Industrial-rated Power-over-Ethernet Midspans
Microsemi Corporation announced the availability of its PD-9001GI and PD-9501GI Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) midspan injectors, expanding the company's PoE product offering into new industrial and outdoor applications. The PD-9001GI and PD-9501GI industrial PoE midspans are targeted at applications including physical security, WLAN infrastructure, cellular infrastructure and industrial automation.
"We are pleased to offer our first industrial-rated PoE midspans supporting both outdoor and industrial applications that address emerging trends and provide the market with high-quality solutions at an affordable price," said Sani Ronen, director of product management for Microsemi's PoE systems. "In addition to demonstrating our overall commitment to this market, these new midspan systems further extend our broad portfolio of PoE solutions, providing Microsemi with new applications and new revenue opportunities as we deliver our customers the benefits of PoE deployment in multiple types of environments."
Target applications for Microsemi's new devices include industrial and outdoor IP cameras, Wi-Fi access points, cellular small cells, wireless backhaul, access control devices including human machine interface, motors and industrial sensors. The rise in IP cameras in the industrial manufacturing process to maximize video transmission bandwidth while minimizing the deployment costs and amount of wiring required has contributed to the growth of PoE and gigabit Ethernet in factory automation.
The PD-9001GI and PD-9501GI conform to IEEE 802.3-2012 Clause 33 "Power over Ethernet," enabling reliable operation and easy plug-and-play with intelligent management of devices. These PoE midspans can be used to easily deploy industrial or outdoor devices over Ethernet while ensuring a low cost of deployment. Both systems have achieved certification for use in industrial and outdoor applications, ensuring safe, reliable performance with maximum protection. In outdoor deployments the PD-9501GI and PD-9001GI are deployed inside enclosures, complementing non-PoE switches.
The PD-9001GI and PD-9501GI are both single-port, high-power solutions designed for industrial and outdoor applications demanding extended temperature ranges, and are suited for remote powering of current and emerging high power applications. With the PD-9001GI sourcing up to 30W and the PD-9501GI sourcing up to 60W, both systems enable remote power for applications including 802.11 access points, pan-tilt zoom (PTZ) cameras and other WiFi terminals. They comply with IEEE802.3-2012 Clause 33 Type 2 (IEEE 802.3at) and can power Type 1 (IEEE 802.3af) devices. In addition, the PoE midspan injectors feature dual dc inputs, support 10/100/1000 Mbps and offer an easy plug-and-play installation.
Additional features of Microsemi's two new industrial PoE midspans include: -40 degrees to 75 degrees Celsius operating temperature range; IP30 slim type metal case; DIN RAIL and wall mount option (included); LED indication, two input power, PoE, fault; Input power of 20- to 60-Vdc, terminal block; Data input/PoE output of RJ45; Supports reverse polarity input; Alarm for input power indication; and Specific electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)/shock/vibration/safety (UL508).
