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© Copyright by NEOL S.A.S - 4 Rue Nationale, 67800 BISCHHEIM, France 
 
Printed in France 
 
All rights reserved. No part of this documentation, accompanying software or other components of the 
described product may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, 
including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the personal use of the purchaser without 
the express written permission of NEOL S.A.S. 
 
This documentation, the ePowerSwitch 8XM, its peripherals, accessories and accompanying software were 
produced with great care, yet errors are possible.  
NEOL S.A.S assumes no responsibility for errors within the documentation, the hardware or the software. 
NEOL S.A.S reserves the right to change programs or the documentation from time to time without informing 
the user, errors and omissions excepted. 
 
Trademarks 
Neol and ePowerSwitch are registered trademarks of NEOL S.A.S. All other brand names and 
product names used in this book are trade names, service marks, trademarks, or registered 
trademarks of their respective owners. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
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CONTENTS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: To be read before use! ...................................................................................... 3
 
1. DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 4 
1.1 Diagram ............................................................................................................................................... 4 
1.2 Package list ......................................................................................................................................... 7 
2. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................... 8 
3. CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................... 9 
3.1. Configuration through the LAN using the Finder program ................................................................. 9 
3.2. Configuration through an RS232 Terminal connection ....................................................................  11 
3.3. Configuration through the LAN using a standard Browser ............................................................... 11 
3.3.1. General / IP configuration ...................................................................................................... 12 
3.3.2. General / System time ............................................................................................................ 14 
3.3.3. General / SMTP ...................................................................................................................... 15 
3.3.4. General / SNMP ..................................................................................................................... 16 
3.3.5. General / Tools ....................................................................................................................... 17 
3.3.6. Settings / Accounts ................................................................................................................. 18 
3.3.7. Settings / Groups .................................................................................................................... 20 
3.3.8. Settings / Peripherals ............................................................................................................. 22 
3.3.8.1. Settings / Peripherals - ePowerSwitch 8XM ............................................................. 24 
3.3.8.2. Settings / Peripherals - ePowerSwitch Satellite ........................................................  26 
3.3.8.3. Settings / Peripherals - Analog inputs .......................................................................  30 
3.3.8.4. Settings / Peripherals - Digital Inputs ........................................................................ 33 
3.3.8.4.1. Digital Input Modules ................................................................................  33 
3.3.8.4.2. Temperature and proximity sensors ......................................................... 36 
3.3.8.4.3. Push Button .............................................................................................. 38 
3.3.8.5. Settings / Peripherals - AC Current Probe ................................................................ 40 
3.3.8.6. Settings / Peripherals - Energy Meter ....................................................................... 42 
3.3.9. Settings / Rules ...................................................................................................................... 44 
3.3.9.1. Settings / Rules - Schedule Rule ..............................................................................  46 
3.3.9.2. Settings / Rules - Ping Monitoring Rule .................................................................... 49 
3.3.9.3. Settings / Rules - Scan Monitoring Rule ................................................................... 52 
3.3.9.4. Settings / Rules - Power Supply Monitoring Rule .....................................................  55 
3.3.9.5. Settings / Rules - Digital Input Monitoring Rule ........................................................  58 
3.3.9.6. Settings / Rules - Analog Input Monitoring Rule .......................................................  61 
3.3.10. Misc / Control Panel ............................................................................................................. 64 
3.3.11. Misc / Rule Panel ................................................................................................................. 65 
3.3.12. Misc / Log ............................................................................................................................. 66 
3.3.13. Misc / Log Settings ............................................................................................................... 67 
4. POWER OUTLET CONTROL AND PERIPHERALS STATUS ...............................................................  68 
5. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................... 70 
5.1. Sending status information and sensor values using rules .............................................................. 70 
5.2. Ping and Scan Methods ................................................................................................................... 71 
5.3. Technical Data .................................................................................................................................. 72 
5.4. Commonly used Ports ...................................................................................................................... 72 
5.5. Syslog Messages: Severity Level Definitions ................................................................................... 73 
STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................................ 75  
						

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: To be read before use! 
 
  
NOTE 
 
• The ePowerSwitch devices can only be installed by qualified people with the following installation and 
use instructions. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility in case of a bad utilization of the 
ePowerSwitch devices and particularly any use with equipments that may cause personal injury or 
material damage. 
• This equipment is designed to be installed on a dedicated circuit that must have a circuit breaker or fuse 
protection.  
• The electrical power sockets used to plug the power cords of the ePowerSwitch devices must be close 
to the ePowerSwitch devices and easily accessible. 
• Check that the power cords, plugs and sockets are in good condition. 
• The ePowerSwitch devices can only be connected to three-wire 230 VAC (50-60Hz) sockets. 
• Always plug the ePowerSwitch devices into properly grounded power sockets (two poles plus ground). 
• Never exceed 10 Amp total load for each group of 4 power outlets of an ePowerSwitch device. 
• The ePowerSwitch devices are intended for indoor use only. Do NOT install them in an area where 
excessive moisture or heat is present. 
• Always disconnect the 2 (two) power cords of the ePowerSwitch device if you want to intervene on the 
ePowerSwitch device or on the equipment powered from the ePowerSwitch device. 
• The power outlets of the ePowerSwitch devices are not circuit breakers! If you want to intervene on 
equipments connected to an ePowerSwitch device you must disconnect these equipments from the 
ePowerSwitch device. 
• Do NOT attempt to disassemble the ePowerSwitch devices, they contain potentially hazardous voltages. 
• The ePowerSwitch devices contain no user serviceable parts and repairs are to be performed by factory 
trained service personnel only. 
• Always use a shielded cable for the Ethernet connection.  
						

