NETIO PowerBOX 4Kx is a LAN-enabled smart power strip with 4 outputs. Each output socket is metered and can be switched ON/OFF individually. Outputs can be controlled from the PDU web interface, NETIO Cloud service, or the Mobile App. You can choose from 6 versions based on your power socket type (DE/FR/UK) and LAN/LAN & WiFi connectivity. Electrical parameters (A, W, kWh, TPF) are measured with high accuracy at each output. Ready-made AV drivers are available (BrightSign, Crestron, Control4, Kramer, RTI, ...). The Open API is helpful for integration with 3rd party systems (JSON, Modbus/TCP, SNMP, MQTT-flex, Telnet, ...).
NETIO PowerBOX 4Kx can be configured with a web browser (output control, measurements, timer settings, …). Individual outputs can be also controlled using the NETIO Cloud service, the mobile app or the Open API (http JSON/XML, SNMP, Modbus/TCP, Telnet, MQTT and more).
PowerBOX 4Kx is a smart LAN power socket in the form of a power extension cable (power strip).
- PowerBOX 4Kx: RJ45 Ethernet connectivity
- PowerBOX 4Kx WiFi: Ethernet & WiFi connectivity
Each output is separately metered and can be turned off and on individually.
The PowerUp sequence or power-up delay can be configured for each output.
Each output can be switched on and off according to the current time and day of week. The time schedule can be different for each output.
PowerBOX 4Kx = several electrical sockets
- PowerBOX 4KF: for most of EU / Germany (Type F - Schuko - 16A max)
- PowerBOX 4KE: for France, Poland, Czechia (Type E - 16A max)
- PowerBOX 4KG: for UK, Ireland (Type G - 13A max)
Electrical parameters (A, W, kWh, TPF, V, Hz) are measured with high accuracy at each output.
Applications:
- AV equipment: Multimedia equipment switched on/off from a central system or a multimedia control panel.
- IT infrastructure: Remote restart of devices in a rack.
- Diagnostics of connected appliances by measuring their energy consumption (3D printer, lab equipment, …)
- Lighting: Controlling additional lighting from a central system
- Conferencing rooms: Powering off unused equipment
- Digital signage or AV (Audio Video): NETIO supports drivers for most systems – NETIO Drivers
- BrightSign media player (BrightAuthor]
- Crestron (SIMPL blocks)
- Control4
- Domotz
- ELAN
- Elgato Sream Deck
- Flic buttons
- HW group (Perseus platform)
- Kramer (K-Config)
- PIXILAB Blocks
- LOXONE
- RTI
- SAVANT
- SKAARHOJ
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Documents to download
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Remote restarting
Switch On / Off or Restart (short Off) each output using these methods:
- From the device website
- From the NETIO Cloud (web service).
- From NETIO Mobile 2 (Mobile App) over LAN or NETIO Cloud (web service)
- Using build in Week-Scheduler function you can define several On/Off intervals per each output.
- With build in PING WatchDog function, you can restart any LAN device when not responding to PINGs from NETIO PDU (Device frozen)
- With build in Power consumption WatchDog function, you can restart any device powered from metered NETIO PDU output. Device frozen / sleeping / IDLE mode is detected by power consumption drop for several time.
- Using AV drivers you can control Outputs from many Audio Video SW (Crestron, Control4, Kramer, BrightSign, …)
- There are plenty Open APIs (protocols) to control outputs / meter power consumption.
- For example: JSON or XML over HTTP, SNMP v1 or v3, Modbus/TCP, MQTT, URL-API and others.
- Using Windows executable PyNetio swtich / Toggle any NETIO output(s) from the Windows Desktop.
- More: AN37 Outputs sequence started by Windows desktop icon (.bat file)
Power Measurement
NETIO PowerBOX 4Kx measures electrical parameters separately for each output. Measured values are displayed in the web administration interface and at the same time are accessible via Open API protocols. NETIO PowerBOX 4Kx measures with an accuracy better than 1%.- 4x Current [A]
- 4x Output power [W]
- 4x Energy [Wh]
- 4x TPF (True Power Factor)
- 4x Phase [°]
- 4x Reverse Energy [Wh]
- Voltage [V]
- Grid frequency [Hz]
HTTPs
After NETIO 4C, the PowerPDU 8KS is the first NETIO product with implemented HTTPs security.
