Power Line Communication
HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor
*Set of two BL-PA100s
BL-PA100
BL-PA100KT
*
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/
HD-PLC Interface
General
Power Line Communication Interface
HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor
Recommended
Not Recommended
Specifications
Part Names
Recommended Connection
We recommend plugging the adaptor directly into a wall outlet whenever possible.
Standard
Actual transmission speed*
1
Maximum recommended no.
of adaptors per network*
3
Maximum recommended no. of network
devices connected to each adaptor*
4
LAN Interface
Standard
IEEE 802.3/IEEE 802.3u
Interface 10
Base-T
100 Base-TX
Auto MDI/MDI-X
Protocol
IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP
Access method
CSMA/CD
Operational environment
0–40˚C (32–104˚F)
20%–85% humidity (without condensation)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Approx. 121 mm x 40 mm x 70 mm
(4 3/4˝ x 1 9/16˝ x 2 3/4˝)
Weight
240 g (0.53 lb.)
Power supply
Input 120 V AC (USA) 100-240 V AC (Others)
Power consumption
4 W
HD-PLC
UDP: Max. 70 Mbps
TCP*
2
: Max. 42 Mbps
16 (including the Master)
8
*If the following kinds of electrical appliances are located near the PA100 Master or PA100 Terminal, or the following connections are used, the signal may be obstructed and the
transmission speed may be reduced: vacuum cleaners, dryers, electric drills, and other appliances with electric motors (only when the appliances are being operated); lighting equipment
such as touch-sensor lights and halogen dimmer lights, or compact battery chargers for cell phones and other devices (when they are connected to the same power outlet as the PA100);
connection of the PA100 to a power outlet with multiple loads, or to a power strip; or transmission to extremely distant rooms.
Frequency band
4–28 MHz
Modulation
Wavelet OFDM (16 PAM–2 PAM)
Transmission PHY rate
Max. 190 Mbps*
5
Access method
CSMA/CA
TDMA*
6
Error correction
Reed-Solomon encoder/decoder
Convolutional encoder/Viterbi decoder
Encryption
AES 128-bit encryption
Communication distance
Approx. 150 m (490 ft.)*
7
*1 Results may vary depending on electrical conditions, network environment,
and other factors. For information on how transmission speed is measured, access the
Panasonic PLC Support Site at: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/
*2 Using Linux FTP.
*3 Performance may be affected as more adaptors are added to the network.
*4 Connecting more network devices to an adaptor may increase network traffic and
affect performance.
*5 This is the theoretical maximum data transmission speed of the HD-PLC standard.
*6 The HD-PA100 does not support TDMA.
*7 Varies depending on the electrical environment.
Mode Selector
AC IN
Factory
Default
Reset
Button
LAN Jack
Battery chargers (including cell
phone chargers) and other
devices, when they are connected
to the same power outlet.
Direct connection to the wall outlet, with other loads
connected via a noise filter power strip.
Connection to a power
outlet with multiple loads.
Connection to a power
strip with noise filter.
PC
or
PC
Outlet
BL-PA100
BL-PA100
Noise filter power strip
Outlet
BL-PA100
AC adaptor or charger
Outlet
AC adaptor or charger
Outlet
AC Adaptor
Charger
BL-PA100
PC
Noise filter
power strip
Setup Button
convenience
The next step in home network
Connects the adaptor to a network device,
such as a broadband router,hub,computer,
etc.
LAN Jack
Used to register the adaptor or test the
terminal's network speed.
Setup Button
Used to reset the adaptor and erase its
registration.
Factory Default Reset Button
The position of this selector during
registration determines whether the adaptor
is used as the Master or as a Terminal.
Mode Selector
AC IN
Connects the adaptor to AC power as well
as to the HD-PLC network.
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
All pictures simulated.
0M0606SP-PA100-LT.CE
