Omnitron Systems RuggedNet GXPoE+ Unmanaged 30W and 60W Gigabit PoE Extender User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Omnitron Systems

Table of Contents

Omnitron Systems RuggedNet GXPoE+ Unmanaged 30W and 60W Gigabit PoE
Product Information
DIP-switch Definitions for GXPoE+/Si
Product Usage Instructions
General and Copyright Notice
Warranty
Safety Warnings and Cautions
Product Overview
Booster Technology
Installation Procedure
Specifications
Standards and Compliances
References
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Omnitron Systems RuggedNet GXPoE+ Unmanaged 30W and 60W Gigabit PoE

Extender

Product Information

The GXPoE+/Si and GXHPoE/Si are industrial unmanaged copper gigabit Ethernet PoE Extenders. They enable the delivery of Ethernet data and Power over Ethernet (PoE) beyond the standard 100-meter limit of twisted pair copper cabling. PoE Extenders provide cost-effective connectivity for data and power to remote PoE devices where external power is not available or hard to provision.

RuggedNet GXPoE+/Si and GXHPoE/Si 2 and 3-Port Models
The RuggedNet GXPoE+/Si and GXHPoE/Si are 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet extenders that function as both Powered Devices (PD) and Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE). The front of the PoE Extender provides access to one RJ-45 PoE/PD port and one or two RJ-45 PoE/PSE ports.

Front Panel Layout RJ-45 Ports
The RJ-45 Ethernet ports support 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T speeds, auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X crossover. The GXPoE+/Si PoE/PD port can be powered by an IEEE 802.3at (30W) or High-Power 60W switch. When powered by IEEE 802.3at or High-Power 60W, the

DIP-switch Bank Locations

Switch	Position	Function
SW1 – SW4	Left / Right	Reserved

DIP-switch Definitions for GXPoE+/Si

Switch	SW1	SW2	SW3	SW4
Position	Left / Right	Right	Left / Right	Left / Right
Function	Port 1 PoE/PD – Auto (Factory default)	Port 1 PoE/PD – Force up to
60 watts	Port 2 PoE/PSE – Auto (Factory default)	Port 2 PoE/PSE – Force up

to 60 watts
| | Port 3 PoE/PSE – Auto (Factory default)| Port 3 PoE/PSE – Force up to 60 watts| Reserved

DIP-switch Definitions for GXHPoE/Si
SW1: Port 1 PD – Auto/Force
When the Port 1 Auto/Force DIP-switch is in the default Auto position, the PoE/ PD port is in the auto mode, it will negotiate using 2 pair power if the input power is 802.3af, or 4 pair power if the input power is 802.3at or High- Power 60 watts. 2 and 4 pair operation depends on the input power and the model of the extender. The GXHPoE/Si negotiates PoE power on 4 pairs and the GXPoE+/Si negotiates PoE power on 2 pairs.

Product Usage Instructions

Connect the GXPoE+/Si or GXHPoE/Si to a power source using the appropriate power cable.
Connect the GXPoE+/Si or GXHPoE/Si to your network using an Ethernet cable.
Make sure the DIP switches are set according to your desired configuration (refer to the DIP-switch definitions for GXPoE+/Si and GXHPoE/Si).
Connect your PoE devices to the RJ-45 ports on the front panel of the GXPoE+/Si or GXHPoE/Si.
Power on the GXPoE+/Si or GXHPoE/Si.
The GXPoE+/Si or GXHPoE/Si will automatically negotiate power and data transmission with your connected devices.

General and Copyright Notice

This publication is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. All rights reserved. The whole or any part of this publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, translated, transcribed, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, manual, electric, electronic, electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical, optical or otherwise, without prior explicit written permission of Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc. The following trademarks are owned by Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.: FlexPointTM, FlexSwitchTM, iConverter®, miConverterTM, NetOutlook®, OmniLight®, OmniConverter®, RuggedNet®, Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.TM, OSTTM and the Omnitron logo. All other company or product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. The information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice. Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc. is not responsible for any inadvertent errors.

