TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Products Covered
- Summary
- Wiring Diagram
- Power Output from the POE splitter to the Router
- Installation Recommendations
- Equipment grounding considerations
- Requesting Assistance
Products Covered
- Peplink Antenna Max Enclosure
- BR1 Pro 5G
- Max Transit Duo
- POE Splitter
- POE Network Switch
- DC power cable with 4 pin Molex
Summary
In this article you'll find a diagram that shows you how to power a Max Transit Duo or a BR1 Pro 5G inside a Peplink Antenna Max Enclosure using a network switch and a POE Splitter.
Wiring Diagram
Link to diagram: https://lucid.app/lucidchart/1ffd9700-32d2-4a06-925c-222338aa4249/view
The BR1 Pro 5G and the Max Transit Duo do not accept POE in as a powering option, so a POE splitter must be added inside the Enclosure to power the router. As of the writing of this article, we do not carry POE splitters, but you can find them on Amazon.
Example of a POE splitter that would work: Amazon.com: LINOVISION Industrial Gigabit POE+ Splitter with DC12V/DC24V/ POE 24V Output, Wide Voltage Input, IEEE802.3af/at POE to DC Power Supply for Security Cameras, Access Control Systems : Electronics
Power Output from the POE splitter to the Router
You'll need a separate power cable to send power from the POE splitter to the router. Our DC power cable with 4 pin Molex connector can be used for this purpose: Peplink Direct Wire DC Power Cable with 4 Pin Molex – MobileMustHave.com
Installation Recommendations
We recommend considering the following when installing the ethernet cable in your deployment:
● Use shielded CAT5e (or above) cables that include a ground wire.
● We recommend 23AWG cable wire thickness. Smaller wire diameters may work, but this will increase voltage drop and is not recommended for longer cable runs.
● Make sure that the cable is grounded both at the top and at the bottom.
● Make sure that there is no potential difference between grounds
● Make sure the cable is rated as outdoor and has a UV resistant jacket.
● When selecting the cable, make sure all wires are pure copper. Lower cost cables use Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA) which have a higher resistance (power loss) and are not recommended when PoE supply type is used.
Equipment grounding considerations
● If a power injector is used for powering the device, make sure the RJ45 is grounded.
● If a switch is used as the power source, make sure the switch is grounded.
● All ground arrestor PoE Injectors/Switches must use the same ground and there should be no differences in potential between all grounds.
● The BR1 Pro 5G comes with integrated surge protection. However, for outdoor installations, we still recommend using external surge arrestors for a higher degree of protection.
Requesting Assistance
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