EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP USER MANUAL
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Table of contents 1. Introduction............................................................................................... 3 1.1. Features .................................................................................................. 3 1.2. Specifications .......................................................................................... 4 1.3. Hardware requirements ........................................................................... 5 1.4.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP 1. Introduction Congratulations with your purchase of this Energenie Power Manager. Your EG-PMSU is an advanced surge protector with power management features. Four sockets are individually manageable by the computer via USB interface. The sockets can be switched on/off by a timer schedule, by user or different events. It is also possible to pre-program the unit event timer schedule (hardware schedule) and then disconnect EG-PMSU from the managing computer.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP The manageable sockets can then be switched on and off by the schedule, simple typical applications could be: “switch my peripherals on every working day at 8:50 AM” etc.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Maximum number of independent hardware schedule events – 16 per socket Time interval between the events – from 1 minute to 180 days Timer accuracy: no more than 2 seconds error per day providing power is always present. Otherwise there can be an additional (up to 2 seconds) error per each power off. Working temperature range: from +10 to +40 °C Dimensions: 378 x 98 x 55 mm Net weight: 1.0 kg 1.3.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP 2.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP 2.1. Indicators Main rocker switch Z (see Figure #1 above) is lit – this means that EG-PMSU is connected to the power supply and active. It also means that the non-manageable socket E is switched on. The indicator Socket A (B,C,D) (see Figure #1 above) is lit – this means that this particular socket is switched on. 2.2. Audible signals Long beep – will be heard after EG-PMSU is successfully connected to the computer USB port after the self-test.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP 3. Installation It is strongly recommended to avoid damp or wet places for installation. EG-PMSU should be connected to the American type AC wall socket. 3.1. Getting started Connect EG-PMSU to the wall socket first and then to the USB socket of the manageable computer or vice versa. EG-PMSU can now be switched on and off by means of the Main rocker switch (Z). The last socket of EG-PMSU is marked with the letter E.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP The manageable sockets of EG-PMSU can be programmed to be on or off. The current status of each manageable socket is represented by the corresponding indicator which will be lit if socket has power to it. If the Main rocker switch (Z) (see figure #1 above) is turned off then the manageable sockets cannot be switched on by either Power manager software or the hardware schedule.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP If for any reason the automatic setup does not work, then open CD-ROM drive in the My Computer window and launch SETUP.EXE from the CD Follow instructions of the installation software 4. Power Manager software The Power Manager software is designed to support not only EGPMSU but also other products of EnerGenie family. After a successful installation a socket icon system tray. will appear in your 4.1.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Figure #2 11 All brands and logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP You will get then the window of the main control panel shown on the Figure #3 below.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Double click over each socket will switch it on and off (green color means the socket is switched off; red color means the socket is switched on). Click the Settings button for each socket to access the Settings dialog box (see Figure #4 below).
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP You can choose a different device and another socket from the Device and Socket drop down list-boxes. It is possible to give a name to the device and socket (for example Printer or Scanner) using the Rename button Check the System tray checkbox if you want to put the icon of the socket into the system tray. You can choose the icon from drop down list box.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP 4.2. Setting up the hardware schedule Using the Hardware schedule button available from the Settings window you can create the hardware timer schedule (see Figure #5 below). To add a new record, click the Add button.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP The window Add entry will appear (see Figure #6 below).
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP To edit the record, select it and click the Edit button or just double click on the entry.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Figure #7 To remove the record, select it and click the Remove button (see Figure #5 above). You can select multiple entries using Ctrl and Shift keys.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Figure #8 After the schedule record has been created, click the Apply button (see Figure #5 above) to save the hardware timer schedule changes. In case of incorrect entries, these will be highlighted and an error message will appear. Click the Apply button again after correcting all the errors Use Sync button (see Figure #5 above) to synchronize device timer with PC clock.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP The new event time should be in the future There can not be a duplicate entry The total quantity of events can not exceed 16 per socket The total quantity of events also depends on the total execution period of the schedule The interval between the present and the last entry can not exceed 180 days Without loop the total execution period of the schedule can not exceed 215 days Loop period can not exceed 180 days NOTE: If the device is powered off the har
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP 4.3. Setting up the software schedule Using the Software schedule button available from the Settings window you can create the software timer schedule (see Figure #9 below). NOTE: the software timer schedule will only be executed if the managing computer is on and the Power Manager is launched.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP To add a new task, click the Add button. The Add task window will appear (see Figure #10 below) Figure #10 In the Add task window, check Switch ON time and/or Switch OFF time checkboxes and specify the time to switch the socked on and/or off. If you want the same event to be performed periodically, check Perform task every checkbox and specify the time interval. You can also add remarks about the task in the Comment field.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP uncheck the Enabled checkbox and to enable the task again, re-check the checkbox. To edit the task, select it (see Figure #9 above) and click the Edit button or just double click on the task.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP To remove the task select it and click the Remove button (see Figure #9 above). You may select multiple tasks using Ctrl and Shift keys. You can also remove all tasks by clicking the Clear button HINT: Use the popup menu which can be activated by the right mouse button click over the table (see Figure #9 above). 4.4.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Figure #12 To add a new program event, click the Add app button.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Figure #13 Specify the application title and path to it using the Browse (…) button or typing it manually in the Title and Path name fields. If you use the Browse (…) button you can also select a shortcut to the application.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP via the shortcut if possible. After you have specified the application, check On run and/or On exit and choose the event (switch on or off). NOTE: The On run event will take place when the first window of the selected application is opened. The On exit event will take place when the last window of the application is closed. HINT: Your device is an advanced standby-killer.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Specify the path to the folder you would like to monitor using the Browse (…) button or typing it manually in the Path name field. Specify the File name mask using wildcard characters: *, ?. Check then On placing and/or On removal checkboxes and select the event and delay. NOTE: The On placing event will take place when the first file matching the specified file name mask is placed into the specified folder.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Figure #15 To remove the event, select it and click the Remove button (see Figure #12 above). You can select multiple events using Ctrl and Shift keys. You can also remove all events by clicking the Clear button HINT: Use the popup menu which can be activated by the right mouse button click over the table.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP 5. Power Manager advanced features The following information is for advanced users which wish to have full access to the advanced features of EG-PMSU. Click the Advanced features button available from the Settings window (see section 4.1 above). The following window will then appear (see Figure #16 below).
