Wireless communications capable power distribution unit and techniques for communicating therewith

摘要

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication between a PDU and one or more devices within a limited communications range are described. A power distribution unit may be provided with a wireless communications module that may operate to communicate with user devices within a relatively close proximity. The wireless communications module may provide information reporting and may, in some examples, provide a user of the user device with configuration and other command capabilities.

主权项

1. A power distribution apparatus, comprising:
a housing having a power input, and a plurality of power outputs; a communications module within the housing comprising a network connection interface and a wireless communications interface; a network processor within the housing and in communication with the communication module; and a wireless controller removably attachable to the wireless communications interface, wherein the wireless communications interface and the wireless controller are communicatively coupled when attached, and wherein the communications module is configured to facilitate communications between the network processor and a wireless user device via the wireless controller when the wireless controller is removably attached to the wireless communications interface.