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Chart: Class 2 Capabilities vs Panduit FMPS 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 fi bre 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, maximizing 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
Diagram 1 – Overview of Panduit FMPS
increasingly dense device deployments with minimal infrastructure impact. The Panduit FMPS consists of two main components:
The Transmitter Chassis takes standard AC power – 110/220V outlests or 208V source from a rack-PDU – and converts it into high voltage – 360V – limited current DC power. It then transforms the DC power signal into a Pulse Current waveform delivered over a Class 4 multi-conductor cable. Each pulse has a short duration of time, e.g two ms. The redundant fault management system within the Transmitter Chassis will almost instantly detect a fault, e.g. cable short, or human contact. Once a fault is detected, it triggers the system to stop power transmission within milliseconds, making it safer than traditional power methods. Delivering power in this way enables the use of thin copper cable and wiring methods usually associated with communications wiring as per offi cial guidelines, where cables housed in conduit are not required, and technicians may complete the installation. The Receiver unit receives the Pulse Current waveform delivered by the Transmitter through Class 4 multi- conductor cables. It then converts the Pulse Current waveform into +/- 48/56V
VDC power, which can power multiple end devices.
With safety as its essential benefi t, the FMPS also allows for simple and effi cient installation, due to the elimination of conduit, junction boxes, circuit breakers and in normal circumstances, permits unlike traditional power installation. Technicians can install copper and fi bre cabling simultaneously for greater cost and time savings over traditional power, offering savings of upto 40 per cent. This innovation is particularly benefi cial 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 profi les.
The Panduit FMPS is the fi rst system certifi ed 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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