10. Command the state of the power outlets through a serial
connection
All the power outlets of the
ePowerSwitch 8G
can also be controlled using a simple ASCII
protocol over a RS232 serial connection.
To control the power sockets:
1. Use the supplied RS232 serial cable to connect the
ePowerSwitch 8G
to an available serial
port of your PC.
2. Run a terminal program such as Windows HyperTerminal or MicroTerminal.
3. Configure the appropriate serial port with the following settings:
9.600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control.
4. On your computer, press <ENTER> until the prompt «>» appears on your screen.
The ePowerSwitch 8G is now in the command mode and is waiting for commands to switch
the power socket.
Remark:
the power outlet of the ePowerSwitch 8G can only be controlled if the ePowerSwitch
8G is in the Command mode and NOT in the Configuration mode. If you are in the Configuration
mode type the
/RS
command to leave this mode. By default, the ePowerSwitch 8G is in
Command mode after a power up.
Use the following command: Px=y
Where x = power outlet number (0 to 8)
0 = all power outlets together
1 = power outlet 1
2 = power outlet 2
3 = power outlet 3
4 = power outlet 4
5 = power outlet 5
6 = power outlet 6
7 = power outlet 7
8 = power outlet 8
Where y = command
0 = switch corresponding power outlet(s) to Off
1 = switch corresponding power outlet(s) to On
r = restart corresponding power outlet(s)
t = toggle corresponding power outlet(s)
ePowerSwitch-8G User's Guide
