Environmental Sensors and Actuators
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Contents
What's New in the Environmental Sensors and Actuators Guide

vi

Products Supporting Raritan Sensor Packages

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Chapter 1

1Introduction to Environmental Sensor Packages

Sensor Overview ............................................................................................................................... 2
Sensor Comparison .......................................................................................................................... 3
Sensor Support Guidelines............................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2

DX2 Series

4

Available DX2 Sensor Packages....................................................................................................... 5
DX2-DH2C2 Door Handle Controller................................................................................................ 6
Bracket Installation ............................................................................................................... 8
DX2-DH2C2 LED States ......................................................................................................... 9
DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors ...................................................................................... 10
DX2 LED States .................................................................................................................... 11
DX2-CC2 Contact Closure Sensors ................................................................................................ 12
Connecting Detectors/Switches to DX2-CC2....................................................................... 14
Configuring DX2-CC2's Normal State ................................................................................. 16
DX2-CC2 Contact Closure Sensor LEDs.............................................................................. 17
Cascading DX2 Sensor Packages................................................................................................... 18

Chapter 3

DX Series

20

Available DX Sensor Packages....................................................................................................... 21
DX-D2C6.......................................................................................................................................... 22
DX-PD2C5 ....................................................................................................................................... 25
DX-PIR ............................................................................................................................................ 28
DX-D4C3.......................................................................................................................................... 30
DX-VBR ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Making Connections ....................................................................................................................... 35
Pre-installed DX Brackets ................................................................................................... 35
Connecting Detectors/Actuators to DX................................................................................ 35
Cascading DX Sensor Packages .......................................................................................... 37iii

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Adjusting Dip Switches ................................................................................................................... 39

Chapter 4

DPX3 Series

40

Available DPX3 Sensor Packages .................................................................................................. 40
DPX3 Temperature and Humidity Sensors .................................................................................... 41
DPX3 LED States .................................................................................................................. 42
Cascading DPX3 Sensor Packages ................................................................................................ 42

Chapter 5

DPX2 Series

44

Available DPX2 Sensor Packages .................................................................................................. 45
DPX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors .................................................................................... 46
Connection and Disconnection....................................................................................................... 47
Connecting a DPX2 Sensor Cable ........................................................................................ 47
Disconnecting a DPX2 Sensor.............................................................................................. 49
Connecting a DPX2 Sensor Package to DX2, DX or DPX3.............................................................. 50

Chapter 6

DPX Series

52

Available DPX Sensor Packages .................................................................................................... 53
DPX Temperature and Humidity Sensors ...................................................................................... 54
DPX Air Flow Sensors..................................................................................................................... 55
DPX Differential Air Pressure Sensors .......................................................................................... 55
Connecting Tubes ................................................................................................................ 56
Connecting a DPX Sensor Package to an Air Pressure Sensor .......................................... 57
DPX Contact Closure Sensors........................................................................................................ 58
Connecting Detectors/Switches to DPX-CC2-TR ................................................................ 60
Configuring a DPX Contact Closure Sensor ........................................................................ 62
Contact Closure Sensor LEDs ............................................................................................. 63
DPX Floor Water Sensors............................................................................................................... 64
Floor-mounted Water Sensor.............................................................................................. 64
Cable Water Sensor ............................................................................................................. 66

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Chapter 7

Sensor-Mixing Connections

69

Cascading DX2, DX and DPX3 Sensor Packages............................................................................ 69
Mixing DPX, DPX2, DPX3, DX and DX2 Sensor Packages .............................................................. 70

Appendix A

Supported Maximum Sensor Distance75

Appendix B

Supported Maximum Number of Sensors and Actuators

78

Appendix C

Sensor Measurement Accuracy

79

DPX Sensor Accuracy ..................................................................................................................... 79
DPX2 Sensor Accuracy ................................................................................................................... 79
DX2 Sensor Accuracy ..................................................................................................................... 79

Appendix D

Sensor Firmware Update

80

Appendix E

Sensor Naming Conventions

81

Index

83

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Sensors and Actuators Guide
The following sections have changed or information has been added to
the Environmental Sensors and Actuators Guide based on enhancements
to the Raritan environmental sensor packages and/or user
documentation.

Products Supporting Raritan Sensor Packages (on page vii)
DX2-DH2C2 Door Handle Controller (on page 6)
DX2-DH2C2 LED States (on page 9)
DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 10)viProducts Supporting Raritan Sensor
Packages
The following products support Raritan environmental sensor packages.
For detailed information, see Sensor Support Guidelines (on page 3).








Raritan products:
PX2 series power distribution units (PDUs)
PX3 series PDUs, including PX3-iX7
EMX asset management devices
PX3TS transfer switches, including PX3TS-iX7
Branch Circuit Monitor 1 (BCM1)
Branch Circuit Monitor 2 (BCM2), PMC and PMMC series, including:

BCM2-iX7



PMC-iX7

PXC series PDUs
PXE series PDUsLegrand products:
Legrand PDUsvii

Chapter 1

Introduction to Environmental
Sensor Packages
Raritan has five types of environmental sensor packages: DPX, DPX2,
DPX3, DX and DX2 series.
DPX series is the first generation while DX2 series is the latest
generation.
For a list of Raritan and Legrand products that support all of Raritan's
sensor packages, see Products Supporting Raritan Sensor Packages(on page vii).

Tip: You can also refer to your product's online help (or user guide) for
sensor support information. Online help is accessible from your PDU,EMX or BCM application, or from Raritan's Support page(http://www.raritan.com/support/).

In This Chapter
Sensor Overview..........................................................................................2
Sensor Comparison.....................................................................................3
Sensor Support Guidelines .........................................................................3

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Sensor Overview
Diverse generations of Raritan sensor packages:
A Raritan environmental sensor package may have more than one
sensor or actuator function. For details, see:






Available DX2 Sensor Packages (on page 5)
Available DX Sensor Packages (on page 21)
Available DPX3 Sensor Packages (on page 40)
Available DPX2 Sensor Packages (on page 45)
Available DPX Sensor Packages (on page 53)
Sensors versus actuators:

A sensor can detect the environmental condition, such as temperature,humidity, and water presence. All of Raritan sensor package generations
support sensor functions.
An actuator can control a system or mechanism, such as opening andclosing a door handle. Only DX2 and DX series support actuator
functions.
Number of supported sensors/actuators per Raritan/Legrandproduct:
A sensor port on a Raritan or Legrand product, such as a PDU, cansupport up to 32 sensors or actuators. For information on how to countthe number of sensors/actuators, see Supported Maximum Number of
Sensors and Actuators (on page 78).
Supported maximum cabling length:
The maximum cabling length for DPX2, DPX3, DX or DX2 sensor
packages connected to a Raritan or Legrand product should not exceed
98 feet (30 meters).

Exception: DX2-DH2C2 Door Handle Controller (on page 6) and
DX-PD2C5 (on page 25).
For supported DPX cabling length, see Supported Maximum Sensor
Distance (on page 75).
Suggested interval between connections (or disconnections) of
diverse sensor package connections:
For proper operation, wait for 15~30 seconds between each connection
operation or each disconnection operation of environmental sensor
packages.

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Sensor Comparison
Sensorfamily

DPX
DPX2
DPX3
DX
DX2

Connection
interface

Support for
sensor daisy
chain

RJ-12

**

RJ-12

Chain position
availability*

Support for a
Raritan sensor
hub

Automatic
sensor firmware
update(1) / (2)
***

(2)

RJ-45

(2)

RJ-45

(2)

RJ-45

(2)
* Chain position availability column indicates whether a sensor's position
in a sensor daisy chain is available or not. This information is retrievablefrom the Raritan or Legrand product where the sensor is connected,
such as PX3 or Legrand PDU.
** Most DPX sensor packages do NOT support daisy chaining except thedifferential air pressure sensor, DPX-T1DP1.
*** DPX2 sensors can be daisy chained via one DPX2 sensor cable, but
you cannot daisy chain multiple DPX2 sensor cables.
(1) The first generation of sensor hub DPX-ENVHUB4 is supported by"DPX" sensor packages only.
(2) The newer sensor hub DPX3-ENVHUB4 is supported by all Raritan
sensor packages. To connect DPX and DPX2 sensor packages to this hub,the RJ-12 (female) to RJ-45 (male) adapter cable (P/N: 254-01-0036-00)
shipped with DPX or DPX2 is required.

Sensor Support Guidelines
The Raritan and Legrand products listed in the section Products
Supporting Raritan Sensor Packages (on page vii) support all types ofRaritan environmental sensor packages except for the following
restriction.


Only PX3, PX3TS and Legrand PDUs support DX-PD2C5 (on page 25)
and DX2-DH2C2 Door Handle Controller (on page 6).

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DX2 Series
A DX2 sensor package consists of two RJ-45 ports and sensors and/or
terminals.
Different DX2 sensor packages have a different number of sensors,
actuators and/or terminals.
Important: A DX2 contact closure sensor does NOT support any
water detection sensor, including Raritan's DPX water sensors -DPX-WSF and DPX-WSC series.
DX2 series works with Raritan's DPX3 sensor hub 'DPX3-ENVHUB4', but
not with the DPX sensor hub 'DPX-ENVHUB4'.



With standard network patch cables (CAT5e or higher), you can:Connect a DX2 sensor to a Raritan or Legrand product with the"RJ-45" SENSOR port, such as PX3 or Legrand PDU.

Exception: For a Raritan PDU or EMX with an "RJ-12" SENSOR port,
an RJ-12 to RJ-45 adapter cable (part number: RJ12M-RJ45M) is
needed, which you can request from Raritan.


