iControl Manual
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AutoPing
The AutoPing feature allows the iControl to automatically detect failed equipment and perform a
timed reboot or other power control function (like turning on an indicator or siren). Set any IP
address to be periodically pinged. When the iControl no longer detects a response from the
address, the programmed power control function is actuated.
Up to 16 AutoPing channels are available, and each AutoPing can be assigned to an outlet or
group. In cluster configurations, any of the 16 AutoPing channels can be assigned to any outlet
on any device in the cluster.
Ping Address:
Enter the IP address of the device to be pinged.
Ping Frequency:
Enter 1 to 999 seconds. The ping will go out to the selected device this often.
Fail Counter:
Enter 1-99 times the ping needs to fail consecutively before the selected action is
taken. When the fail count has been reached, the AutoPing action will be triggered.
Action: Select From
None
AutoPing not used
On – Latch
Upon triggering, the iControl will power on the assigned outlet and remain so
until changed via the web or telnet/serial interface.
On – Follow
Upon triggering, the iControl will power on the assigned outlet. When the
ping response returns, the iControl will power off the outlet.
Off – Latch
Upon triggering, the iControl will power off the assigned outlet and remain so
until changed via the web or telnet/serial interface.
Off – Follow
Upon triggering, the iControl will power off the assigned outlet. When the
ping response returns, the iControl will power the outlet on.
Cycle
Upon triggering, the iControl will cycle the power to the assigned outlet. The
iControl will wait an amount of time equal to the (Ping Frequency x Fail
Count); if the response does not return, the power will be recycled again. This
will continue until the ping response returns, or AutoPing is turned off. Make
sure your (Ping Frequency x Fail Count) is longer than the time required to
reboot your device.
Cycle Once
Upon triggering, the iControl will cycle power one time. It will not cycle
again automatically until the ping response returns and is lost again.
Web Operation:
With AutoPing operational, the AutoPing Status page will display the current status of this
feature. The status will be OK to indicate that the iControl is receiving responses to the ping, or
that the fail counter has not yet been exceeded.
If the fail count has been exceeded, the status will change to Triggered. The counter will indicate
the number of times the AutoPing has been triggered since the last reset. Click on the Reset
button to reset the counter.