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP 5.1. Processing the alarms Whenever the actual measured voltage on the manageable socket deviates from the status set by your switching tasks, it is called a Voltage alarm. The Voltage alarm can for example be caused by a blackout and will be resolved after power returns. The Voltage alarm can also be triggered if for any reason a switching task could not be carried out (switching malfunction).
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP You might wish to process this situation in a different way, e.g. send an email message somewhere etc.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Figure #18 Set the checkbox Share this device via network if you want to enable the network access to the device (via this PC). To prevent unauthorized access to the device enter the access password in the field Password. NOTE: The port 6100 should be open. Contact your LAN administrator for further details. To be able to use this shared EG-PMSU on a client PC choose Shared devices from the Main menu (see Figure #4 above).
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Figure #19 To add a new remote device, press the Add button. You will see the window Add network device (see Figure #20 below).
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Figure #20 Enter the network name of the server which is connected to EGPMSU in the field Hostname. Enter the name of the target EG-PMSU in the field Device name. Enter access password in the field Password. To disconnect from the device uncheck the option Enable, set this option on again to regain the access. To locate the shared device in your local network, click the button Find.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP appear. Choose the proper server and then the device and click OK button. To edit the network device, select it and click the Edit button, or just double click on the network device (see Figure #19 above). The Edit network device window will appear (see Figure #21 below).
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP To remove the network device, select it and click the Remove button (see Figure #19 above). You can select multiple network devices using Ctrl and Shift keys. You can also remove all network devices by clicking the Clear button HINT: Use the popup menu which is available with the right mouse button click over the table. 5.3. Managing device beeper and timer EG-PMSU produces quite a few audible signals (see Section 2.3 above).
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Figure #22 Enter the correction value (in seconds) which will be applied every 24 hours and push OK button. 5.4. Managing EG-PMSU via your own software To let you switch the sockets from your own applications the following command line interface syntax is supported: pm.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP "C:\Program Files\Energenie\Power Manager\pm.exe" -on -EG-PM Socket1 "E:\Utils\PM3\pm.exe" -off -My EG-PM -Table lamp Execute pm.exe with -info key (pm.exe –info) to get the complete information about the status of the current devices. For each of the connected devices the following information will then be provided and placed into Info.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP NOTE: Each use of this command line option totally overrides the data in Info.ini file. NOTE: Power Manager should be active. 5.5. EG-PMSU SDK For advanced users we supply the software development kit (SDK) to manage the device. Check the SDK manual in SDK folder on the supplied CD to get more information about it.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP 6. Troubleshooting Problem The circuit breaker is activated (tripped). The switching command is not carried out, the rocker switch and indicators are not lit. Software reports "Device I/O request error" after switching Timer schedule is delayed Solution The load connected to the device is too high, some of the devices connected to the EG-PMSU should be disconnected and the circuit breaker should be reset. There is no power supply to the EGPMSU.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP Waste disposal: Entsorgungshinweise: Do not deposit this equipment with the household waste. Improper disposal can harm both the environment and human health. For Information about waste collection facilities for used electrical and electronic devices, please contact your city council or an authorized company for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Werfen Sie dieses Gerät nicht in den Hausmüll.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP WARRANTY CONDITIONS The warranty period is 36 months and begins with the sale to the end user. The receipt must clearly list the date of purchase and the part number, in addition it should be printed. Keep the receipt for the entire warranty period since it is required for all warranty claims. During the warranty period the defective items will be credited, repaired or replaced at the manufacturer's expense.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP GARANTIE VOORWAARDEN CONDITIONS DE GARANTIE De garantietermijn bedraagt 36 maanden en gaat in op de aankoopdatum van het product door de eindgebruiker. Op de aankoopbon moeten de aankoopdatum en productomschrijving duidelijk vermeld staan. Gelieve de aankoopbon de gehele garantieperiode te bewaren, deze is ten alle tijden benodigd voor alle garantie aanspraken. Tijdens de garantieperiode zullen alle gebreken verholpen of vervangen worden door de fabrikant d.m.v.
EG-PMSU PROGRAMMABLE USB POWER STRIP ГАРАНТИЙНЫЙ ТАЛОН 1. Гарантийное обслуживание предоставляется в течение срока гарантии, при наличии правильно и четко заполненного гарантийного талона, и изделия в полной комплектации. Серийный номер и модель изделия должны соответствовать указанным в гарантийном талоне. 2. Гарантийное обслуживание представляет собой бесплатное устранение всех неполадок (ремонт), или замену изделия на новое (аналогичное). 3.
