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Per Martin's comment, throwing a circuit isn't a bad option. You can assign
devices to two circuits so that you can throw a circuit to shut off
monitors and leave the CPU's running.

When I was at the Tech Museum we had the luxury of wiring the building
during construction, and the Engineering Department has everything tied
back to a control center that flags frozen exhibits and allows start up and
shut down procedures and all that. I can put you in touch with them if you
like.

Rachel

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> We just throw circuit breakers off. Eliminates the need to re program if
> there are events or closures.
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> Martin
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> > We are looking to plan/improve our start-up and shut-down procedures for
> > all exhibits with electricity requirements.
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> > Considering all the varied operation hours during the year, we were
> > thinking of incorporating 'raspberry pi' components to wirelessly turn
> > exhibits on/off and to set timer functions, controlled via a computer or
> > handheld device.  Has anybody else tried this with their exhibits, or
> > currently planning something like this?  Any input is appreciated, as
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