Daisy chain DX2 sensor packages.

Warning: Do NOT use a crossover cable for connection.

In This Chapter
Available DX2 Sensor Packages..................................................................5
DX2-DH2C2 Door Handle Controller...........................................................6
DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors ................................................. 10
DX2-CC2 Contact Closure Sensors........................................................... 12
Cascading DX2 Sensor Packages.............................................................. 18

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Available DX2 Sensor Packages
This table lists DX2 sensor packages which are available at the time ofwriting.
Sensor packages

Description

DX2-DH2C2

2 ports for connecting door handles
2 pairs of terminals for connecting contact
closure sensors (CC).

See DX2-DH2C2 Door Handle Controller (on page6).

DX2-T1DX2-T1H1

1 temperature sensor

See DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (onpage 10).


1 temperature sensor
1 humidity sensor

See DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (onpage 10).
DX2-T2H1

2 temperature sensors
1 humidity sensor

See DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (onpage 10).
DX2-T3H1

3 temperature sensors
1 humidity sensor

See DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (onpage 10).

DX2-CC2

Two-channel contact closure sensors, whichcontain 2 pairs of terminals

See DX2-CC2 Contact Closure Sensors (on page12).
For detailed information on sensor names, see Sensor Naming
Conventions (on page 81).
Tip -- other generations of contact closure sensors:
Raritan has developed 3 generations of contact closure sensors:
DPX-CC2-TR, DX series and DX2 series. Choose the type that satisfies
your needs. The newest one is DX2-CC2.
Note that only DPX-CC2-TR supports Raritan's water sensors while DX
and DX2 contact closure sensors do NOT support them.

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For the other generations, see:

DPX Contact Closure Sensors (on page 58)
Available DX Sensor Packages (on page 21)

DX2-DH2C2 Door Handle Controller
DX2-DH2C2 provides a cabinet access control solution. All you need to do
is simply connect supported door handles to DX2-DH2C2, then connect
DX2-DH2C2 to Raritan's PX3, PX3TS, PXC or Legrand PDU, and finally
you will be able to control a cabinet's door handles via PX3, PX3TS, PXC
or Legrand PDU.
Door handles supported by DX2-DH2C2:
a. SouthCo H3-EM series:

H3-EM-60-100



H3-EM-62-100



H3-EM-64-100



H3-EM-65-100



H3-EM-66-100



H3-EM-67-100



H3-EM-68-100

b. EMKA series:6

1150-U5x

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Note: Raritan provides SmartLock kits that include both DX2-DH2C2 andone of the listed door handles. For more information on SmartLock kits,refer to the user documentation accompanying the SmartLock kit or
download it from Raritan's Support page(http://www.raritan.com/support/).
DX2-DH2C2 ports and terminals:

NumberComponent

Function

Two RJ-45 ports

Connect a standard network patch cable for either orboth purposes below:
Connect to the SENSOR port (yellow) of a PX3,
PX3TS, PXC or Legrand PDU.
Cascade DX2 sensor package(s).

See Cascading DX2 Sensor Packages (on page 18).

Exception: You CANNOT cascade DX2-DH2C2
packages.

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NumberComponent

Function

Two door handle
ports

Connect to the standard category cable of the door
handle contained in the DX2-DH2C2 kit.
The two door handles are usually attached to different
doors of the same cabinet.

Two pairs ofcontact closure
sensor terminals

Connect to contact closure sensors for detecting thedoor open/closed status.
For information on connecting CC sensors, seeConnecting Detectors/Switches to DX2-CC2 (onpage 14).
Installation restrictions:
Read the restrictions below before connecting DX2-DH2C2.






Only PX3, PX3TS, PXC or Legrand PDUs support DX2-DH2C2.
Up to one DX2-DH2C2 package can be connected per PX3, PX3TS,PXC or Legrand PDU.
Only the door handles sold with DX2-DH2C2 are supported.
NO asset management strips can be connected simultaneously.
No hot plugging or swapping with door handles while DX2-DH2C2 isbeing connected to a PDU.
That is, no connection or disconnection of door handles at thattime.

DX2-DH2C2 supports a maximum cabling length of 29 feet (9 meters)
instead of 98 feet (30 meters). For details, see Supported Maximum
Sensor Distance (on page 75).

Bracket Installation
You can install the bracket accompanying DX2-DH2C2 in order to hang or
fasten it properly on an object or position. The bracket can be installed
either onto the bottom of DX2-DH2C2 or onto one of its sides.
Bracket installed onto DX2-DH2C2's bottom:

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Bracket installed onto the side of DX2-DH2C2:

DX2-DH2C2 LED States
The DX2-DH2C2 controller's LED flashes when performing any of thefollowing actions.
Actions

LED states

A valid smart card is being scanned

Fast blinking
 5 Hz frequency

The door handle lock is open

Slow blinking
 1 Hz frequency

Sensor firmware is being updated. See Slightly fast blinking
Sensor Firmware Update (on page 2.5 Hz frequency
80).

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DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors
There are four types of DX2 temperature and humidity sensor packages.
Package

Package content

DX2-T1

Contain one DX2-T1 sensor package, which detects
the temperature.

DX2-T1H1

Contain one DX2-T1H1 sensor package, which detects
both the temperature and humidity.

DX2-T2H1

DX2-T3H1

Contain the following:

One DX2-T1H1 sensor package.
One DX2-T1 sensor package.

Contain the following:

One DX2-T1H1 sensor package.
Two DX2-T1 sensor packages.

The following diagram shows a DX2-T1 or DX2-T1H1 sensor package.

NumberComponent

Function

Two RJ-45 ports

Connect a standard network patch cablefor either or both purposes below:
Connect to the SENSOR port of a
Raritan product (like a PX3 PDU) or
Legrand PDU.
Cascade DX2 sensor package(s).

See Cascading DX2 Sensor Packages(on page 18).
Status LED

Indicate the sensor status. See DX2 LED

States (on page 11).

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Tip -- other generations of temperature and humidity sensors:
Raritan has developed 4 generations of humidity and temperature
sensors. Choose the type that satisfies your needs. The newest
generation is DX2 series.
For the other generations, see:

DPX Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 54)
DPX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 46)
DPX3 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 41)

DX2 LED States
The DX2 sensor indicates an alert by making its LED flash on and off. The
LED also flashes when the sensor is upgrading its firmware.
DX2-T1:
LED states

Description

Off

Temperature is in the normal state.

Flashing

Temperature enters either alarmed state:warning or critical.

(1 flash and 1 off)
High-speed flashingSensor firmware is being updated. See

Sensor Firmware Update (on page 80).
DX2-T1H1:
LED states

Description

Off

Both temperature and humidity are in thenormal state.
1 flash and 1 Temperature enters an alarmed state:
offwarning or critical.
Humidity is in the normal state.

Flashing

2 flashesand 1 off

Temperature is in the normal state.

3 flashesand 1 off

Both temperature and humidity enter an
alarmed state: warning or critical.

High-speed flashing

Humidity enters an alarmed state: warningor critical.

Sensor firmware is being updated.

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DX2-CC2 Contact Closure Sensors
Raritan's contact closure sensor can detect the open-and-closed statusof connected detectors/switches.
There are two channels for connecting two discrete detectors/switches(state: on/off).
Four termination points are available on this sensor: the two to the rightare associated with one channel, and the two to the left are associatedwith the other.

NumberComponent

Function

Two RJ-45 ports

Connect a standard network patch cablefor either or both purposes below:
Connect to the SENSOR port of a
Raritan product (like a PX3 PDU) or
Legrand PDU.
Cascade DX2 sensor package(s).

See Cascading DX2 Sensor Packages(on page 18).
Two pairs ofConnect two discrete detectors/switches.
termination points
Two LEDs

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Indicate two channels' status.

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Supported detector/switch types:
At a minimum, a discrete detector/switch is required for DX2-CC2 towork properly. The types of discrete detectors/switches that can beconnected to DX2-CC2 include those for:

Door open/closed detection
Door lock detection
Smoke detection
Vibration detection

When using third-party probes, you must test them with DX2-CC2 toensure they work properly.
Important: Integration and testing for third-party detectors/switches
is the sole responsibility of the customer. Raritan cannot assume
any liability as a result of improper termination or failure (incidental
or consequential) of third-party detectors/switches that customers
provide and install. Failure to follow installation and configuration
instructions can result in false alarms or no alarms. Raritan makes
no statement or claim that all third-party detectors/switches will
work with Raritan's contact closure sensors.
To make DX2-CC2 work properly:
1.

Connect 1 to 2 contact closure detectors/switches to DX2-CC2. See
Connecting Detectors/Switches to DX2-CC2 (on page 14).

2.

Connect DX2-CC2 to a Raritan or Legrand product that supports
Raritan sensor packages, such as Raritan's PX3 or Legrand PDU.

3.

Log in to the application of Raritan or Legrand product where
DX2-CC2 is being connected, and configure Normally Open or
Normally Closed for DX2-CC2.


See Configuring DX2-CC2's Normal State (on page 16).

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Connecting Detectors/Switches to DX2-CC2
DX2-CC2 comprises two parts: sensor box and terminal module. The
terminal module is detachable so it is convenient to connect/disconnect
discrete detectors/switches.
To make connections when the terminal module is attached:

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1.

Strip the insulation around 12 mm from the end of each wire of
discrete detectors/switches.

2.

Fully insert each wire of both detectors/switches into eachtermination point.


Plug both wires of a detector/switch into the two termination
points to the left.



Plug both wires of the other detector/switch into the twotermination points to the right.

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3.