							 
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1. DESCRIPTION 
 
ePowerSwitch*8XM is a power control unit with a built-in Web server, an Ethernet and a RS232 
connection. It enables to control the power supply of 8 power outlets through an Ethernet connection. The 
number of controlled power outlets can be extended up to 136 by cascading up to 16 ePowerSwitch 8XS 
to the Master. It supports a maximum load of 2x10A through 2 separate power inputs. 
 
This high security unit offers HTTPS protocol with Web browsers that support SSL version 2 or 3. 
 
It also supports plenty of control options to increase the security of your facilities and reduce unforeseen 
downtimes of your equipment. Its modular conception allows to monitor many sensors and trigger 
emergency actions like alert sending via SNMP traps, Email or Syslog messages. It is able to record all 
events into a time-stamped log file.  
 
 
1.1 Diagram 
 
The front panel of the ePowerSwitch 8XM (Master) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A 1 2 3 4 (LEDs) 
A  Green. Lights up when Power applied on Group A 
1  Red. Status of power outlet 1 (On/Off) 
2  Red. Status of power outlet 2 (On/Off) 
3  Red. Status of power outlet 3 (On/Off) 
4  Red. Status of power outlet 4 (On/Off) 
10/100 (RJ45 Connector) 
Network connection 10/100 Mbits/sec 
Link (LED) 
Off = Network connection not detected 
On = Network connection detected 
Flashing = the device is sending or receiving data over this port 
5 LEDs (Group A) 
A = Power supply A 
1 - 4 = Status of outlets 1 - 4 
RJ45 
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SUB-D9F Connector Terminal connection 
Dip Switches x Bus Termination 
Auxiliary power supply For the Web Server only 
12 VDC 300 mA 
SUB-D 25F Connector 8 Inputs / 4 Dry contact 
LEDs (Group B) S = Status 
B = Power Supply B 
5 -
 8 = Status of Outlets 5 -8 
LEDs DC (Dry Contact) Status of output contacts 1 - 4 
RJ45 Connector Cascading Connection  
						

							5 100 (LED) 
Off = 10 Mbits/sec connection 
On = 100 Mbits/sec connection 
RS232 (SUB-D 9F Connector) 
Serial port RS232 with DB-9 female connector 
Pinout 
2 = TxD 
3 = RxD 
5 = Gnd 
 
xBus 
The RJ45 connector is used for cascading ePowerSwitch devices and xBus peripherals 
Maximal TOTAL line length: 200 meters 
 
Term (RS485 Termination DIP Switch) 
The xBus interface (RS485) has built-in termination resistors. To enable these resistors slide the two 
DIP Switch to the ON position (down).  
Termination should be enabled at the two end stations on an RS485 network.  
No more than two stations should be terminated on an RS485 network. 
 
S B 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 (LEDs) 
S Status 
On = ePowerSwitch 8XM software is loaded and functional  
Off = power default 
1 time repeatedly  = power on but not ready 
2 times repeatedly = waiting on IP address from DHCP server 
3 times repeatedly = SSL key computing in progress (takes several minutes
!!!) 
4 times repeatedly = System error (contact the manufacturer) 
B  Green. Lights up when power applied on Group B 
5  Red. Status of power outlet 5 (On/Off) 
6  Red. Status of power outlet 6 (On/Off) 
7  Red. Status of power outlet 7 (On/Off) 
8  Red. Status of power outlet 8 (On/Off) 
1  Yellow. Status of dry contact output 1 (Open/Closed) 
2  Yellow. Status of dry contact output 2 (Open/Closed) 
3  Yellow. Status of dry contact output 3 (Open/Closed) 
4  Yellow. Status of dry contact output 4 (Open/Closed) 
 
I/O (SUB-D 25F Connector) 
Dry Contacts: 4 Outputs and 8 Inputs  
Do NOT exceed 24VDC – 20 mA 
(see Annexe Table for the Pin configuration) 
12 VDC AUX Power Supply 
The Web server can be powered either by power input A or power input B. 
To increase the operational safety of the Web server, an auxiliary power supply (12 VDC / 300 mA) can 
be connected to this input (double insulated, ie. not connected to ground).  
 
 
  
						

							 
6 The back panel of the ePowerSwitch 8XM 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Power input B 
230 VAC – 10 Amp 
Power outlets (Group B) 
Power outlets 5 – 8 
230 VAC max 10 Am
p 
Power outlets (Group A) 
Power outlets 1 – 4 
230 VAC max 10 Am
p 
Power input A 
230 VAC – 10 Amp  
						

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1.2 Package list 
 
The following items are included: 
 
‰  1 ePowerSwitch 8XM
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‰  1 power adapter 12 VDC  
‰  2 power cables, 230 V / 10 Amp, length 1.80 Meters 
‰  1 RJ45 M/M cable, 2 Meters 
‰  1 serial cable SUB-D 9 points M/F, 1.80 Meters 
‰  1 quick installation guide 
‰  1 CD with User Guide, Quick Start Guide and Windows configuration program 
 
 
  
						

							 
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2. INSTALLATION 
 
Remark:  
Make sure that the ePowerSwitch 8XM is powered off. 
 
 
Connection instructions 
 
1.  Use a shielded
 RJ45 network cable to connect your ePowerSwitch 8XM to the network.  
 
2.  Use appropriated three-wire power cords (two poles plus ground) to connect your electrical devices to 
the ePowerSwitch 8XM unit.  
 
3.  Plug the 2 power cables into 2 grounded 
sockets. The power supply LED of group A and of group B 
light on to confirm that power is on.  
 
4.  You can now configure the ePowerSwitch 8XM by following the indications of the chapter 
Configuration of the ePowerSwitch 8XM. 
  
						

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