Re: IP-9258 Remote Power Thingo

[Ian Shef <invalid@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"BruceR" <razrbruce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in news:48308aa0$0$30223
$4c368faf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

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>  cityofthelivingdead@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> On May 18, 7:02 am, gordonb.2q...@xxxxxxxxxxx (Gordon Burditt) wrote:
>>>> I saw one of these on geeks for $64 but it is the 9258T model
>>>> designed for US/TW/JP according to the manual. The 'S' model is
>>>> designed for AU/ EU/UK. The local stores that stock these kinds of
>>>> gizmos in Australia charge at least several hundred for this same
>>>> unit! Would it be possible to run a 'T' model here without any
>>>> major dramas or am I gonna come home after my 3 week vacation to
>>>> find my home burnt to the ground??
>>>
>>> The USA uses 110-120VAC 60Hz.  According to a handy web site,
>>> Australia uses 240VAC 50Hz.  I expect that if you try using the
>>> model designed for the USA in an Australian outlet, it will fail
>>> before you get your hand off the module or the switch controlling
>>> the outlet.  Smoke and fire are optional.
>>
>> Yep, indeed you're spot on. However on this page it says
>> http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=IP9258&cpc=SCH
>> it supports from "90-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz" so I would have guessed
>> anywhere between those ranges would of been fine. But I guess I'm
>> mistaken.
>> So some sort of voltage converter or stepdown pack is needed?
>> Alternatively I need to look at maybe a watchdog card or something
>> along those lines. Essentially all I need is something that is
>> reachable through tcp/ip and can "hard reboot" an unresponsive
>> machine. But the ability to use a device like the 9258 to switch on/
>> off an aircon for example would seem rather nice.
>>
>> Thanks kindly
>
> Based on the specs you've quoted it would appear that it will work for
> you just fine. The difference in the model numbers would relate to the
> plug that's furnished with it as Aussie plugs differ from N.American
> plugs. Why do you think your initial assessment of the specs is wrong?
> Don't let someone else's well meaning guess steer you off track. To get
> a definitive answer you could call or email the manufacturer. Tell them
> you already have a US version that you want to use in Oz and ask if all
> you need to do is change the plug.
>

I notice that the regulatory approvals are FCC and CE.  An Australian
product is likely to nedd or have different approvals.

Interestingly, the web page at
http://www.deluoelectronics.com/customer/135-IP_Power_
9258T_with_power_cable#
describes this same product.  This description claims that the power input
and output connectors are international, and that the unit will handle 110
VAC, 240VAC, and 250 VAC.
On the other hand, the picture shows USA output connectors.  The input
connector may be international, but you would have to have the appropriate
power cable for conversion from an Australian plug to the international
connector.

A data sheet is available at
http://www.sphinxcomputer.de/produktdb/documents/1889_3085.pdf

It shows two pictures of the back:  The output connectors are different for
the 9258T (US) and the 9258S (International).  The input connectors look
International in both cases, but with a different orientation.

Power cables are listed as optional.

My thanks to the original poster for letting me know about this product.
Altavista was my friend in finding out more information.