AT-LED-24V Driver and Light Kits

AT-LED-24V Driver and Light Kits

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AT-LED-24V Installation and Configuration Manual

Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the AT-LED-24V, AT-LED-24V-STRIP, AT-LED-24V-DISC, AT-LED-24V-BULB, AT-LED-24V-COB line of products!

The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively install and configure your new AT-LED-24V  kit.

Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: AT-LED-24V.

What’s Inside

PARTS LIST: AT-LED-DRIVER

  • AT-LED-24V PoE to LED driver
PARTS LIST: AT-LED-24V-STRIPS

  • AT-LED-24V PoE to LED Driver
  • 1 x AT-WS-1 Wireless wall switch
  • 1 x 2.2m 3200K LED Light Strip
PARTS LIST: AT-LED-24V-BULBS

  • AT-LED-24V PoE to LED Driver
  • 1 x AT-WS-1 Wireless wall switch
  • 3 x 2700K LED Light Bulbs
  • 2 x wire connectors
PARTS LIST: AT-LED-24V-DISC

  • AT-LED-24V PoE to LED Driver
  • 1 x AT-WS-1 Wireless wall switch
  • 2 x 6500K LED Disc Lights
  • 2 x wire connectors
Parts Lists: AT-LED-24V-COB

  • 1x RGB strip with remote
  • 1 x PoE+ driver
  • 1x wireless/battery-free light switch

    • Parts Lists: AT-LED-24V-RGBDisc

    • 1x RGB Disc with remote
    • 1 x PoE+ driver
    • 1x wireless/battery-free light switch

    Accessories and Tools

    Not Included in Base Kit

    REQUIRED ACCESSORIES:

    • Cat6 Ethernet  (2 cables length < 100m)
    • Single Gang JBOX or low voltage wall ring
    • Wire strippers

    DRAWING SETS

    Download the Kit Drawing Set

    AT-LED-24V-STRIPS
    Kit Includes
    1 x 24V LED driver

    1 x 2.2m 24V 3200K LED strip

    1 x Battery-free Wireless Toggle Light Switch

    500 Sqft Space

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    AT-LED-24V-DISC
    Kit Includes
    1 x 24V LED driver

    2 x 6500K LED Disc lights

    1 x Battery-free Wireless Toggle Light Switch

    500 Sqft Space

    AT-LED-24V-BULBS
    Kit Includes

    1 x 24V LED driver

    3 x 2700K LED BULBS

    1 x Battery-free Wireless Toggle Light Switch

    500 Sqft Space

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    AT-LED-24V-COB
    Kit Includes

    1 x 24V LED driver

    3 x 2700K LED Cob

    1 x Battery-free Wireless Toggle Light Switch

    500 Sqft Space

    AT-LED-24V-RGBDisc
    Kit Includes

    1 x 24V LED driver

    3 x 2700K LED RGBDisc

    1 x Battery-free Wireless Toggle Light Switch

    500 Sqft Space

    MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

    • Before you mount anything, make sure you pair your light switch or multiple light switches with the AT-LED-24V driver.  See instructions here.
    • If mounting the light switch for flush mounting, identify the light switch mounting location and cut and mount a low voltage ring.
    • Otherwise, simply use the adhesive strip to mount the light switch on a wall.

    Did you know the light switch will come right out of the mount so you can carry it around?

    • The AT-LED-24V can fit into a standard ceiling electrical box, but, as a low voltage device it does not need an enclosure.
    • Pull the PoE+ Ethernet line to the mounting location and connect to the AT-LED-24V.
    • Now’s a great time to make sure you’ve paired your light switch to the LED drivers you’d like to control.
    • Wire up the light fixture or fixtures.
    • Test  your light switch toggles the lights on/off

    Troubleshooting

    • My lights don’t turn on:
      • Make sure the amber light on the AT-LED-24V is on so you know it’s receiving power
      • Double check you have not wired the lights backward.  This happens most often with the LED bulb kits
    • My lights come on, but they’ll randomly shut off
      • Double check you have a PoE+ switch.  Ports will drop out if you have a 12 watt PoE switch
      • Make sure the total power budget on the PoE switch can support the full load of lights you’ve connected to it.  Want to learn more?
    • What happens when the power goes off and comes back on again?
      • The AT-LED-24V is designed to boot to “on”, so if your lights loose power then they’ll turn on again when power is restored.

    PROGRAMMING AND CONFIGURATION

    PAIRING LIGHT SWITCH TO DRIVER: Make sure to pair your light switch to the AT-LED-24V after it is powered on but before you install in an enclosure or somewhere inaccessible.  The amber LED will be on, and the green LED will start off.  Press the AT-LED-24V button for 4-5 seconds.  The green light will turn on, then turn off.  Once the light is off, the AT-LED-24V is in pairing mode, then press the light switch. When the green led flashes 2 times, it means the pairing has been successful. Each AT-LED-24V can pair with up to 42 switches.

