IQsocket
IQSW-RS232
RS232 watchdog socket for serial control and automatic power restart.
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ProducerIQtronic technologies Europe s.r.o.
Overview
IQSW-RS232 — RS232 watchdog socket for serial control and automatic power restart.
IQSW-RS232 RS232 watchdog socket for automatic power cycling of unresponsive equipment. Serial AT commands, DB9 interface and 10-second restart.
IQSW-RS232 is an IQsocket smart power socket controlled through an RS232 serial interface. AT commands switch or restart connected equipment. When the watchdog is enabled, the connected device sends periodic serial data; if data stop for two minutes, the socket interrupts power for ten seconds. Monitoring begins six minutes after power-up. A supplied crossover cable connects the DB9 interface to a PC. Choose a regional socket version suitable for your installation.
Applications
Real-world use cases
- Server watchdog
- A server or industrial PC sends periodic data over RS232. If its software freezes and data stop, the socket power cycles the connected equipment.
- Unattended control system
- An embedded controller sends a serial keep-alive so the watchdog can restart it after a software lockup at an unattended site.
- Serial power control
- A host sends AT commands to turn connected equipment on or off, or to request a ten-second power reset.
- Test bench recovery
- Use the serial interface to restart a compatible instrument or controller during automated testing when the host detects a fault.
Technical Specifications
Specifications
Full electrical and mechanical data is available in the datasheet.
| Interface | RS232, DB9 male; supplied crossover cable |
|---|---|
| Control | AT commands for power on, off and 10-second reset |
| Watchdog | Enabled by default; starts after 6 minutes, restarts after 2 minutes without serial data |
| Serial settings | 9600 8N1; no flow control |
| Supply | 100–230 V AC, 50–60 Hz |
| Output load | Up to 16 A resistive load |
| Environment | Indoor use, IP40; −10 to +50 °C |
Documents
Documentation & downloads
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