Comnet CLFE IPS Series User manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
CLFE(X)IPS
HIGH-POWER POE MID-SPAN INJECTOR
The ComNet™CopperLine®CLFE8IPS and CLFE16IPS are 8 and 16 port high power
PoE midspans. They are compatible with 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet networks.
They meet IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at standards and deliver up to 37W per port
simultaneously on all ports without requiring power management. The PoE function
can be set up with Windows GUI or use the default plug and play option. No IP
settings or configurations are required and they are completely transparent to the
Ethernet network and higher layer protocols.
LED indicators are provided for rapidly ascertaining the operating status of the
device. See Figures 3 and 4 on Page 3 for LED explanations.
The CopperLine CLFE8IPS and CLFE16IPS models are 1 RU high and can be easily
installed in 19” racks.See Figure A on Page 17 for mounting instructions.
Important Safety Warning:
Read and keep these directions
Heed all warnings
Follow all instructions
Do not use this apparatus near water
Clean only with a dry cloth
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions
This installation should be made by a qualified
service person and should conform to all local codes
See further safety instructions on Page 18

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Port 1
Hi PowerPOE Midspan
CLFE8IPS
Made in U.S.A
Port 2Port3 Port 4
Output
Input
CommunicationNetworksPort 5Port 6Port7 Port 8
Power
RS-232
USB
Setup
Port 1
Hi PowerPOE Midspan
CLFE16IPS
Made in U.S.A
Port 2Port3 Port 4
Output
Input
CommunicationNetworksPort 5Port 6Port7 Port 8Port 9Port 10 Port 11 Port 12 Port 13 Port 14 Port 15 Port 16
Power
RS-232
USB
Setup
Port 1
Hi PowerPOE Midspan
CLFE8IPS
Made in U.S.A
Port 2Port3 Port 4
Output
Input
CommunicationNetworksPort 5Port 6Port7 Port 8
Power
RS-232
USB
Setup
Port 1
Hi PowerPOE Midspan
CLFE16IPS
Made in U.S.A
Port 2Port3 Port 4
Output
Input
CommunicationNetworksPort 5Port 6Port7 Port 8Port 9Port 10 Port 11 Port 12 Port 13 Port 14 Port 15 Port 16
Power
RS-232
USB
Setup
FIGURE 1 – CLFE8IPS
FIGURE 2 – CLFE16IPS
BACK
BACK
FRONT
FRONT
CAT5/6
CAT5/6 CAT5/6
CAT5/6
CAT5/6 CAT5/6
CAT5/6
CAT5/6 CAT5/6
CAT5/6 USB RS-232
CAT5/6 USB RS-232 CAT5/6
POweR SUPPly
CONNeCTiON
AC Power Cord Supplied
POweR SUPPly
CONNeCTiON
AC Power Cord Supplied

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FIGURE 3 – POWER LED INDICATORS FIGURE 4 – ETHERNET LED INDICATORS
POWER
RED Power is on
OFF Power is off
TRAFFIC (Standard) Link
GREEN Flashing – Connection is
OK with traffic
–
YELLOW – Connection is OK
OFF No connection No connection
FIGURE 5 – POSSIBLE ETHERNET CONFIGURATION
Multiple Configurations are possible. Consult ComNet Design Center.
≤3,000ft (914m) Cat-5
≤5,000ft (1524m) Coax
CopperLine Managed High Power Midspan
NVR
CLFE16IPS
Switch
CNGE2FE24MS
Data + Power
Data +Power
CLFE1UTP CLFE1UTP
CLFE1UTP CLFE1UTP PoE Camera
PoE Camera
INSTALLATION
Connect the unit to the included AC Power Adapter and plug into grounded power outlet.
Insert the network cable from the head end devices into Ethernet ports marked “Input”
Insert Network cable from PoE Device into Ethernet ports marked “Output.” The data from Input 1 will be
delivered through the corresponding Output 1, and so on.
Confirm PoE Device Operation
Port 1
Hi PowerPOE Midspan
CLFE8IPS
Made in U.S.A
Port 2Port3 Port 4
Output
Input
CommunicationNetworksPort 5Port 6Port7 Port 8
Power
RS-232
USB
Setup
Port 1
Hi PowerPOE Midspan
CLFE8IPS
Made in U.S.A
Port 2Port3 Port 4
Output
Input
CommunicationNetworksPort 5Port 6Port7 Port 8
Power
RS-232
USB
Setup
Port 1
Hi PowerPOE Midspan
CLFE8IPS
Made in U.S.A
Port 2Port3 Port 4
Output
Input
CommunicationNetworksPort 5Port 6Port7 Port 8
Power
RS-232
USB
Setup

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Hardware Setup
Please follow the following steps to install the Midspan:
»Connect an AC power cable to the Midspan
»Use either a Serial (DB9) or a USB cable to connect the Midspan to the Host PC.
»Connect a PoE powered device (PD) to one of the Midspan ports using a Cat5/6 cable terminated in RJ45
connectors.
The Midspans are set to “Auto” mode by the factory. In this mode the Midspan works as a plug and play device and
automatically detects the PD and provided requested PoE power.
GUI Installation Procedure
Important Note: By running the GUI software you are accepting all terms and conditions of using this
software as noted in Appendix A.
The following section will guide you how to use the CLFE(X)IPS High Power PoE Midspan GUI.
After connecting the Midspan to the host computer using a USB or Serial cable run the GUI executable file (PoE_
GUI.exe) on the PC. It will open the firmware window.
GUI System Requirements
Recommended
Operating system: Windows XP, Vista and Windows7. It requires Microsoft .NET Framework installed on the
host computer.
Port Communication: Serial or USB port
Firmware Window
Warning: Upgrading firmware is not part of the normal operating procedure. It should only be performed at the
recommendation of the manufacturer by skilled personnel. Improper upgrading will affect equipment
performance and may result in rendering the equipment inoperative.
Host Port Selection:
The GUI will display all the available COMM ports present on the PC on the bottom row of the window. Select an
available serial or USB port to connect to the Midspan. Then click on “Connect” button. This will connect your PC to
the Midspan and the “Status” on the bottom of the window will display “Connected”. A USB cable is provided.
The GUI requires Microsoft .NET Framework installed If you are running the GUI for the first time on a host
computer with Windows XP you may need to visit Microsoft website to download and install Microsoft .NET
Framework.
Computers with Windows Vista and Windows 7 have the USB driver of the Midspan. If you are using Windows XP
and can not install USB driver automatically take the following steps:
Go to Property->Hardware->Device Manager->USB and update the driver.