Use a screwdriver with a 2.5 mm wide shaft to tighten the screws
above each termination point to secure the wires, using a torque of0.196 N·m (2 kgf·cm).

To make connections after the terminal module is separated:
You can also connect a detector/switch when the terminal module isseparated from the sensor box.
1.

Loosen the screws at two sides of the terminal module.

Note: The two screws are not removable so just loosen them.

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2.

Separate the terminal module from the sensor box.

3.

After connecting detectors/switches to the terminal module, plug theterminal module back into the sensor box, and then tighten thescrews at two sides of the terminal module.

Configuring DX2-CC2's Normal State
Before using DX2-CC2 for detection, you must first determine thenormal state of DX2-CC2 via the software application of the Raritan orLegrand product where this DX2-CC2 is being connected.
To determine the normal state of DX2-CC2:
1.

Log in to the web interface of the Raritan or Legrand product where
DX2-CC2 is being connected.

2.

Do the following.
a. Click Peripherals > DX2-CC2's name > Edit Settings > Sensor
Polarity.
b. Choose one of the normal state options.

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OptionDescription

Normally Open

Factory default.
 It is considered normal when theswitch/detector connected to DX2-CC2 isopen.
 When the switch/detector turns closed, an
alarm is shown.

Normally Closed It is considered normal when theswitch/detector connected to DX2-CC2 isclosed.
 When the switch/detector turns open, an
alarm is shown.

Alarm of DX2-CC2 is shown on the following:
DX2-CC2 LED. See DX2-CC2 Contact Closure Sensor LEDs (onpage 17).
Software application of the Raritan or Legrand product where thisDX2-CC2 is connected. For details, refer to the user guide or online
help of your Raritan or Legrand product.

DX2-CC2 Contact Closure Sensor LEDs
LED description in this section applies to all of Raritan's contact
closure sensors, including DPX-CC2-TR, DX series and DX2-CC2. See
Available DX Sensor Packages (on page 21) and DPX Contact
Closure Sensors (on page 58).
LEDs indicate states of detectors/switches connected to the contact
closure sensor channels.
The LED is lit when the associated detector/switch enters the "alarmed"
state. See Configuring DX2-CC2's Normal State (on page 16) for how to
set the Normal state of DX2-CC2.
The meaning of a lit LED varies depending on the Normal state settings.
When the Normal state is set to Normally Closed (N.C):
LED

Sensor state

Off

Closed

Lit

Open

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Chapter 2: DX2 SeriesWhen the Normal state is set to Normally Open (N.O):
LED

Sensor state

Off

Open

Lit

ClosedCascading DX2 Sensor Packages
To increase the number of connected DX2 sensor packages per SENSOR
port, you can cascade DX2 using standard network patch cables (CAT5eor higher). A maximum of 12 DX2 sensor packages can be daisy chained.

Tip: You can also make a sensor chain comprising DX2, DX and DPX3
sensor packages. See Cascading DX2, DX and DPX3 Sensor Packages(on page 69).
To cascade DX2 sensor packages:
1.

Connect a standard network patch cable to either RJ-45 port of thefirst DX2 sensor package.

Exception: For a Raritan PDU or EMX with an "RJ-12" SENSOR port,
an RJ-12 to RJ-45 adapter cable (part number: RJ12M-RJ45M) is
needed, which you can request from Raritan.
2.

If you want to cascade DX2 packages, get an additional standard
network patch cable (CAT5e or higher) and then:a. Plug one end of the cable into the remaining RJ-45 port on theprior DX2 package.
b. Plug the other end into either RJ-45 port on an additional DX2
package.
Repeat the same steps to cascade more DX2 packages.

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Exception: You CANNOT cascade DX2-DH2C2 packages. For details,
see DX2-DH2C2 Door Handle Controller (on page 6).
3.

Make sure the total number of sensors and actuators connected tothese DX2 packages does not exceed 32 per sensor port. See
Supported Maximum Number of Sensors and Actuators (on page
78).

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DX Series
A DX sensor package consists of terminals, sensors and two RJ-45 ports.
Different DX sensor packages have a different number of terminals.
Every pair of terminals is a channel for connecting a sensor or actuator.
DX contact closure channels do NOT support any water detection
sensors, including Raritan's DPX water sensors -- DPX-WSF and
DPX-WSC series.
DX contact closure channels support the following types of sensors:Door open/closed detection
Door lock detection
Smoke detection
Vibration detection

Important: DX may also not support third-party leakage detectors so
you must test them before using any third-party leakage detectors.
DX series works with Raritan's DPX3 sensor hub 'DPX3-ENVHUB4', but
not with the DPX sensor hub 'DPX-ENVHUB4'.
No sensor cables are shipped with DX sensor packages.

With standard network patch cables (CAT5e or higher), you can:Connect a DX sensor to a Raritan or Legrand product with the RJ-45
SENSOR port, such as Raritan's PX3 PDU or Legrand PDU.

Exception: For a Raritan PDU or EMX with an "RJ-12" SENSOR port,
an RJ-12 to RJ-45 adapter cable (part number: RJ12M-RJ45M) is
needed, which you can request from Raritan.


Daisy chain DX sensor packages.

Warning: Do NOT use a crossover cable for connection.

In This Chapter
Available DX Sensor Packages.................................................................. 21
DX-D2C6 .................................................................................................... 22
DX-PD2C5 .................................................................................................. 25
DX-PIR ....................................................................................................... 28
DX-D4C3 .................................................................................................... 30
DX-VBR ...................................................................................................... 33
Making Connections .................................................................................. 35
Adjusting Dip Switches.............................................................................. 39

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Available DX Sensor Packages

Sensor packages

Description


DX-D2C6

7 pairs of terminals:


2 for connecting dry contact signal
actuators (DC).



5 for connecting contact closure sensors(CC).

1 hall effect sensor

Note: The hall effect sensor is reserved for future
use and currently shall NOT be used.
See DX-D2C6 (on page 22).
DX-PD2C5

7 pairs of terminals:

2 for connecting powered dry contact signal
actuators.
5 for connecting contact closure sensors.

See DX-PD2C5 (on page 25).
DX-PIR

1 occupancy sensor
1 tamper sensor
1 pair of terminals for connecting contact
closure sensors

See DX-PIR (on page 28).
DX-D4C3

7 pairs of terminals:

4 for connecting dry contact signal actuators(DC).
3 for connecting contact closure sensors (CC).

See DX-D4C3 (on page 30).
DX-VBR

1 vibration sensor
1 pair of terminals for connecting contact
closure sensors

See DX-VBR (on page 33).
For detailed information on sensor names, see Sensor Naming
Conventions (on page 81).
Tip -- other generations of contact closure sensors:

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Raritan has developed 3 generations of contact closure sensors:
DPX-CC2-TR, DX series and DX2 series. Choose the type that satisfies
your needs. The newest one is DX2-CC2.
Note that only DPX-CC2-TR supports Raritan's water sensors while DX
and DX2 contact closure sensors do NOT support them.
For the other generations, see:

DPX Contact Closure Sensors (on page 58)
Available DX2 Sensor Packages (on page 5)

DX-D2C6
DX-D2C6 has seven channels for both contact closure sensors and dry
contact signal actuators.

The label attached to DX-D2C6 helps you identify different channels.
DX-D2C6 Label:

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Chapter 3: DX SeriesCC represents a contact closure sensor channel. There are five CC
channels: CC1 through CC5.
DC represents a dry contact signal actuator channel. There are two
DC channels: DC1 and DC2.

DX-D2C6 hall effect sensor (reserved):
DX-D2C6 contains a built-in hall effect sensor, which can detect whether
a door is open or closed. The hall effect sensor is reserved for future use
and currently shall NOT be used. After connecting DX-D2C6 to a Raritan
PDU or EMX, this built-in sensor will be detected and show up in thatPDU or EMX web interface and SNMP MIB, which is normal.
DX-D2C6 terminals, dip switches, and LEDs:
Terminals, dip switches, and LEDs are located in two rows as shown
below.

Numbers

Components
CC and DC channels.


Top row:
Four CC channels (CC2 - CC5).
Two DC channels (DC1 - DC2).



Bottom row:
One CC channel (CC1).

See Connecting Detectors/Actuators to DX (on page 35)
for how to connect CC sensors or DC actuators.
Dip switches for configuring the Normal state of each CC
channel. See Adjusting Dip Switches (on page 39).


Top row:
Dip switch 1 controls CC2.

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Numbers

Components
Dip switch 2 controls CC3.
Dip switch 3 controls CC4.
Dip switch 4 controls CC5.



Bottom row:
Dip switch 1 controls CC1.

Dip switch 2 controls the built in hall effect sensor.

Tip: If an alert is shown for this hall effect sensor, you candisable it by turning on/off dip switch 2.
CC status LEDs. For details, see DX2-CC2 Contact Closure
Sensor LEDs (on page 17).
High-speed flashing of CC1 LED indicates that the DX
firmware upgrade is in progress. See Sensor Firmware
Update (on page 80).
Top row:
The four LEDs, from left to right, indicate the states ofCC2, CC3, CC4 and CC5 respectively.

Bottom row:
The LED indicates the CC1 state.

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DX-PD2C5
DX-PD2C5 is physically similar to DX-D2C6 except for the following
differences:







Dry contact signal channels of DX-PD2C5 supply DC 12V power to theconnected actuators.
Dry contact signal channels of DX-PD2C5 only support theconnection of EMKA (1150-U5x) door handles.
DX-PD2C5 works with PX3 PDUs, PX3TS transfer switches andLegrand PDUs only.
DX-PD2C5 supports a maximum cabling length of 29 feet (9 meters)
instead of 98 feet (30 meters). For details, see Supported Maximum
Sensor Distance (on page 75).
NO asset management strips can be connected simultaneously.

