Hughes Autoformers Power Watchdog Gen II WiFi 50A Smart Surge Protector with Emergency Shutoff (Hardwired)

As the successor to the world’s first Smart RV Surge Protector, which became one of the best-selling RV accessories ever, the new Power Watchdog takes innovation and reliability to the next level. The best just got better.

Reimagined from the ground up, the second-generation Power Watchdog introduces an innovative new design that sets it apart from any other surge protector on the market. The Power Watchdog offers enhanced weather protection, improved security, and unmatched user-friendliness. This advanced design includes a lockable, lit clamshell connection bay, making it easier to make connections in the dark while ensuring robust tamper resistance. These features not only protect your RV from electrical faults but also provide a seamless and secure user experience, elevating the standard of RV power management.

One of the standout features of the new Power Watchdog is the addition of built-in WiFi, which complements its existing Bluetooth technology. This integration allows RVers to stay connected and in control from anywhere in the world without the need for extra hardware. With WiFi, users can effortlessly monitor and manage their RV’s power systems remotely, ensuring they are always informed and prepared.

The Power Watchdog is more than just a surge protector–it’s a complete power management ecosystem for your RV. It continuously monitors for a range of faults multiple times per second. Should it detect an issue, it will immediately cut power to your RV and alert you. Once the fault has been resolved and stays resolved for 90 seconds, the Power Watchdog will automatically restore power. With the addition of WiFi, the redesigned mobile app is more powerful than ever. You can control settings such as light brightness, track past faults, monitor energy consumption, reset the consumption meter, remotely cut and restore power to your RV, and get notified of faults anywhere you have cell service.

The second-generation Power Watchdog also features our patented, replaceable surge module. In the event of severe power spikes, users can simply replace the module instead of the entire unit, making maintenance easy and cost-effective. This groundbreaking feature, combined with our industry-leading limited lifetime warranty, ensures long-term protection and peace of mind.

Key Features

• Instant Problem Detection: When a problem is detected, the Watchdog turns red and displays the specific error code. Instantly, you’ll also receive a notification on your mobile app, ensuring you’re always informed no matter where you are.
• Error Code Indicator: The error code indicator displays one of nine potential faults, with a code key printed on the side of the unit for quick reference. Additionally, your phone receives an instant notification with a detailed explanation of the error, helping you resolve issues swiftly.
• Lit Receptacle Bay: Featuring a lit receptacle bay for easy nighttime connections, the light can be dimmed or turned off via the mobile app, providing convenience and control at your fingertips.
• Weather-Proof Clamshell Receptacle Bay Door: The clamshell receptacle bay door offers outstanding weather protection, ensuring your connections remain secure and dry in any conditions.
• Tamper-Proof Security: The clamshell bay door includes a ring for a padlock, adding an extra layer of security to prevent tampering, alongside the standard lock ring on the cable.
• Energy Use Meter: With many parks charging per kilowatt-hour, our integrated energy use meter helps you monitor and manage your electricity consumption, avoiding unexpected fees.
• Remote Power Control: Cut or restore power to your RV remotely from anywhere in the world, providing unparalleled control and peace of mind.
• Emergency Power Off (EPO): For Gen II units with EPO, power is immediately cut to your coach when a fault is detected. After ensuring it is safe, the system waits 90 seconds before automatically restoring power, ensuring any fix is permanent.
• Glowing White Indicator: The Watchdog lights up white to indicate safe and normal power conditions. If the light is too bright for your campsite, you can easily dim it via the mobile app.
• Patented Replaceable Surge Module: Our replaceable surge module ensures your surge protector remains effective even after a massive surge. On Gen II models, the compact and modular design allows for quick and easy replacement with simple hand tools.
• Built-In Bluetooth and WiFi: Gen II Power Watchdog surge protectors now come with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, allowing you to monitor your RV from anywhere in the world without additional hardware.
• Patented Side Entry Receptacle: The patented side entry receptacle and cover provide a balanced cord arrangement, relieving stress on your receptacle connection and ensuring longevity and reliability.
• Dimensions: 11 1/2″ long, 6 1/2″ wide, 4″ deep.
• Internally Mounted Hardwired Version: 50 amps
• Comes with cable clamps and cable stress relief clamps. 

* Unit automatically shuts down power if voltage drops below 104 or above 132 volts. Once power conditions are stable for at least 90 seconds, the unit will turn back on automatically.

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