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Figure 6: Firmware Window
User Input
Firmware File: Enter the firmware filename needs to be used. This is the firmware that will run inside the Midspan
for its operation. A new unit has all the necessary programing and does not need this step.
Status
Command
Progress: This bar will display the progress of commands.
Commands
Browse: The File browse dialog box will be opened to select the firmware file to be used.
Download: The image file selected using “Load” command will be used for download. Needs to be used when
the PoE system is in BOOTROM mode.
Save Image: Downloaded image will be saved in the EEPROM for auto-booting (Booting with out intervention of
the host).
Save Config: Saves the current running configuration in the EEPROM.

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System Configuration Window
The “System Configuration” window provides access to setting global configurations and status view of major
parameters.
Figure 7: System Configuration Window
User Inputs
Power Management Mode (PM) Power Management can be used in the following modes:
»None: Power Management will not be performed by the firmware. User needs to power up the ports manually.
»Static /w Priority: Power is budgeted statically based on selected violation type.
›If violation type is “Class Based”, then maximum permissible power for that class is budgeted.
›If violation type is “User Defined”, then the configured user-defined limit is budgeted.
›If violation type is “None”, then budgeted power is based on port mode.
›For Normal Mode the power budgeted is 16.2W
›For High Power Mode the power budgeted is based on ILIM/ICUT selected value.
· For ILIM/ICUT – 504/465 mA, the power budgeted is 22.5W
· For ILIM/ICUT – 563/545 mA, the power budgeted is 26.5W
· For ILIM/ICUT – 850/625 mA, the power budgeted is 31.6W
· For ILIM/ICUT – 850/725 mA, the power budgeted is 37.0W
»Static /wo Priority: Same as above except that port priority of the port is ignored.
»Static /wo Priority: Power is budgeted statically based on selected violation type.
›If violation type is “Class Based”, then maximum permissible power for that class is budgeted.
›If violation type is “User Defined”, then the configured user-defined limit is budgeted.
›If violation type is “None”, then budgeted power is based on port mode.
›For Normal Mode the power budgeted is 16.2W

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›For High Power Mode the power budgeted is based on ILIM/ICUT selected value.
· For ILIM/ICUT – 504/465 mA, the power budgeted is 22.5W
· For ILIM/ICUT – 563/545 mA, the power budgeted is 26.5W
· For ILIM/ICUT – 850/625 mA, the power budgeted is 31.6W
· For ILIM/ICUT – 850/725 mA, the power budgeted is 37.0W
»Dynamic /w Priority: The power is budgeted based on the load and priority of the port.
»Dynamic /wo Priority: The power is budgeted based on the Load.
ILIM/ICUT
Configuration: Set the Current Limit and Current Cut Limit (ILIM/ICUT).
Status
Chip ID Show the current PSE control Chip Revision.
SW Version Shows the current running firmware version.
Max Ports Shows the maximum number of Midspan ports detected by the software.
Power Available Shows the total available power for the Midspan.
Power Allocated Shows the total power allocated by the system. Power allocated varies based on the power
management mode selected.
Commands
Query Click on the “Query” to updates the status fields.
Apply Click on the “Apply” to configure the system with the inputted values.

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System View Window
The “System View” window enables viewing status of all ports on a single screen.
Figure 8: System View Window
Status
Power Available Shows the Midspan total available power.
Port Allocated Shows the total power allocated by the system. The allocated power varies based on the
selected Power Management Mode.
Power Delivering Shows the total power delivered on all active ports.
Port Shows the port numbers.
Port Status Shows the port status. The status is color coded as following for easy identification:
»Green = Delivering
»Blue = Searching
»Gray = Disabled
»Yellow = Requesting Power
»Orange = Test mode
»Red = Fault

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Port Power Shows the power currently delivered by the port. If the port is not in “Delivering” mode it will
show “N/A”.
Commands
Poll If the Poll box is checked it will enable continuous refreshing of parameters otherwise the
polling is disabled.

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Multiple Port Configuration Window
The Multiple “Port Configuration” window enables to apply same configuration to multiple ports in a single screen.
This is the fastest way to apply similar changes to multiple ports.
Figure 9: Multiple Port Configuration Window
User Input
Disable Check this box to disable selected ports. Check boxes “Disable”, “Enable” & “Force Power”
are mutually exclusive.
Enable Checking this box will enable selected ports.
Force Power Check this box to force selected the port to “Power On”. This will bypass detection,
classification and power management steps and no violation will be honored.
Reset Statistics Check the box to reset port statistics.
Detection Type Choose the detection type to be used for selected ports:
»“None” for bypassing detection
»“2-point” for 2-point detection
»“4-point” for 4-point detection
»“4-point+legacy” for 4-point followed by legacy
»“2-point+legacy” for 2-point followed by legacy
»“Legacy” for legacy detection only
»This option will be considered when next time detection is performed on those ports. This
will not affect ports in delivering state. To perform detection on a port perform disable and
enable the port again.