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Posted by Dan Lanciani on November 4, 2009, 1:12 am
Sales@BassBurglarAlarms.com (Robert L Bass) writes:
| "RickH" wrote:
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| > The problem is WOL still requires you to have at least one computer already
| > powered up...
|
| O solved that with my web servers about 10 years ago using a power strip with
| an IP connection. Using any browser I could power up, down or reset up to 8
| different devices, one at time or all at once, depending on the command. The
| IP address was not listed with the DNS and was not part of my main sequence
| (to keep nasties away). Once online I a username & password brought up the
| menu.
|
| The device was more costly than the unit in consideration but it could
| eliminate your problem of needing to leave one machine up and running all the
| time. My new Dell servers have built-in IP-controlled power and reside behind
| a hardware firewall so the unit is no longer needed.
|
| I gave it to a helpful participant in AHA some years ago. I don't recall but
| it *may* have been Marc H. I'm certain these thing are less expensive now
| than a dozen years ago when I bought it since they're very simple devices. If
| Marc has it, perhaps he can tell you the manufacturer, which I've long since
| forgotten.
|
| Meanwhile, there's an outfit called Dataprobe http://dataprobe.com in New
| Jersey that makes several similar models. Another place, Bomara, makes a
| 2-unit IP strip for about $200. http://www.bomara.com/cps/n-ac2.htm.
See also:
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=9258T-PING&cat=NET
(4 outlets; $79.99)
Dan Lanciani
ddl@danlan.*com
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Posted by Marc_F_Hult on November 9, 2009, 8:05 pm
On 4 Nov 2009 06:12:41 GMT, ddl@danlan.*com (Dan Lanciani) wrote in message
>See also:
>http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=9258T-PING&cat=NET
>(4 outlets; $79.99)
> Dan Lanciani
> ddl@danlan.*com
Yes, we seem to be circling around and round ... ;-)
Some of my previous posts from January on the IP POWER 9258T and the
WebControl are appended below.
(Google seems to have stripped off the message ID's or I'd jist cite them
rather than the entire text. Or just googlegroupgoogle on 9258T
... Marc
Marc_F_Hult
www.ECOntrol.org
Newsgroups: comp.home.automation
Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:07:56 -0500
Local: Fri, Jan 2 2009 9:07 am
Subject: Re: Programmable Sequencing Switch?
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>I have six 120V wall plug devices that I'd like to turn
>on automatically in sequence at five minute intervals
>at a preset, but programmable, time each morning.
>I'm wondering whether some sort of programmable
>power-strip-like device exists that would do this.
>Does anyone know?
I have an Aviosys IP POWER 9258T and it can do what you want for four
outputs. Aviosys also has eight output model(s). The 9258's are available
Buy-It-Now for $95, shipping to US included, on eBay. Search for IP POWER
9258*
or INTERNET POWER CONTROLLER
http://www.aviosys.com/ippower.htm
http://www.aviosys.com/images/9258_manual_20081104.pdf
The IP POWER 9258 uses mechanical relays rather than SCRs to control power to
the AC receptacles, and so can be modified to provide SPST switching of a
signal or DC rather than 120VAC. Also, I prefer not to add devices to my
system that depend on AC power, so I was pleased to see that it runs
internally entirely on 5vdc from a small, easily-bypassed, internal
AC-to-5VDC converter.
It is readily programmed though web-based GUI, by sending simple http command
strings, or a VB/.net etc programming
HTH ... Marc
Visit my Home Automation and Electronics Internet Porch Sale at
www.ECOntrol.org/porch_sale.htm
Marc_F_Hult
www.ECONtrol.org
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Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:23:02 GMT
Local: Fri, Jan 2 2009 7:23 pm
Subject: Re: Programmable Sequencing Switch?
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Marc, thanks! I'll check it out.
-- Bob Day
>>I have six 120V wall plug devices that I'd like to turn
>>on automatically in sequence at five minute intervals
>>at a preset, but programmable, time each morning.
>>I'm wondering whether some sort of programmable
>>power-strip-like device exists that would do this.
>>Does anyone know?
> I have an Aviosys IP POWER 9258T and it can do what you want for four
> outputs. Aviosys also has eight output model(s). The 9258's are available
> Buy-It-Now for $95, shipping to US included, on eBay. Search for IP
> POWER
> 9258*
> or INTERNET POWER CONTROLLER
> http://www.aviosys.com/ippower.htm
> http://www.aviosys.com/images/9258_manual_20081104.pdf
> The IP POWER 9258 uses mechanical relays rather than SCRs to control power
> to
> the AC receptacles, and so can be modified to provide SPST switching of a
> signal or DC rather than 120VAC. Also, I prefer not to add devices to my
> system that depend on AC power, so I was pleased to see that it runs
> internally entirely on 5vdc from a small, easily-bypassed, internal
> AC-to-5VDC converter.
> It is readily programmed though web-based GUI, by sending simple http
> command
> strings, or a VB/.net etc programming
> HTH ... Marc
> Visit my Home Automation and Electronics Internet Porch Sale at
> www.ECOntrol.org/porch_sale.htm
> Marc_F_Hult
> www.ECONtrol.org
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Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:02:01 -0500
Local: Fri, Jan 9 2009 7:02 pm
Subject: Re: Programmable Sequencing Switch?
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Bob:
Also:
If you are willing to add your own solid state relays and(or) relay drivers +
mechanical relays, the " WebControl timer temperature humidity I/O controller
" is a TCP/IP device that might suit your needs.
http://store.compute-aid.com/spec/WebControlUserGuide.pdf
It provides timers and scheduling, NTP time synchronization, email
notification, eight TTL outputs, up to eight 1-wire temperature sensors, one
Honeywell humidity sensor, three analog in, and 8 TTL inputs.
Sells for $25- $49 (compute-aid.com, eBay, Amazon; sensors not included).
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260314413799
A metal case is also available for $15
NB: As yet, I have no hands-on experience with this device, but have ordered
one.
HTH ... Marc
Marc_F_Hult
www.ECONtrol.org
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Posted by Bill Kearney on November 3, 2009, 4:02 pm
> The problem is WOL still requires you to have at least one computer
> already powered up, then that computer can receive the WOL
No, it doesn't. A router that can send the WOL packet can wake a PC
listening for it. No added PC necessary. Just that the PC you intend to
wake up needs to have WOL built into it.
Alternatively you could use a router that has a serial port and use that to
control a relay that will listen to RS232. Bit more of a jump-through-hoops
sort of solution though.
-Bill Kearney
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Posted by RickH on November 5, 2009, 1:36 pm
> > The problem is WOL still requires you to have at least one computer
> > already powered up, then that computer can receive the WOL
> No, it doesn't. =A0A router that can send the WOL packet can wake a PC
> listening for it. =A0No added PC necessary. =A0Just that the PC you inten=
d to
> wake up needs to have WOL built into it.
> Alternatively you could use a router that has a serial port and use that =
to
> control a relay that will listen to RS232. =A0Bit more of a jump-through-=
hoops
> sort of solution though.
> -Bill Kearney
If my PC has no power applied to it how can it possibly "listen" to
anything. I want it completely powered off, not on standby.
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Posted by Robert L Bass on November 5, 2009, 3:23 pm
"RickH" wrote:
> If my PC has no power applied to it how can it possibly "listen" to anything.
> I want it completely powered off, not on standby.
Then use an IP controlled relay to switch power to the PC. Just make sure your
PC boot up when power is applied.
--
Regards,
Robert L Bass
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