[MLB-WIRELESS] OT product question

[emdeex]

Just on this old topic of remote power management, I see the APC UPS
"HS" model can independently control 3 power outlets via
web-management.  For $185.!  And its a 500vA UPS as well.

Those iboot units can control a single outlet, and cost $400.  The
iboots can ping and reboot on ping timeouts though.

On 1/2/07, emdeex <emdeex at gmail.com> wrote:
> I think these iboot units will work for Australia.
>
> http://dataprobe.com/products/power/iboot/ibootac/index.html
>
>
> On 12/29/06, Shaun Lee Clarke <clarke.shaun.l at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:
> > If the load is just ELV devices such as 12V or so access points, another
> > option would be to switch the DC side of the adapter powering them.
> >
> > This removes a large amount of cost, complexity, and also solves any
> > safety issues with switching 240V.
> >
> > If you went down this path, a cheap option would be the following:
> >
> > http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=KV3595&CATID=&keywords=ip+relay&SPECIAL=&form=KEYWORD&ProdCodeOnly=&Keyword1=&Keyword2=&pageNumber=&priceMin=&priceMax=&SUBCATID=
> >
> > These devices to the job well if you only want to access it occasionally
> >   to forcefully reboot the AP (through the web interface), but I have
> > not had much success with the SDK for more advanced functions (like
> > integrating it into custom control software).
> >
> > Another note with these devices, is that they have 2 NO and 2 NC relays,
> > but provided the device isn't powered off, you could still use them to
> > cut or restore power to the device by setting the NO relays to be 'Off'
> > and turn them 'On' when you want the AP off.
> >
> > And lastly, for some reason, Jaycar doesn't bundle a 5VDC adapter with
> > these units, but they do for the very similar IP Sensor board, so make
> > sure you get one of those... I made that assumption and was quite
> > annoyed when I couldn't even power the unit on.
> >
> > If you want to give these units a trial, I've got one that I'm not using
> > yet that I would be happy to loan for a while.
> >
> >   *Shaun Lee Clarke*
> > *Mobile:* 0433 559 020
> >
> > *Alternate Mobile:* 0400 211 386
> >
> > *Strathmore Secondary College*
> > Computer Technician
> > clarke.shaun.l at edumail.vic.gov.au
> > http://www.strathmore.vic.edu.au
> > (03) 9379-7999
> >
> > *Victorian Space Science Education Centre*
> > Computer Technician
> > shaun.clarke at vssec.vic.edu.au
> > http://www.vssec.vic.edu.au
> > (03) 9379-3456
> >
> >
> >
> > Peter Buncle wrote:
> > > It's only for a specific controlled application.
> > >
> > > (ie repowering a group of ap's with a total load no greater than 200w)
> > >
> > > And yes a fuse with a 5a rating would be a good idea if outside access
> > > is possible.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > > Peter
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Rowan 2006 [mailto:rowan2006 at sensation.net.au]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, 27 December 2006 10:22 PM
> > > To: melbwireless at wireless.org.au
> > > Subject: Re: [MLB-WIRELESS] OT product question
> > >
> > > On Wed, 27 Dec 2006, Peter Buncle wrote:
> > >
> > >> I just passed the 5v line thru a board soldered to a plug on the
> > >> parallel port which uses a bc548 to buffer & switch a radio parts 2$
> > >> 5v relay rated at 240v 5A
> > >
> > > Call me cautious but if it's a powerboard shouldn't the relay contacts
> > > be rated in excess of 10A at 240V? What happens if someone unknowingly
> > > plugs a heater or other high current device into it?
> > >
> > > Cheers.
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