Blustream PWR4IEC / PWR8IEC / PWR8VDC Quickstart Install Guide

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Version: 20250409

Date: 2025-04-09

Authors: Alan Chow

Overview

Blustream offers a range of advanced power management solutions designed to support reliable and efficient power distribution in AV and automation systems. Among their products are the PWR4IEC, PWR8IEC, and PWR8VDC. The PWR4IEC and PWR8IEC models are professional-grade power distribution units with four and eight IEC outputs, respectively, ideal for installations requiring robust power control and monitoring. These units provide surge protection, real-time monitoring, and advanced scheduling capabilities for connected devices, ensuring optimal performance and system reliability. They are particularly suited for rack-mounted AV setups, offering convenience and centralized control.

The PWR8VDC is an eight-output DC power distribution unit specifically designed for low-voltage devices, such as networking devices, media players and other av sources. Each output supports independent voltage adjustment as well to compensate for potential drops over extended cable runs , ensuring consistent and stable power delivery. Additionally, the PWR8VDC features individually switched USB ports, providing greater flexibility for powering or controlling USB-based devices. This combination of adjustable voltage outputs and USB switching enhances the unit’s versatility, making it an ideal solution for complex installations requiring precise and reliable power management.

Features

All Outlet On
All Outlet Off
USB Outlet On (PWR8VDC model only)
USB Outlet Off (PWR8VDC model only)
System Restart
Outlet On
Outlet Off
Outlet Toggle (switches between on and off)
Outlet Cycle (power cycles the outlet)
Feedback Voltage
Feedback Total Power
Feedback Total Current
Feedback Outlet Voltage
Feedback Outlet Current
Feedback Outlet Power

Setup Driver

NOTE: Before setting up the driver please setup device via the Blustream web interface

Add in the driver
Click on System Design
Highlight the Blustream PWR multiview switcher driver
Select the model you are using (PWR4IEC, PWR8IEC, PWR8VDC).
Click on Connections
Click on Network
Identify the Blustream PWR or type in the IP address.
If you wish to provide control via navigator then you must add in relay based drivers.
Click on Connections
Under Control/AV make select the Blustream PWR driver
Make bindings to relay bindings
Refresh Navigator

Usage

The driver can be utilised by either programming commands or by binding relay device drivers.
The driver cannot perform a power cycle on a device. Therefore, if you program the driver to turn off an outlet and then turn it back on, it will only function correctly as long as the communication between the driver and the Blustream PWR device is not interrupted.

Important Notice

If you are upgrading the firmware on the Blustream PWR device please disconnect the driver first as polling and control from the driver may cause issues with firmware upload.

FAQ

Why is this product so exciting?

3 Models supported. 4xIEC, 8xIEC and 8xVDC + 8xUSB outlet switching.
The PWR8VDC model provides seperate DC and USB outlet switching.
The PWR8VDC model provides the ability to increase or decrease the voltage to adjust for voltage drop over long cable runs.

What hardware will this work on?

This driver is designed to work on the following hardware

Are there any considerations?

If you are upgrading the firmware on the Blustream PWR device please disconnect the driver first as polling and control from the driver may cause issues with firmware upload.

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Developer Information

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Driver Documentation

All of our drivers come with detailed instructions on how to install and configure the driver for use in different projects. Please refer to the documentation included with the driver you downloaded, or contact us if you are unable to locate the documentation for your driver.

Change Log

Version 20250409 - 9-APR-2025

Initial release