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BL-8000 PowerSense™
Power over Ethernet In-Line modular Hub
Many VoIP phones and various network products provide both in line power and AC power adaptors.

For those applications where customers rather use line power for thier CPE devices the Red Hawk solution allows for an easy migration without replacing their current non powered hub! Add the safety, modularity, and quality of Red Hawk to your next deployment or upgrade.

Red Hawk models include both the 1-6 port, BL-8556, and the rack mountable up to 20 port BL-8520.

Contact ABP to learn more about Red Hawk models.


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vGeneral Specifications


The PowerSense Mid-Span Power Hub from Red Hawk provides a safe and efficient way to provide power to VoIP Phones, Wireless LAN Access Points, Web Cameras and other LAN Devices without the use of an external power supply for each device. Power is supplied over the existing LAN data cabling system.
This greatly improves the range of installation locations for such devices, no longer requiring them to be located near a power outlet. It also adds an unprecedented level of safety and reliability for powered LAN devices.

The PowerSense Hub is a 20 port rack-mount chassis with up to 20 individual modules. Each module is Hot-swappable so that modules may be added to the chassis without powering down the unit. For safety, each module has its own DC to DC converter, which is totally voltage isolated from the other ports. Each module is separately fused and protected from any unexpected current surge. If a power surge should occur, either through a building electrical system or lightning strike, the PowerSense unit Hub takes the force and helps protect the valuable equipment attached to it. If the individual power module is damaged due to misuse or very large power surge, the unit may be hot swapped out without powering down the chassis or disconnecting the other devices attached to the other power modules in the chassis.

When used with an uninterruptible power supply, the PowerSense Hub provides non-stop power for up to 20 connected devices. Continuous operation of powered LAN devices is assured, while costly downtime is avoided. The PowerSense Hub also eliminates the need for costly uninterruptible power supplies to be installed for each powered LAN device, saving time and extra expense.

The PowerSense Hub is tailored to provide maximum value in VoIP network applications. External power supplies normally required for VoIP phones become unnecessary. Power is now supplied by the PowerSense Hub System to the phones directly over the existing LAN cabling infrastructure. A device detection circuit provides invaluable protection from over-voltage damage when connecting expensive devices to the network such as VoIP phones or laptops.

The PowerSense family also includes a six port model and a single port model for powering smaller concentrations of devices. PowerSense accessory products include splitters necessary for use with most wireless LAN access points.
vFeature List
Individual power modules, hot swappable in the 19" rackmount ready chassis
Each module is current limited for short circuit protection with power isolation of 1KV between ports
Each module has a replaceable fuse for recovery from power surge or lightning damage
Each module auto-detects the power requirement and offers transparent 10/100Mb operation
Each module has FOUR diagnostic LED's - as shown above
Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af or legacy Cisco powered devices
Designed and built in Silicon Valley, USA using all metal construction & quality components with 2 year Warranty on Chassis & Modules
 
vTechnical Specification
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Safety: UL 1950 and cUL
Emissions: FCC Class A EN55022 Class A EN55024, CE Mark (CISPR 22 Class A)
Standards: P802.3af/D3.0 (Nov.2001), 802.3u
Interfaces:

20 Female RJ-45 Data ports Shielded jacks for Category 5 UTP (two pair wire) or 100-ohm STP (two pair wire).
Distance: 100 meters
20 Female RJ45 Data+Power on Ethernet (PoE-Power over Ethernet) ports
Electrical: AC Power Input

Input Voltage: 90-264V Autoranging (46Hz - 63Hz)
Connector: 3-pin with Ground
Chassis Grounding : Yes
Power Supply: Single
Electrical: DC Port Power Output

Power Enabling: IEEE 802.3af
Power pins: Unused pairs, pins 4,5(+), 7,8(-)
Max. Power/Port: 15.6W
Max Power-all ports active: 20*15.6W = 312W
Port to Port isolation: 1000V RMS
Overload protection : if current reaches 400-450mA for 300-400 milliseconds, then the port shuts down
Physical/ Mechanical

Chassis type: 19" Rackmount w/20 Modules
Chassis size: 19"W x 14"D x 3.5"H
Module Type: Removable, hot swappable
Weight: 20lbs. (9kg)
Physical/ Environmental

Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C ( 32° to 105° F)
Storage Temperature: -10° to 60° C ( 14° to 140° F)
Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: -1,000 to 10,000 feet
LED Indicators/Module:

Cisco Compatible Module: Current Limit reached (Yellow)
Fuse blown (Yellow)
Power from Chassis (Green)
Power forwarding (48V Out) (Green)
IEEE compatible Module: Detect (Green)
Fuse blown (Yellow)
Power from Chassis (Green)
Power forwarding (48V Out) (Green)
 
 
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vDownloads
Red Hawk data sheet (20 port modular and 1-6 port)
.pdf
 2.5 MB
Competitor comparison
.pdf
 1.24 MB
Red Hawk Catalogue
.pdf
 9 MB
 
PowerSense is a Red Hawk trademark