Warranty

This product is warranted to the original purchaser (Buyer) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment. A lifetime warranty may be obtained by the original purchaser by registering this product at www.omnitron-systems.com/support within ninety (90) days from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, Omnitron will, at its option, repair or replace a product that is proven to be defective with the same product or with a product with at least the same functionality. For warranty service, the product must be sent to an Omnitron-designated facility, at the Buyer’s expense. Omnitron will pay the shipping charge to return the product to the Buyer’s designated US address using Omnitron’s standard shipping method.

Limitation of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to product malfunctions resulting from improper or inadequate use and/or maintenance of the equipment by Buyer, Buyer-supplied equipment, Buyer-supplied interfacing, unauthorized modifications or tampering with equipment (including removal of equipment cover by personnel not specifically authorized and certified by Omnitron), or misuse, or operating outside the environmental specification of the product (including but not limited to voltage, ambient temperature, radiation, unusual dust, etc.), or improper site preparation or maintenance. No other warranty is expressed or implied. Omnitron specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose. The remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Omnitron shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any legal theory.

Environmental Notices
The equipment covered by this manual must be disposed of or recycled in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) of the European Community Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) which, together with the RoHS Directive 2015/863/EU, for electrical and electronic equipment sold in the EU after July 2019. Such disposal must follow national legislation for IT and Telecommunication equipment in accordance with the WEEE directive: (a) Do not dispose of waste equipment with unsorted municipal and household waste. (b) Collect equipment waste separately. (c) Return equipment using the collection method agreed upon with Omnitron.

The equipment is marked with the WEEE symbol to indicate that it must be collected separately from other types of waste. In case of small items the symbol may be printed only on the packaging or in the user manual. If you have questions regarding the correct disposal of equipment go to www.omniton- systems.com/support or e-mail to Omnitron at intlinfo@omnitron-systems.com.

Safety Warnings and Cautions

ATTENTION: Observe precautions for handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices.
WARNING: Potential damage to equipment and personal injury.
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock.

Customer Support Information
If you encounter problems while installing this product, contact Omnitron Technical Support:
Phone : 949-250-6510
Fax : 949-250-6514
Address : Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.
38 esla
Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Email : support@omnitron-systems.com
URL : www.omnitron-systems.com

Product Overview

RuggedNet GXPoE+/Si and GXHPoE/Si are industrial unmanaged copper gigabit Ethernet PoE Extenders. They enable the delivery of Ethernet data and Power over Ethernet (PoE) beyond the standard 100 meter limit of twisted pair copper cabling. PoE Extenders provide cost-effective connectivity for data and power to remote PoE devices where external power is not available or hard to provision.

Front Panel

The RuggedNet GXPoE+/Si and GXHPoE/Si are 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet extenders that function as both Powered Devices (PD) and Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE). The front of the PoE Extender provides access to one RJ-45 PoE/PD port and one or two RJ-45 PoE/PSE ports.

RJ-45 Ports

The RJ-45 Ethernet ports support 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T speeds, auto-negotiation, and auto MDI/MDI-X crossover.
The GXPoE+/Si PoE/PD port can be powered by an IEEE 802.3at (30W) or a High-Power 60W switch. When powered by IEEE 802.3at or High-Power 60W, the PoE/PSE ports can provide up to 20 watts and support 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt-compliant devices. When a non-PoE device, such as a laptop, is connected to the PoE Extenders for data-only applications, no power is applied.
The GXHPoE/Si PoE/PD port can be powered by an IEEE 802.3at (30W) or High-Power 60W switch. When powered by IEEE 802.3at, the PoE/PSE ports can provide up to 20 watts and support 802.3af, 802.3at and 802.3bt-compliant devices.. When powered by High-Power 60W, the PoE/PSE ports can provide up to 44 watts and support 802.3af, 802.3at and 802.3bt-compliant devices. When a non-PoE device, such as a laptop, is connected to the PoE Extenders for data-only applications, no power is applied.

