June 2018
364 Legrand PDU User Guide
Changing the Sensor Name
This command names an environmental sensor.
config:# externalsensor <n> name "<name>"
Variables:
<n> is the ID number of the environmental sensor that you want to configure. The ID number is available
in the Legrand PDU web interface or using the command "show externalsensors <n>" in the CLI. It is
an integer between 1 and 32.
<name> is a string comprising up to 64 ASCII printable characters. The <name> variable must be
enclosed in quotes when it contains spaces.
Note: To name an actuator, see Actuator Configuration Commands (on page 376).
Specifying the CC Sensor Type
Raritan's contact closure sensor (DPX-CC2-TR) supports the connection of diverse third-party or Raritan's
detectors/switches. You must specify the type of connected detector/switch for proper operation. Use this
command when you need to specify the sensor type.
config:# externalsensor <n> sensorSubType <sensor_type>
Variables:
<n> is the ID number of the environmental sensor that you want to configure. The ID number is available
in the Legrand PDU web interface or using the command "show externalsensors <n>" in the CLI. It is
an integer between 1 and 32.
<sensor_type> is one of these types: contact, smokeDetection, waterDetection or vibration.
Type Description
contact The connected detector/switch is for detection of
door lock or door closed/open status.
smokeDetection The connected detector/switch is for detection of
the smoke presence.
waterDetection The connected detector/switch is for detection of
the water presence.
vibration The connected detector/switch is for detection of
the vibration.
Setting the X Coordinate
This command specifies the X coordinate of an environmental sensor.
config:# externalsensor <n> xlabel "<coordinate>"
Variables:
<n> is the ID number of the environmental sensor that you want to configure. The ID number is available
in the Legrand PDU web interface or using the command "show externalsensors <n>" in the CLI. It is
an integer between 1 and 32.
<coordinate> is a string comprising up to 24 ASCII printable characters, and it must be enclosed in
quotes.