International Power Controller (IPC)

[Bugman]

Does anyone here have knowledge of the rs-232 command set/protocol for this power controller? I bought it used on ebay in hopes of getting a cheap and easy contolled power strip set up, but having problems in locating and manual for the device. I've emailed the dealer for information but no response to date.

http://www.cpscom.com/gprod/ipc.htm


Thanks,

Dan

[znelbok]

you could try the heartbeat software and use a port sniffer to watch the commands goinf out - I doubt they are very complicated.

Mick

[SamVimes2]

Check out used APC Masterswitches with network add-ons on ebay. Can be had for <$100 and have very robust support through the SNMP driver. I also like the AP7900's - network port built in, and can display/return live current draw.

[Bugman]

I finally obtained the manual from their tech support staff. The serial connection parameters are a bit dated (300 baud!, 8, N, 2), so thus the issue connecting. I'm developing a very simple protocol driver for the unit as everything works well using terminal emulation.

I will, however, keep an eye out for APC Masterswithces as that is one elegant control option given the SNMP protocol.

Cheers,

Dan

[Dean Roddey]

You could just write down values faster than that hock:

[Bugman]

You could just write down values faster than that hock:

Yeah, I laughed when he shared the parameters. It's hard finding terminal emulators that go that low! But for this purpose, it's fine as I just need to power up a few devices every morning, or just before use (e.g. whole house audio).

[SoundVideoDesign]

Is the APC AP7900 still the networked power switch you would use? In the MIB reference guide I didn't see how you measure current. Can you measure current with the AP7900? If not, do you know of one that does.

[wuench]

I have a AP9221 and it measures current.