GUDE Power Distribution Driver
Control GUDE intelligent Power Distribution Units (PDU) directly from Lightware LARA and simplify power management as part of your AV automation workflows.
Integrated Power Management
Professional AV systems rely on more than displays, cameras and audio devices. Power management is an essential part of day-to-day operation. With the native GUDE driver in Lightware LARA, AV devices and intelligent power distribution can be managed together through a single automation platform, simplifying deployment, operation and maintenance.
Unified Control
Bring power management into the same automation workflows used to control your AV system. LARA combines device control, room automation and GUDE power management within a single interface.
Operational Benefits
- Reduce maintenance efforts by performing power cycling commands over the local network
- Automate repetitive power management tasks
- Monitor power consumption and log change events
- Improve operational efficiency with centralized control
Power Management Scenarios
The GUDE driver supports a range of power management scenarios for professional AV environments.
Automated Power Sequencing
Automatically power devices on or off as part of startup and shutdown workflows.
LAN Power Cycling
Restart connected devices via the local network to reduce downtime and unnecessary room visits.
Power Consumption Monitoring
Monitor power consumption through the integrated solution.
Centralized Power Management
Manage intelligent power distribution alongside AV devices from a single automation platform.
GUDE LARA Driver Features & Functions
GUDE API-level Compatibility
Compatible with every GUDE PDU that features the GUDE API.
Individual Outlet Control
Switch individual outlets on or off, or initiate a power cycle to remotely restart connected equipment.
Group Power Operations
Control multiple selected outlets in a single action or switch all outlets on or off simultaneously.
Ethernet and Serial Connectivity
Connect to the GUDE EPC unit over Ethernet using TCP/IP or through an RS-232 serial connection on supported Taurus UCX devices.
Power and Electrical Monitoring
Monitor outlet states and available power, voltage and current measurements for line inputs and individual outlets.
Threshold-Based Alerts
Receive events when configured electrical thresholds are exceeded or return to normal. These events can be used directly in LARA automation rules.
Configurable Status Polling
Retrieve device and outlet status on demand or enable automatic polling with an adjustable interval.
Event-Driven Automation
Use connection changes, login status, threshold alerts and incoming device messages as triggers within LARA logic modules.
Live System Status
View connection, communication and login status, device information, outlet states and available sensor values directly on the LARA Status Board.
Flexible Outlet Naming
Assign meaningful names to GUDE outlets to make configuration, monitoring and automation rules easier to understand.
Multiple-Device Support
Create a separate driver instance for each GUDE EPC unit, allowing multiple power distribution units to be managed within one LARA configuration.
Advanced Command Access
Send supported device commands directly through the driver when a project requires functions beyond the predefined control methods.
Download the GUDE LARA Driver
Start integrating GUDE Power Distribution Units into your Lightware LARA projects.
