• PC-controlled mains switch in foreign housing with cable connection
• USB device with 2 m USB cable
• Network enabled - switching from remote PC possible
• Switches 230V / 16 A, max 3,500 W (single phase motor rating max. 550 W) using extrem reliable Finder®-Relais
• Multiple USB-Switches at a single PC possible
• Special version ATXX available which turns on with the PC
• Control software ClewareControl with 2 years update service via Internet free of charge
• Any switch could be controlled by programmed timer with up to 256 switch points
• No driver installation needed with Windows® Operating Systems since Windows® 2K
  (® Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.)
• Application Program Interface for easy integration in user applikations
• Linux support now available.
• RoHS, CE & EN60950 conform/ IP20
• Any switch identifies with a unique serial number
• About 120 mA power consumption when turned on
• For indoor use only
• Software configurable as an USB-Switch ATXX
• 4 years warranty
• Made in Germany
• Device also available with about 3,7 m USB cable (USB-SwitchC L)

Dealers enquiries welcome


Description

The PC controlled power switch USB-SwitchC turns devices operated at 230 V on and off. The maximum current is 16 A, maximum 3.500 W rated load AC1 (non inductive). The single phase motor rating is 550 W. Please contact the dealer of the device to be switched for more information. The USB-SwitchC should be operated in inner rooms only and should be protected against humidity. The permissible operating temperature range is 10° - 60° Celsius.

The software ClewareControl may turn the USB-SwitchC into a time switch. Different repeat interval, start and end times may be specified. Some very interesting applications could be created with the combination of an USB-SwitchC with an USB-Temp sensor. The software ClewareControl will then turns the USB-SwitchC on and off in direct reaction of the temperature measured by the sensor. This could be used to control heating or cooling devices.

The size of the switch is about 55 x 85 x 80 mm. Instead of a german Schuko plug and socket, two cables are connected with the relais in the middle. This makes it easy to connect foreign mains connectors to the cable. Next the socket a LED is located to indicate the switch state. The LED is red if the switch is off and it will turn to green if the switch is on.

New: The USB-SwitchC is now available in the ATXX version. This special switch turns on as soon as the USB controller inside the USB-Switch is powered on by the PC. This makes it possible to turn on devices with the PC the same way the pre-ATX power supplys have done. The switch capability is still available, so the power may turned off by the user at any time, e.g. to save power.

The USB-SwitchC is software configurable by the user to behave like an USB-Switch ATXX (see above).

Up to 127 switches may theoretically be connected to a PC using several HUBs. The HUBs used must use a separate power supply. When using Cleware USB devices it is not neccessary to install device drivers. The standard USB drivers are sufficient. So the system stability will not be harmed.

The USB-SwitchC will be delivered with the software ClewareControl for displaying and switching. The software is running with Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP and Windows® .NET. (® Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation).

The application ClewareControl could be also used to turn the USB-SwitchC into a time clock. Up to 256 different time actions may be defined for each connected USB-Switch. This includes actions based on the day of the week or day in month. In addition repeat intervals form several hours down to 3 seconds may be defined.

The USB-SwitchC may also be controlled via the network. The connection is established with the TCP/IP protocol. On the remote control PC the USB-SwitchC appears like a local device and could be handled the same way. Several devices even on different PCs could be controlled simultaniously.

An application program interface (API) to drive the USB-SwitchC from customer programs is part of the delivery. The API bundles some very simple functions for opening and reading the device. The complex USB device handling is hided.

Linux support is also available. An application program interface (API) and a simple example for turning an USB-SwitchC is supplied. Some more support is planned.

Every Switch own its unique serial number. This make it easy to identify the devices even when the USB plug position changes or new USB devices are connected. The serial number is accessible through the API and could therefore be used as a simple dongle.

The product USB-SwitchC comes with a 2-year software update service via Internet free of charge. New versions are made available in the Cleware download area and may be downloaded free.
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also available as a complete solution

- swiss version - USB-Switch CH - with 3 pronged grounded plug and socket (10A/250V~). - order -

- UK-version - USB-Switch UK - with 3 pronged grounded plug and socket (13A/250V~). - order -

- italian version - USB-Switch I - with 3 pronged grounded plug and socket - order -

- belgian/france version - USB-Switch BF - with 3 pronged grounded plug and socket - order -

- IEC version - USB- Switch IEC - with IEC cable connection - order -

Please note:
PC programs may fail or may be interfeared through other programs. Don't connect devices to the USB-SwitchC that may case harm if the switch turns on unexpected!

The usage of the USB-SwitchC is strictly prohibited in the following applications:

• medical application of any kind
• production and processing of food
• when the failure of the sensor will harm people