Cat5e cable powering security doorsCreated: 10/7/2010 10:36:04 AMA maker of special access doors that open with the push of a button has announced a new product that uses a
Cat5e cable to power doors over a 300m span.
Prior to this update, each specific door would have to have its own individual power source, SourceSecurity.com reports.
The Cat5e cable system works in two parts. First is a bridging device at the wire's source. This item is responsible for sending current through the wire at the appropriate levels when a door has been activated. The second step occurs along the path of the cord, where lock managers and power dividers separate the current, sending it to the correct portals.
This new power management system meets the IEEE 802.3af standard using the Cat5e cable.
By using the Cat5e wiring, the security doors run more efficiently than a standard system powered at each device. In typical power sources, current is sent at a constant rate to unlock and open the door. This procedure wastes power, however, as a high rate of electricity is needed to start the process, but only a slow steady current maintains the door's functionality. Power over Cat5e can be adjusted to meet this specific need, using less electricity and increasing the lock's life cycle.
A video surveillance company recently applied a new system to its cameras that uses Cat5 or
coaxial cable to provide high-quality imaging. The Cat5e wire allows the devices to automatically equalize video as it is transferred through the cord. With the upgraded wiring, signals can be carried, without interference, for up to a mile.
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