Warning: If high security is required, it is strongly recommended that
DX-PD2C5 shall NOT be used.

A label is attached to DX-PD2C5 to help you identify different channels.
DX-PD2C5 Label:CC represents a contact closure sensor channel. There are five CC
channels: CC1 through CC5.
PDC represents a dry contact signal actuator channel which is
powered. There are two PDC channels: PDC1 and PDC2. Note thateach PDC channel has two electrical polarity markings below it: (negative) and + (positive), which you must follow when connecting
an EMKA door handle.

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DX-PD2C5 terminals, dip switches, and LEDs:
Terminals, dip switches, and LEDs are separated into two rows as shown
below.

Numbers

Components
CC and PDC channels.


Top row:
Four CC channels (CC2 - CC5).
Two PDC channels (PDC1 - PDC2).



Bottom row:
One CC channel (CC1).

See Connecting Detectors/Actuators to DX (on page 35)
for how to connect CC sensors or DC actuators.
Dip switches for configuring the Normal state of each CC
channel. See Adjusting Dip Switches (on page 39).


Top row:
Dip switch 1 controls CC2.
Dip switch 2 controls CC3.
Dip switch 3 controls CC4.
Dip switch 4 controls CC5.



Bottom row:
Dip switch 1 controls CC1.

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Numbers

Components

Note: Dip switch 2 in the bottom row does not control any
channel and can be ignored.
CC status LEDs. For details, see DX2-CC2 Contact Closure

Sensor LEDs (on page 17).
High-speed flashing of CC1 LED indicates that the DX
firmware upgrade is in progress. See Sensor Firmware
Update (on page 80).
Top row:
The four LEDs, from left to right, indicate the states ofCC2, CC3, CC4 and CC5 respectively.

Bottom row:
The LED indicates the CC1 state.

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DX-PIR
DX-PIR contains one occupancy sensor (that is, presence detector), one
tamper sensor and a pair of terminals for connecting a contact closure(CC) sensor.

Occupancy sensor:
The occupancy sensor is located on the top of the DX-PIR. It uses thepassive infrared technology to detect the motion of a person by sensing
the temperature differences between a person and the surroundings.

The diagrams below show the occupancy sensor's detection range andsensing area.

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Chapter 3: DX SeriesSide View
 Maximum range: 5 meters
 Vertical sensing area: 82 degrees(+/- 41 degrees)

Top View
 Maximum range: 5 meters
 Horizontal sensing area: 94 degrees(+/- 47 degrees)

Conditions for the detected target:

Temperature difference between the target and the surroundings
should exceed 4 degrees Celsius (7.2 degrees Fahrenheit).
Target's movement speed: 1.0 m/s.
Target concept is human body (size: 700 x 250 mm).
Tamper sensor:

The tamper sensor is located on the back of the DX-PIR. This sensor isused to detect whether the DX-PIR is moved away from its original
position. In the normal state, the DX-PIR is firmly affixed to an object so
this sensor, which is a button on the back of DX-PIR, is pressed down. If
someone takes the DX-PIR away, the button springs up so the sensor isin the alarmed state.

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DX-PIR Terminals, dip switches and LED:

Numbers

Components
One CC channel comprising a pair of terminals.
See Connecting Detectors/Actuators to DX (on page 35)
for how to connect a CC sensor.
 Dip switch 1 configures the Normal state of the CC
channel.
 Dip switch 2 controls the built-in occupancy sensor.
See Adjusting Dip Switches (on page 39).
CC status LED. For details, see DX2-CC2 Contact Closure
Sensor LEDs (on page 17).
High-speed flashing of CC1 LED indicates that the DX
firmware upgrade is in progress. See Sensor Firmware
Update (on page 80).

DX-D4C3
DX-D4C3 contains four channels for dry contact signal actuators andthree channels for contact closure sensors.

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The label attached to DX-D4C3 helps you identify each channel.
DX-D4C3 Label:CC represents a contact closure sensor channel. There are three CC
channels: CC1 through CC3.
DC represents a dry contact signal actuator channel. There are four
DC channels: DC1 through DC4.
DX-D4C3 terminals, dip switches, and LEDs:

Terminals, dip switches, and LEDs are located in two rows as shown
below.

Numbers

Components
CC and DC channels.


Top row:
2 CC channels (CC2 - CC3).
4 DC channels (DC1 - DC4).



Bottom row:
One CC channel (CC1).

See Connecting Detectors/Actuators to DX (on page 35)
for how to connect CC sensors or DC actuators.
Dip switches for configuring the Normal state of each CC
channel. See Adjusting Dip Switches (on page 39).


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Numbers

Components
Dip switch 1 controls CC2.
Dip switch 2 controls CC3.



Bottom row:
Dip switch 1 controls CC1.

Note: Dip switches 3 and 4 in the top row and dip switch 2 inthe bottom row do not control any channel and can beignored.
CC status LEDs. For details, see DX2-CC2 Contact Closure
Sensor LEDs (on page 17).
High-speed flashing of CC1 LED indicates that the DX
firmware upgrade is in progress. See Sensor Firmware
Update (on page 80).
Top row:
The two leftmost LEDs, from left to right, indicate thestates of CC2 and CC3 respectively.

Note: The two rightmost LEDs in the top row are notassociated with any CC channels and can be ignored.


Bottom row:
The LED indicates the CC1 state.

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DX-VBRDX-VBR contains one vibration sensor and a pair of terminals forconnecting a contact closure (CC) sensor.

Vibration sensor:
The built-in vibration sensor detects the vibration of any object where
DX-VBR is affixed. The sensor determines the vibration by measuring theaccelerations in three mutually perpendicular directions, and thengenerating a numeric value representing the magnitude of theacceleration due to gravity of the Earth. Below is the calculation formula.
a = (ax2 + ay2 + az2)1/2


The acceleration has two measurement units: g and milli-g.


1 g = 9.80665 m/s2

1 milli-g = 0.001 g"a" in the above formula denotes the magnitude of the acceleration.


0 <= a <= 3.464 g

Note: <= means "less than" or "equal to."ax, ay and az represent the accelerations in three mutuallyperpendicular directions x, y and z.
x, y and z form a Cartesian coordinate system.

-2 g <= ax <= 2 g



-2 g <= ay <= 2 g



-2 g <= az <= 2 g

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DX-VBR Terminals, dip switches and LED:

Numbers

Components
One CC channel comprising a pair of terminals.
See Connecting Detectors/Actuators to DX (on page 35)
for how to connect a CC sensor.
 Dip switch 1 configures the Normal state of the CC
channel.
 Dip switch 2 does not control any CC channel and can beignored.
See Adjusting Dip Switches (on page 39).
CC status LED. For details, see DX2-CC2 Contact Closure
Sensor LEDs (on page 17).
High-speed flashing of CC1 LED indicates that the DX
firmware upgrade is in progress. See Sensor Firmware
Update (on page 80).

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Making Connections
Pre-installed DX Brackets
To allow you to hang or affix a DX onto an object or position, two brackets
have been installed on the rear side of a DX sensor package whenshipped out of the factory.
Below is the diagram of a DX sensor package with two brackets installed.

Connecting Detectors/Actuators to DX
A DX sensor package comprises two parts: a sensor box and the terminal
module(s). A terminal module is removable.

Note: The following diagrams illustrate a terminal module comprising
two termination points only. Your DX terminal module may be larger if it
has more terminals.
To make connections when the terminal module is attached:
1.

Strip the insulation around 12 mm from the end of each wire of adetector or actuator.


2.

Wire size range: AWG 28 to 20 or 0.09 to 0.5 mm2

Fully insert each wire into each termination point of a CC, DC or PDC
channel on the DX sensor package.

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Important: For a PDC channel, you must check the electrical polarity
markings (+ and -) on the DX label to make sure each wire isinserted into the correct termination point with the correct polarity.

3.

Use a screwdriver with a 2.5 mm wide shaft to tighten the screws
above each termination point to secure the wires, using a torque of0.196 N·m (2 kgf·cm).

To make connections after the terminal module is detached:
1.

Loosen the screws at two sides of the terminal module.

Note: The two screws are not removable so just loosen them.

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2.

Separate the terminal module from the sensor box.

3.

After connecting detectors/switches to the terminal module, plug theterminal module back into the sensor box, and then tighten thescrews at two sides of the terminal module.

Cascading DX Sensor Packages
To increase the number of connected DX sensor packages per SENSOR
port, you can cascade DX using standard network patch cables (CAT5e or
higher). A maximum of 12 DX sensor packages can be daisy chained.

Tip: You can also make a sensor chain comprising DX2, DX and DPX3
sensor packages. See Cascading DX2, DX and DPX3 Sensor Packages(on page 69).

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Numbers

Components
RJ-45 ports, each of which is located oneither end of a DX sensor package.
RJ-12 port, which is reserved for future
use and is hidden now.

To cascade DX sensor packages:
1.

Connect a standard network patch cable to either RJ-45 port of thefirst DX sensor package.

Exception: For a Raritan PDU or EMX with an "RJ-12" SENSOR port,
an RJ-12 to RJ-45 adapter cable (part number: RJ12M-RJ45M) is
needed, which you can request from Raritan.
2.

If you want to cascade DX packages, get an additional standard
network patch cable (CAT5e or higher) and then:a. Plug one end of the cable into the remaining RJ-45 port on theprior DX package.
b. Plug the other end into either RJ-45 port on an additional DX
package.
Repeat the same steps to cascade more DX packages.

