3.3
Midspan Unit Installation
This section describes the prerequisites and available installation options for the midspan unit.
The following figure shows the overview of the midspan unit.
Figure 3-1. Product Overview
3.3.1
Prerequisites
Note the following before mounting the PoE midspan unit to a fixed location:
• To ensure weather-proof connection in order to meet IEC60529 level IP67, PoE midspan DC power plug needs
to be connected to a weather-proof DC power source box.
• Do not cover the midspan or block the airflow to the PoE with any foreign objects.
• Keep the midspan away from excessive heat and free from vibration.
• Ensure that the cable length from the Ethernet network source to the terminal does not exceed 100 meters (333
feet). The midspan is not a repeater and does not amplify the Ethernet data signal.
• The midspan has no ON-OFF switch, simply plug the midspan into an DC power source.
• PoE midspan DC power lines must be connected to the socket-outlet that shall be installed near the equipment
and be easily accessible.
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PoE Midspan Unit Installation
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