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Defective Product under warranty shall be, at Sifos’ discretion, repaired or replaced or a credit issued for an amount equal to the price paid for such Product provided that: (a) such Product is returned to Sifos Technologies after first obtaining a return authorization number and shipping instructions, freight prepaid, to Sifos’...
Static DC and Transient Loads ........................ 25 3.3.4. (Omitted) ..............................26 3.3.5. DC Meters ............................... 26 3.3.6. AC Meter ..............................26 3.3.7. Time Interval Meter ..........................26 3.3.8. Layer 2 (LLDP Emulation) Subsystem ..................... 26 June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
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Time Interval Metering Specifications ...................... 32 3.7.9. (Omitted) ..............................33 3.7.10. Front Panel PSA-3102 LED Indicators ....................33 3.7.11. Programming and Control ........................33 3.7.12. Physical and Environmental ........................33 3.7.13. Certifications ............................33 June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
Section 3 will review basic PoE technology, PSE product characteristics, and the hardware/software features of the PowerSync Analyzer. The PowerSync Analyzer family from Sifos Technologies also includes the following products: PSA-3000: Chassis-based analyzer with capacity to test up to 24 PSE ports. The PSA-3000 fully supports optional modules including the 802.3at PSE Conformance Test Suite and the PSE Multi-Port Suite.
RS-232 Console Connections Connect a standard RS-232 cable with DB9 connectors (furnished with the instrument) from host PC to the PSA controller in the back of the PSA-3002-SA. Then configure the terminal emulator as described below. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
IP mask to another setup. This method of configuring IP address avoids the need to interface to the Console port, however, care must be taken to change the address and mask to one that is compatible with the host PC’s June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
If the instrument is located on a different subnet from the PC, the routing table in the PC must describe how to route to that subnet (and a gateway must exist between the subnets). June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
PSA_Installer_#.#.#.exe ForceTCLInstall=1 Sifos Technologies has determined that certain CAD software packages in the market will install proprietary versions of Tcl/Tk that are not compatible with PSA software. If conflicts arise with the Tcl/Tk installation, the above command line installation procedure should be attempted. If that does not resolve the issue, contact Sifos Support for further guidance.
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PoE Line Voltage to Very Low Power PD 0 – 60 VDC DCV_Min_Load: to assure valid line voltage to low power PD PASS / FAIL (Type-1 PSE: 37 to 57 VDC, Type-2 PSE: 42.5 to 57 VDC) June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
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Class 3 PD’s receive the same power allocation Power Available to PD with Borderline Class 4 Signatures Class_4_Interop: PASS / FAIL to assure all Class 4 PD’s receive the same power allocation June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
The PoE Service Test menu also provides for two other types of analysis of PoE service. The Line Monitor and Scope Trace features are described in sections 2.4 and 2.5 below. Figure 2.3 Completed Service Test June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
Figure 2.6 PoE Service Spreadsheet Report, device that is connected to the service. Non-Compliant Service Requires Microsoft Excel 2007 or newer. Reports require the macro security in Excel be disabled for the Service Report (service_report.xlsm) template file. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
Class 4 with LLDP. Users with a moderate understanding of PoE technology can observe and analyze detection signaling, classification signaling, the powered line state, and PSE response to a PD disconnect. Figure 2.9 PoE Service Analyzer Waveforms June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
A much more comprehensive discussion of PowerShell PSA is provided in section 4 of the PSA-3000 Technical Reference Manual provided with the PSA-3000 and PSA-3002 PowerSync Analyzers. Users wishing to create automated testing applications involving the PSA-3002-SA should consult that manual. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
Under 802.3at, Mid-Span PSE’s were redefined to enable 1000BaseT LAN links, and therefore were forced to add magnetics in order to insert DC Power. With this change, Mid-Span PSE’s may apply power on either the ALT A or ALT B pairs. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
PSE interface technologies. The 802.3at standard does not prohibit the use of complementary schemes that might improve detection accuracy and speed while also reducing risk of possible damage to non-PoE capable end station equipment. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
AC ripple (including AC MPS signals) under 500 Hz in frequency should not exceed 500 mVpp. AC noise in the region below 150 KHz should not exceed 200 mVpp. Noise and ripple must be achieved across the full range of DC loads permitted. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
Backward compatibility simply means that 802.3af PD’s must fully interoperate with both 802.3at “Type-1” and “Type-2” PSE’s while 802.3af PSE’s must properly interoperate with Class 0, Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 802.3at PD’s. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
Open Circuit Detection Coarse Detection Range: Any Detection Signature > 33 K Coarse Detection Method: Not strictly specified – may use 802.3af V/I Steps Measurement Timing: No firm requirements, just recommendations June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
PD connections. On the other hand, the added complexity complicates testing by adding ambiguity as to exactly how a PSE is detecting either an 802.3 or other type of PD. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
Powered Device (PD) “signature” so that it can turn on and supply power. It also provides an AC Maintain Power Signature (MPS) resistive loading that is visible to a powered-up PSE. This load value is at the top of the range where AC MPS PSE’s must interpret a valid load signature. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
It also enables the user to use the trigger output for other purposes, such as synchronizing a LAN packet to PSE powering or load transients. Figure 3.8 PSA Test Port Event Trigger Sources June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
Foldback Suppression is an option that may be invoked for the full duration of a load transient that will Figure 3.12 Load Transient Foldback Suppression significantly reduce PSE active switch voltage drop when June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
OUTn ports. Therefore, LAN testing from the OUTn interface can only be performed while the Layer 2 Subsystem subsystem is inactive. Typically, LLDP emulation can be discontinued, thereby enabling use of the OUTn interface, after a power negotiation with a PSE is completed. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
(e.g. IP addresses). This list will evolve as new chassis are connected and selected by either PSA Interactive or PowerShell. Default_Conf_Test_List_AF: Not applicable to PowerSync Service Analyzer. Default_Conf_Test_List_AT: Not applicable to PowerSync Service Analyzer. Default_Test_Results_Path: Not applicable to PowerSync Service Analyzer. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
Installation of PSA Software requires that the user have full permissions to add the application into the /usr/local/ directory path while the installation takes place. After installation, those permissions may be removed. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
PowerShell PSA software includes four “resource” files: tclshrc.tcl, tclshrc_psapi.tcl, wishrc.tcl and wishrc_psapi.tcl. These files are utilized by PowerShell during initialization and should remain in the directories where they are initially installed. 3.5. (Section Omitted) 3.6. (Section Omitted) June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
2. Does not include MPS current present in Port Switch Connected state that adds approximately (Vport - 12V)/24kΩ. 3. Scope Traces only - require PSA controller firmware 3.10 or newer and test port firmware 3.14 or newer. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. June 12, 2017 Sifos Technologies page...
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