Activate™ by Remee Powered Cable Solutions

Benefits of PoE

Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology allows network cables to carry electrical power to devices and nodes, such as home automation devices, VoIP phones, wireless access points, industrial controls, network switches, LED lighting systems, surveillance products, media converters, PoE injectors, plus many others, with one Ethernet cable.

PoE cables allow the installation of remote or outdoor equipment without connecting to an AC power source, and power can be delivered to more areas without the need to install an electrical infrastructure and power outlets.  Other benefits include reduced installation costs, safety, responsive deployments, easy to make changes, greater data collection capabilities and improved productivity.

Go Beyond the Limits of PoE

The primary limitation of standard PoE cable is its limited distance from the hub or switch to the NIC of 100 meters (328 feet), which is the limit of the data signal, regardless of how far the power can reach.  To provide power over both PoE and extended distances,  we now offer Activate™ by Remee, featuring a variety of Powered Cable Solutions.  The new Activate™ by Remee PCS line features utility Twisted Pair (uTP) cables and Powered Fiber Cable Solutions (PFCS). The latter are fiber optic and copper hybrid constructions which extend the signal distance much further and are compatible with a fast-growing number of devices.  Activate™ by Remee provides powered cabling for large-scale projects such as large buildings, government facilities, transportation facilities, campuses and more.

Download the Activate™ by Remee PCS Cables Brochure.

Class 4 Fault-Managed Power Distribution

To provide a more cost effective and resilient power solution for distributed electronics, Remee offers the Activate™ PowerPipe™ family of copper multipair and hybrid copper/fiber cables. These cables were designed to meet the new NEC Class 4 classification standard for fault-managed power systems. They will support growing digital power technologies such as required in smart buildings and in many other applications.

PowerPipe™ cables allow for controlled power distribution that is safe, less expensive, faster to install, and meets the needs of Class 4 fault-managed power systems. The technology is also referred to as Digital Electricity* (DE), pulse power or packet energy transfer (PET).

Remee’s Activate™ PowerPipe™ cables combine the convenience and safety of low-voltage cables with the power and distance capabilities of traditional AC distribution. It delivers nearly 20 times the power of PoE over hundreds of meters, while using low-voltage pathways and wiring practices. But, like PoE, the single cable construction requires only one cable pull, saving installation time and expense.

This innovative technology leverages pulse transmission to deliver significant power over long distances, in a similar manner as data packets travel over enterprise networks. As a line powering system, it is a means of energizing remote equipment from a centralized location over copper twisted pairs or hybrid cables with Class 4 fault-managed power.

Line conditions are continuously monitored by transmitters and receivers. If there is a fault such as improper wiring, a short circuit, or a person is touching the transmission lines, the system recognizes the condition in milliseconds and halts the transmission of power. The result is “touch safe” electrical transmission at high power levels. This “clean power” also eliminates sags and surges.

PowerPipe™ is compliant for use with Class 4 fault-managed power systems.

*Digital Electricity is a trademark of VoltServer.

Cable Solutions for Any Data, Any Distance

The Activate™ by Remee PCS line includes:

1. Standard Category PoE Cables

• Cat 5e for PoE (Type 1, 802.3af), carrying 15.4WPS
• Cat 6 and Cat 6A for PoE+ (Type 2, 802.3at) cables, carrying 30WPS

These twisted pair Category cables include 24 AWG conductors, are offered with (STP) or without (UTP) shielding, and a Polyethylene or low-smoke and flame-retardant PVC jacket.  Some are available in Siamese constructions.  Category cables are CMR (riser), CMP (plenum) or OSP rated.  The OSP rated cables feature water blocking, direct burial and messengered versions.  These cables are well suited for PoE applications requiring up to 100W of power.

2. Cat 6 Limited Power for PoE++

• Types 3 and 4, 802.3bt, carrying 60WPS or 100WPS
• 22 AWG copper conductor
• 550 MHz, CMP-LP rated

This Cat 6 cable is designed to reduce performance issues caused by heat when utilizing PoE Types I, II, III and IV.  Also features increased ACR and PSACR performance.

This utility cable can be used for Digital Video, and is compatible with USB 3.1 SuperSpeed. It supports the growth of higher-wattage devices in the Internet of Things (IoT).

Part Number: 6BNS224LP5

3. uTP™ – Utility Twisted Pair™

The new 21 AWG Activate™ utility Twisted Pair™ (uTP™) cable innovation is a twisted pair power cable that allows for data and power to run over longer distances than any other twisted pair cable.  Key features include:

• Riser, Plenum, OSP, and LSZH versions
• Utilizes 21AWG copper to reduce performance issues caused by heat
• Enhanced “headroom” allows for useable bandwidth at extended distances
• Ultra-low loss, high-speed dielectric
• Supports building automation (BAS) and intelligent buildings (IBS) networked devices at distances well beyond the EIA/TIA standards for (Ethernet) Category cabling
• Ideal for perimeter range security cameras (PTZ included)
• Maximizes the use of available switch ports
• Reduces the need for unnecessary Intermediate Distribution Points (IDFs)

As a twisted pair power cable, this exciting addition to the Activate™ by Remee PCS line offers more distance opportunities than any other standard low voltage twisted pair.  Truly a utility cable, the new Activate™ by Remee uTP™ cable is 100Ω, RJ45 compatible and can be used for network appliances that require data and power to be delivered to locations that fall outside of the traditional Ethernet ring topology.  This encompasses many more potential applications than PoE or powered cables can provide, such as:

• Cameras, thermostats, PoE lighting, etc.
• PoE Type 1, 2, 3, and 4 devices in the IoT
• Industrial, factory floor

Part Number: ACT4P21

Activate™ uTP™ TESTED FOR ASSURED PERFORMANCE!
Riser, Plenum and OSP versions of Activate™ uTP™ have been tested by Intertek and confirmed to deliver the performance for both data and power as claimed.

