I recently encountered an interesting challenge with my SMT1500C unit during a prolonged power outage. After an 8-hour blackout, the device didn’t restart automatically upon power restoration. I had to physically drive to the site and press the power button to get it running again. This experience made me curious about the underlying mechanics and possible solutions.
Through the SmartConnect interface, I reviewed the event logs and noticed a pattern: the device correctly warned about the AC power loss, ran for a while, shut down the plugs, maintained network connectivity briefly, and then powered down completely. This behavior was consistent with what I observed in a controlled test back in my workshop.
Initially, I wondered if there was a hidden setting within the button-based menus that could enable automatic restart after a power loss. However, after thorough exploration, I didn’t find such an option. It seemed the only viable solution was to install a network card and adjust the “On-Battery Shutdown Behavior” setting to “Restart when power is restored.”
This journey taught me the importance of having a network-connected device for better control and automation. I also realized the value of reviewing event logs to understand device behavior during unexpected events. While it was a bit of a hassle, it was a great learning opportunity and reinforced the need for proactive system management.
I hope sharing this experience can help others who might face similar situations. If anyone has additional insights or alternative solutions, I’d love to hear about them!