The HTTPs is supported both for the WEB interface and for Open API protocols (JSON, XML). A customer certificate can be used.
HTTPs is currently (1Q 2024) supported only in the testing FW. Contact our support if you are interested in testing the coming soon firmware now..
>> Contact our Support for testing FW with HTTPs support
AV drivers
We can offer you drivers (integrated device support) for these AV (Audio Video) platforms:
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These integrations / drivers can be free or paid. It's individual..
Drivers not tested by NETIO products, but provided by community are listed on wiki.netio-products.com
>> More about Integration partners (3rd party)
Open API (M2M protocols)
- SNMP v1 AN11, AN41
- SNMP v3
- MQTT-flex AN40
- Telnet AN10
- Modbus/TCP AN27, AN22, AN37
- JSON over HTTP AN21, AN30, AN42
- XML over HTTP AN20, AN31
- URL API (http get) AN19, AN29
- HTTP(s) Push JSON
- HTTP(s) Push XML
Regardless of the Open API used, the PowerBOX 4Kx can always be controlled from its web interface and at the same time from the NETIO Cloud service. The customer can use the NETIO Cloud service and one Open API protocol at the same time.
- ANxx – Application Notes
- NETIO Wiki (for programmers): Wiki.netio-products.com
- Download the NETIO Open API description: Download page
NETIO Cloud
The PowerBOX 4Kx smart power strip can be connected to NETIO Cloud. Control a hundred outputs from a single web screen! NETIO Cloud is an ideal solution for remote control and restarting. The NETIO Cloud service is provided for a fee and supports NETIO products.
- All devices produced by the NETIO products company can be connected to NETIO Cloud.
- With every added device you receive free "Welcome Credit"
- Remote PDU output control (from NETIO Mobile App or NETIO Cloud service website)
- Multi-user feature for sharing devices in one company account
- The User Rights (roles) can be defined for access control
- PDU Connection Alert feature sends email notifications for PDU disconnections (connection or power failure).
- Grouping and sub-group structure of PDUs (folders structure)
- NETIO Mobile 2 App (Apple / Android) with user rights management
- Open API (MQTT) to the company account of NETIO Cloud
- The Historical Power Measurement Data can be downloaded
- Remote firmware upgrade
- 2 Factor Authentication
- NETIO Cloud can be used in parallel with most of another Open API protocols.
- Communication of PDU with the cloud service is secured (port 8883 - MQTTs - TLS).
The NETIO Cloud service is SaaS (online service). On-premise version of the cloud service is available for projects.
>> More about NETIO Cloud service
Industrial product quality
NETIO sockets are made with quality in mind. Each unit includes a set of supporting functions to ensure reliability and long service life of the product in real-life conditions.
- Open M2M API
- Wide operating temperature range (-20 °C to +65 °C)
- PowerUp state – defined output state after power-up
- PowerUp delay (outputs can be switched after delay)
- Input current up to 16A (output current max 10A / output)
- Low internal consumption
- Firmware upgradeable over the web, backwards compatibility
- IOC - Independent output control
- ZCS – Zero Current Switching
- Outputs can be switched on/off for a short (configurable) time
- Very accurate electrical measurements, each unit is factory-calibrated
ZCS (Zero Current Switching)
An important feature of NETIO PowerPDU 8KS is ZCS (Zero Current Switching). ZCS controls the exact time when the mechanical relay contacts close and open. The relay contacts switch the output on or off when the current crosses the zero level.
- In the long run, ZCS support reduces the product failure rate due to internal relay damage.
- Since the relay switches when the current waveform crosses the zero level, negative effects of inrush current are significantly reduced.
- The ZCS and PowerUp delay functions reduce the chance of circuit breakers tripping when power is restored after an outage.
- ZCS extends the lifetime of connected equipment; especially in case of frequent on/off switching of devices that are not designed for that (such as switching power supplies).
