Network Watchdog
Watchdog Timeout: Set a time in minutes (1–80 minutes) for the unit to
wait with no ping response from IP address before initiating a reset.
Ensure this time is greater than the normal start-up time for the network
hardware to prevent nuisance power cycle events at system start up. The
default is 10 minutes.
Maximum Cycle Attempts: This setting will limit the maximum number
of times the unit can attempt to cycle power to the output(s). If network
connectivity is restored the attempts counter is reset. Rebooting the unit
will also reset the counter. Set Maximum Cycle Attempts to zero for no
limit.
Select a Watchdog to edit: Select one of the six independent
watchdogs to configure. Each watchdog, if enabled, will cause the unit
to periodically ping up to two remote IP addresses to verify network
connection status. If there is no response from either address, the unit
will cycle power on all outputs that are configured in the "Cycle Outputs"
setting below. This feature is useful for re-booting a modem or other
network device that is powered by one of the distribution panel outputs,
to help recover the network IP connection when one of these devices
becomes unresponsive. A delay time must be entered in the
"Sequence/Cycle Delay" field for this function to work. Power for a cycled
channel will be held in the off state for the duration set by the
Sequence/Cycle delay time, then will be turned back on.
Watchdog Enabled: Select the check box to enable the selected
network watchdog. The default is Disabled.
Primary IP Address: Set a primary IP address for the selected
watchdog to monitor. If left blank the unit will monitor the Gateway IP
address listed in the Network Setup page.
Secondary IP Address: Set a secondary IP address for the unit to
monitor to verify network status.
NOTE: The Network Watchdog will only trigger if both the Primary and
Secondary IP addresses fail to respond.
Cycle Outputs: Set which output(s) to power cycle when the Network
Watchdog triggers.
Data Logging
Data Logging: Set the check box to Enable data logging. This will keep
a running record of the bus voltage, bus current, channel output currents,
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