Remote Control of Power

[Bob La Londe]

Recently I became involve with a project where remote control of power is
desired. Basically they need to be able to turn off/on AC power independently
to about 25 different devices. The desired operation is to call in and enter a
code then select the power circuit to switch. Standard plug in operation would
be best for the realy/switch.

I have a couple ideas using off the shelf alarm equipement, but was hoping that
a controller for this application might be attainable that more closely suited
the need.

We are not looking for a particularly cheap solution, but rather one that works
well.

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[Gary]

APC has some good remote power control units.

Check out http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=70

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[Bob La Londe]

"Gary" <bo...@bogus.net> wrote in message
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> APC has some good remote power control units.

Thank you Gary. I feel stupid. APC has ben sending me literature for years,
and I have been happily pitching it for years.

I see they have several products which may fall in the category my client needs.
Thank you for the assist.

[Robert L. Bass]

Hi Bob,

This can be done using TCP/IP if they have a spare fixed IP address. I have
a device in my colo host site which allows me to shut down or restart any of
my servers if they get locked up (blasted Gates!) by accessing a certain
address and entering a password.

If you need the make/model, let me know and I'll look it up for you.

Regards,
Robert L Bass

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[Bob La Londe]

"Robert L. Bass" <rober...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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Nope, won't work for this application. They want a netowrk independent method
of resetting equipment. Gary was right on the money with APC. I alreayd found
some stuff of theirs that is ideal for the application.

[Frank Olson]

Robert L. Bass wrote:

> Hi Bob,
>
> This can be done using TCP/IP if they have a spare fixed IP address. I have
> a device in my colo host site which allows me to shut down or restart any of
> my servers if they get locked up (blasted Gates!) by accessing a certain
> address and entering a password.

You should try Linux and Apache. It's far more robust (particularly for
web servers). Mind you, it does require learning an entirely new OS...
Ah... Blasted Gates! :-)

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[Robert L. Bass]

"Frank Olson" <Please_use_th...@alt-security-alarms.com> wrote in
message news:3DE691D...@alt-security-alarms.com...

> Robert L. Bass wrote:
>
> > Hi Bob,
> >
> > This can be done using TCP/IP if they have a spare fixed IP address. I
have
> > a device in my colo host site which allows me to shut down or restart
any of
> > my servers if they get locked up (blasted Gates!) by accessing a certain
> > address and entering a password.
>
>
>
> You should try Linux and Apache. It's far more robust (particularly for
> web servers). Mind you, it does require learning an entirely new OS...
> Ah... Blasted Gates! :-)

No thanks. I run a SQL and Cold Fusion based web site. I'm way too far
into it to change now. Besides, I *like* windows (when it's not being
cranky).