Exception: You CANNOT cascade DX-PD2C5 sensor packages. For
details, see DX-PD2C5 (on page 25).
3.

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Make sure the total number of sensors and actuators connected tothese DX packages does not exceed 32 per sensor port. See
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Adjusting Dip Switches
There are two Normal settings for each CC channel on DX packages.


N.O (Normally Open): The open status of the connected
detector/switch is considered normal. An alarm is triggered when
the detector/switch turns closed.
N.C (Normally Closed): The closed status of the connected
detector/switch is considered normal. An alarm is triggered when
the detector/switch turns opened.

Each CC channel and the DX-PIR occupancy sensor's Normal setting is
configured by turning on or off its corresponding dip switch.







To adjust dip switches for CC channels:
N.O: Turn ON the dip switch by pressing it down.
N.C: Turn OFF the dip switch by pushing (or keeping) it up.
To adjust the dip switch for DX-PIR occupancy sensor:
Turn it OFF (up) when human absence is considered the normal
state.
Turn it ON (down) when human presence is considered the normal
state.

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DPX3 Series
A DPX3 sensor package features the following:

Its connection interface is RJ-45.
You can cascade a maximum of 12 DPX3 sensor packages.

DPX3 series works with Raritan's DPX3 sensor hub 'DPX3-ENVHUB4',
but not with the DPX sensor hub 'DPX-ENVHUB4'.



With a standard network patch cable (CAT5e or higher), you can:Connect a DPX3 sensor to a Raritan or Legrand product with the"RJ-45" SENSOR port, such as Raritan's PX3 PDU or Legrand PDU.

Exception: For a Raritan PDU or EMX with an "RJ-12" SENSOR port,
an RJ-12 to RJ-45 adapter cable (part number: RJ12M-RJ45M) is
needed, which you can request from Raritan.


Daisy chain DPX3 sensor packages.

Warning: Do NOT use a crossover cable for connection.

In This Chapter
Available DPX3 Sensor Packages ............................................................. 40
DPX3 Temperature and Humidity Sensors ...............................................41
Cascading DPX3 Sensor Packages ........................................................... 42

Available DPX3 Sensor Packages

Sensor packages

Description

DPX3-T1H1

1 temperature sensor
1 humidity sensor

See DPX3 Temperature and Humidity Sensors(on page 41).
For detailed information on sensor names, see Sensor Naming
Conventions (on page 81).

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DPX3 Temperature and Humidity Sensors
DPX3-T1H1 is used to detect the environmental temperature andhumidity.

NumberComponent

Function

Two RJ-45 ports

Connect a standard network patch cablefor either or both purposes below:
 Connect to the SENSOR port of a
Raritan product (like a PX3 PDU) or
Legrand PDU.
 Cascading DPX3 sensor packages.
See Cascading DPX3 Sensor Packages(on page 42).

LED

Indicate the sensor status. See DPX3 LED

States (on page 42).
Tip -- other generations of temperature and humidity sensors:
Raritan has developed 4 generations of humidity and temperature
sensors. Choose the type that satisfies your needs. The newest
generation is DX2 series.
For the other generations, see:

DPX Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 54)
DPX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 46)
DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 10)41

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DPX3 LED States
The DPX3 sensor indicates an alert by making its LED flash on and off.
The LED also flashes when the sensor is upgrading its firmware.
DPX3-T1H1:
LED states

Description

Off

Both temperature and humidity are in thenormal state.
1 flash and 1 Temperature enters an alarmed state:
offwarning or critical.
Humidity is in the normal state.

Flashing

2 flashesand 1 off

Temperature is in the normal state.

3 flashesand 1 off

Both temperature and humidity enter an
alarmed state: warning or critical.

High-speed flashing

Humidity enters an alarmed state: warningor critical.

Sensor firmware is being updated.

Cascading DPX3 Sensor Packages
To increase the number of connected DPX3 sensor packages per
SENSOR port, you can cascade DPX3 using standard network patch
cables (CAT5e or higher). Up to 12 DPX3 sensor packages can be daisy
chained.

Tip: You can also make a sensor chain comprising DX2, DX and DPX3
sensor packages. See Cascading DX2, DX and DPX3 Sensor Packages(on page 69).
To cascade DPX3 sensor packages:
1.

Connect a standard network patch cable to either RJ-45 port of thefirst DPX3 sensor package.

Note: For a Raritan EMX or PDU with the "RJ-12" SENSOR port, use
the RJ-12 to RJ-45 adapter cable instead.
2.

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If you want to cascade DPX3 sensor packages, get an additional
standard network patch cable (CAT5e or higher) and then:Chapter 4: DPX3 Seriesa. Plug one end of the cable into the remaining RJ-45 port on theprior DPX3.
b. Plug the other end into either RJ-45 port on an additional DPX3.
Repeat the same steps to cascade more DPX3 sensor packages.

3.

Make sure the total number of cascaded sensors does not exceed 32
per sensor port. See Supported Maximum Number of Sensors andActuators (on page 78).

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DPX2 Series
DPX2 sensors are physically similar to DPX sensors. Below are theirdifferences:







DPX2 does not have a factory-installed sensor cable so you must
manually connect DPX2 sensors to a DPX2 sensor cable.
DPX2 has an LED to show the sensor status.
DPX2 provides the chain position information.
Individual DPX2 sensors can be replaced without the need tore-connect the DPX2 sensor cable.
DPX2 series works with Raritan's DPX3 sensor hub'DPX3-ENVHUB4', but not with the DPX sensor hub 'DPX-ENVHUB4'.
DPX2 can be connected to the end of a DX2, DX, or DPX3 sensor
chain while DPX sensor packages CANNOT. For details, seeConnecting a DPX2 Sensor Package to DX2, DX or DPX3 (on page50).

In This Chapter
Available DPX2 Sensor Packages..............................................................45
DPX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors ...............................................46
Connection and Disconnection ..................................................................47
Connecting a DPX2 Sensor Package to DX2, DX or DPX3 .........................50

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Available DPX2 Sensor Packages

Sensor packages

Description

DPX2-T1

DPX2-T1H1

1 temperature sensor

See DPX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors(on page 46).



1 temperature sensor
1 humidity sensor

See DPX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors(on page 46).
DPX2-T2H1

2 temperature sensors
1 humidity sensor

See DPX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors(on page 46).
DPX2-T3H1

3 temperature sensors
1 humidity sensor

See DPX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors(on page 46).
For detailed information on sensor names, see Sensor Naming

Conventions (on page 81).

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DPX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors
There are four types of DPX2 temperature and humidity sensor packages:
DPX2-T1, DPX2-T1H1, DPX2-T2H1, and DPX2-T3H1.
A DPX2-T2H1 package contains one DPX2-T1H1 and one DPX2-T1
sensor.
A DPX2-T3H1 package contains one DPX2-T1H1 and two DPX2-T1
sensors.
Each DPX2 package is shipped with a DPX2 sensor cable for sensor
connection.
The following diagram shows a DPX2 sensor package.

NumberComponent

Function

Head connector

Connect to the DPX2 sensor cable.

LED

Indicate the sensor status.
These LEDs are functionally identical to

DX2 LED States (on page 11).
Tip -- other generations of temperature and humidity sensors:
Raritan has developed 4 generations of humidity and temperature
sensors. Choose the type that satisfies your needs. The newest
generation is DX2 series.
For the other generations, see:




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DPX Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 54)
DPX3 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 41)
DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 10)

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Connection and Disconnection
Before connecting a DPX2 sensor to a Raritan or Legrand product, youmust connect it to a DPX2 sensor cable first.
If any connected sensor is broken, you can replace it with a new one
without disconnecting the DPX2 sensor cable from the Raritan orLegrand product.
To connect the DPX2 sensor package to the end of a DX sensor chain, seeConnecting a DPX2 Sensor Package to DX2, DX or DPX3 (on page 50).
Connecting a DPX2 Sensor Cable
Raritan has three types of DPX2 sensor cables. The difference is thenumber of available head connectors on the cable: one to three head
connectors.
DPX2 sensor cables cannot be daisy chained.
The following diagram illustrates a DPX2 sensor cable with three head
connectors.

NumberComponent

Function

RJ-12 connector

Connect to a Raritan PDU or EMX.

Head connectors

Connect DPX2 sensors.

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Sensor connection guidelines:
Always make sure there are NO free head connectors between thesensor cable's RJ-12 connector and the final DPX2 sensor attached to it.
That is, each head connector prior to the final DPX2 sensor must be
occupied with a sensor. Otherwise, those sensors following the "free"head connector(s) on the same sensor cable do not work properly.
Below illustrates the scenarios when the number of DPX2 sensors is lessthan the number of head connectors on a DPX2 sensor cable.

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

Scenario A: When only one sensor is connected, always connect it to
the first head connector.



Scenario B: When only two sensors are connected, always connect
them to the first two head connectors.

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Disconnecting a DPX2 Sensor
You can remove any individual DPX2 sensor from the sensor cablewhenever needed.
To disconnect a DPX2 sensor:
1.

Press the latch of the cable connector so that the other side of thelatch slightly goes up.

2.

Pull the sensor away.

3.

Connect any DPX2 sensor back to this free head connector, or move
all subsequent DPX2 sensors that follow it on the same sensor cableto prior head connectors.

Warning: The final step is required, or all subsequent DPX2 sensors
no longer work properly. For example, after removing the sensor fromthe 2nd head connector, you must either add a DPX2 sensor back to
the 2nd head connector, or move the sensor attached to the 3rd head
connector to the 2nd head connector.

