Advantech's Industrial Automation Group has released the EKI-2701PSI, an Industrial Ethernet PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) splitter. The EKI-2701PSI features one PoE input port, which can split a PoE input signal into a 24V DC power output, and one RJ45 Ethernet port for data output. This is convenient for locations with no power outlets, as users only need an Ethernet cable running a PoE signal. The EKI-2701PSI can spilt this signal and power any device nearby. It has a compact metal case and an operating temperature of -40 to +75° C.
As technology evolves, PoE products are becoming much more viable, especially in outdoor and power-access limited applications, providing users freedom from installing near outlets or wiring for power.
EKI-2701PSI supports 10/100/1000T for its PoE port, which means it can also be a remote source of power with an output to 12.95W at 24VDC. The power and data can be transmitted up to 100m from the power source, and the EKI-2701PSI can be used to power IEEE802.3af compliant devices (PD) via PoE communication device and split power/data from PoE equipment.
The EKI-2701PSI comes equipped with 3000V DC surge protection for the power line, plus 4000V DC ESD protection on the Ethernet port. It provides current overload protection with a resettable fuse to ensure that the device component won't be damaged by an overload. The EKI-2701PSI provides high reliability and stability in harsh industrial environments.
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