The TP-DCDC-2USB-xx Passive Power Over Ethernet Power Source offered by Tycon Power Systems are unique 24VDC and 48VDC Passive PoE inserter powered by USB. They work by supplying up to 12W power to the remote device on the 4 unused Ethernet pins 4,5(+) and 7,8(-). The Ethernet spec supports distances up to 100m (328 feet).
The TP-DCDC-2USB-xx has two USB ports that combine the power from two standard USB ports to deliver up to 12W of output power. They have various protections for short circuit, overload and overvoltage.
This USB-powered PoE inserter is a must-have for any technician’s toolbox because it powers Ubiquiti and Mikrotik, as well as other 24VDC Passive PoE devices, from a laptop’s USB port. The 48VDC passive PoE model is perfect for powering IP Phones, Cameras and other devices that use 48VDC PoE. This allows the technician to quickly test the device by connecting it directly to his laptop, saving him significant time. The TP-DCDC-2USB-xx can also be used in customer-premises equipment to power external wireless gear from a customer’s computer USB ports, reducing wiring clutter at the PC and allowing the wireless gear to be powered down when the computer is powered off to conserve energy.
