Bosch PoE midspans Installation Manual

PoE midspans for PTZ cameras

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Table of contents

1

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5
2

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5
3
4
5

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.6
6
7
8

Safety 4

About this Manual 4
Legal Information 4
Safety Precautions 5
Important Safety Instructions 6
Customer Support and Service 8

Unpacking 9

Parts List 9
Parts List 9
Additional Parts Required 9
Tools Required 10
Additional Parts Recommended But Not Required 11

System overview 12
Installation (Indoor models) 13
Installation (Outdoor model) 15

Installation overview 15
Connect the midspan to ground 16
Install the midspan directly to a wall 17
Install the midspan to a pole mount adapter 19
Connect the AC cable 24
Connect the RJ45 cable 25

Connection 26
Troubleshooting 29
Disposal 33

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1 Safety

1.1 About this Manual

This manual has been compiled with great care and the
information it contains has been thoroughly verified. The text
was complete and correct at the time of printing. Because of the
ongoing development of products, the content of the manual
may change without notice. Bosch Security Systems accepts no
liability for damage resulting directly or indirectly from faults,
incompleteness, or discrepancies between the manual and the
product described.

1.2 Legal Information

Copyright

This manual is the intellectual property of Bosch Security
Systems, and is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

All hardware and software product names used in this document
are likely to be registered trademarks and must be treated
accordingly.

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1.3 Safety Precautions

In this manual, the following symbols and notations are used to
draw attention to special situations:

Danger!

High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous
situation such as “Dangerous Voltage” inside the product. If not
avoided, this will result in an electrical shock, serious bodily
injury, or death.

Warning!

Medium risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not
avoided, this may result in minor or moderate injury.

Caution!

Low risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not
avoided, this may result in property damage or risk of damage
to the unit.

Notice!

This symbol indicates information or a company policy that
relates directly or indirectly to the safety of personnel or
protection of property.

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1.4 Important Safety Instructions

Important safety information

– The unit should be connected to PoE networks only,

without routing to the outside plant.
– Only qualified personnel can install or remove the unit.
– Follow basic electricity safety measures whenever

connecting the unit to its power source.
– A voltage mismatch can cause equipment damage and may

pose a fire hazard. If the voltage indicated on the label is

different from the power outlet voltage, do not connect the

unit to this power outlet.
– Read the installation instructions before connecting the

unit to its power source.

EMC compliance

– FCC Part 15 class B and EN 55022 class B
– EN55024
– VCCI

Safety compliance

– UL/cUL per 60950-1
– GS mark
– Installation and removal of the midspan must be carried out

by qualified personnel only.
– Follow basic electricity safety measures whenever

connecting the midspan to its power source.
– A voltage mismatch can cause equipment damage and may

pose a fire hazard. If the voltage indicated on the label is

different from the power outlet voltage, do not connect the

midspan to this power outlet.
– The PoE injector "Data In" and "Data & Power Out" ports

are shielded RJ45 data sockets. They cannot be used as

Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) telephone sockets.

Only RJ45 data connectors can be connected to these

sockets.

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– The Data In and Data & Power Out interfaces are qualified

as SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) circuits according to
IEC 60950-1. These interfaces can only be connected to
SELV interfaces on other equipment.

– This product is not intended to become a permanent part

of the building structure.

– Do not attach the power supply cord to the building

surface.

– Do not run the power supply cord through walls, ceilings,

floors, or similar openings in the building structure.

– Take appropriate measures to prevent physical damage to

the power supply cord, including proper routing.

– This device is not suitable for installation in corrosive

environments with salt water. Installers must make sure
that the installation location does not expose the device
housing directly to salt water.

– This device is not suitable for installation or operation in an

environment with SO₂.
For more information, refer to the installation manual, available
at http://www.boschsecurity.com/catalog_overview.htm

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1.5 Customer Support and Service

If this unit needs service, contact the nearest Bosch Security
Systems Service Center for authorization to return and shipping
instructions.
USA and Canada
Telephone: [phone], option 5
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Customer Service

Telephone: [phone], option 3
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support

Telephone: [phone], option 4
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific Regions
Please contact your local distributor or Bosch sales office. Use
this link:
https://www.boschsecurity.com/corporate/where-to-buy/
index.html

More Information

For more information, please contact the nearest Bosch Security
Systems location or visit www.boschsecurity.com.

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2 Unpacking

2.1 Parts List

The package containing the midspan should include the
following items:

QuantityComponent

1 60W midspan

1 120 V power cord

1 230 V power cord

1 Quick installation guide

QuantityComponent

1 High PoE Midspan 95 W, indoor model

1 120 VAC power plug

1 230 VAC power plug

1 Quick Installation Guide

Quantity Component

1 High PoE Midspan 95 W, outdoor model

1 120 -240 VAC power plug

2 Waterproof cap covers for male RJ45 port plugs

1 Quick Installation Guide

2.2 Parts List

2.3 Additional Parts Required

The following table lists additional parts (not supplied by
Bosch) required to install the midspan:

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Quantity Part Size Notes

2 Mounting

screws;
Select either
size
(but not both).

2 CAT5 cables Not to exceed

Quantity Part Size Notes

4 Mounting

screws

2 CAT5 cables Not to exceed

Head diameter:

5.8 mm
(0.23 in.)

Head diameter:
7 mm
(0.27 in.)
Head height:
2 mm
(0.08 in.)

100 m (333 ft)
each

100 m (333 ft)
each

1.5 mm (0.059 in.)
clearance from mounting
surface

2.5 mm (0.098 in.)
clearance from mounting
surface

1 cable to connect to the
“Data & Power Out“
port.
1 cable to connect to the
“Data In” port.

1 cable to connect to the
“Data & Power Out“
port.
1 cable to connect to the
“Data In” port.

2 RJ45

connectors,
male

2.4 Tools Required

Screwdriver

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2.5 Additional Parts Recommended But Not Required

The following table lists additional parts (not supplied by
Bosch) recommended to install the midspan:

Quantity Part

1 Surge suppressor

1 Splitter

1 Universal Power Supply (UPS)

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