Web Mountain RUC-01 — Remote UPB Controller Specifications

Specification sheet for the Web Mountain Technologies RUC-01 Remote UPB Controller — a remote setup, management, and troubleshooting appliance for UPB (Universal Powerline Bus) home automation networks.

Overview

The RUC-01 lets an installer run UPStart (the industry-standard UPB configuration software) remotely over a LAN or the Internet, allowing full setup, management, and troubleshooting of a customer's UPB network without a truck roll. Because it runs the actual UPStart software rather than a proprietary remote-access clone, the RUC-01 automatically gains every new feature and diagnostic capability (such as device-to-device communication testing) the moment a customer's installer updates their local copy of UPStart — no firmware update required on the RUC-01 itself.

The RUC-01 also implements all functionality of Web Mountain's TIM-01 timer, so the same device can be used for outdoor lighting, holiday lighting, vacation/"lived-in" simulation, and more. It maintains the current date and time, automatically adjusts for daylight saving time and leap years, includes an astronomical clock for sunrise/sunset-based programs, and uses flash memory to preserve correct operation through power outages.

Features

• Runs UPStart over a LAN or the Internet
• Automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time and leap years
• Built-in astronomical clock for sunrise and sunset programs
• Trigger events — send UPB commands or emails based on receipt of a specific UPB command
• Synchronizes with online time servers for improved clock accuracy
• One Ethernet port and two serial ports
• Internal web server — all programming done from a browser
• Tested and compliant with FCC Part 15

Benefits

• Save truck rolls, gas, and time
• Troubleshoot the UPB network remotely
• Change or add lighting scenes remotely
• Originate emails to alert the owner or installer of exceptional conditions

Applications

• Remote UPB configuration and troubleshooting
• Use as an Ethernet PIM (Powerline Interface Module) for large-scale home automation systems
• Email alerts
• Automatic shut-off of bathroom fans, closet lights, etc.
• Support for motion detectors and occupancy sensors
• Garage door sensing and remote closure
• Outdoor and landscape lighting control
• Control via apps intended for Chumby, Sony Dash, or mobile devices

Networking & Programming

All programming is done from user-friendly, web-based screens. Supports multiple networking options including DHCP or fixed IP addressing, access using DynDNS-type services, and remote access via port forwarding.

Specifications

Manufacturer

Web Mountain Technologies, LLC, 13882 E. Grand Ave., Aurora, CO 80015. Sales: 720-207-9174 · Office: 303-627-1856 · Fax: 303-627-7665 · info@webmtn.com · www.webmtn.com