    UNPAIRING: Press the AT-LED-24V for 10 seconds, the green LED will turn on, then turn off, then flash 4 times. It means the AT-LED-24V is in factory setting mode.  All pairings have been removed.

    You may consider doing a preliminary wiring before installing the fixtures to sync the light switch.

    Technical Specifications

    AT-LED-24V SPEC SHEETS

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    BT-1-WM and Kits

    BT-1-WM and Kits

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    BT-1-WM, BT-1-56V120W, BT-3-48V240W, BT-6-48V480W

    Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the BT-1-WM, BT-3-48V240W, and BT-6-48V480W that cost-effectively upgrades any non-PoE or PoE port to IEEE 802.3bt and 90 watts!

    The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Midspan.

    Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at success@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

    Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: BT-1-56V120W, BT-3-48V240W, BT-6-48V480W

    What’s Inside

    BT-1-WM

    PARTS LIST:

    • 1 X Midspan Injector
    • Din Rail Mounting Brackets

     

    Additional items you’ll need not included:

    1 – DIN rail

    2 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device.

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    3 – Network Switch

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    BT-1-56v120w

    PARTS LIST:

    • 1 X Midspan Injector
    • Din Rail Mounting Bracket and Screws
    • 56V 120W Power Supply 

    Additional items you’ll need not included:

    1 – DIN rail

    2 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

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    3 – Network Switch

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    BT-3-48V240W

    PARTS LIST:

    • 1 X Midspan Injector
    • Din Rail Mounting Bracket and Screws
    • 1 X 48V 240W Power Supply (Adjustable up to 56 volts)
    • 1 X 3 Pronged AC Cable

    Additional items you’ll need not included:

    1 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

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    3 – Network Switch

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    BT-6-48V480W

    PARTS LIST:

    • 1 X Midspan Injector
    • Din Rail Mounting Bracket and Screws
    • 1 X 48V 480W Power Supply (Adjustable up to 56 volts)
    • 1 X 3 Pronged AC Cable

     

    Additional items you’ll need not included:

    1 – Patch cables to the switch and home run cables to the device

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    3 – Network Switch

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    General Installation

    A midspan like the BT-1-WM and its kit variations are simple to add on to a network port, and the purpose is to add PoE using a wide range of input power to any network.

    With this DIN rail-mounted device, simply mount it on a DIN rail near the networking switch you’d like to pair it with.  Then, use a short Ethernet patch cable from the switch’s data port to the LAN port on the PoE midspan. The POE port adjacent to the LAN port will now have that IEEE 802.3bt (95 watts) power budget and up to 2.5 gigabit pass through data.  Finally, connect the DC power supply to the Phoenix style connector on the top.

    The BT-1-WM also passes grounding through the RJ-45 ports to provide some protection in an ESD event.  However, we recommend only grounding devices at one location, so the kits do not come grounded themselves.

    Not sure what grounding is?  Panduit has some great graphics around grounding.

    CONFIGURATION

    There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

    • The amber LED indicates power on and ready to negotiate PoE.  
    • The green LED indicates that the device has negotiated PoE with a Powered Device (PD).

     STEPS TO TROUBLESHOOT:

    1 – At the injector, disconnect the PoE port from your device.  Use a PoE Tester to confirm the device is able to power on using a short jumper cable.

    2 – At the other end of the network cable to your device, disconnect the device and use the PoE Tester to confirm it is able to negotiate PoE.

    3 – Connect the PoE Tester to the end device to monitor power consumption. 

    If you’re able to power on the device with the PoE Tester inline, it’s likely a compatibility issue.  Please contact us at success@poetexas.com to find you the right solution.

    Technical Specifications

    Product Specifications

    Certifications CE/FCC/RoHS ; UL Rating with Power Supply Kits
    Data + PoE Ports 1
    Data Ports 1
    Data Rate 2.5 Gigabit
    DC connector 5.5×2.1 Coaxial ; 18 AWG Push In
    Display Type LED – Amber (PoE Available) ; Green (PoE Negotiated)
    IEC Protection Class IP 40
    Max Current 1.61 Amps
    Max Power for Kit Varies based on the kitted power supply
    Max Voltage 56 volts
    Mount Type Wall ; DIN
    Operating Humidity 20% to 80%
    Operating Temperature Range 0 – 50C
    Output Voltage 56 volts
    PoE Method IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt
    PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)

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    AF-RLY-8

    AF-RLY-8

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    AF-RLY-8 The PoE Enabled Relay Controller for Smart Buildings

    Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the 8 channel smart relay managed online using PoE!

    The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Controller.

    Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

    Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product page: AF-RLY-8

    What’s Inside

    PARTS LIST:

    • 1 X POE Relay Controller
    • 1 X DC Power Cable (12/24 VDC or 12/24 VAC)
    • 8 X Input terminating resistors (219 Ohm)
    • 8 X Input bridging diodes

    The resistors and diodes are not used often for terminating inputs.

