Advantech Launches Industrial Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Splitter

By DE Editors

The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech (Cincinnati, OH) introduces the EKI-2701PSI Industrial Power over Ethernet (PoE) splitter, which offers the convenience of a single cable to supply both power and data to connected devices and equipment.

PoE (also known as IEEE 802.3af) is a relatively new technology to industrial and plant-floor environments, but has proven itself in commercial and enterprise applications over the past several years. Using the unused wires in a 10/100Base-T cable, or by overlaying power on the data connections, PoE supplies 15.4W of power at 48VDC.

This technology is useful for powering network devices and equipment, where it is inconvenient, expensive, or infeasible to supply power separately. Connected between a standard Ethernet device and a PoE powered connection, the EKI-2701PSI operates as a "splitter," separating the PoE connection into a standard RJ45 Ethernet port and a removable screw terminal block capable of supplying nearly 13W at 24VDC.

Packaged in a thin DIN-rail mount chassis, the EKI-2701PSI supports both standard 10/100Base-T and gigabit 1000Base-T connections. It is also ruggedized for demanding industrial applications, with 4,000VDC Ethernet ESD protection, power line surge (EFT) protection of 3,000VDC, power isolation, and output power short circuit protection. For maximum uptime, in unattended and remote locations, it offers an extended operating temperature range of -40 to 75 degrees C.

For details, contact Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.