PowerSync Service Analyzer Reference Manual
February 8, 2010
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Table of Contents
1.
Introduction .................................................................................................... 5
2.
PoE and the PowerSync Analyzer ................................................................ 7
2.1.
IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at Overview .........................................................................................................7
2.1.1.
The Power Connection....................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2.
PD Detection...................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.3.
PD Classification................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1.4.
Power-Up ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.5.
Power Removal ................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.2.
Power Sourcing Equipment Characteristics ...................................................................................10
2.2.1.
Signaling Variations......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.2.
Connection Alternatives................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.3.
MPS Behaviors ................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.2.4.
Legacy Modes and Proprietary Detection Schemes ......................................................................................... 11
2.3.
System Hardware Overview..............................................................................................................12
2.3.1.
Port Switch and Detection Subsystem.............................................................................................................. 12
2.3.2.
Triggers............................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.3.3.
Loads and Load Transients .............................................................................................................................. 14
2.3.4.
DC Meters........................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.3.5.
AC Meter ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.6.
Time Interval Meter ......................................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.7.
LAN Test “Data OUT” Ports ........................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.
System Software Overview ..............................................................................................................15
2.4.1.
PSA Interactive ................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.4.2.
PowerShell Scripting Environment .................................................................................................................. 15
2.4.3.
PSE Automated Test Suites.............................................................................................................................. 16
2.4.4.
PowerSync Analyzer Configuration Files ........................................................................................................ 16
2.4.5.
Directory and File Organization – Microsoft Windows ................................................................................... 18
2.4.6.
Directory and File Organization – Linux and Unix......................................................................................... 18
2.4.7.
TK/TCL Requirements & Resources ............................................................................................................... 19
2.5.
(Section Omitted)...............................................................................................................................20
2.6.
(Section Omitted)...............................................................................................................................20
2.7.
Technical Specifications...................................................................................................................20
2.7.1.
Port Configuration............................................................................................................................................ 20
2.7.2.
Measurements .................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.7.3.
Triggering ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
2.7.4.
Programming and Control................................................................................................................................ 21
2.7.5.
Physical and Environmental............................................................................................................................. 21
2.7.6.
Certifications.................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.
PoE Service Analyzer Tests........................................................................ 23
3.1.
PoE Service Test Suite......................................................................................................................23
3.1.1.
Basic Service Tests .......................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1.2.
Parametric (Interoperability) Tests................................................................................................................... 24
3.1.3.
Classification Service and Interoperability Tests ............................................................................................. 25
3.1.4.
PoE Service Test Suite Reporting .................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.
PoE Monitoring Test..........................................................................................................................26
3.3.
PoE Scope Trace ...............................................................................................................................27