     

     

    GENERAL INSTALLATION

     

    Your new PoE relay is designed for either wall mounting or DIN rail mouting.  Simply select your location and either mount the DIN rail or use four screws (not included) to mount the relay controller.

    Once it is in place, you’re ready for wiring.

    Wiring Diagram

    CONFIGURATION

    Default Set Up Configuration

    After you have wired your device, simply connect it to a PoE enable switch on your Local Area Network (LAN).  You’ll see a red LED light indicating the board has powered up and a green LED light on the RJ-45 port showing network connectivity.  The amber light will flash showing network communication.  If you don’t see those three lights, please contact your success team member at success@poetexas.com.

    If you have those lights, you’re ready to connect to the board for your inital configuration.

    Connecting to Your Controller Using Local WiFi

    To make programming and configuration easier, your controller broadcasts its own WiFi signal that you can log into.  You should only use this once where you will change the default password so no one else can access your controller.  Make sure to note down your password so you can access it later if you need it.

    • Default WiFi SSID: sarelayxxxxx (x are a number code specific to your relay)
    • Default password: sapassword

    Note: this wifi will only allow one client at a time.

    Once connected to the local wifi, open a browser tab and navigate to the default IP address:

    • Default IP address: 192.168.7.1

    How to Reset a User

    Locate Reset User in the left menu column.

    • Default User: admin
    • Default password: admin
    • For Security make sure to change default admin and password.

    Note: this wifi will only allow one client at a time.

    How to Change your Access Point Password

    To change your AP Password go to Settings

    • Change Default AP SSID: sarelayxxxxx
    • Change Default AP Password: sapassword

    SA Relay DHCP and IP Settings

    To make adjustments to the Dynamic Host Protocol(DHCP) setting or a fixed IP address on your network,  click on the menu tab and locate settings.

    • Default: ETH DHCP is set to No. Change the dropdown menu to Yes.
    • Scroll Down to the bottom of the menu and click Save.
    • Power Cycle by navigating to “Reboot” in Menu.
      *Side note the settings will not save if we just power cycle.
    • Connect to the same sarelay wifi connection with your new credentials.
    • Login to the relay again.
    • Write down the new IP address.
    • ETH/IP(Ethernet Industrial Protocol): 192.168.2.201.
    • Disconnect from the sarelay wifi.
    • Connect to your LAN – either through the wifi if they’re on the same network or through the local wired network. (You must be on the same Local Area Network to connect to the relay in order to start.

      Testing your PoE Relay Switch

      Test the relay outputs

      • Toggle on/off the relay outputs.

      Test the relay inputs

      • Toggle on/off the relay inputs

      Connect inputs to outputs

      • Turn On

          Optional Settings

          • IP Watch Dog

          Back Up Your Configuration

          • Go to menu tab and select All Config.
          • Download and save configuration.

                Technical Specifications

                Product Specifications

                Adapter length 6.5 inches
                Cable connectors RJ45 Female
                Certifications CE, RoHS
                Data Rate 10/100 Mbps
                Dimensions 7x3.625x1.625 in.
                Input voltage 44 to 56 volts, 24 VDC, 120 VAC, or 240 VAC
                LED Indicator Red - Power On, Green - Connection, Amber - Activity
                LEDs Per Port 2
                Load Regulation 10 amp Relay
                Max Current 10 amp
                Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 - 60C
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)
                PoE Standard IEEE 802.3af
                Standard and Protocols MQTT, SSH
                Weight 1 lb

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                AF-USBC-JB

                AF-USBC-JB

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                What’s Inside

                PARTS LIST:

                • 1 X POE+ Converter

                with optional:

                • 1 X USB-C to USB-C (right angle)

                The AF-USBC-JB can include a range of short, medium, or long cables provided by PoE Texas.  It is also compatible with most USB-C cables.

                Note: Apple’s USB-C to lightning cable will function with this device to deliver power, however, that particular cable is NOT designed to deliver power and wired data simultaneously. 

                GENERAL INSTALLATION

                 

                Your new PoE converter is designed to be simple to install and set up.  It is small and light enough to leave “inline” with your network cable and designed to fit inside a US single gang wall box or 60 mm deep EU round wall box.

                Once it is in place, simply follow these steps in order:

                1 – Plug the RJ-45 end into an IEEE 802.3af PoE or 48-56 volt passive Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) with a data source

                2 – Ensure the device you’re connecting to is on and logged in

                3 – Plug the USB-C connector into the device using the port you prefer

                 

                CONFIGURATION

                Microsoft Surface Go

                There’s no configuration necessary for your Microsoft Surface products.  You can simply use the connection as an Ethernet connection on the device.

                iPad Pro Gen 3

                Configuring Your iPad for Wired Data

                There are a couple easy steps for configuring your iPad to get the best results when working with wired data.

                First, we’re going to enable USB devices to allow charging even when the iPad is “off” or the screen is locked.  