READ actual test reports for Data and Power.

READ the full article about the test process and results.

4. Activate™ PowerPipe™ Hybrid Cables

• Custom hybrid composite cable constructions
• Copper: Bare copper stranded power conductors (12 AWG to 24 AWG)
• Fiber: High performance Corning ClearCurve™ or Prysmian BendBright™ optical fibers, SM OS2
• Loose tube or tight buffer designs, with indoor and indoor/outdoor listings
• Siamese hybrid cable constructions are also available

Remee’s Powerpipe™ hybrid cabling solutions can be constructed under one jacket as a composite cable or paired together as a Siamese construction. The more popular designs include:

Micro Fiber Distribution Hybrid Cables – 2C or 6C, 18 and 16 AWG, FR-PVC insulation, SM OS2 with 4, 6 and 8 fibers, FR-PVC jackets.

Hybrid Cables – Multipair in 18, 16, 14 and 12 AWG, with Remguard™ insulation and jacket, and SM OS2, tight buffer fiber in multiple fiber counts with Remguard™ jacket, round style, Plenum type; oval style available in similar configurations, with FR-PVC jackets, Plenum and Riser types.

Hybrid Cables – 4 Pr, 16 AWG with LSZH insulation & jacket; SM OS2, tight buffer, wet location, with LSZH jacket.

These hybrid cables are ideal for applications requiring extended distances with enhanced bandwidth needs, such as:

• Passive Optical Networks requiring power for ONT’s utilizing a power supply
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) requiring a large backhaul and a little power delivery
• Cellular/5G micro-cell antennas that require a large backhaul and a little power delivery

Part Numbers: 40 Series

GRIDSMART SOLUTION

CASE STUDY: Activate™ by Remee Enables The GRIDSMART SOLUTION.

5. PowerPipe™ Copper Distribution Cables

Remee’s PowerPipe™ Class 4 Fault-Managed Power distribution cables have a 450V rating and include:

Multipair Plenum Cables – 18, 16 and 14 AWG, unshielded, Remguard™ insulation and jacket, Plenum rated CL4P and certified to UL 1400-2.

Multipair Riser Cables – 18, 16 and 14 AWG, unshielded, with PVC insulation and jackets, and water blocking tape for direct burial applications.

Multipair Wet Location Cables – 18, 16 and 14 AWG, with LSZH insulation and jackets; for wet location applications.

Activate™ PowerPipe™ cables are suitable for many indoor and outdoor applications, such as:

• DAS
• DRAN
• Small cell
• PoE
• LED lighting systems
• Security cameras
• GPON
• ODAS
• Data Centers
• Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
• BAS
• Rooftop macro
• Intelligent building
• Indoor agriculture
• IoT sensors

CASE STUDY: Activate™ PowerPipe™ – A DE Solution for a Metro Rail Transit System

Selection Guide for Distance & Bandwidth

This helpful chart has been created to assist installers, contractors, integrators, and end-users in planning the installations and power requirements of their networked devices.  System designers will be able to determine where PoE is an option, what data rate can be expected at the Powered Device (PD), and where costs may be reduced by eliminating mid-span power boosters.

The table factors in the bandwidth and speed requirements of a data cable, along with the power requirements of the cable run, considering VDC, amps, and wattage.  Based on these inputs, the chart reveals the appropriate power distance (in feet) of various copper gauge sizes.  This helpful tool also covers the optimized uTP™ cables to illustrate the distance capabilities for PoE (802.3af), PoE+ (802.3at), PoE++ (802.3bt Type 3), and PoE++ (802.3bt Type 4) where Activate™ by Remee cable is selected.

View and Download PCS Chart

Standards & Certifications

Remee cables meet the applicable ETL and CSA requirements.  All Remee cable products are manufactured under ISO 9001 certification.

Modified Standard & Custom PoE and PFCS Cables

In addition to standard cables, Remee can modify or customize any PoE cable or design any hybrid cable construction to meet your application requirements.  Remee specializes in customizing cables by adding features such as:

• Bundled, composite and hybrid cables
• Jacketing & insulation options (material type and wall thickness)
• Various shielding configurations
• Water blocking – dry or with gel
• Messengers
• Armoring
• Non-standard colored jackets
• Optional striping
• Other requirements you may have

Standard & Other Available Security, Alarm & Control Cables

Choose from the cable options in the Part Number Table below.  Most items are in stock, but check with Remee for availability.  Part numbers link to cable spec sheets.

Important Remee Features

• Flexibility – Cables with stranded conductors provide high flexibility to ease installation in walls or ceilings; Remee uses only solid copper strands – no aluminum-coated copper
• Stripability – REMGuard insulation is easy to peel or strip away from conductors
• Interference Protection – All cables with foil shields include 100% coverage to prevent signal interference or degradation from egress or ingress
• Water-Blocking – Water-swellable tape, water-blocking compounds or AquaLock™ dry tube technology are options at Remee to create a moisture barrier for direct burial or other applications where the cable is exposed to water or moisture
• Bundling – Remee bundled and composite cables allow multiple signals to traverse over more than one cable under one overall jacket; this simplifies installation, with only one cable needing to be pulled for installation, rather than multiple cables
• Jacket Options – Remee offers several jacketing options:
  • RemGuard Polymer jackets for plenum-rated cables with low flammability and low smoke
  • LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jackets made of thermoplastic or thermoset compounds that emit limited smoke and no toxic halogen gasses
• Ask us about other polyolefin compounds to suit your application

More Information on PoE

We recommend visiting this site for more details about PoE in general: https://www.versatek.com/what-is-power-over-ethernet/