NETIO PowerCable Modbus 101S Wi-Fi Remote Power Switch

NETIO PowerCable Modbus 101S is a smart WiFi power socket by NETIO products. The output smart power outlet can be turned on/off over a web interface. The web interface also shows measured electrical values (V, A, kWh, W, Hz, TruePF). PowerCable Modbus 101x supports the industry-standard Modbus/TCP protocol for M2M communication. This protocol makes it possible to measure energy consumption and control the output from PLCs, SCADA systems, smart home applications, and so on.

PowerCable can be used for metering or on/off switching of computer power supplies up to the electrical socket rating (10/16A according to version).

As a unique feature, the metered power socket supports ZCS (Zero Current Switching). This makes it possible to connect capacitive loads (switching power supplies) or inductive loads (transformers, motors) to the PowerCable.

The output can be switched on with a delay, in order to avoid circuit breaker tripping when power is restored after an outage. The metered power outlet can be switched on/off at any time with the button on the device (press 3 times).

PowerCable Modbus connects to the network using WiFi (internal antenna). The initial WiFi connection is very simple: PowerCable works as a WiFi AP, searches for available WiFi networks and asks the user to select from them.

The web interface is used to configure the product and switch the output on or off. Measurements of immediate current [A], voltage [V], energy consumed [Wh / kWh], grid frequency [Hz], input power [W] and TPF (True Power Factor) are also displayed in the web interface and can be read over the Modbus/TCP M2M protocol.