                If you you don’t have the most up to date iOS software, take this time to update to iOS 12.2 or later.  Otherwise, it will prevent any connected device from charging or communicating with it after the screen has been locked for an hour.  Here’s how to fix that:

                • Navigate to the Settings tab
                • Select Face ID & Passcode
                • Ensure the USB Accessories button is toggled to “On” meaning you see the green

                You can still set up your iPad to not automatically lock on a timer.  When the screen locks if you would like the screen always on.

                • Go to the Settings icon on your iPad
                • Select Display & Brightness
                • Select Auto Lock
                • Set the limit to Never

                 

                 

                The splitter will auto-configure the IP settings to default as soon as you connect it up including Dynamic IP addressing.

                1. Navigate to General Settings, then you’ll see a symbol for the LAN <…>
                2. Select this and you’ll see the option for PoE Texas LAN, select it

                You’ll see your IPV4 IP address information.  If it shows “Automatic”, that means your getting a dynamically assigned IP address.

                If you’d like to reconfigure the IP address, DNS, and HTTP Proxy settings, you can do that by selecting these options.  

                The most used option will be fixing your IP address by selecting the “Automatic” button.

                For the other networks settings, we’d recommend talking to a service provider or give us a call: 512-479-0317 or service@poetexas.com.

                Best Practices for iOS Updates

                Despite Apple’s excellent reputation for ensuring backward compatibility with their iPads and iPhones, practical experience with a recent iOS update has revealed that even they can miss things which can temporarily lead to disruption of service for your device.   If your device must be reliable 24/7, we recommend these following best practices:

                • Go to Settings -> General -> Software Updates -> Automatic Updates
                • Deselect “Install iPadOS Updates”
                • Before choosing to install the next update, please check into our iOS Compatibility Table to check whether we have finished testing the performance of an new iPadOS version

                iOS Compatibility Table

                • Finally, to get emailed live updates on iOS compatibility, subscribe to our mailing list for iOS compatibility

                Android (Samsung Tab and Google Pixel)

                If you’re using a Samsung Tab A model year prior to 2019, you may experience some difficulties establishing the wired data connection.  Please contact service@poetexas.com if you’re experiencing compatibility issues with your Samsung device.

                 

                Otherwise, simply confirm the data by looking for the Ethernet symbol on the upper right.  No configuration necessary.

                Technical Specifications

                Product Specifications

                Adapters included See Dropdown Options for USB-C Options
                Cable connector length Various
                Cable connectors USBC-USBC Right Angle Cable
                Connector Types USB-C Power + Data (Power Delivery) / USB-C Fast Charging Only
                Data + PoE Ports 1 (Input) / 1 (Output)
                Data Rate 10/100 Mbps
                Data Standard USB 2.0 (Output)
                Dimensions 2.25×1.75×1.25 in
                Input Voltage Range 44-57v PoE
                Max Power for Kit 12 Watts / USBC negotiations (5V2A)
                Mount Type Junction Box Receptacle
                Operating Humidity 10 – 90%
                Operating Temperature Range -10 to 40℃
                Output Voltage USB-C (5V2A)
                PoE Method IEEE 802.3af; PoE
                PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A/B
                PoE Standard IEEE 802.3af
                Power Input On Power Only Port – For devices drawing < 15 watts – Lenovo M10, MicroUSB devices, iPad 10.2 or Mini
                Storage Temperature -30 to 70℃
                Weight 1.75 oz.

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                GAT-50V30W and GPOE-24V30W

                GAT-50V30W and GPOE-24V30W

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                Installation Manual for

                GAT-50V30W and GPOE-24V30W

                Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GAT and GPOE Line of PoE+ Adapters!

                The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Adapter.

                Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

                Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GAT-50V30W and GPOE-24V30W.

                This manual has been revised to reflect the new functions of the GAT-50v30w-Rev2.

                What’s Inside

                PARTS LIST: GAT-50V30W

                • 1 X POE CONVERTER
                Yep, that’s right.  No separate cables or missing parts.  Everything is here. If you want, you could pick up a DC wire to 2.1 mm jack from Amazon, like these.

                  PARTS LIST: GPOE-24V30W

                  • 1 X POE CONVERTER
                  Yep, that’s right.  No separate cables or missing parts.  Everything is here. If you want, you could pick up a DC wire to 2.1 mm jack from Amazon, like these.

                    General Installation

                    Your new PoE injector is designed to be simple to install and set up.  It comes with mounting screw tabs for a #4 wood screw (sold separately) which allows you to mount it easily on plywood or on DIN rail brackets. 

                    Once it is in place, simply plug the RJ-45 end into an IEEE 802.3at PoE or 12-60 volt passive Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) with a data source, and the other end into your device such as a camera, tablet, or any compatible device. 

                    That’s it! Your device is now receiving a steady stream of 24V Power and Data to your end device.

                    CONFIGURATION

                    There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

                    The yellow LED indicates power and the green LED indicates data is being passed through.

