Event management

Advanced IP Watchdogs Ethernet events Camera control TCP events

The LAN-RING industrial switch software package includes a set of advanced tools for management of available I/O, RS-485 buses in the Extension menu. Here the user can configure up to 64 automatic actions. A huge advantage is the ability of the switches to communicate directly with the IPLOG PLC. It runs a control program written in FBD, LD, ST or IL languages according to IEC 61131-3 standard.

Thanks to these capabilities, the LAN-RING system can offer significantly higher utility value. Users can precisely adapt the functionality of the device to the specific requirements of a particular project and efficiently optimize the operation of the entire network.

Available inputs and outputs for automation

The table below provides an overview of the available hardware and software inputs and outputs (as of 05/2026).

* Important support notes: We plan to gradually activate support for setting automated actions on G switches during the spring and summer of 2026. For questions about the current status of implementation for your specific model, please contact our technical support at support@metel.eu.

Examples of practical use of automatic actions

The Extension menu makes it easy to set up automatic reactions. In its simplest version, it is a direct link between input and output. In practice, you can use the system for example for:

Increasing security: turning the PTZ camera to a predefined position in the event of a switchboard tamper opening or when motion is detected by a PIR sensor.
Network diagnostics: Signalling the connection or disconnection of the optical ring using the relay output.
Power saving and power protection: automatic shutdown of PoE power if the charge of the backup batteries drops below 30%.
Integration with camera systems: receiving TCP events (events) generated by advanced video analysis in the camera and then mapping them to the relay output.
High availability assurance (IP Watchdog).