Geist RDPS-50 Remote Door Position Sensor - Screw Mount for Door - Environmental Control - Alarm System - Analog to Digital PDU
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Product Features
Product Overview
The Vertiv Geist RDPS-50 Remote Door Position Sensor is a dedicated monitoring accessory designed to integrate with Vertiv Geist rack power distribution units (PDUs) and environmental monitoring systems. This sensor provides reliable door status detection through a screw-mount form factor, enabling precise monitoring of cabinet or room access points in data center, server room, and secure facility environments.
Equipped with a 50-foot (15.2-meter) cable, the RDPS-50 offers flexible installation options for remote door monitoring applications. The sensor converts physical door position into a digital signal that interfaces with compatible Vertiv Geist systems, supporting environmental control, alarm notification, and analog-to-digital conversion workflows essential for modern infrastructure management.
Relevant factors for this section include Form Factor, Package Contents, Application/Usage, Compatibility. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Technical Overview
The RDPS-50 operates as a discrete door position sensor that transmits status data to Vertiv Geist monitoring platforms. Its screw-mount design ensures secure physical attachment to door frames or cabinet surfaces, while the extended cable length accommodates installations where the sensor must be positioned remotely from the monitoring equipment.
This sensor is engineered for compatibility with Vertiv Geist rack PDUs and environmental monitors, enabling centralized oversight of door access events alongside power and environmental metrics. The analog-to-digital conversion capability allows legacy alarm systems or environmental controls to interface with modern digital monitoring infrastructures.
Relevant factors for this section include Form Factor, Package Contents, Application/Usage, Compatibility. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
The RDPS-50 delivers precise door status monitoring that enhances physical security and environmental management within Vertiv Geist-controlled infrastructures. Its dedicated design eliminates compatibility concerns when expanding monitoring capabilities in existing Vertiv Geist deployments.
Extended Reach Monitoring
The 50-foot cable provides installation flexibility for monitoring doors located at a distance from the primary Vertiv Geist equipment, reducing wiring constraints in complex rack layouts or multi-room deployments.
Secure Mounting Design
Screw-mount form factor ensures stable sensor placement without risk of detachment, maintaining reliable door position detection even in high-vibration or high-traffic environments.
Vertiv Geist Ecosystem Integration
Direct compatibility with Vertiv Geist rack PDUs and environmental monitors enables unified monitoring of door access alongside power, temperature, and humidity metrics through a single management interface.
Deployment / Use Cases
The Remote Door Position Sensor supports critical monitoring scenarios where door status directly impacts security, environmental stability, or operational compliance. Its compatibility with multiple system types—including environmental control systems, alarm systems, and analog-to-digital converters—makes it versatile for hybrid infrastructure environments.
In PDU monitoring deployments, the RDPS-50 adds physical access awareness to power distribution oversight, creating comprehensive infrastructure visibility. For alarm system integration, the sensor provides reliable door position input that can trigger notifications, logging, or automated responses based on configured thresholds.
Data Center Cabinet Security
Monitor server cabinet door access in data centers to track unauthorized entry attempts, integrate with environmental controls to trigger cooling adjustments when doors remain open, and maintain audit trails of physical access events.
Facility Environmental Management
Deploy alongside Vertiv Geist environmental monitors to correlate door openings with temperature fluctuations, enabling automated responses to maintain optimal operating conditions in server rooms, network closets, or controlled environments.
What's in the Box
Each package includes the complete Remote Door Position Sensor unit ready for immediate deployment in compatible Vertiv Geist monitoring environments.
Highlights
- Screw-mount form factor for secure installation on door frames or cabinets
- 50-foot (15.2-meter) cable enables flexible remote positioning from monitoring equipment
- Compatible with Vertiv Geist rack PDUs and environmental monitoring systems
- Supports door monitoring for environmental control system integration
- Interfaces with alarm systems for physical security notification
- Enables analog-to-digital conversion for legacy system modernization
- Designed for data center, server room, and secure facility deployments
- Manufactured in the United States with Vertiv Geist quality standards
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vertiv |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RDPS-50 |
| Brand Name | Vertiv Geist |
| Product Name | Remote Door Position Sensor |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 / Box |
| Product Type | Door Sensor |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Screw Mount |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | Remote Door Position Sensor 50ft / 15.2m Cable |
| Application/Usage | Door,Environmental Control System,Alarm System,Analog to Digital Converter,PDU |
| Compatibility | Vertiv Geist Rack PDU and Environmental Monitor |
| Country of Origin | United States |
FAQ
What is the primary function of the RDPS-50 Remote Door Position Sensor?
The RDPS-50 monitors door position status and transmits this data to compatible Vertiv Geist monitoring systems. It detects whether a door is open or closed, enabling integration with environmental controls, alarm systems, and power distribution unit management for comprehensive infrastructure oversight.
What types of systems is the RDPS-50 compatible with?
This sensor is specifically designed for compatibility with Vertiv Geist rack PDUs and environmental monitors. It also supports integration with door monitoring systems, environmental control systems, alarm systems, and analog-to-digital converters, making it versatile for various monitoring applications within Vertiv Geist ecosystems.
How is the RDPS-50 physically installed?
The sensor features a screw-mount form factor for secure attachment to door frames, cabinet surfaces, or mounting brackets. The included 50-foot cable allows flexible routing to the monitoring equipment, accommodating installations where the door is located at a distance from the Vertiv Geist PDU or environmental monitor.
What is the cable length provided with the RDPS-50?
The sensor includes a 50-foot (15.2-meter) cable that connects the door position sensor to the monitoring equipment. This extended length supports installations in larger server rooms, data centers, or facilities where doors may be positioned remotely from the primary Vertiv Geist monitoring hardware.
Can the RDPS-50 integrate with existing alarm systems?
Yes, the sensor supports alarm system integration by providing reliable door position data that can trigger notifications or automated responses. Its compatibility with analog-to-digital converters also enables modernization of legacy alarm systems by converting physical door status into digital signals for contemporary monitoring platforms.
What monitoring scenarios benefit from deploying the RDPS-50?
The sensor enhances monitoring in data center cabinet security, server room environmental management, and facility access control. It enables correlation between door access events and environmental conditions, supports physical security auditing, and integrates door status with power distribution monitoring for comprehensive infrastructure visibility.