                     

                    TROUBLESHOOTING:


                    The GAT and GPOE adapter is designed to function right out of the box with all the parts necessary to do so.  However, if you are having an issue, here are a couple things to check:

                    1 – Are the yellow and green LED lights on?

                    – If both lights are “off” you don’t have any power coming to the splitter.

                    – If only one yellow light is on, then you have power to the adapter, however, there’s a short on power output side.  You can try replacing the DC power cable cable.  If that doesn’t work, contact us for a replacement.

                    – The adapter may not power up immediate as soon as you connect it to PoE without a powered device connected to it.  So make sure your end device is connected.

                    2 – If the power cycles on and off continuously, check whether the PoE port is turning on and off during this as well.  If that’s the case, then the Powered Device is trying to draw too much power for the PoE port.  Upgrade the port to PoE+.   

                    You can also check out our warranty,  including the free optional extended warranty, and returns on these pages:

                    WARRANTY AND RETURNS

                    Still Have Questions?  Want Configuration Help?

                     Call a PoE Shifu for assistance +1(512)479-0317

                    Technical Specifications

                    Product Specifications (GAT-50v30w)

                    Adapters included See Variation Options
                    Certifications RoHS, CE, FCC
                    Data + PoE Ports

                    1 (Output)

                    2 (Input) (optional)
                    Data Ports 1 (Input) (0ptional)
                    Data Rate 2.5 Gbps
                    DC connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm DC Female
                    Dimensions 4.5 x 2 x 1 in
                    Efficiency 90%
                    Input voltage 12 to 50 volts/ 24 V Passive PoE
                    Max Current 4,000 mA
                    Max Power for Kit 30 Watts
                    Operating Humidity 10 -90% non condensing
                    Operating Temperature Range 0 – 40C
                    Output Voltage 50 Volts
                    PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A/B
                    PoE Standard IEEE 802.3at
                    Weight 3.0 oz

                    Product Specifications (GPOE-24v30w)

                    Adapters included See Variation Options
                    Certifications RoHS, CE, FCC
                    Data + PoE Ports 1 (Output)
                    Data Ports 1 (Input)
                    Data Rate 2.5 Gbps
                    DC connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm DC Female
                    Dimensions 4.5 x 2 x 1 in
                    Efficiency 90%
                    Input voltage 12 to 50 volts
                    Max Current 4,000 mA
                    Max Power for Kit 30 Watts
                    Operating Humidity 10 -90% non condensing
                    Operating Temperature Range 0 – 40C
                    Output Voltage 24 volts
                    PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A/B
                    PoE Standard 24 Volt Passive PoE
                    Weight 3.0 oz

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                    AC-USBC & AC-USBC2

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                    AC-USBC and AC-USBC2 100 to 240V AC to USB-C Converter

                    Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the AC-USBC and AC-USBC2, the 100-240V AC to USB-Converter.

                    The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new Power Over Ethernet Splitter.

                    Works great for home automation and home security systems, including Amazon Echo Hub

                    Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

                    Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: AC-USBC2,  AC-USBC

                    PoE to USB-C

                    What’s Inside

                    PARTS LIST: AC-USBC

                    • 1 X AC to USBC Converter
                    • 2 X Wire Nuts

                    The AC-USBC comes with a male USB-C connector and an RJ-45 Connector.

                    PARTS LIST: AC-USBC2

                    • 1 X AC to USBC Converter
                    • 2 X Wire Nuts

                    The AC-USBC comes with a male USB-C connector and an RJ-45 Connector.

                    Drawing Set

                    AC-USBC2

                    AC-USBC

                    General Installation

                    Your new USBC converter is designed to be simple to install and set up.  It is small and compact enough to standard wall gang and European wall boxes.

                    An adhesive or screw anchor is sufficient to hang the adapter on a wall, enclosure or wall gang box.

                    1. First make sure power is disconnected to your AC port by flipping the appropriate breaker switch.
                    2. Once the power is off, use a volt meter to ensure power has been disconnected.
                    3. Connect the black(line) wire to the black(line) wire nut on the AC-USBC. Then connect the white(neutral) wire to the white(neutral) wire nut on the AC-USBC.
                    4. Once Connected and tucked in place or mounted, test for power by flipping the breaker and using the volt meter.
                    5. Once Voltage is established, you can plug in your USBC device and you will have perfectly safe power converted for your low voltage devices. 

                    Please note that this device does not operate with Power and DATA. The Device Power profiles are 5v 3amp, 9v 3amp, 12v 2.5amp,15v 2 amp, 20v 1.5amp 

                    I Want Power and/or Data for my iPad Air, Samsung Tab, or a Power Delivery Device!

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                    CONFIGURATION

                    There is no configuration necessary with this device.  Simply plug it in.

