ePowerSwitch 8XS User guide Version 02 2011 www.neol.
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User Guide CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: To be read before use! ...................................................................................... 3 Consignes de sécurité : à lire avant utilisation ! ............................................................................................ 4 1. DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1. Package list ......................................
ePowerSwitch 8XS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: To be read before use! NOTE • The ePowerSwitch devices can only be installed by qualified people with the following installation and use instructions. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility in case of a bad utilization of the ePowerSwitch devices and particularly any use with equipments that may cause personal injury or material damage. • This equipment is designed to be installed on a dedicated circuit that must have a circuit breaker or fuse protection.
User Guide Consignes de sécurité : à lire avant utilisation ! Français Remarque • Les équipements ePowerSwitch ne peuvent être installés que par un personnel qualifié. Le fabricant décline toute responsabilité en cas de mauvaise utilisation des équipements ePowerSwitch et tout particulièrement en cas d’utilisation avec des équipements pouvant occasionner des blessures corporelles ou des dommages matériels.
ePowerSwitch 8XS 1. DESCRIPTION ePowerSwitch 8XS is a power distribution and control unit that enables power management of 8 devices through an RS-232 or RS-485 connection. The ePowerSwitch 8XS has two separate power inputs of 10 Amp to increase the security and the load available on the power outlets. This device is intended to be connected to an ePowerSwitch Master or to the VizioGuard Environmental Monitoring Systems.
User Guide 3. Diagram 3.1. Front panel LEDs A = Power supply A B = Power supply B 1 - 8 = Status of outlets 1 - 8 SUB-D9F Connector Terminal connection Dip Switches 1 - 4: physical address of device RJ45 Connectors xBus RS485 Cascading connection 5 - 6: xBus termination A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (LEDs) A Green. Lights up when power applied on Group A B Green. Lights up when power applied on Group B 1 Red. Status of power outlet 1 (On/Off) 2 Red. Status of power outlet 2 (On/Off) 3 Red.
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User Guide 4. Connection to a Master Make sure that all the ePowerSwitch devices are powered off. Connection Instructions 1. Connect the appropriate link-up cable to one of the xBus connector of the ePowerSwitch Master and to one of the xBus connector of the ePowerSwitch 8XS. To cascade several Satellites, link the second xBus connector of a Satellite with one of the xBus connector of the next Satellite.
ePowerSwitch 8XS 2. Allocate an address to each Satellite by positioning the address selection DIP-switches marked "Slct" on the front panel according to the following table. Remarks − Unplug the power cords of the ePowerSwitch 8XS before changing its DIP switches. − Do NOT use the same address for two different Satellites.
User Guide 5. Controlling the Satellite power outlets through the Master Web Server Start your Web browser and type the IP address of your ePowerSwitch Master or your VizioGuard RMS system. The browser displays the authentication dialog box. Enter a user name and its corresponding password.
ePowerSwitch 8XS 6. Controlling the Satellite power outlets using a Terminal Connection The power outlets of the ePowerSwitch 8XS can be individually controlled and the status of each power outlet can be read out using a simple ASCII protocol through a serial connection. The connection can be done either using the RS232 or the RS485 port of the ePowerSwitch 8XS. 6.1. Using the RS232 port (SubD-9F connector marked RS232 on the front panel).
User Guide 6.3.1. Controlling of the power outlet(s) This command enables to control individually each power outlet or all power outlets of the same ePowerSwitch 8XS in one command.
ePowerSwitch 8XS 6.3.2. Reading out the power outlet status This command enables to read out the status of each power outlet.
User Guide 6.3.3. Setting of the power up delays This command enables to set the Power Up Delay individually for each power outlet. The Delay value can be between 1 and 255 seconds (4 min 15 sec).
ePowerSwitch 8XS 6.3.5. Setting the restart delays This command enables to set the Restart Delay individually for each Power Outlet. The Delay value can be between 1 and 255 seconds (4 min 15 sec).
User Guide 6.3.7. Setting the power up default status This command enables to set the power up default status individually for each power outlet. Settings can be "always On", "Always Off" or "Last memorized Status" before power failure.
ePowerSwitch 8XS 6.3.9. Reading out the switching counter values of the relays This command enables to read out the number of power up cycles of the ePowerSwitch 8XS and the number of switching cycles (Off to On) of each power outlet.
User Guide 6.3.10. Resetting the switching counter values of the relays This command enables to reset the switching counter values of the Relays. Command to be sent to the ePowerSwitch 8XS: /RC[CR] Reply from the ePowerSwitch 8XS: No reply The ePowerSwitch 8XS accepts lower case and upper case commands. The ePowerSwitch 8XS sends its reply only after having received a valid command terminated by the character [CR]. 6.3.11. Restoring to factory settings This command enables to restore all factory settings.
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User Guide Statement of Conformity STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY NEOL S.A.S. declares that this equipment is in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the Low Voltage Directive: Application of Council Directives: 2004/108/EEC Standards to Which Conformity declared: EN 60950-1, EN 55022, EN 55024 Manufacturer's Name and Address: NEOL S.A.S.
