ThingMagic Astra-EX - Manual (Page 29)

Networking the Reader
M6 and Astra-EX User Guide 29
Using Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
Another way of powering up the M6 and Astra-EX Reader is to use a single Ethernet
cable that is connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) network. In this configuration a
power converter is not used.
To power up the M6 and Astra-EX Reader over a PoE network:
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the M6 and Astra-EX Reader
2. Connect the other end to a certified PoE port.
ThingMagic recommends using a PowerDsine 3006 or similar PoE Hub.
Note
For operation in the EU region (applies to M6-EU and Astra-EX-EU hardware SKU
only) you must use the Ferrite Bead included with the M6 and Astra-EX Reader
when powering-up the Reader over a PoE network in order to meet ETSI regulatory
requirements. For proper operation, you must install the Ferrite Bead on the
Ethernet cable at the end closest to the M6 and Astra-EX Reader, as shown in
Figure 9
. For proper installation, the Ferrite Bead should not be more than two
inches away from the connector
Figure 9: Ferrite Bead
W A R N I N G !
When using PoE as a power source, the PoE must be supplied by a UL Listed
ITE device.
W A R N I N G !
When using PoE as a power source the unit cannot be connected to an Ethernet
network with outside plant routing, including a campus environment. The
network must be contained within a single building.