                    Technical Specifications

                    Product Specifications

                    Cable connector length 5 inches
                    Cable connectors Wire Nuts, USB-C female
                    Data + PoE Ports 0 (input)
                    Data Ports

                    0
                    Data Rate 0 
                    Connector USB-C Male
                    Dimensions 2.5x2x1 in.
                    Input voltage 100 volts to 240 volts
                    Max. Amps Per Port 3
                    Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                    Operating Temperature Range -10 to 60°C
                    Output Voltage 5 volts, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V
                    PoE Method N/A
                    PoE Mode/Pinout 0
                    Power Input Negative and Positive wires
                    Weight 1 oz

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                    What is PoE?

                    What is PoE?

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                    I’ll start by saying that I love Power Over Ethernet (PoE). 

                    Yeah, yeah, it’s what I do for a living, but, really, how cool is it that you can take the ethernet cable you have in your wall and get it to power up cameras, iPads, or even TV’s?  I see PoE as Potential (okay, yeah, I couldn’t resist the nerd joke, and be forewarned they keep coming).

                    In all seriousness, though, Power Over Ethernet can save you 30% on any given project where you would otherwise have to call a licensed electrician out to pull a permit just to put an outlet somewhere so you can hang a camera.  Even better, because PoE runs  on low voltage power (less than 56 volts) you can safely do the work yourself, or at least get your techie nephew to do it. 

                     If it’s so cool, why doesn’t everyone do this all the time?  Frankly I’m stumped.  However, I blame it on it sounding too technical because it has to do with computers talking to each other.

                    That ends today. I help a lot of people find the right PoE solution, and believe me when I say you can understand PoE. Once you have a few basic terms and principles, you’ll blow minds! To make that magic happen for you I will simplify Power Over Ethernet (PoE) in an easy to understand way even if you’ve never worked on a network before.

                    PoE is Smarter Power

                    Introduce yourself to What PoE is and Why you would benefit from pushing your business towards the future.

                    Let’s start off with a pronunciation guide.

                    This is worth your time. You drop this on your friends and coworkers, and you become the de facto expert on PoE.
                    • PoE – pronounced PEE – OH – EEE.  Not like Edgar Allan “Poe”.
                    • IEEE 802.3af – pronounced EYE TRIPLE EEEE EIGHT OH TWO DOT THREE AYE EF.
                    • Okay, so say it with me now . . .  EYE TRIPLE EEEE EIGHT OH TWO DOT THREE AYE EF.
                    Great work!!

                    So what does that all mean?

                    Working from the ground up (another engineer joke!), PoE means putting electricity onto an ethernet cable along with a data signal.  You can use that electricity to power all kinds of things: cameras, lights, wifi access points, iPads, phones, TV’s, computers, media players, Raspberry Pi’s.  Warning: once you get into what you can power with PoE, it goes deep, like X-Files deep. 

                    Oh, about the IEEE thing (yeah, you heard how cool you sound saying it).  Simply put, you have a very smart guy making cameras and you have another smart guy like me – ahem, why thank you – making devices that can power those devices over a network cable.  To make sure we all work together without having to constantly fight over things, we called our friends at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE – “EYE TRIPLE EEE”) and asked them to help us create a standard way of doing things.  They agreed and added us to the 802nd section part three subsection “af” of their standard. 

                    You don’t need to read it, but if you do – SPOILER ALERT – data and power get together by the end. 

                    That standard is how engineers agree how the PoE will work, so we both make devices that talk the same PoE.  As time passed we kept coming up with better and better ideas, like MORE POWER!  So now we have a few more standards.  Here’s a table of the PoE standards as they stand today (don’t worry, I will explain it all so just bask in the glory of it):

                    The Current PoE Types and Standards

                    PoE Type or Standard Nickname Power Per Port
                    (at the device)                    		 Types of Devices
                    IEEE 802.3af PoE 12.9 watts
                    IP Cameras
                    IP phones
                    iPads and Tablets
                    (<10″)
                    IEEE 802.3at PoE+ 25.5 watts
                    Outdoor PTZ Cameras
                    Dual Radio Wifi Access Points
                    USB Type C phones and tablets
                    (>10″)
                    IEEE 802.3bt PoE++
                    4Pair PoE                    		 79 watts
                    Televisions
                    Lights
                    Blinds
                    Laptops
                    *Passive PoE 24 Volt PoE
                    Passive                    		 Up to 55 watts
                    Ubiquiti or Mikrotik
                    Wireless Internet PtP or PtMP
                    (big Wifi Radios)

                    *Passive PoE can operate anywhere from 12 volts up to 58 volts.

                    You’ll want to check your specifications carefully to make sure they match your device.

                    Oh no!  My Device Doesn’t Have PoE!

                    Have no fear! You can use a device called a PoE Splitter to change PoE into almost any kind of power you need: USB, 12 volt DC, 19 volt DC, USB Type C.  So find out what kind of power you need, then get a splitter for it.
                    The real difference between the types of PoE is how much power your devices need which is called out in Watts.  What you need to know is that the watts are how much power a device consumes to do its job.  The last column shows you the kind of devices each power level can support.
                     
