Technical data

ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS
5.3.15 Environment Rule
This rule can be used to monitor a temperature or a humidity value and perform actions when the predefined
value is exceeded.
Rule ID
The ePowerSwitch 8XM automatically creates an ID Code to clearly identify each rule. All the ID Codes used
to identify rules start with the character "R" followed by a number.
Rule Name
In this field, enter the name you want to give to the rule. The name can be from 1 to 32 characters long, and
can contain alphanumeric characters.
Rule Type
In this Drop-Down list, choose Environment Rule.
Rules are used to control actions according to a specific event. First you will have to configure the choosen
event as follows, then you will choose the actions to perform.
Sensor to monitor
Choose in this Drop-Down list the sensor you want to monitor.
The ePowerSwitch 8XM supports up to 4 sensors and each sensor name, which can be defined by the
administrator (go to Settings/Sensors Tab), is preceded by the ID Code of the sensor. All ID Codes used to
identify temperarture and temperature/humidity sensors start with the character "T" followed by a number.
This ID Code can be followed by a character between brackets:
- The "X" character means that the corresponding sensor is physically not connected.
- The "!" character means that the corresponding sensor is physically connected but not activated. If you
want to activate it, go to the "Settings/Power Outlets" tab.
- The " " character (blank) means that the corresponding sensor is physically connected and activated.
Sensor type to monitor
According to the sensor model you use, choose temperature or humidity in this Drop-Down list. Two sensor
models are available (see the label on the back of your sensor box): the first one uses a temperature sensor
and the second one a temperature and humidity sensor.
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