ZPC400

4-Channel PoDL/SPoE Controller

ZPC400 4-Channel PoDL/SPoE Controller — front view

4-channel DIN-rail PoDL/SPoE power controller. Works with the ZEM6XX switch series to enable IEEE 802.3cg PoDL Classes 10–14 on all 4 SPE ports, with CAN Bus host interface.

Overview

ZPC400 - 4-Channel PoDL/SPoE Controller

  • ZPC400 by Zemfyre Inc. is a 4-channel PoDL/SPoE Power Controller to compliment ZEM6xx series Single Pair Ethernet switches' capabilities.
  • It takes DC supply voltage in 15-58V range and converts it to either PoDL Class 10-12 output (24VDC nominal) or Class 13-15 (48VDC nominal). It enables SPE power delivery on the same pair of wires used for data communication that can extend existing Ethernet link for up to 1,700m.
  • Besides supplying power, monitoring and protecting four individual SPE channels ZPC400 communicates to end nodes with Serial Communication Classification Protocol (SCCP) for PoDL to establish compatibility and power requirements for each peripheral device and support low power mode during periods of inactivity.
  • The Power Controller runs completely autonomously of ZEM6xx device reducing time and efforts to poll PoDL channel status periodically, only sending a message to the host when proper event (device connect/disconnect, fault, sleep mode) is detected.
  • ZPC400 to ZEM6xx communication based on CAN Bus allow easy system extensions by daisy-chaining the devices best suited for any particular customer use case.
  • ZPC400 in conjunction with a secure unmanaged switch ZEM6xx enables IIoT devices secure Cloud connectivity that facilitates Industry 4.0 adoption.
Dimensions

Mechanical Specifications

Width × Height × Depth

3.5 × 4.5 × 1.25"

89 × 114 × 32 mm

Weight

0.2 kg

0.44 lb

Mounting

DIN-Rail or Panel Mounting

Enclosure

Black ABS Textured Plastic

Specifications

Technical specifications

Interface
PoDL Interface
PoDL Power and Control Interface — "PoDL" 10-pin connector for 4-Channel PoDL/SPoE Interface with Serial Communication Classification Protocol (SCCP)
CAN Bus
CAN Bus (CAN2.0) — part of "PoDL" 10-pin connector interface used to exchange data between ZPC400 Power Controller and ZEM6XX series switch
Standards
SPE
IEEE 802.3cg — 10BASE-T1L Single Pair Ethernet
PoDL Classes
Supported
— PSE side overcurrent protection matches PD detected Class.
Compatible
— PSE side overcurrent protection exceeds PD detected Class but the PD can still operate.
Order options
Supported classes
Compatible classes
Class 10
10
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Class 10-11, 13
11, 13
10
Class 10-14
12, 14
10–11, 13
Class 10-15Currently not supported. Please contact for availability.
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LEDs
STS LED
Green— Input power in proper PoDL/SPoE range (20–30 VDC for Classes 10–12 or 50–58 VDC for Classes 13–15)
Red— Input power outside proper PoDL/SPoE range but within device range
Off— Outside 15–58 VDC range
CH1–CH4 LEDs
Green— PD connected at supported Class, functioning
Greenblinking— PD connected at compatible Class
Red— PD or cable fault, power removed
Redblinking— PD at non-compatible Class, power not enabled
Blue— PD in sleep mode
Off— No PD connected or cable broken
Power
Input Power
15–58 VDC, 0.2" pitch 3-pin industry standard terminal block, polarity-agnostic ("DC PWR IN")
Output Power
12 VDC system supply for ZEM6XX series switch ("12VDC OUT")
Power Consumption
<1.0W
Firmware
Firmware Update
Updated by pressing button through "ISP" (In-System Programming) pin hole on front panel during power-up cycle; see ZPC400 User Manual for instructions
Physical
Housing
Black ABS Textured Plastic
Cooling
Fanless, natural convection cooling
Protection Class
IP40
Dimensions
3.5 × 4.5 × 1.25in (W × H × D)
Weight
0.2kg
Mounting
DIN-Rail or Panel Mounting
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-40 to +70°C
Humidity
5 to 95%RH non-condensing

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