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Connecting a DPX2 Sensor Package to DX2, DX or DPX3
You can connect one DPX2 sensor package to the "end" of a DX2, DX or
DPX3 sensor chain. It is strongly recommended to use an RJ-12 to RJ-45
adapter for connecting the DPX2 to the final DX2, DX or DPX3 in the
chain.
The maximum number of DX2, DX or DPX3 sensor packages in the chain
must be less than 12 when a DPX2 sensor package is involved.
The following diagrams illustrate DX sensor chain only, but the same
principles also apply to DX2 and DPX3 sensor chains if connecting DPX2
to the end of DX2 or DPX3 sensor chains.
When connecting a DPX2 sensor package containing "three"
DPX2 sensors:
A maximum of nine DX sensor packages can be cascaded because
12-3=9.

When connecting a DPX2 sensor package containing "two" DPX2
sensors:
A maximum of ten DX sensor packages can be cascaded because
12-2=10.

When connecting a DPX2 sensor package containing "one" DPX2
sensor:A maximum of eleven DX sensor packages can be cascaded because
12-1=11.

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DPX Series
DPX is the first generation of Raritan environmental sensor packages.
Most DPX packages come with a factory-installed sensor cable with an"RJ-12" connector.
DPX supports the use of a Raritan sensor hub to increase the number ofconnected DPX sensors.

In This Chapter
Available DPX Sensor Packages ............................................................... 53
DPX Temperature and Humidity Sensors ................................................. 54
DPX Air Flow Sensors................................................................................ 55
DPX Differential Air Pressure Sensors..................................................... 55
DPX Contact Closure Sensors................................................................... 58
DPX Floor Water Sensors.......................................................................... 64

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Available DPX Sensor Packages

Sensor packages

Description

DPX-T1

DPX-T1H1

1 temperature sensor

See DPX Temperature and Humidity Sensors (onpage 54).


1 temperature sensor
1 humidity sensor

See DPX Temperature and Humidity Sensors (onpage 54).
DPX-T3H1

3 temperature sensors
1 humidity sensor

See DPX Temperature and Humidity Sensors (onpage 54).

DPX-AF1
DPX-T1DP1

1 air flow sensor

See DPX Air Flow Sensors (on page 55).



1 temperature sensor
1 differential air pressure sensor

See DPX Differential Air Pressure Sensors (onpage 55).

DPX-CC2-TR

See DPX Contact Closure Sensors (on page 58).


DPX-WSF

1 floor-mounted water sensor

See Floor-mounted Water Sensor (on page 64).


DPX-WSC series

Two-channel contact closure sensors

1 cable water sensor

See Cable Water Sensor (on page 66).

For detailed information on sensor names, see Sensor Naming
Conventions (on page 81).

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DPX Temperature and Humidity Sensors
Raritan provides three types of DPX temperature and humidity sensor
packages: DPX-T1, DPX-T1H1 and DPX-T3H1.
A DPX-T3H1 package contains one DPX-T1H1 and two DPX-T1 sensors.
As shown in the following diagram, all sensors have been connected tothe sensor cable, when shipping out of the factory, in a manner that you
cannot remove or replace any individual sensor.

Tip -- other generations of temperature and humidity sensors:
Raritan has developed 4 generations of humidity and temperature
sensors. Choose the type that satisfies your needs. The newest
generation is DX2 series.
For the other generations, see:




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DPX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 46)
DPX3 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 41)
DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors (on page 10)

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DPX Air Flow Sensors
If a DPX air flow sensor (DPX-AF1) is connected, make sure the sensor
faces the source of the wind (such as a fan) in the appropriate orientation
as indicated by the arrow on that sensor.

To affix this sensor to an object or place, just screw it up using thesensor's two screw holes.

DPX Differential Air Pressure Sensors
The DPX differential air pressure sensor (DPX-T1DP1) detects not only
the differential air pressure but also the temperature because it has abuilt-in temperature sensor.
This sensor is designed to receive the inputs of two pressure levels.
Differential air pressure is measured by reading the difference of the two
inputs.

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NumberComponent

Description'In' port

Connect to a Raritan or Legrand product.

(RJ-12)

If cascading multiple air pressure sensors,connect this port to the 'Out' port of anothersensor.

'Out' port

Use this port for cascading air pressure
sensors.

(RJ-12)'Lo' pressure Receive low air pressure inputs.
nozzle'Hi' pressure
nozzleReceive high air pressure inputs.

Connecting Tubes
Two tubes are shipped with the sensor. Connect the tubes to the sensor
to receive two air pressure inputs. If necessary, cut the tubes so that the
tube length meets your needs.
To install tubes:

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1.

Connect the tubes to both pressure nozzles of the sensor.

2.

Place each tube's grommet in an appropriate location where youwant to detect differential air pressure levels.
Place the "Lo" tube's grommet in a low air pressure position.

Place the "Hi" tube's grommet in a high air pressure position.

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Connecting a DPX Sensor Package to an Air Pressure Sensor
You can add any DPX sensor package to a differential air pressure
sensor.
To connect one DPX to one air pressure sensor:
1.

Use a Raritan-provided phone cable to connect an air pressure
sensor to a Raritan or Legrand product.
a. Plug one end of the cable into the sensor's "In" port.
b. Plug the other end into a Raritan or Legrand product's sensor
port.


2.

An RJ-12 to RJ-45 adapter is required if your Raritan PDU has an
RJ-45 SENSOR port, such as PX3.

Connect one DPX sensor package to the air pressure sensor's "Out"port.


It can be any available DPX sensor package shown in the section
titled Available DPX Sensor Packages (on page 53).

Note: You CANNOT cascade more than two sensor packages in this DPX
sensor chain.

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DPX Contact Closure Sensors
Raritan's contact closure sensor (DPX-CC2-TR) can detect the
open-and-closed status of connected detectors/switches.
This sensor has two channels for connecting two discrete (on/off)detectors/switches.
Four termination points are available: the two to the right are associatedwith one channel (as indicated by the sensor's LED number), and the twoto the left are associated with the other.

NumberComponent
Two LEDs for indicating two channels' status.
Four termination points for connecting two discrete
detectors/switches.

Supported detector/switch types:
At a minimum, a discrete detector/switch is required in order for
DPX-CC2-TR to work properly. The types of discrete detectors/switches
that can be connected to DPX-CC2-TR include those for:

Door open/closed detection
Door lock detection
Smoke detection
Vibration detection

However, Raritan produces floor water sensors, which can be connected
to and work with DPX-CC2-TR. See DPX Floor Water Sensors (on page64).
When using third-party probes, you must test them with DPX-CC2-TR toensure they work properly.
Important: Integration and testing for third-party detectors/switches
is the sole responsibility of the customer. Raritan cannot assume

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any liability as a result of improper termination or failure (incidental
or consequential) of third-party detectors/switches that customers
provide and install. Failure to follow installation and configuration
instructions can result in false alarms or no alarms. Raritan makes
no statement or claim that all third-party detectors/switches will
work with Raritan's contact closure sensors.
Connection scheme:
A DPX-CC2-TR can connect two contact closure detectors/switches.

For details on connecting a detector/switch, see Connecting
Detectors/Switches to DPX-CC2-TR (on page 60).
Tip -- other generations of contact closure sensors:
Raritan has developed 3 generations of contact closure sensors:
DPX-CC2-TR, DX series and DX2 series. Choose the type that satisfies
your needs. The newest one is DX2-CC2.
Note that only DPX-CC2-TR supports Raritan's water sensors while DX
and DX2 contact closure sensors do NOT support them.
For the other generations, see:

Available DX Sensor Packages (on page 21)
Available DX2 Sensor Packages (on page 5)59

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Connecting Detectors/Switches to DPX-CC2-TR
DPX-CC2-TR comprises two parts: sensor box and terminal module. The
terminal module is detachable so it is convenient to connect/disconnect
discrete detectors/switches.
Below are the resistance values for DPX-CC2-TR to open and close aconnected detector/switch reliably.


Open: Greater than 320K ohm
Closed: Less than 200K ohm
To make connections when the terminal module is attached:

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1.

Strip the insulation around 12 mm from the end of each wire of
discrete detectors/switches.

2.

Fully insert each wire of both detectors/switches into eachtermination point.


Plug both wires of a detector/switch into the two termination
points to the left.



Plug both wires of the other detector/switch into the twotermination points to the right.

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3.

Use a screwdriver with a 2.5 mm wide shaft to tighten the screws
above each termination point to secure the wires, using a torque of0.196 N·m (2 kgf·cm).

To make connections after the terminal module is separated:
You can also connect a detector/switch when the terminal module isseparated from the sensor box.
1.

Loosen the screws at two sides of the terminal module.

Note: The two screws are not removable so just loosen them.

2.

Separate the terminal module from the sensor box.

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3.

After connecting detectors/switches to the terminal module, plug theterminal module back into the sensor box, and then tighten thescrews at two sides of the terminal module.

Configuring a DPX Contact Closure Sensor
Before using DPX-CC2-TR to detect contact closure status, water, smoke
or vibration, you must determine the normal state by adjusting its dip
switch. The dip switch controls the LED state on DPX-CC2-TR, and isassociated with a channel.
To adjust the dip switch setting:

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1.

Place the detectors/switches connected to DPX-CC2-TR to theposition where you want to detect a specific environmental situation.

2.

Uncover the dip switch on DPX-CC2-TR.

3.

To set the Normal state for channel 1, locate the dip switch labeled
1.

4.

Use a pointed tip such as a pen to set the slide switch to the position
labeled N.O or N.C.


N.O (Normally Open): The open status of the connected
detector/switch is considered normal. An alarm is triggered
when the detector/switch turns closed.



