify all phases, a single phase, a range, or a comma-separated list of phases.

Example 1: To view the measurement for current for phase 3, type:

apc> phReading 3 current E000: Success

3: 4 A

Example 2: To view the voltage for each phase, type:

apc> phReading all voltage E000: Success

1:120 V

2:120 V

3:120 V

Example 3: To view the power for phase 2 on guest Rack PDU 3, type:

apc> phReading 3:2 power E000: Success

2: 40 W

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Contents User Guide Contents Log on to the Command Line Interface Web Interface Logs Administration Notification Device IP Configuration Wizard Troubleshooting Product Features IntroductionAccess Priorities for Logging on Types of User AccountsWatchdog Features Network Port SharingGetting Started Establish Network Settings TCP/IP configuration methodsDhcp and Bootp configuration INI file utilityOption 43 = 01 04 31 41 50 Command Line Interface Recovering from a Lost Password Rack PDU Front Panel FunctionFunction Display Tree Example Display Tree Example Load indicator LED Network Status LEDCondition Description 10/100 LEDCommand Line Interface About the Command Line InterfaceLog on to the Command Line Interface Remote access to the command line interfaceLocal access to the command line interface About the Main ScreenUsing the Command Line Interface IPv4 IPv6 Description OnlyCommand Syntax DescriptionCommand Response Codes Code MessageNetwork Management Card Command Descriptions AlarmcountAbout Option Arguments DescriptionClrrst BootOption Argument Description Console Date DeleteArgument Description DirDns EventlogExit FormatOption Argument Definition HelpNetstat NtpPing PortSpeedPrompt QuitReboot RadiusSystem ResetToDefSnmp, snmpv3 Tcpip Tcpip6User WebXferINI XferStatusDevice Command Descriptions Network Port Sharing CommandsBkLowLoad BkNearOverDevLowLoad BkOverLoadBkReading DevNearOver DevOverLoad DevReading Argument DefinitionHumReading HumLowHumMin PhOverLoad PhLowLoadPhNearOver PhReading ProdInfo SensorNameTempReading TempHighTempMax Whoami Logging On to the Web Interface Web InterfaceSupported Web Browsers Error Message Browser Cause of the Error URL address formatsWeb Interface Features Symbol DescriptionTabs Device status iconsOther Web interface features Quick LinksGroup Control using Network Port Sharing Network Port Sharing on the Web InterfaceMetered Rack PDU User Guide Overview view Alarm Status viewAbout the Home Tab Configuring Load Thresholds Device ManagementAbout the Device Manager Tab Viewing the Load Status and Peak LoadConfigure the Name and Location of the Rack PDU Resetting Peak Load and kWhConfigure Temperature and Humidity Sensors EnvironmentEvent log LogsUse the Event and Data Logs Example event log Rack PDU 4 Device low load Data log Path Logs Data optionsParameter Description How to use FTP or SCP to retrieve log files Scp username@hostnameoripaddressdata.txt ./data.txtAdministration Security Setting user accessAuthentication Local UsersRadius Setting Definition RadiusConfigure the Radius Server Summary of the configuration procedureConfiguring a Radius server on Unix with shadow passwords Supported Radius serversInactivity Timeout Administration Network Features TCP/IP and Communication SettingsTCP/IP settings Setting DescriptionDhcp response options APC Cookie. Tag 1, Len 4, Data 1APCPort Speed Ping ResponseDNS Query Type Selected Query Question to UseStatus WebOption Description Console Telnet 152.214.12.1145000 telnet 152.214.12.114Snmp SNMPv1 SNMPv3 FTP Server Administration Notification Configuring event actionsEvent Actions Types of notificationMetered Rack PDU User Guide Active, Automatic, Direct Notification Mail notificationSend a test message to a configured recipient Snmp traps Snmp Trap TestSyslog Remote Monitoring ServiceSetting Definition Informational is mapped to Info Administration General Options IdentificationSet the Date and Time ModeUse an .ini File Daylight savingEvent Log and Temperature Units Reset the Rack PDUChange the default temperature scale Color-code event log textConfigure Links About the Rack PDUUse the Wizard Device IP Configuration WizardCapabilities, Requirements, and Installation Select Locally through the serial port, and click Next Configure or reconfigure the TCP/IP settings locallySelect Remotely over the network, and click Next How to Export Configuration Settings Summary of the procedureContents of the .ini file Retrieving and Exporting the .ini FileDetailed procedures Ftp open ipaddress Upload Event and Error Messages Event and its error messagesMessages in config.ini Errors generated by overridden valuesHow to Upgrade Firmware File TransfersFirmware File Transfer Methods Benefits of upgrading firmwareUsing the Firmware Upgrade Utility Use FTP or SCP to upgrade one Rack PDUUse Xmodem to upgrade one Rack PDU Using a USB flash drive to upgrade one Rack PDU How to upgrade multiple Rack PDUsUsing the Firmware Upgrade Utility for multiple upgrades Firmware Module Binary File Verifying Upgrades and Updates Verify the version numbers of installed firmwareVerify the success or failure of the transfer Last Transfer Result codesProblem Solution TroubleshootingRack PDU Access Problems Appendix a List of Supported Commands Network Management Card Command DescriptionsSets manual IPv6 address Device Command Descriptions APC Worldwide Customer Support 990-3429D-001 10/2012