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5. APPENDIX 
 
5.1. Sending status information and sensor values using rules 
 
The administrator can create rules (see Settings/Rules) to trigger actions and send personalized 
messages in form of Syslog messages, SNMP traps or emails when an event occurs. Moreover, the 
administrator also has the possibility to complete his messages with status information of an input (a 
power supply or a door contact for example) or the value of a sensor (a temperature sensor for example).  
 
In the Syslog/Trap/Mail Message field of the rule settings page, the administrator has simply to enter the 
ID of the input of which he wants to send the status or value. This ID is made of the ID of the device where 
the input is located and the ID of the input itself.  
 
The IDs have to be entered between two percent characters. 
Many IDs can be specified in the text box but the message must not exceed 255. 
 
Syntax:   %[device ID]:[input ID]% 
 
To know all IDs currently used by the system, go to the Settings/Rules page and click on Add a New 
Rule.  The two IDs of the monitored input are displayed in the two fields in the middle of the page. 
 
- To know all Digital Input IDs, choose Digital Input Monitoring Rule as Rule Type. 
- To know all Analog Input IDs, choose Analog Input Monitoring Rule as Rule Type. 
- To know all Power Status IDs, choose Power Supply Monitoring Rule as Rule Type.  
 
Examples: 
- To send the value of the T1 temperature, the administrator could add following line in the 
Syslog/Trap/Mail Message text area:  
 
   Temperature is %T1:T1% 
 
- To send the state of the D1 door contact of the DIM1 Digital Input Module, the administrator could add 
following line in the Syslog/Trap/Mail Message text area:
 
 
   Door contact status is %DIM1:DI1% 
 
The schedule rule can be used to send status information or sensor values on specified weekdays 
at regular interval.  
    
  
						

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5.2. Ping and Scan Methods 
ePowerSwitch 8XM has two methods to check whether an IP equipment (PC, server, router, Webcam...) 
is still alive: 
 
Address Pinging: 
The first method uses the well-known Ping command whereby a request is sent to a specific IP address. 
The Ping command, which is an echo request, enables you to determine through an ICMP protocol 
(Internet Control Message Protocol) if an IP device is available on the network. If the system reacts to this 
request, ePowerSwitch 8XM knows that the TCP/IP connection is established. If the system does not 
react to one or several requests, ePowerSwitch 8XM can automatically switch the device off and after a 
specified delay switch it again on (Reboot function). 
Port Scanning: 
The second method uses the Port Scan command to test a specific TCP/IP port. In other words, this 
command allows you to find out if a specific protocol is available on a server (for example HTTP, FTP, 
Telnet, SMTP, POP...). ePowerSwitch 8XM simply tries to connect to a specific server port. If the 
connection is possible, ePowerSwitch 8XM knows that a server program is running there. If the connection 
is not possible, ePowerSwitch 8XM can automatically switch the device off and after a specified delay 
switch it again on (Reboot function). 
- The Supervision function works only if the ePowerSwitch 8XM is connected to the LAN. 
- The Ping and Scan functions can be used separately or together. 
- The network route between ePowerSwitch 8XM and the IP device you wish to supervise should 
be as direct as possible, so do not use unnecessary routers and complex wiring between them.  
A problem on a router or the wiring could reboot the IP device to supervise. 
- Execute several Pings and/or Scans before running the Reboot function. It could be possible 
that the IP device doesnt respond although it is still working. 
- Choose a realistic supervision cycle. One second is possible, however its not necessary to 
overload the network with Ping and Scan requests. 
Recommended values: 
- Interval between Requests: 10 sec or more 
- Number of unsuccessful Requests before Reboot: 3 or more 
- Delay before Reboot: 10 sec or more 
- Delay before restarting monitoring after Reboot: 120 sec or more 
     
						

							 
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5.3. Technical Data 
 
Network standards: 
IEEE 802.3, 10 / 100 BASE-T 
Network protocols: 
TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS 
Network connection: 
RJ-45 connector for STP CAT5  
Max. network cable length 100 meters 
Serial connection: 
RS232, SUB-D 9 female 
SSL Technology: 
Version 2 and 3 
Operating temperature: 
0°C to +40°C 
Operating humidity: 
10% to 80% RH (not condensing) 
Dimensions (LxDxH): 
170 x 110 x 42 mm 
Weight: 
0,63 kg 
Approvals: 
CE, EN55022 & EN55024 
 
