Comnet CLFECOAX, CLFEXCOAX Installation And Operation Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

CLFE(X)COAX

ETHERNET-OVER-COAX EXTENDER
WITH PASS-THROUGH POE

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 8

The ComNet™ CopperLine CLFE(X)COAX Ethernet over COAX line consists of four
models that support 100Mbps Ethernet as well as Pass-through Power over Ethernet
(PoE) over standard 75 coaxial cable. These models support transmission distances
of up to 5,000 feet (1524m) at 10 Mbps, or 1800 feet (548m) at 100 Mbps. The
CLFE1COAX, the CLFE4COAX, CLFE8COAX and the CLFE16COAX transport, one, four,
eight or sixteen channels respectively. The IEEE 802.3-compliant extenders also
meets the requirements for IEEE 802.3af/at PoE power, passing through up to 30
watts of power per port to the powered device (PD). The CLFE(X)COAX series may also
be used interchangeably with other CopperLine Ethernet-over-Coax extenders.

Environmentally hardened to the requirements of NEMA TS-1/ TS-2 for most out-of-plant
applications, and true plug-and-play design ensures ease of installation and operation.

LED indicators are provided for rapidly ascertaining the operating status of the
device. See Figures 7 and 8 on Page 7 for LED explanations.

Packaged in a rugged aluminum housing, these units are designed for desktop or stand­alone mounting. The CLFE8COAX and CLFE16COAX are offered in EIA 19” 1U high rack for

easy installation. See Figures A through C on Page 8 for mounting instructions.

See Figures 1 – 8 for complete installation details.

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FIGURE 1 – CLFE1COAX

COAX (75)

FIGURE 2 – CLFE1COAX

LEFT PANEL RIGHT PANEL

Ground

Screw*

* WARNING: A ground connection is

required for the surge protection to
work. Failure to ground properly voids
the warranty and may cause damage.

–

+

Note: Center
pin on power
connector is
positive (+).

CAT5/6

POWER SUPPLY
CONNECTION

via external power adaptor

Optional, if there
is no power supply
connected to the unit
it will try to detect PoE.

FIGURE 3 – CLFE4COAX

LEFT PANEL RIGHT PANEL

COAX (75)

CAT5/6

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Ground

Screw*

Note: Center pin on power
connector is positive (+).

* WARNING: A ground connection is

required for the surge protection to
work. Failure to ground properly voids
the warranty and may cause damage.

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PASS-THROUGH PoE OPERATIONS FOR THE CLFE1COAX

ComNet’s CopperLine CLFE1COAX extended distance IP data and PoE maintains the safety standards for communications found
within the 802.3af and 802.3at PoE standards. This is for the protection of products operating in the extended distance transmission
chain. In the event of malfunctions the communication system is designed to shut down power transmission to avoid device

damage.

The CLFE1COAX can be powered by a local power source (12 Volts D.C. or 24 Volts A.C.) or from a single PSE source, such as a
network switch’s PoE port using its unique Pass Through PoE feature. This latter feature eliminates the need for CLFE1COAX local
power while also providing power for the camera.

Using the Remote and Local Switch

Set the CLFE1COAX positioned closest to the camera as “Remote”

Set the CLFE1COAX positioned closest to the PSE source to “Local”

(See full installation instructions, Page 6)

Setting the CLFE1COAX Position Switch

The CLFE1COAX provides the ability to transmit both data and PoE over RG59 cable. While the CLFE1COAX is a transceiver as
part of the installation, the devices must be set according to their position in the transmission line as the camera and control site

location.

Powering The CLFE1COAX Transceivers

Under normal operating conditions CLFE1COAX transceivers should be powered using the PoE source. External power to the

Input with
external power
plug installed.

CLFE1COAX should be restricted to installations where a camera requires local power.

When installing the CLFE1COAX, the following conditions apply which will affect its operations.

The CLFE1COAX is provided with the ability to operate using a local external power supply. The standard accessory local power
adaptor plug can be used for power supplies that do not have the CLFE1COAX’s standard power input connector. When inserting
the adaptor into the power input, the CLFE1COAX is only powered from a local power source and not from a PSE source. The
camera will continue receiving power from the PSE source and operations will be normal.

However, if the external plug adaptor is inserted in the CLFE1COAX and no power is applied, the CLFE1COAX will not power up
even if a PoE source is present, the camera will continue to receive power. In this case the CLFE1COAX is not operational and no
data will flow.

External
power adapter
(included)

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