Booster Technology

Due to the voltage drop across copper cabling, the voltage at the end of an extended topology can be below the minimum IEEE voltage requirement for the attached PD. RuggedNet PoE Extenders have smart voltage-boosting technology that boosts the output voltage to 56 to 57VDC to ensure compliance with the IEEE specification between PoE Extenders in a daisy chain.

Installation Procedure

Configure DIP-switches
Example Topologies
Determine the Amount of PoE Power Available
Connect Cables and Devices
Verify Operation

Configure DIP-switches
DIP-switches are located on the top of the RuggedNet PoE Extender.

The table below provides a description of each DIP-switch position and function.

Switch	Position	Function

SW1 – SW4

| Left|

Reserved

Right

DIP-switch Definitions for GXPoE+/Si

Switch	Position	Function

__

SW1

| Left| Port 1 PoE/PD – Auto (Factory default)
Right| Port 1 PoE/PD – Force up to 60 watts
__

SW2

| Left| Port 2 PoE/PSE – Auto (Factory default)
Right| Port 2 PoE/PSE – Force up to 60 watts
__

SW3

DIP-switch Definitions for GXHPoE/Si

SW1: Port 1 PD – “Auto/Force”
When the Port 1 Auto/Force DIP-switch is in the default Auto position, the PoE/PD port is in the auto mode, it will negotiate using 2 pair power if the input power is 802.3af, or 4 pair power if the input power is 802.3at or High- Power 60 watts. 2 and 4 pair operation depends on the input power and the model of the extender. The GXHPoE/Si negotiates PoE power on 4 pairs and the GXPoE+/Si negotiates PoE power on 2 pairs.
When this DIP-switch is in the Force position, the PoE/PD port is in the forced mode and configured for 4 pair operation allowing up to 60 watt input power. Forced operation depends on the input power and the model of the extender.
SW2 and SW3: Port 2 and Port 3 – “Auto/Force”
When these DIP-switches are in the default Auto position, the port will automatically preform the IEEE standard PoE detection, classification and powering functions to the attached PD.
When these DIP-switches are in the Force position, a maximum of 60 watts of power will be available to the PD.
SW4: Reserved

Example Topologies
The PoE Extenders can be deployed in a daisy chain topology, dropping one or two PDs from a single extender or dropping a PD at the end of the daisy chain. Other combinations can be supported depending on the amount of PoE power available.

Determine the Amount of PoE Power Required
There are several factors to consider when extending Powered Devices over standard copper cabling:

The power source: 802.3at (30 watts) or HPoE (60 watts)
The power required by the PD: Class of PD: 802.3af, 802.3at or 60W
The power loss in the cabling: Category 5, Category 5e or Category 6
The power consumed by the PoE Extender:

Maximum Power Consumption per PoE Extender

NOTE : The PoE Extender will consume less power depending on the Class of PD attached to the PoE/PSE port.
The table below provides a summary of the distance and available power when multiple PoE extenders are connected in a daisy chain.

PSE Source Power

| Number of Extenders|

Distance Meters / Feet

| Available Power for PD per Cable Type
---|---|---|---
Category 5| Category 5e| Category 6

802.3at 30W

High-Power 60W

Connect Cable and Devices

a. Connect the RJ-45 port on the PoE PSE equipment to the P1-PD port on the RuggedNet GXPoE+/Si or GXHPoE/Si using a Category 5 or better cable.
b. Verify the PWR and P1-PD LEDs on the RuggedNet GXPoE+/Si or GXHPoE/Si are functioning per the LED table on the next page.
c. Connect the RJ-45 P2-PSE or P3-PSE port on the RuggedNet GXPoE+/Si or GXHPoE/Si to the Powered Device using a Category 5 or better cable.
d. Verify the P2-PSE or P3-PSE LED on the RuggedNet GXPoE+/Si or GXHPoE/Si is functioning per the LED table on the next page.

Verify Operation

Verify the GXPoE30/Si or GXHPoE60/Si is operational by viewing the LED indicators.
Once power is applied through the PoE/PD port on the module, all module functions are active. The PoE/PSE port is operational and will start detecting/classifying once a PD device is attached to the port.
This facilitates installation and troubleshooting by ensuring each link is operational. This is especially beneficial when multiple Extenders are daisy-chained.