 
5.4. Commonly used Ports 
 
TCP 25:   This port is used to deliver e-mails over SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). 
TCP 80:   This port is used for http connections. 
UDP 123: This port is used to allow time synchronization over NTP (Network Time Protocol). 
UDP 161: This port is used for SNMP Requests. 
UDP 162: This port is used for SNMP Traps. 
TCP 443: This port is used to allow SSL support (Secure Socket Layer). 
UDP 514: This port is used to deliver Syslog messages. 
   
						

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5.5. Syslog Messages: Severity Level Definitions 
 
The Emergency level is the most severe type of message generated by ePowerSwitch 8XM and the 
Debug severity level is the least severe one. 
 
Severity Level 0, Emergency: 
The following messages appear at severity 0: 
- Continuous error! 
- An SMTP Client could not be created 
Severity Level 1, Alert: 
The following messages appear at severity 1: 
- Settings have been reinitialized through the serial connection 
- ePowerSwitch 8XM does not respond 
- Satellite number does not respond 
- Sensor number does not respond 
- Failure on Power Input A of Master M0 
- Failure on Power Input B of Master M0 
- Failure on auxiliary Power Input of Master M0 
- Failure on Power Input A of Satellite (number) 
- Failure on Power Input B of Satellite (number) 
- I/O Extension Module has been disconnected 
- A Mail could not be sent subject to name 
- SMTP Client not available: a Mail could not be sent subject to name 
Severity Level 2, Critical: 
The following messages appear at severity 2:  
- file config corrupted : restoring default values 
Severity Level 3, Error: 
ePowerSwitch 8XM doesnt generate Severity Level 3. 
Severity Level 4, Warning: 
The following messages appear at severity 4:  
- Settings have been changed through the serial connection 
- Settings have been changed through the network by User name 
Severity Level 5, Notice: 
The following messages appear at severity 5:  
- Master M0 has been connected 
- Satellite (number) has been connected 
- Sensor (number) has been connected 
- SSL Key has been reinitialized through the serial connection 
- System has been restarted through the serial connection 
- Power Supply A of Master restored 
- Power Supply B of Master restored 
- Auxiliary Power Supply of Master restored 
- Power Supply A of Satellite (number) restored 
- Power Supply B of Satellite (number) restored 
- I/O Extension Module has been connected 
- Rule (number) : Outlet (number) of Master has been switched ON 
- Rule (number) : Group (number) has been switched ON 
- Rule (number) : Dry Contact Output (number) has been open 
- Rule (number) : Mail subject has been sent to name 
 
   
						

							 
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The following messages appear at severity 6: 
- System has been started 
- Date & Time have been synchronized to a Network Time Server 
- User name : Outlet (number) of Master M0 has been switched ON 
- User name : Group (number) has been switched ON 
- Dry Contact Input (number) has been opened 
- Dry Contact Input (number) has been closed 
- Dry Contact Output (number) has been opened 
- Dry Contact Output (number) has been closed 
- Mail subject has been sent to name 
- Session opened by user name 
Severity Level 7, Debug: 
ePowerSwitch 8XM doesnt generate Severity Level 7.  
						

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STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY 
  
 
 
 
 
All modifications reserved 
 
 
 
STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY 
 
 
NEOL S.A.S. declares that this equipment is in compliance with the Electromagnetic 
Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC 
 
 
Application of Council Directives:     89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC,   
                73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC 
 
Standards to Which Conformity declared: EN 60950, EN 55022, EN 55024 
 
Manufacturers Name and Address:     NEOL S.A.S 
4 Rue Nationale          67800 BISCHHEIM -FRANCE 
 
Type of Equipment:         Power distribution and control unit 
 
Type Designation:         ePowerSwitch 8XM  
 
Reference:            ePowerSwitch 8XM 
  
Years of Manufacture:        2007-2009 
 
We, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms  
to the above directives. 
 
Bischheim, 24th September 2009 
 
Paul REYSER,  
 
General Manager  
NEOL S.A.S.