User guide

A total of 32 rules can be created and there are 4 different types of rules:

1. Schedule Rule:

This rule is used to trigger user-specified actions according to a defined time table.

This rule can be used to:

- execute once defined actions at specified time and weekday(s). In this case you must only specify the

start time and the weekday(s),

- execute repeatedly defined actions during a given time. In this case you must specify the start time, the

interval on which the rule has to be repeated and the end time.

Examples:

- The rule can be used to restart a power outlet at regular interval during a given time.

- The rule can be used to send a Syslog message at regular interval during a given time.

2. Timer Rule:

This rule can be used to trigger user-specified actions according to a defined time table.

This rule can be used to switch On or Off a power outlet at specified time and weekday(s) for a specified

time. You must define the start time, the weekday(s) and the stop time.

Example:

- The rule can be used to switch On a device every Monday and Friday from 8:00 AM (Start Time) and

switch it automatically off every Monday and Friday at 05:00 PM (Stop Time)

3. Ping Monitoring Rule:

This rule is used to control actions according to the response to a Ping command.

This rule can be used to check if a computer or any IP device is connected to the network. If the host

doesn't reply, the ePowerSwitch can automatically restart the powered device.

4. Scan Monitoring Rule:

This rule is used to control actions according to the response to a Scan command.

This rule can be used to check if a specific protocol is available on a. If the connection is not possible,

ePowerSwitch can automatically restart the powered device.