                    And  that, my friends, is all you need to know.  Seriously.  When it’s all said and done, you just need to make sure you pick a Powered Device (PD) like a camera or media controller that matches the standard of the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE).  You like how I snuck . . . sneeked . . . er . . . snooked some more vocabulary in there?
                     
                    “But how do I do that?” you ask.  I’ll break it down bullet point style.  Let’s say you’re looking to add a new camera or any device to your network.
                    • First, go find the datasheet.  Don’t Panic.  Every engineer makes a datasheet because its their way of bragging.  It’s like they’re street racers with their tricked-out muscle cars, they want you to know what they’ve got under the hood.  Typically, you can find PoE in the Electrical section.  You’ll find something like “POE” or “IEEE 802.3 af”.  That tells you what kind of PoE your new toy has.
                    • Second, select a type of Power Sourcing Equipment (PoE), that’s your PoE switch or midspan (injector).  What’s a switch and what’s a midspan you ask?  They look a lot alike, but don’t be fooled.  They’re different animals with different purposes like a king snake and a coral snake (Krykie, she’s a beauty!  I’m going to pick her up!).

                    Why use a Midspan when I can just buy a PoE switch?

                    There are two situations where a midspan injector makes more sense:
                    1.  Let’s say you have your network all set up, and it’s working great. All the ports are forwarding, Quality of Service (QoS) is great, and everything has been working for a while. If you’re like me, the guy who set up the network has gone all Jason Bourne on me which means I’ll never find him again. Then you need to add PoE to it, or you need to add PoE+ to your PoE switch because you just need that little extra power. Do I really want to try to pull out that switch that I paid a lot of money and headache to get configured to add a few PoE+ devices? At this point, it’s not about the money, it’s about the headache of nothing working for a month while we get it all sorted out again. Or do I just add a midspan in a few minutes and forget about it.
                    2. You don’t want to have to buy a switch that doesn’t have the features you want just because it can do the PoE you want. We see this more often than you’d think. For example, you have an NDI switch that doesn’t have PoE or doesn’t do PoE+. You need that PoE power for your streaming camera. Do you buy an NDI switch that may be way more than you need with PoE+ or just use a midspan to add it to the switch you know and love?
                    • Finally, once you know your switch or midspan is compatible, then make sure you have enough ports and power budget for all your PoE devices on your PSE. Most switches and some midspans don’t have enough total power budget to give you full PoE power on all ports at the same time.  Why?! you may ask. It comes down to cost and how much you’ll really use each port. Your Toyota Corolla technically can go to 120 mph, but you really use it to get to work and back. If you really wanted to go 120 mph, you upgrade a Porsche or Corvette or something truly awesome.   

                    There’s a catch . . . this part takes . . . gasp . . . math.  I know you swore you would never touch a calculator again when you got out of school.  Believe me.  It’s not that bad.

                    Simple Method:

                    Add up all the rated power consumption of all the devices and compare it to the rated power of your PSE.  For example:
                    2 x PTZ Optics cameras at 12 watts each = 24 watts
                    2 x Polycom Phones at 6 watts each = 12 watts
                    1 x High End Wifi Access Point (WAP) = 23 watts
                    All together: 24 + 12 + 23 = 59 watts
                     
                    You need at least 5 ports and a total of 60 watts.  Oh, and by the way, you need PoE+ for that high end WAP.

                    Nerdy Method:

                    I couldn’t leave you with it that simple.  If you’d really like to get details, you can use our PoE Calculator to estimate how much you can expect in cable loss as well!

                     

                    Now you can find our APP for Apple and Android devices!

                    *Passive PoE can operate anywhere from 12 volts up to 58 volts.

                    You’ll want to check your specifications carefully to make sure they match your device.

                    PoE Specifier's Guide

                    E voila!  That covered what you need to know.  You now know more than 90% of people in the world about Power Over Ethernet.  With this simple set of tools you’ll shock yourself (please only figuratively) with what you can accomplish and how easily it will happen. Put that 30% into a new rocking set of drums or your kid’s college fund, whatever you think is most important. Whether you decide to tackle a project yourself or hire someone else, you now have the core knowledge you need to handle a Power Over Ethernet project.
                     
                    I will close with the immortal words of Stan Lee, “With great power comes great responsibility”.

                    ProTip:

                    Whatever you do, do not put on a blonde mullet wig, don a furry pair of briefs, and hold up a sword shouting, “I have the POWER!”.  It never turns out the way you think it will.

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                    GBT-4-60w

                    GBT-4-60w

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                    IEEE 802.3bt PoE Extender Switch

                    Welcome to the PoE Texas Manual for the GBT-4-60w!

                    The purpose of the manual is to help you quickly and effectively navigate the installation and functions of your new PoE Inwall Switch.

                    Our goal is to make our products as intuitive and simple to use as possible, so we value your feedback and questions directly to us at service@poetexas.com.  Phone +1-512-479-0317.