PowerUp state
For some applications, it is important to set the power socket state immediately after the device is powered on (or the power is restored after a failure). With some machines it is important to avoid momentary switch-on or switch-off. This parameter therefore defines the behavior of the 110/230V output power socket before the standard communication with a master system starts to work.
- On
- Off
- LAST state restores the last state before the power was disconnected
PowerUp sequence (delay)
The PowerUp sequence function (delay) ensures that the 230V power output is switched on with a configurable delay (several seconds) after the power is restored. This can avoid circuit breaker tripping when power is restored after an outage.
The idea is to switch the outputs on one by one with a delay of a few seconds in between in order to avoid tripping the circuit breakers (see Inrush Current). We particularly recommend this function if there are two UPS or several LED lights in parallel in the same circuit.
>> Glossary: PowerUp state
Scheduler (timed switching of individual outlets)
- Each output can have its own schedule
- When a schedule is active, outputs can still be controlled with NETIO Cloud, the web interface and Open API
- Scheduler functionality can be enabled/disabled (not edited) for each output from the NETIO Mobile 2 app.
- Scheduler does not need an internet connection. However, a time source is needed – provided over the internet or, for example, by a local ADSL / WiFi router.
- For special usage the Scheduler can be combined with PAB (Power Analyze Blocks):
- Switching time is based on current sunrise/sunset based on your location
- Whatever happend, defined output can be switched off on defined time (midnight for example).
- Ask for more..
>> More information about the Scheduler
Condition & Rules
The NETIO Conditions (PAB & WatchDog) & Rules are preprogrammed in the device. It's great tool for special usage and applications.
Customer activate these functions in script based configuration. Using Condition & Rules it is possible to define reaction of the output(s) to the switching the button (DI input) or the reaction of defined output to the (non) response of PING WatchDog. NETIO Condition & Rules are supported by all NETIO devices manufactured after 2020 with the exception of PowerPDU 4C (supports LUA scripts).
Detailed description you can find on the wiki.netio-products.com, check the "NETIO Conditions & Rules: Local device scripting" part.
PowerBOX 4Kx (WiFi): Product versions
- PowerBOX 4KF
- PowerBOX 4KF WiFi
Type F (Schuko) socket are used in most of the continental Europe and can be used in Russia (230V / 16A).
- PowerBOX 4KE
- PowerBOX 4KE WiFi
Type E socket with an earth pin are needed in France, Belgium, Czechia, Slovakia and Poland (230V / 16A).
- PowerBOX 4KG
- PowerBOX 4KG WiFi
Type G socket are used in the United Kingdom, Ireland and other countries (230V / 13A).
WatchDog Ping + Power
PowerPDU 4Kx is equipped with WatchDog PING (IP WatchDog) and WatchDog Power consumption (PAB).
- WatchDog Ping continuously monitors whether a given process or a part of a system work as they should. If not, the WatchDog restarts the process. Can be used for all 4 outputs.
- WatchDog Power is "Condition" & "Action" (PAB - Power Analysis Block & Rules) based autonomous system. It continuously monitors current (energy) of monitored device powered from any metered power output of NETIO PDU device. Can be used for all 4 outputs.
>> Glossary: WatchDog PING (IP WatchDog)
>> Glossary: WatchDog - Power consumption (PAB)
Mobile app
- LAN: NETIO Mobile 2 can control all outputs of devices within local LAN (WiFi).
- Cloud: User account on the NETIO Cloud service can be connected to the mobile app.
- Control individual power outputs – switch ON, switch OFF, RESET
- Read power consumption data (A, W, Wh), if this one output (device) supports energy metering
Activate / deactivate the week Scheduler function per each output- Sorting of outputs within groups (by function or location)
- Output grouping – default group per one device can be changed individualy
- Group control - Switch the whole group of outputs On / Off
- Group control - Activate / deactivate the week Scheduler function for each output in whole group
- Change output / device name (visible in the mobile application only)
- Add multiple devices to the mobile app.
- LAN discover: Search your LAN/Wifi network for NETIO devices.
