• • • COVER STORY • • • Panduit FMPS delivers high power over long
distances using the industry’s safest Class 4 Limited Energy system. FMPS is UL 1400, IEC/UL 62368-1, and SIL 3 rated, allowing organisations to safely deliver power across extended distances using low-voltage installation methods and a centralised power architecture. This capability eliminates electrical hazards and
simplifies deployment across campuses, warehouses, and large distributed facilities. The system uses significantly less copper than traditional power distribution, reducing material usage and supporting more sustainable infrastructure designs. Additionally, with backward compatibility to existing FMPS deployments, Gen 2 allows organisations to upgrade or expand systems without costly rip-and-replace projects, protecting prior investments while enabling future growth. The FMPS is a Class 4 power system
compliant with UL 1400-1 and UL 1400-2 standards. Class 4 circuits provide the advantages of no power limitations, similar to Class 1 circuits, combined with the safety and ease of installation of Class 2 systems. A key advantage of FMPS Gen 2 is centralised
power and UPS consolidation. By removing distributed UPSs from IDFs and consolidating backup power at the head end, organisations can improve operational efficiency while reducing space requirements, maintenance effort and ongoing operational costs. This architecture also enables faster deployment and easier expansion without disrupting live systems. The FMPS Gen 2 portfolio includes a new
2 kW system comprised of a 1000 W/1kW transmitter, a 2000 W/2kW power supply, and a 2000 W/2kW receiver, plus a 600 W single-channel receiver that is ideal for edge applications like security and lighting. The system uses Pulse Current technology,
delivering power via short-duration pulses, typically
2 milliseconds on and 1 millisecond off, over Class 4 multi-conductor cables. Each pulse is monitored in real time for faults such as short circuits, line-to-line faults, overcurrent conditions, or ground faults. Upon detection, the system stops power transmission within 2 milliseconds, significantly reducing the risk of electric shock or fire hazards compared to traditional high-voltage systems.
Key technical specifications include:
• Power delivery up to 600 watts per copper pair of Class 4 cable
• Transmission distances up to 2 kilometres over Class 4 cables
• Support for multiple hot-swappable transmitter modules, up to nine per chassis, and up to three hot-swappable power supply units, delivering up to 4.8 kilowatts per chassis
• Receiver modules converting Pulse Current waveform into ±48 VDC or ±56 VDC outputs to power multiple end devices with no limit on the number of devices per receiver
Peak efficiencies exceed 97 per cent, with Class
4 cables enabling up to 60 per cent savings on cable costs and reduced copper usage with thinner wire gauges.
Pulse Current Innovation The FMPS is engineered for safe-to-touch
high-voltage power delivery without the installation complexities of conduit, junction boxes, or breaker panels required by Class 1 circuits. Technicians can install copper and fibre cabling simultaneously, streamlining deployments and achieving up to 40 per cent savings on installation and material costs. Integrated remote management is delivered via a built-in management module supporting SNMP
V3/V2c, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, SMTP and LDAP protocols. Operators gain real- time visibility into power usage, fault alerts and the ability to remotely control, shut down or restart individual components maximising uptime and reducing costly site visits. The rapid adoption of 5G small cells,
IoT-enabled smart buildings, and campus-wide Wi-Fi networks in EMEA requires reliable high- power solutions capable of extending far beyond traditional PoE’s 100-metre limit. The Panduit FMPS delivers up to 30 times the distance and six times the power of Class 2 systems, enabling system integrators to centralise power distribution and management while supporting increasingly dense device deployments with minimal infrastructure impact. This innovation is particularly beneficial in older
buildings or urban centres where conduit installation is restricted, as well as for large venues, stadiums, airports and industrial campuses. The FMPS facilitates future-ready power architectures aligned with EMEA’s net zero carbon commitments by reducing copper usage and enhancing sustainability profiles. Panduit’s FMPS is the first system certified to
UL 1400-1 and UL 1400-2 and complies with IEC 62368-1, IEC 61508, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, ICES-003, EN 55032 and EN 55035 standards, ensuring electrical safety, environmental compliance (REACH, RoHS) and performance requirements for deployment across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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