Introduction Application Profile Registration Features Product Specification Product Description Operation Instruction – PoE Test – Inline Test – Phone Service Test Warranty...
Introduction Hobbes PoE Checker is a PoE tester that detects the PoE power from Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) to VoIP phones, IP video surveillance camera and any other Power Devices (PD). With Hobbes PoE Checker, it shows the PoE type of PSE if it is either...
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Once placed Inline between two devices, the power draw of a Power Device can be measured in watts. Additionally, PoE Checker is able to detect phone service and show its voltage if it exists in an RJ45 socket. With Hobbes PoE Checker, it can...
Application Profile Under power device simulation Wall outlet PoE hub ™ Power Over Ethernet Checker Under Inline Test Wall outlet Power device PoE hub ™ Power Over Ethernet Checker...
Registration Registering your product with Hobbes gives you access to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting tips, other support services and complete two years warranty. To register, sign up for Hobbes Group member and fill out the online registration form on Hobbes Group website.
Features Simulate a PoE device • Scan pins and detects PoE type if either Midspan or Endspan • Display the PoE DC voltage and pinouts in an instance • Able to determined the PoE standard if either IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at or a nonstandard PoE accurately •...
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Inline test • Once placed Inline between two devices, the power draw of PD can be measured in watts Power saving and low battery alarm • Power saving feature that automatically turns off the device after 5 minutes without use •...
Product Specification Connectors Two bidirectional RJ45 jacks for line in/line out Voltage IEEE 802.3af 44~57 VDC, detected IEEE 802.3at 50~57 VDC Dimension 11cm (L) x 7.8cm (W) x 3.1cm (H) Weight 140g Power AAA 1.5 V battery x 4 source...
Product Description Line in/out Line in/out ™ Power Over Ethernet Checker...
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1. RJ45 Ethernet socket. Both sockets can be used as line in or line out during In Line Test 2. LCD display 3. Power on/off and power saving mode on/off button 4. PoE test button...
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When PoE Checker simulate a Power Device 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Endspan IEEE 802.3at AUTO OFF 5. Scan pins result 6. PoE type at PSE 7. PoE standard at PSE 8. Power saving indicator 9. Battery level indicator...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Endspan 52VDC AUTO OFF 10. PoE voltage at PSE Under Inline Test 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Endspan 52VDC 14W AUTO OFF 11. PoE power draw...
Install the batteries in the battery compartment on the back of the tester. To extend battery life, remove batteries when the tester is not in use. PoE Checker displays the battery status on the bottom right corner of LCD display.
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Turning on/off the tester Press and hold the power on/off button for two seconds to turn the tester on. The tester will scan the pins automatically after powering on. To turn the tester off, press and hold the power on/off button for two seconds.
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Automatic Power-Down When power saving function is on, the LCD displays AUTO OFF and the tester will automatically turn off after five minutes without use. To turn off the power saving function, simply press the power on/off button once and the AUTO OFF indicator on the LCD display will disappear.
PoE Test 1. While tester operates scan pins, press the PoE Test button to display PoE type and PoE standard of your PSE. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUTO OFF scan pins 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Endspan IEEE 802.3at AUTO OFF...
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2. After PoE type and PoE standard displays result, pressing the PoE Test button again will display DC voltage. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Endspan 52VDC AUTO OFF...
Inline Test 1. Connect PoE Checker to switch port of PSE with either one of the line in/out sockets, connect PoE Checker to PD with another line in/out socket. 2. After done the Inline Test connect, the LCD displays PoE type, PoE DC voltage and the power draw of PD in watts.
Phone Service Test 1. Connect PoE Checker to the RJ45 socket you wish to test. Once PoE Checker detects phone service, it displays “Phone” service and the DC voltage. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PHONE -36VDC AUTO OFF...
The device is guaranteed for two years after completing the registration procedure from the date of original sale in Hobbes Group web site. The manufacturer will repair the device free of charge if manufacturer determines the product failed due to manufacture defect.
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