Technical data

CHAPTER 8: Controlling the Power Outlets of the Satellites using a Terminal Connection

8.3.9 Reading out the Switching Counter Values of the Relays

This command enables to read out the number of power up cycles of the ePowerSwitch 8XS and the number

of switching cycles (Off to On) of each power outlet.

Command to be sent to the ePowerSwitch 8XS:

Cxy[CR]

Reply from the ePowerSwitch 8XS:

Cxy=z[CR]

Explanations:

Parameter Value Function/Remark

x address of the ePowerSwitch 1 to 16 specifies the address of the ePowerSwitch 8XS

0 reads the number of power up cycles of the ePowerSwitch

8XS

y counter

1 to 8 specifies the number of the Power Outlet switching

counter

z counter value shows the number of power up or switching cycles of the

selected Power Outlet

Remarks:

The ePowerSwitch 8XS accepts lower case and upper case commands.

The ePowerSwitch 8XS sends its reply only after having received a valid command terminated by the

character [CR].