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CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM
5.3.9 Settings / Rules Page
Rules are used to control actions according to a specific event. For example, you can define a rule to switch
a power outlet OFF and send an e-mail to a specific user when a predefined temperature is reached or a
contact is open.
This page is used to create, modify and delete rules.
- To add a new rule, click on "Add a New Rule" on the right side of the page.
A new page appears, allowing you to set all the parameters of the rule.
- To remove an existing rule, click on "Delete" of the correponding rule.
- To modify a rule, click on "Edit" of the correponding rule.
A total of 255 rules can be created and there are 6 different types of rules.
Ping Monitoring Rule
This rule is used to control actions according to the response to a Ping command.
Scan Monitoring Rule
This rule is used to control actions according to the response to a Scan command.
Dry Contact Monitoring Rule
This rule is used to control actions according to the state of a dry contacts (for example, the dry contact could
be connected to a door contact or a fog sensor).
Power Supply Monitoring Rule
This rule is used to control actions according to the state of the power supplies of any Master or Satellite
Unit.
Schedule Rule
This rules is used to control actions according to the scheduler of the Master Unit.
Environment Rule
This rule is used to control actions according to environment values (temperature and/or humidity).
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