Power – LED Indicators

Legend| Indicator| Description

Pwr

| OFF| Unit not powered
Green – ON| Unit powered

Power LED Indicators

PoE/PD Port – LED Indicators

Legend| Location| Indicator| Description
__

__

P1-PD

| __

__

Front of the Module

10

| __

Both Top & Bottom LED

| OFF| No link
Green – ON| Port linked at 10Mbps
Green – Blinking at 20Hz| Port data activity at 10Mbps
__

100

| __

Top LED

| OFF| No link
Green – ON| Port linked at 100Mbps
Green – Blinking at 20Hz| Port data activity at 100Mbps
__

1000

| __

Bottom LED

| OFF| No link
Green – ON| Port linked at 1000Mbps
Green – Blinking at 20Hz| Port data activity at 1000Mbps

PoE/PD LED Indicator

PoE/PSE Port 2 – LED Indicators

Legend| Location| Indicator| Description
__

__

P2-PSE

| __

__

Front of the Module

10

| __

Both Top & Bottom LED

| OFF| No link
Green – ON| Port linked at 10Mbps
Green – Blinking at 20Hz| Port data activity at 10Mbps
__

100

| __

Top LED

| OFF| No link
Green – ON| Port linked at 100Mbps
Green – Blinking at 20Hz| Port data activity at 100Mbps
__

1000

| __

Bottom LED

| OFF| No link
Green – ON| Port linked at 1000Mbps
Green – Blinking at 20Hz| Port data activity at 1000Mbps

P2 PoE/PSE LED Indicator

PoE/PSE Port 3 – LED Indicators

Legend| Location| Indicator| Description
__

__

P3-PSE

| __

__

Front of the Module

10

| __

Both Top & Bottom LED

| OFF| No link
Green – ON| Port linked at 10Mbps
Green – Blinking at 20Hz| Port data activity at 10Mbps
__

100

| __

Top LED

| OFF| No link
Green – ON| Port linked at 100Mbps
Green – Blinking at 20Hz| Port data activity at 100Mbps
__

1000

| __

Bottom LED

| OFF| No link
Green – ON| Port linked at 1000Mbps
Green – Blinking at 20Hz| Port data activity at 1000Mbps

P3 PoE/PSE LED Indicator

Specifications

Description

| RuggedNet GXPoE+/Si and GXHPoE/Si

10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet PoE/PD to PoE/PSE Extenders

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Standard Compliances

| ****

IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3at PoE+, IEEE 802.3bt, High-Power 60W PoE

Power Requirements

| PoE/PD (input): PoE/PSE (output):| +/-42.5 to +/-57VDC (per IEEE)

+/-50 to +/-57VDC (per IEEE)

56VDC (typical)

Dimensions W x D x H

| ****

1.5” x 5.5” x 5.5” (38.1 mm x 139.7 mm x 139.7 mm)

MTBF (hours)

| 1xPD Port + 1xPSE Port: 375,000 1xPD Port + 2xPSE Ports: 317,000
Warranty| Lifetime warranty with 24/7/365 free Technical Support

Standards and Compliances

Safety

| UL 62368-1,

UL 60950-1,

IEC 62368-1,

IEC 60950-1,

EN 62368-1,

EN 60950-1,

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1,

CE Mark

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EMC

| EN 55032/24 CE Emissions/Immunity, IEC 61000-6-4 Industrial Emissions, IEC 61000-6-2 Industrial Immunity
EMI| CISPR 32, FCC 47 Part 15 Subpart B Class A

EMS

| IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV,

IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 3 V/m (passed industrial rating of 10V/m), IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV (passed industrial rating of 2 kV),

IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Signal: 0.5 kV (passed industrial rating of 1 kV), IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 1 kV (passed industrial rating of 2 kV), IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Signal: 1 kV,

IEC 61000-4-6 CS: Signal: 3 Vrms (passed industrial rating of 10 Vrms)

IP Rating| IP40 Protection