outlet remote switching

thejck

Is there any good way to switch an outlet remotely?

I plan on putting all my equipment outside the room and was hoping to be able to turn outlets on or off. I have an HCA3500 parasound that does not allow me to remotely turn on or off.
I emailed Parasound to see about using a remote outlet I found on amazon.

Hello Richard,
I had a question about the HCA-3500. Is there a way to switch it on/off remotely or via a trigger?

The other option I was thinking was something like this outlet from amazon
https://www.amazon.com/X10-XPR-W-Receptacle-Outlets-Controlled/dp/B002ZZ7RHM#Ask
The outlet can switch on/off via a remote or even sence a load being turned on/off it.
http://www.authinx.com/manuals/X10/XPR.pdf
"Note: LOCAL CONTROL; The XPR Module can "Sense" if any load is plugged into it. When the load on/off switch is toggled to the On position, the
Module responds by turning ON the load connected to it. Total load(s) must not exceed 20A"

Do you have any thoughts?


Richard Schram
Mar 5 (4 days ago)

to me

I don't have any experience with this X10 device. I would have concerns about the switch degrading AC purity. If it's solid state instead of a quality relay I would be wary.
There are probably lots of DIY projects on line.
Bst rgds,

DaveHo

I wouldn't trust an X10 module's ability to deliver the required current. There are a couple of audio related devices that come to mind. The Niles AC3 & XANTECH AC1.

deucekazoo

Something like a Niles AC3 outlet would work for you.

thejck

yikes that is expensive.

heiney9

Good ,proper power components are. These aren't Xmas tree lights you're turning of and on.....lol

tonyp063

Do you have another device in the equation that *can* be powered on via a remote?
I'm using an APC ups (model 750) which has 3 outlets controlled by a master outlet.

When the master sees a load (10, 25 or 60 watts. Configurable) it enables power to the 3 controlled outlets.
Has the added virtue of providing surge protection & under/over voltage control.

That may be a feasible option.

RamZet

Niles AC3 could work,
OR you could try a Panamax BlueBolt enabled device like this one: http://www.panamax.com/products/all/compact-power/smart-plugs
Panamax MD2.
A SM3-Pro would have cool web options too as well as 12v triggers:
http://www.panamax.com/product/bluebolt-enabled-system-manager-3-outlets-SM3-PRO

I use a Panamax M4315 (15 amp) for my network gear and a M4320 (20 amp) for my audio gear.
I get a cool easy to use web GUI to use and I can control it using Savant or Crestron too.

M4315: http://www.panamax.com/product/bluebolt-controllable-power-conditioner-8-outlets-M4315-PRO

M4320: http://www.panamax.com/product/1-ru-20-amp-8-bluebolt-programmable-outlets-wauto-reset-10ft-iec-cord-M4320-PRO

The M4315 and M4320 need a add-in card called a CV1:
http://www.panamax.com/product/bluebolt-ip-card-f1500-ups-and-mb1500-BLUEBOLT-CV1

The M4000 has this card built in:
http://www.panamax.com/product/1-ru-15-amp-8-outlets-3-bluebolt-programmable-banks-M4000-PRO

all these items run for $1,000+


Also because these strips are just glorified power strips I always plug them into this:
For the 15 amp outlet: http://www.panamax.com/product/max-image-pro-lt-15-amp-MIP-15LT

for the 20 amp outlet:
http://www.panamax.com/product/max-image-pro-lt-20-amp-MIP-20LT

This stuff is all awesome and works.



If the Panamax is too much money look at SNAP-AV.
They have a product called WATTBOX, its pretty much the same thing but a fraction of the price.

Some Panamax screenshots from my system.
Simply add youremail to get alerts about your system.
You can see over-volt, under-volt, return to normal, breaker switch status, network loss.
Keep a record of your power draw usage, amperage, volts, others.
all very cool.