N.C (Normally Closed): The closed status of the connected
detector/switch is considered normal. An alarm is triggered
when the detector/switch turns opened.

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For Raritan's DPX water sensors, the Normal state must be
Normally Open, which indicates there is no water detected. Set the
dip switch to Normally Open and verify that the LED of the channel
where the Raritan's water sensor is connected remains OFF.

5.

To set the Normal state for channel 2, repeat Step 4 for adjusting theother dip switch's setting.

6.

Install back the dip switch cover.

Note: The dip switch setting must be properly configured, or the sensor's
LED may be incorrectly lit in the Normal state.
Contact Closure Sensor LEDs
LEDs indicate states of detectors/switches connected to the contact
closure sensor channels.
The LED is lit when the associated detector/switch enters the "alarmed"
state. For information on how to set the Normal state of DPX-CC2-TR,
see Configuring a DPX Contact Closure Sensor (on page 62).
The meaning of a lit LED depends on the Normal state settings. See
DX2-CC2 Contact Closure Sensor LEDs (on page 17).
Proper LED behaviors of DPX water sensors:
For Raritan's DPX water sensors, the Normal state must be set toNormally Open (N.O).
The following is the correct LED behavior based on proper dip switch
settings.
LED

Sensor stateOff

No water detected

Lit

Water detected

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DPX Floor Water Sensors
Raritan has two types of DPX floor water sensors that work in
conjunction with Raritan's DPX contact closure sensors -- DPX-CC2-TR.


Floor-mounted water sensor (DPX-WSF)
Cable water sensor (DPX-WSC series)

Note that only the DPX-CC2-TR support these water sensors. Other
Raritan contact closure sensor packages do not support them.

Note: If you order a Raritan DPX water sensor with the part number
containing the suffix -KIT, you get the DPX-CC2-TR, which supports it.
Floor-mounted Water Sensor
The floor-mounted water sensor (DPX-WSF) has a flat bottom so it canstand on the ground. The water detector's dimension is 63.5 mm x 13.25mm x 13.2 mm (W x L x D).
Use one of the following methods to affix this detector to the ground:

Screw the detector to the ground with your own screws. To avoid
breaking the detector's enclosure, do not over tighten the screws.
Put something weighing around 100 to 250 grams (0.22 to 0.55
pounds) into the empty bag shipped with this water sensor. Then use
cable ties to wrap the bag right above the detector. Make sure thedetector is not tilted so that its bottom evenly contacts the ground.

NumberItem
Water detector.

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NumberItem
Wires to connect to the contact closure sensor.
You need a minimum of 30 cm wires to prevent thecontact closure sensor from being damaged by floor
water (if any). Below are the wire length limitations:

Minimum: 30 cm (11.8 inches)
Maximum: 150 cm (59 inches)

How a Floor-mounted Water Sensor Works

The floor-mounted water sensor uses two poles marked with red arrows
below to detect the water.

When there is some water between the two poles, it causes current loop
back on the water sensor to trigger the alarm.

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Cable Water Sensor
The cable water sensor is in the shape of a cable so it can be flexibly
placed, twisted or wrapped around a location where water may drip,
such as a ceiling tile, water pipe or the floor.
Raritan provides two types of cable water sensors. The only difference istheir cable length.


DPX-WSC-35: 3.5 meters (11.5 feet).
DPX-WSC-70: 7 meters (23 feet).

NumberItem
Cable-shaped water detector.
Wires to connect to the contact closure sensor.
You need a minimum of 30 cm wires to prevent thecontact closure sensor from being damaged by floor
water (if any). Below are the wire length limitations:

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Minimum: 30 cm (11.8 inches)
Maximum: 150 cm (59 inches)Chapter 6: DPX Series

How a Cable Water Sensor Works

The cable water sensor uses black wires on the water rope to detect thewater. When there is water between two black wires, it causes current
loop back to trigger the alarm on the water sensor.

Mechanical information about black wires:
The distance between two black wires is about 0.3 in.
The distance from the black wire to the cable surface is about 0.05
in.

Water detection requirements:
The water spot should be at least 0.5" wide so that two black wires
are in the water at the same time. Otherwise, the water cannot cause
current loop back on the water sensor to trigger the alarm.
If the water spot is about 1" wide, the water sensor should detect it at
any location of the water rope.

The thickness of the water spot should be at least 0.1" because there
is some gap between any black wire and the cable surface.
This is why the cable water sensor does NOT work well with theconcrete floor but works fine with ceramic tiles. The concrete floor
absorbs the water quickly so it needs more water on the concrete
floor to trigger the alarm.

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Chapter 6: DPX SeriesThe alarm requires some water between two black wires for a while.
If there are just few water drops on the cable water sensor, noalarms are triggered.
The water sensor's rope should be mounted on the floor firmly, or
the water sensor cannot detect the water.
In the following diagram, NO alarm is triggered by the presence of
the water, which is indicated by the blue color, because the water
sensor's rope does not evenly contact the floor.

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Sensor-Mixing Connections
This chapter shows how to mix different types of sensor packages on asensor port of a Raritan or Legrand product. Other sensor-mixing
connections than those shown in this chapter are NOT supported.
Make sure your Raritan and Legrand products have been upgraded toversion 3.4.20 or later to support these sensor-mixing combinations.
In most illustrations below, any DX or DPX3 sensor package can be
replaced with a DX2 sensor package.
For those illustrations where DX, DPX3 and DX2 are interchangeable,
they are all marked with the following oval image.

Important: Unlike DX or DPX3 series, DX2 CANNOT be connectedwith DPX sensor package(s).

In This Chapter
Cascading DX2, DX and DPX3 Sensor Packages ...................................... 69
Mixing DPX, DPX2, DPX3, DX and DX2 Sensor Packages ......................... 70

Cascading DX2, DX and DPX3 Sensor Packages
You can mix DX2, DX and DPX3 in a sensor chain consisting of up to 12
sensor packages. The following diagram illustrates such asensor-mixing chain.

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The daisy chain procedure is identical to the one described any topic
below:
Cascading DX2 Sensor Packages (on page 18)
Cascading DX Sensor Packages (on page 37)
Cascading DPX3 Sensor Packages (on page 42)

Same as a pure DX2, DX or DPX3 sensor chain, you can replace the final
sensor package with a DPX2 sensor package. See Connecting a DPX2
Sensor Package to DX2, DX or DPX3 (on page 50).

Mixing DPX, DPX2, DPX3, DX and DX2 Sensor Packages
You can mix DPX, DPX2, DPX3, DX and DX2 sensor packages per SENSOR
port according to the following sensor combinations. In some scenarios,
the DPX3-ENVHUB4 sensor hub is required.






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1 DX + 1 DPX :It is strongly recommended to use an RJ-12 to RJ-45 adapter toconnect the DPX sensor package to the DX sensor package.
You can replace the DX in the following diagram with one DPX3
package, but NOT with DX2.

Combinations via the DPX3-ENVHUB4 sensor hub:
You must use the DPX3-ENVHUB4 sensor hub instead of the old
DPX-ENVHUB4 sensor hub. Each port on the hub supports any of thefollowing:

One individual DX2 sensor package

A chain of DX2 sensor packages

One individual DX sensor package

A chain of DX sensor packages

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One individual DPX3 sensor package

A chain of DPX3 sensor packages

One individual DPX2 sensor packageOne individual DPX sensor package

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

An RJ-12 to RJ-45 adapter is recommended to connect a DPX or
DPX2 sensor package to DPX3-ENVHUB4.
In the following diagrams, the sensor package in "green" can be
replaced by a DPX2 sensor package. The sensor package in "blue"
can be one DPX2, DPX3, DX or DX2 sensor package.

This section only illustrations the following three combinations, but
actually there are tens of different combinations by using the
DPX3-ENVHUB4 sensor hub.

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Sensor mixing with DX2, DX and DPX3 in a chain:
In the above diagrams, any DPX3 sensor package can be replaced by a
DX2 or DX sensor package, or vice versa.
If intended, you can also mix DX2, DX and DPX3 sensor packages in asensor chain. See Cascading DX2, DX and DPX3 Sensor Packages (onpage 69).

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Appendix A Supported Maximum Sensor
Distance

General DX2, DX, DPX2 and DPX3 sensor packages:
DPX2, DPX3, DX and DX2 sensor package support the total cabling length
up to 98 feet (30 meters), except for DX-PD2C5 and DX2-DH2C2.
Exception -- DX2-DH2C2 and DX-PD2C5:
DX2-DH2C2 and DX-PD2C5 support a maximum cabling length of 29 feet
(9 meters) instead of 98 feet (30 meters). The following illustrates
DX2-DH2C2 cabling restriction, but the same principle also applies to
DX-PD2C5.
The length from the PDU to DX2-DH2C2 is up to 16 feet (5 meters).
The length from DX2-DH2C2 to the connected door handle is up to 13
feet (4 meters).

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Raritan sensor hubs:
A sensor hub is used to increase the total distance of a sensor package.
There are two sensor hubs: DPX-ENVHUB4 and DPX3-ENVHUB4.
Different sensor hubs support different sensor packages:


DPX-ENVHUB4 supports the DPX sensor packages only.
DPX3-ENVHUB4 supports all Raritan sensor packages, including
DPX, DPX2, DPX3, DX and DX2.

