Re: IP-9258 Remote Power Thingo

["BruceR" <razrbruce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 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.