                    Or you’re always welcome to leave questions or comments on our product pages: GBT-4-60w.

                    What’s Inside

                    PARTS LIST: GBT-4-60W

                    • 1 x Extender Switch

                     

                    General Installation

                    What you need:

                    The GBT-4-60w will power on with any PoE switch, but it will have power budget according to the type of PoE you have:

                    • IEEE 802.3af PoE – 12 watts
                    • IEEE 802.3at PoE – 25 watts
                    • IEEE 802.3bt PoE – 60 watts

                    To get the maximum power budget you do need an IEEE802.3bt (single signature, Type 3) switch orinjector.  For example, you can use our GBTS-10-8-55v370w PoE switch.  

                    It will function with a Cisco uPoE switch, however it will be limited to a power budget of 25 watts.  

                    You can connect any non-PoE, PoE (12 watt), or PoE+ (25 watt) device up to the power budgets listed above based on your PoE switch.

                    CONFIGURATION

                    There’s nothing to configure.  The GBT-4-60w will automatically network with your infrastructure to receive IP addresses and network protocols.

                    Technical Specifications

                    Product Specifications

                    Certifications FCC, CE, RoHS
                    Data + PoE Ports 4
                    Data Ports 1
                    Data Rate Gigabit
                    DC connector 5.5×2.5
                    DC Power Input 48-56 VDC
                    Dimensions 160*95*22 mm
                    Input Voltage 48-56 VDC and PoE
                    Input Voltage Range 44-56 volts through Uplink Port
                    Installation Wall Mount, Shelf Mount
                    LEDs Per Port 2 – Connections and activity
                    Max Power for Kit 60 watts total
                    Mount Type Wall mount, shelf mount
                    Operating Humidity 5% to 90%
                    Operating Temperature Range -10 – 45C
                    PoE Method IEEE 802.3bt/4PPoE (Uplink) / IEEE 802.3af LAN
                    PoE Mode/Pinout Mode A (-1,2 +3,6)/Mode B (+4,5 -7,8)
                    PoE Output Power 25 wallts
                    PoE Standard Injector: Passive 4 Pair PoE / Switch IEEE 802.3bt and IEEE 802.3af
                    PoE Standards Supported IEEE 802.3bt Type 3

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                    PoE Lighting Drives Costs Down

                    PoE Lighting Drives Costs Down

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                    Resorts World Confirms PoE Lighting Costs Less

                    Independent Study Confirms PoE Texas’ Denton DBI Costs Less Than Traditional AC


                    Resorts World and its electrical contractor have finally answered the most important question facing PoE lighting and automation. Can a Power Over Ethernet lighting system compete in price with what gets installed today?

                    They performed an exhaustive, electrical contractor-led analysis of the total costs comparing a managed lighting system using PoE to an unmanaged traditional AC lighting installation, and the results stunned them. 

                    Denton DBI Savings 

                    Their analysis says yes, a PoE Texas-managed solution costs less than traditional AC even without controls. They were so impressed with the results, they agreed to make them public.

                    Open Floor Plan Convention Area:

                    • Monochromatic downlights
                    • Grid-based lighting
                    • and Channel Lighting
                    PoE Lighting Capex Savings

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                    The Comparison

                    As the basis for comparison, the light control system for the AC solution included standard dimming while the PoE solution included customized group controls provided by Electronic Theater Control (ETC) touchscreens. Conspicuously excluded from the estimated results is the specified ETC which would have increased the AC overall price by $100,000.

                    In the cost analysis, the quote comparison shows an overall reduction in material cost when utilizing PoE, due to:

                    • Exclusion of steel conduit
                    • Reduced copper wire
                    • Fewer circuit panels

                    Equivalent Performance

                    In the technical analysis, PoE outperformed the comparable High-Voltage system in lumen to power efficiency due to PoE’s control fidelity. At a lower price point PoE allows the end user to easily manage each fixture individually or control them collectively in a group setting with precision not cost-effectively available for a basic AC solution.

                    In summary,the traditional AC hardware and material priced at $129,000 vs. PoE at $97,000. The cost of labor increases when installing PoE because each fixture requires individual addressing and programming, resulting in higher labor costs.

                    This raised the labor cost for PoE to $104,000, while traditional AC was at $99,000. Regardless, in total, the final cost for a lighting installation using Traditional AC Power came to $274,984, while PoE only cost $240,656.58.

                    PoE Lighting Capex Savings

                    Concluding the Study

                    In the final analysis, the integration of PoE controls far exceeded the basic savings as it met theatrical standards without any additional expense resulting in savings far beyond 15%. With a true control system comparison, PoE Texas saves more than $134,000. This study highlights that PoE, and PoE Texas’ Denton Digital Building Intelligence (DBI) in particular, delivers a significant cost advantage with built-in controls, material cost reduction, automation capabilities, and lack of integration expenses over even basic traditional AC systems.

                    Resorts World discovered they could have a fully managed lighting system for less than the cost of their basic lighting package.

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