Each sensor port on a Raritan or Legrand product, such as a PDU,
supports only one Raritan sensor hub so DO NOT cascade sensor hubs.
DPX series:
DPX series' supported distance is determined by the length of the sensor
cable pre-installed (or provided) by Raritan. DO NOT extend or modify the
cabling length with any tool other than Raritan's sensor hubs.
DPX connection restriction and illustration:
When using a DPX-ENVHUB4 sensor hub, the maximum cabling distance
between the Raritan or Legrand product (such as a PDU) and the sensor
hub is 33 feet (10 m).
The following illustrates the maximum distance when connecting DPX
sensor packages with a maximum 16 feet (5 m) sensor cable via a
DPX-ENVHUB4 sensor hub.


The sum of a DPX-T3H1 sensor cable's length is 16 feet (5 meters).



The total cabling length between the Raritan or Legrand product andone DPX-T3H1 is 49 feet (15 meters) as illustrated below.
Note that the length 16 feet (5 meters) is the length of each
DPX-T3H1 sensor cable, which is defined in the above diagram.

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Raritan orLegrand product,such as a PDU

33 feet(10 m)

1 DPX-ENVHUB4hub

16 feet(5 m)

Up to 4
DPX-T3H1
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Appendix B Supported Maximum Number of
Sensors and Actuators
The maximum number of sensors and actuators that can be managed
per sensor port of a Raritan product or Legrand PDU is 32 sensors or
actuators.
Note that though Raritan's EMX2-888 has 8 sensor ports, the number of"externally-connected" sensors/actuators that it can manage is limited
to 128.
Calculation examples for managed sensors/actuators:
A sensor package may contain more than one sensor/actuator, and eachsensor or actuator is counted as an individual function. The calculation
principle is that the number of functions that a Raritan or Legrandproduct (such as a PDU) manages per sensor port cannot exceed 32.

For example:

A DX2-T1H1 contains 2 sensors so it has 2 functions.
2*16 = 32
Therefore, you can manage up to 16 DX2-T1H1 packages per sensor
port.



A DX-D2C6 contains 6 sensors and 2 actuators so it has 8 functions.
8*4 = 32
Therefore, you can manage up to four DX-D2C6 packages per sensor
port.
Tip for DX sensor connection:

If intended, you can connect 12 DX sensor packages without exceeding
the maximum of managed sensors/actuators per sensor port -- 32. All
you need to do is manage "partial" sensors/actuators of each DX andunmanage the rest.
For example, you can connect 12 DX-D2C6 sensor packages to a sensor
port by managing only two functions of each DX-D2C6.
12*2 = 24
All 24 sensors/actuators can be managed because it is less than 32.
For information on how to manage and unmanage (release) any
sensors/actuators, refer to online help or user guide of your Raritan orLegrand product.

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Appendix C Sensor Measurement Accuracy
This section shows the factory specifications of Raritan DPX, DPX2 andDX2 environmental sensor packages. Calibration is not required forthese sensor packages.

In This Chapter
DPX Sensor Accuracy ................................................................................ 79
DPX2 Sensor Accuracy .............................................................................. 79
DX2 Sensor Accuracy ................................................................................ 79

DPX Sensor AccuracyTemperature: +/-2 degrees Celsius (+/-3.6 degrees Fahrenheit)
Humidity: +/-5% (when humidity < 60%) or +/-8% (when humidity >60%)
Differential air pressure: +/-1.5%
Air flow: +/-6.5%

DPX2 Sensor AccuracyTemperature: +/-1.0 degree Celsius (+/-1.8 degrees Fahrenheit)
Humidity: +/-2.5% (when humidity = 10% to 90%)

DX2 Sensor AccuracyTemperature: +/-1.0 degree Celsius (when temperature = 20 to 70
degrees Celsius)+/-1.0 degree Celsius is equal to +/-1.8 degrees Fahrenheit

Humidity: +/-2.5% (when humidity = 10% to 90%)79

Appendix D Sensor Firmware Update
DPX2, DPX3, DX and DX2 sensor packages automatically upgrade or
downgrade their firmware after being connected to a Raritan or Legrand
PDU or a Raritan EMX that supports these sensor packages. This way it
ensures that these sensor packages work properly with the connected
PDU or EMX.
Automatic upgrade or downgrade is determined by comparing DPX2,
DPX3, DX or DX2 sensor firmware against the environmental sensor
firmware stored inside the connected PDU or EMX. A downgrade can be
performed only when the PDU- or EMX-provided sensor firmware iseither greater than or equal to the minimum firmware version requestedby the connected sensor packages.
Note that a DPX sensor package does NOT support the automatic
firmware update feature, and you do NOT need to manually update it.

Tip: Information regarding current sensor firmware version and thesensor's firmware update time is available in the Device Information
dialog. Choose Maintenance > Device Information > Peripheral Devices in
the web interface of your Raritan/Legrand PDU or Raritan EMX.

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Appendix E Sensor Naming Conventions
The model name of a Raritan environmental sensor package consists ofsensor family, sensor functions and the total number of the specified
functions.
[Family] - [Function_1] [Number_1]- OR [Family] - [Function_1] [Number_1] [Function_2][Number_2][Family] is DPX, DPX2, DPX3, DX or DX2.
[Number_1] and [Number_2] are integer numbers.
[Function_1] and [Function_2] are abbreviations representing diverse
functions.

Note: Some sensor packages may indicate the main function only rather
than indicating all functions in its name. For example, the name of
DX-VBR indicates that it contains the vibration sensor while it does notindicate the contact closure sensor that it also contains.
Abbreviations
AF
CC or C
D
DH
DP
H
PD
PIR
T
VBR
WSC or WC

Functions
Air flow sensors
Contact closure sensor terminals
Dry contact signal terminals for actuators
The port to connect a door handle
Differential air pressure sensors
Humidity sensors"Powered" dry contact signal terminals
Passive infrared occupancy sensor
Temperature sensors
Vibration sensors
Cable water sensors

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Abbreviations
WSF

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Functions
Floor-mounted water sensors

IndexA
Adjusting Dip Switches • 23, 26, 30, 31, 34, 39
Available DPX Sensor Packages • 2, 53, 57
Available DPX2 Sensor Packages • 2, 45
Available DPX3 Sensor Packages • 2, 40
Available DX Sensor Packages • 2, 6, 17, 21, 59
Available DX2 Sensor Packages • 2, 5, 22, 59

B
Bracket Installation • 8CCable Water Sensor • 53, 66
Cascading DPX3 Sensor Packages • 41, 42, 70
Cascading DX Sensor Packages • 37, 70
Cascading DX2 Sensor Packages • 7, 10, 12,
18, 70Cascading DX2, DX and DPX3 Sensor
Packages • 18, 37, 42, 69, 74
Configuring a DPX Contact Closure Sensor •62, 63
Configuring DX2-CC2's Normal State • 13, 16,
17
Connecting a DPX Sensor Package to an Air
Pressure Sensor • 57
Connecting a DPX2 Sensor Cable • 47
Connecting a DPX2 Sensor Package to DX2, DX
or DPX3 • 44, 47, 50, 70
Connecting Detectors/Actuators to DX • 23, 26,
30, 31, 34, 35
Connecting Detectors/Switches to
DPX-CC2-TR • 59, 60
Connecting Detectors/Switches to DX2-CC2 •8, 13, 14
Connecting Tubes • 56
Connection and Disconnection • 47
Contact Closure Sensor LEDs • 63

D
Disconnecting a DPX2 Sensor • 49
DPX Air Flow Sensors • 53, 55

DPX Contact Closure Sensors • 6, 17, 22, 53,
58
DPX Differential Air Pressure Sensors • 53, 55
DPX Floor Water Sensors • 58, 64
DPX Sensor Accuracy • 79
DPX Series • 52
DPX Temperature and Humidity Sensors • 11,
41, 46, 53, 54
DPX2 Sensor Accuracy • 79
DPX2 Series • 44
DPX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors • 11,
41, 45, 46, 54
DPX3 LED States • 41, 42
DPX3 Series • 40
DPX3 Temperature and Humidity Sensors • 11,
40, 41, 46, 54
DX Series • 20
DX2 LED States • 10, 11, 46
DX2 Sensor Accuracy • 79
DX2 Series • 4
DX2 Temperature and Humidity Sensors • vi, 5,
10, 41, 46, 54
DX2-CC2 Contact Closure Sensor LEDs • 17,
24, 27, 30, 32, 34, 63
DX2-CC2 Contact Closure Sensors • 5, 12
DX2-DH2C2 Door Handle Controller • vi, 2, 3, 5,
6, 19
DX2-DH2C2 LED States • vi, 9
DX-D2C6 • 21, 22
DX-D4C3 • 21, 30
DX-PD2C5 • 2, 3, 21, 25, 38
DX-PIR • 21, 28
DX-VBR • 21, 33

F
Floor-mounted Water Sensor • 53, 64

HHow a Cable Water Sensor Works • 67
How a Floor-mounted Water Sensor Works •6583

IndexI
Introduction to Environmental Sensor
Packages • 1

MMaking Connections • 35
Mixing DPX, DPX2, DPX3, DX and DX2 Sensor
Packages • 70

P
Pre-installed DX Brackets • 35
Products Supporting Raritan Sensor Packages• vi, vii, 1, 3S
Sensor Comparison • 3
Sensor Firmware Update • 9, 11, 24, 27, 30, 32,
34, 80Sensor Measurement Accuracy • 79
Sensor Naming Conventions • 5, 21, 40, 45, 53,
81
Sensor Overview • 2
Sensor Support Guidelines • vii, 3Sensor-Mixing Connections • 69
Supported Maximum Number of Sensors andActuators • 2, 19, 38, 43, 78
Supported Maximum Sensor Distance • 2, 8,
25, 75W
What's New in the Environmental Sensors andActuators Guide • vi

84