Built-in displays on PDUs are becoming obsolete. Schleifenbauer introduces a smarter solution: the PDU 5.0 Display App. Using NFC technology, you can access real-time power data locally on your smartphone or tablet — no fragile hardware required, and no need to stand inside the rack.
In today’s data centre infrastructure, reliability is key. Every component in the power distribution chain must withstand demanding conditions, operate continuously, and be easy to manage. At Schleifenbauer, we reassessed these requirements when developing the PDU 5.0, resulting in a fundamental shift: replacing the traditional built-in display with an innovative NFC-based Display App.
A fixed display is often a single point of failure. It’s prone to damage during installation or routine handling, attracts dust, and requires physical presence. It also increases unit complexity, cost, and takes up space.
With the PDU 5.0, Schleifenbauer chose a smarter alternative: an integrated NFC chip within the communication module (Gateway, Controller or Daisy Chain), combined with the Rack PDU Display App. This setup creates a fully functional virtual display on your own smartphone or tablet.
NFC stands for Near Field Communication – a wireless technology that enables the secure exchange of data between two devices in close proximity (typically under 4 cm). It’s widely known for contactless payments, access badges and digital tickets.
In the case of the PDU 5.0 Display App, NFC allows a direct local connection between the communication module and your mobile device. This enables instant access to real-time power and system information, without requiring a network connection or login.
Because the communication only occurs at close range, NFC is not only convenient but also secure and controllable — ideal for local monitoring in mission-critical data centre environments.
The process is simple, safe, and fast:
This means you no longer need to be physically inside the rack to access essential power information.
Every communication module in the Schleifenbauer PDU 5.0 includes an integrated LED status ring. This ring automatically changes colour in the event of a warning or alarm, providing immediate visual feedback — even without a physical display or network access.
The colour coding indicates the PDU’s status at a glance:
As soon as the LED ring shows a warning colour, you can take action in one of two ways:
The combination of visual status indicators and flexible local or central diagnostics enables quick, targeted intervention — essential for safe, stable power management in high-availability environments.
Once connected, the app presents a clear, structured interface with access to the following sections:
View active warnings and error messages, including voltage issues, current limits, sensor faults or communication errors.
Ideal for quick on-site troubleshooting.
A real-time overview of total energy consumption, voltage, current and power per unit.
Essential for capacity planning and energy reporting.
Detailed readings per power input, including per-phase data (e.g. for 3-phase 32A or 63A setups).
Supports redundancy and load balancing analysis (e.g. A/B feeds).
Displays measurements per outlet group, such as voltage, current, power and power factor.
Useful for grouped outlet protection or branch-level load tracking.
Granular data per outlet, including power usage, on/off status, switching details and alarm thresholds.
Enables full port-level control.
Environmental sensor data, including temperature, humidity, door contact or pressure sensors.
Supports proactive facility monitoring and alerts.
View all network settings: IP address, subnet, gateway, ports, SNMP config, firmware version.
Quick access for network diagnostics or setup.
Displays unit-specific details such as serial number, model, location code, firmware version, and config ID.
Useful for asset management and DCIM integration.
View and modify key configurations such as switching behaviour, thresholds, alarm levels, relay settings and sensor triggers.
Allows fast local changes without needing web access.
All communication takes place locally via NFC, without the need for a network or internet connection. This makes it a fast and secure method for accessing mission-critical power data on-site.
This app-driven approach offers data centre professionals key advantages:
Schleifenbauer introduces groundbreaking packaging-free PDUs, designed for direct installation in server racks without unnecessary packaging. This solution is ideal for data centres aiming for maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact.
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