What is NETIO Toolbox?
NETIO Toolbox is not an extra service, external software, or license-based add-on. It is a set of deeply embedded features that come standard with all NETIO PDUs and smart power products.
It allows users to:
- Remotely control power outputs
- Automatically react to system failures or conditions
- Schedule power actions with precision
- Group and chain devices for enterprise-level control
- Monitor and optimize energy usage
- Integrate with third-party systems via Open API or AV drivers
This makes NETIO Toolbox one of the most comprehensive native toolkits for power management on the market.
Why NETIO Toolbox matters
In traditional PDUs, power is either on or off. NETIO Toolbox changes that. It enables smart logic, automation, and monitoring across one device or hundreds — without additional hardware or complex setup.
Business impact:
- Minimize downtime with proactive self-healing
- Reduce energy waste with automation and analytics
- Prevent damage from inrush currents during power restoration
- Enhance operational resilience in signage, AV, IT, and test environments
- Support ESG goals with precise consumption data
NETIO Toolbox is part of the company’s broader mission:
To help organizations keep resources in check — especially energy and time.
Core Features of NETIO Toolbox
Here’s a breakdown of each function included in the NETIO Toolbox:
1. Remote Restarting (Manual Control)
Restart any connected device remotely via the device’s web interface, the NETIO Cloud platform, or the NETIO Mobile App.
- Control single PDUs or groups of hundreds
- Works via LAN, VPN, or public Cloud
- Reduces the need for on-site interventions
2. Autonomous Restarting (Self-Healing)
Automatically restart unresponsive devices without manual input.
- PING Watchdog: Sends PINGs to detect network failure
- Power Pattern Watchdog: Uses power consumption anomalies to trigger restarts
Use cases: digital signage, kiosks, remote sensors, automation controllers
3. Power-Up Sequencing
Powering multiple devices at once can cause inrush current surges. NETIO Toolbox prevents this via customizable startup delays.
- Set specific delay times for each output
- Avoid breaker trips and hardware damage
- Maintain safe system startups
- Use cases: LED Walls, cinemas, studios…
4. Time-Based Power Switching (Scheduler)
Create weekly or event-based schedules for each outlet.
- Week scheduler: Define on/off times by day and hour
- Sunrise/sunset logic: Use GPS-based timing for natural daylight synchronization
- One-time triggers: Perform actions like delayed reboots after hours
Use cases: lighting, public displays, ventilation systems, classroom or meeting room tech
5. Grouping of Devices & Outputs
Manage multiple devices as a single logical unit.
- Group outputs within one PDU
- Group multiple PDUs across locations
- Use the Cloud or App to trigger group actions
Use cases: powering an entire AV rack, exhibit, or showroom with one command
6. Chaining Multiple PDUs (nBus)
Link multiple PDUs and manage them through one master unit.
- Local, wired control bus for coordinated switching
- No additional Cloud or API required
- Useful for racks, broadcast studios, or modular server rooms
- Control more PDUs with one Ethernet interface using multiPDU setup
7. Daylight Power Output Control
Automate power actions based on daylight patterns.
- Dynamic calculations of sunrise and sunset using device GPS location
- Night period logic (e.g., turn off between 22:00–04:00)
- Perfect for outdoor lighting, signage, or ads with time-based relevance
Available via condition rule example: CR15 – Sunrise/Sunset Adaptive Schedule
8. Thermostat Feature – Temperature-Based Switching
Control power based on environmental temperature.
- Connect an external NETIO T1 sensor (via DI/Sensor port)
- Define thresholds for automatic power on/off
Use cases: fan control, heater regulation, temperature-sensitive hardware
9. Temperature Alerting
Send email alerts when temperature exceeds safe levels.
- Measured via external sensors
- Alerts delivered via NETIO Cloud
- Combine with other alerts (e.g., device disconnection)
Ideal for AV racks, network cabinets, or industrial enclosures
10. Connection Error Alert
Be alerted the moment your PDU loses connection or power.
- Email notification when a unit goes offline and when it reconnects
- Timestamped logs for root-cause analysis
Use cases: IT infrastructure, security systems, backup networks
11. Energy Consumption Monitoring (ESG Data & Power Analytics)
Track and log power consumption in real time.
- Per-device and per-outlet energy metering
- Set alerts for abnormal usage
- Export data for Microsoft Power BI and other platforms
Use cases: ESG reporting, energy audits, marketing analysis (e.g., LED wall impact)
How to access NETIO Toolbox
All functions are available natively on NETIO devices.
Depending on the model, you may need:
- Firmware version supporting the given feature
- NETIO Cloud account (free basic tier available)
- External sensor (for temperature functions)
- Configuration via web interface, API, or config examples (CRxx)
Documentation, configuration guides, and examples are available on the NETIO Knowledge Base.
Summary
NETIO Toolbox = Intelligent Power.
Instead of just powering devices, NETIO lets you:
- Control
- Automate
- Monitor
- React
- Optimize
From digital signage to test labs, from AV installations to smart buildings — NETIO Toolbox brings smart power management to where you need it.