NETIO PowerPDU 4PB is a smart PDU (Power Distribution Unit) with four power outlets (4x NEMA 5-15R). Each output can be switched on/off individually. NETIO PowerPDU 4PB can be mounted in rack cabinets – horizontally, vertically, or as a 1U device. Device supports local Ping WatchDog and Scheduler functions.
User can switch each output manually over the web, the NETIO Cloud service, or with a Mobile App NETIO Mobile 2 (Locally or via NETIO Cloud). PDU supports Open API for 3rd party integration (http JSON, Modbus/TCP, SNMP, MQTT-flex, Telnet, ...). AV drivers make it easy to connect NETIO sockets to professional Audio/Video control systems such as Utelogy, Crestron, Control4, Atlona etc.
NETIO PowerPDU 4PB can be configured with a web browser (allows output control, connection to NETIO Cloud, Open API communication settings, etc.).
Each output can be turned off and on individually.
Ready-made AV drivers make it simple to connect the NETIO PDU to professional Audio/Video systems such as BrightSign, Crestron, Control4, Atlona, Utelogy, Qsys, RTI, SAVANT, SKAARHOJ and more.
Thanks to the Open API, integration with third-party systems using various protocols (JSON, Modbus/TCP, SNMP, MQTT-flex, Telnet, ...) is easy.
With the NETIO Cloud service, the outputs can be controlled from anywhere. The NETIO Cloud service, provided for a fee, uses SSL security and servers in Europe.
The NETIO Mobile 2 app controls each output individually over LAN (local network).
The Power-Up sequence or power-up delay can be configured for each output.
Mechanical button (dry contact) or an external temperature sensor can be connected to the green DI input. By pressing a button or a temperature value, the defined output(s) can be switched using C&R (Condition & Rules) conditions.
Typical applications
- Several PowerPDU 4PB units are typically used in IT data-centers for electricity distribution in a 19" rack (cabinet) with our rack holders. Vertical or horizontal montage is available.
- Saving energy in meeting rooms (Scheduler switches equipment on/off at predefined time).
- Controlling the power (to TV sets, audio systems, lighting) from various AV systems in stores, smart homes, museums, digital signage applications.
AV drivers for integration
NETIO products can be used together with plenty 3rd party software / hardware or cloud services.
- Atlona
- BrightSign media player (BrightAuthor]
- Crestron (SIMPL blocks)
- Control4
- Cue
- Domotz
- ELAN
- Elgato Stream Deck
- HW group (Perseus platform)
- Kramer (K-Config)
- PIXILAB Blocks
- LOXONE
- RTI
- SAVANT
- SKAARHOJ
- Utelogy
- and many more
>> More about Integration partners (3rd party)
Ask for a price or technical parameters
Documents to download
 Video Flyer
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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)
- 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.
- For example: JSON or XML over HTTP, SNMP v1 or v3, Modbus/TCP, MQTT, URL-API and others.
- 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)
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.
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 PowerPDU 4KB 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
Industrial product quality
- Open M2M API
- Wide operating temperature range
- PowerUp state – defined output state after power-up
- PowerUp delay – outputs switched on after a delay
- Input current up to 15A [output current max 15A / output (UL restricted 12A)]
- Low internal consumption
- Firmware upgradeable over the web, backwards compatibility
- Very accurate electrical measurements, each unit is factory-calibrated
- IOC – Independent Output Control
- ZVS – Zero Voltage Switching
ZVS (Zero Voltage Switching)
An important feature of the NETIO PowerPDU 4PB is ZVS (Zero Voltage Switching).
ZVS controls the exact time when the mechanical relay contacts close and open. The relay contacts switch the output on or off when the voltage crosses the zero level.
- In the long term, ZVS support reduces the product failure rate due to internal relay damage.
- Since the relay switches when the sinusoidal voltage waveform crosses the zero level, negative effects of inrush current are significantly reduced.
- The ZVS and PowerUp delay functions reduce the chance of circuit breakers tripping when power is restored after an outage.
- ZVS 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).
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 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.
Power-Up state
- On
- Off
- LAST state restores the last state before the power was disconnected
Delay sequence when switching outputs on (PowerUp delay)
After a power outage, some electrical equipment can be switched on with a delay to avoid overloading and tripping circuit breakers. With the PowerPDU 4KB, use these parameters: “Power-Up state” = ON / LAST, and “Output PowerUp interval” = power-up delay before switching that particular output on.
Monitoring of network devices (IP WatchDog function)
Device is equipped with WatchDog PING (IP WatchDog) functionality.
The WatchDog function monitors PING (ICMP) responses on the network. The monitored device (router, IP video camera, …) can be easily restarted without human intervention. The function can be configured over the web interface.
The PING based WatchDog can control any device output.
>> Glossary: WatchDog PING (IP WatchDog)
NETIO Cloud
- 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.
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.
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