Digital Loggers

Web Power Switch

Updated 03/29/2016. Download the users guide.   Read the quick start card. 


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up network access from Windows?
How do I set up network access from an Apple Macintosh? - Thanks to John McClintock for these instructions
How do I set up Internet access? -Thanks to Mike G. for these detailed instructions.
What is the current firmware version?
How do I enable AutoPing?
What's the Scripting Language all about?
What's syslog?  How can I keep an event log?
What is the default IP address? 
How do I reset to defaults? 
What is the default password?
On initial setup, I can't establish a Ethernet communications from a Windows PC.  Help!
How can I control the switch from my own applications?
Can you develop custom firmware for my application?
Can you develop custom hardware for my application?
What are the current and voltage ratings?
Do you support PowerMan?
Can you explain the auto-ping settings?
What are the CRITICAL and PROTECT functions?
Where can I find a printable manual for the Web Power Switch 4?
Where can I download a manual for the Web Power Switch II?
Where can I download a manual for the Web Power Switch III?
Do you have a Python programming example?
Do you have a C++ programming example?
Do you have a .NET programming example?
Do you have a Java programming example?
Do you have a compiled Windows command line tool or a Perl example?
Where can I find iPhone, iPad, or Android apps for Digital Loggers?

Question: What is the current version of firmware?
Answer: The current version is  on the update page  Find the revision history here, and firmware update instructions here.
Question: What is the default IP address?  How do I reset to defaults?  What is the default password?
Answer: If you have lost the IP address or admin password, follow this procedure to reset to the default IP address of 192.168.0.100:
  • Press and hold the reset button for 2 seconds to reset the network settings, user name and passwords.
The default master login is "admin" and default password is "1234".  This procedure resets the admin login and IP address and lockout, but doesn't affect outlet names and links.
Question: On initial setup, I can't establish a Ethernet communications from a Windows PC.  Help!
Answer: Download the document here . 
Question: Can you explain the auto-ping settings?
Answer:

Enabling auto-ping

To enable auto-ping, the check-box to the left of the IP address must be checked, then the change button pushed. You will get a message "Autoping will automatically be enabled after 10 successful pings". This prevents rebooting units before conditions are properly established.

Time Between Pings

The time between which each ping is set. The time between pings to a particular device is (Time_Between_Pings * Number_of_devices_enabled_in_the_ping_list).

Ping failures before reboot

Number of times the ping has to fail (in a row) on a given device before it is power cycled.

Times to attempt reboot

Number of times to attempt power cycling before giving up and disabling auto-ping.

Device reboot delay

Length of time after a power cycle before checking for a response from the device. This allows a device or computer time to completely boot up.
Question: How can I control the switch from my own applications?
Answer:  Download the latest User Utility. Your application can use HTTP or serial port communications. There is also a C++ example with source (4/11/06 - 483k). This program displays the controller name, switch names and switch status via HTTP. You can also toggle the switches on and off.  Also included is PowerMan support for Linux.

Windows users can download a Perl interpreter to run the script version.  This script (ver 4.0) is compatible with all DLI power controllers.
Question: Can you develop custom firmware for my application?
Answer: Gladly.  We've done this for many customers.  Our programming rate is $75/hour.  After we agree on a -very specific- project description, we can send you an estimate of the time involved to code, debug and test.   
Question: Can you develop custom hardware for my application?
Answer: Gladly.  We've done this for many customers.   Please call with your requirements
Question: What are the current and voltage ratings?
Answer: Voltage input is 70-240V DC-400Hz auto sensing.  Total current is limited to 15A by circuit breaker.   Electrical codes in some areas  prohibit use of standard L-15 plugs and outlets on other than 120VAC circuits.
Question: Do you support PowerMan?
Answer: Yes, absolutely.  The latest code is added to the tarball.  Download the latest User Utility here.

If we haven't answered your questions here, please call (408) 330-5599 or send us an email. 
We'll be glad to help.

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