NETIO PowerCable REST 101x is a smart WiFi power socket for integration with third-party systems using its open API (10 protocols). Use PowerCable REST to measure electricity consumption and switch its output on/off using one of the 10 Open API protocols, the web interface, NETIO Cloud, or the NETIO Mobile 2 app.
PowerCable is an industrial smart power extension cable with a WiFi connection to a LAN. Its web interface can be used to configure the device, display the energy metering values (V, A, kWh, W, Hz, TruePF) and turn on/off the controlled output power socket.
PowerCable REST 101x can be used for industrial applications. The product operates in a wide temperature range, supports FW upgrades over the web, can be controlled using a documented API, supports accurate energy metering, is capable of switching up to 16A when the current crosses the zero level, and more.
PowerCable REST 101x can be controlled with the NETIO Mobile 2 app. Use an Android or iOS device with the app to control the outputs of multiple NETIO products.
NETIO Cloud is a TLS-secured service for controlling the outputs from anywhere and monitoring the electricity measurement data.
Open API allows controlling the outputs over the network using various protocols (http XML/JSON, Modbus/TCP, MQTT, SNMP, Telnet and more... ).
AV drivers make it easy to connect NETIO sockets to professional Audio/Video systems such as Neets, CRESTRON, Control4 and more.
Open API: Open interface
PowerCable REST 101x can be controlled with one out of 10 different M2M protocols:
- Modbus/TCP AN27, AN22, AN37
- MQTT-flex AN40
- Telnet AN10
- http URL API AN19, AN29
- JSON over HTTP (default) AN21, AN30, AN42
- http Push JSON
- http Push XML
- XML over HTTP AN20, AN31
- SNMP v1 AN11, AN41
- SNMP v3
The SNMP protocol can be always used in parallel to other APIs.
Regardless of the Open API used, PowerCable REST 101x can be always controlled from its web interface and from the NETIO Cloud service. The customer may use one Open API protocol and the NETIO Cloud service simultaneously.
Useful links:
- ANxx – Application Notes
- NETIO Wiki (for programmers): Wiki.netio-products.com
- Download the NETIO Open API description: Download page
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Electrical measurement
Each unit is two-point calibrated during manufacturing to measure consumption with a high accuracy. The immediate values are available through the web interface and the Open API:
- Current [A]
- Output power [W]
- Energy [Wh]
- TPF (True Power Factor)
- Voltage [V]
- Grid frequency [Hz]
- Phase [°]
- Reverse Energy [Wh]
- Measurement accuracy: better than 1%
>> More about electrical measurements
HTTPs
NETIO PDUs have 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.
NETIO Cloud
The product can be connected to NETIO Cloud. Control hundreds of outputs from a single web screen. NETIO Cloud is an ideal solution for remote control and restarting. The NETIO Cloud service is a paid service.
- All devices produced by the NETIO products company can be connected to NETIO Cloud.
- With every added device you receive free "Welcome Credit"
- Devices connected to the service can be controlled securely from anywhere over the Web (HTTPs).
- NETIO Cloud can be used in parallel with another Open API protocol.
- Communication with the Cloud service is secured (port 8883 - MQTTs - TLS)
- NETIO Cloud uses a separate Open API (MQTTS protocol) to control all devices linked to a given user account.
Scheduler function
- 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
Wi-Fi connection
PowerCable REST connects to the network using WiFi (internal antenna). The initial WiFi connection is very simple: PowerCable works as a WiFi AP, searches for available WiFi networks and asks the user to select from them. A web wizard guides through the connection process. No mobile app is needed to install the device.
The NETIO WiFi Reconnect feature ensures stable availability of the device in an ordinary WiFi network. WiFi Reconnect ensures a stable LAN connection even in cases of an unstable WiFi AP, a necessity to switch over from one WiFi AP to another due to fluctuating signal strength, and so on.
Wi-Fi connection setup (AP mode)
The package includes the PowerCable QIG with instructions on how to quickly connect the device to your WiFi network and perform initial configuration over the web interface.
- NETIO PowerCable creates a WiFi network that you connect to with your PC or mobile phone.
- The device then scans for WiFi networks in the vicinity, and lets you choose from a list and type the password.
- NETIO PowerCable then confirms the connection to the network and displays the assigned IP address.
- NETIO PowerCable devices can be discovered in the LAN using the NETIO Discover tool.
NFC pre-config – Installation in 60 seconds
WiFi connection (SSID and password) can be configured without turning PowerCable on. Set the configuration using the app (NETIO Mobile 2) and transfer it to PowerCable from your phone or tablet over NFC. This technology significantly reduces the installation time when installing many devices.
The entire process including unpacking takes at most 60 seconds; after that, your smart WiFi socket is connected to the LAN.
Professional product
- Open API
- Wide operating temperature range (-10 to 65 °C)
- Accurate energy metering (<1%), every unit is calibrated
- FW can be upgraded over the web
- IOC - Independent Output Control
- PowerUp state – defined output state after power-up
- WiFi Reconnect
- ZCS – Zero Current Switching
ZCS (Zero Current Switching)
An important feature of NETIO PowerCable REST 101x is ZCS (Zero Current Switching). ZCS means that the internal relay switches the output power outlet on or off when the current crosses the zero level.
- Thanks to ZCS, the device can control switching power supplies (servers, computers and other IT equipment) up to the maximum rated power.
- Using ZCS (Zero Current Switching) to switch the outputs reduces the chance of a circuit breaker tripping when power is restored after an outage.
- Since the relay switches when the sinusoidal current curve crosses the zero level, negative effects of inrush current are significantly reduced.
- ZCS significantly reduces EMC interference generated by switching a 230V output on and off.
- 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
Delayed switch-on function ensures that the 110/230V 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.
WatchDog Ping + Power
PowerCable REST 101x 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.
- 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.
>> 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.
Usecases
- IT & AV: Remote device restart
- Smart Home: Control and metering of electrical outlets in smart homes
- IT service segment: Connection with web services, IoT applications
- AV (Audio Video) / Multimedia devices: Extending the installation in conferencing rooms to switch off a beamer or an audio amplifier from a central system
- Industrial equipment monitoring: Energy consumption measurement for detecting appliance outages (refrigerator, water pump, 3D printer, laboratory equipment, ...)
- Digital signage: Remote restart / night mode for advertising media
