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PLANET Industrial Power over Coaxial Extender User's Manual
PoE over Coaxial Extender - Receiver
(1-Port 10/100TX 802.3at PoE PSE + 12/24V DC Splitter)
1.1 Package Contents
Open the box of the Industrial Power over Coaxial Extender and
carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items:
For VC-203PTFor VC-203PR
● Industrial Power over Coaxial
Extender – Transmitter x 1
● User’s Manual x 1
● Power Adapter and Power Cord
If any of these are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer
immediately; if possible, retain the carton including the original packing
material, and use them again to repack the product in case there is a
need to return it to us for repair.
● Industrial Power over Coaxial
Extender –Receiver x 1
● User’s Manual x 1
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1.2 Product Features
Physical Port
Model
Name
VC-203PT1 x 10/100Base-TX (PoE IN)Power/Data Transmitter
VC-203PR1 x 10/100Base-TX (PoE OUT) Power/Data Receiver
Power over Ethernet
Eliminates Power cabling with PoE over Coaxial l
Ethernet over coaxial up to 1km with 5C2V/RG6 75Ω cablel
Complies with IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet on l
RJ-45 ports
Supports PoE Power up to 30.8 watts (Vary on Power Source and l
Coaxial Distance)
Auto detect powered device (PD) (VC-203PR) l
Layer 2 Features
Supports Auto-negotiation and 10/100Mbps half / full duplex mode l
Prevents packet loss with back pressure (Half-Duplex) and IEEE l
802.3x PAUSE frame ow control (Full-Duplex)
VDSL2 Features
One box design, Master / Slave selectable via DIP Switch l
Denes Asymmetric (Band Plan 998) and Symmetric band plans l
for the transmission of Upstream and Downstream signals
Industrial Case / Installation
Supports extensive LED indicators for network diagnostics l
BNC
44~57V DC
(Depend on what is the
DC/PoE Power Input)
RJ-45, both Mid-Span and
End-Span
Input Range: 44~57V DC
BNC : 25 wattsRJ-45 : 20 watts
BNC : 30 wattsRJ-45 : 30 watts
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (802.3at Type 1)
IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (802.3at Type 2)
max. 700 m with PoE (2,297 ft.)
max. 1200 m without PoE (3,937 ft.)
* The actual data rate will vary on the quality of the copper wire and
environment factors.
As the VC-203PT is power over coaxial, it only can work
with PLANET VC-203PR or VC-205PR. If connects with
Non-PoE coax-LAN equipments, it might cause the equipment to damage.
Please take care of the conditions of the resistance value of cables as
follows.
Coaxial Cable Type
RG-59/ULess than 30Ω/1000 ft.
RG-6/ULess than 12Ω/1000 ft
Because there are various resistance values in the category of RG-59/U
or RG-6/U cable.
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1.4 Physical Dimensions
PoE ov er Coaxia l Extende r
Transm itter
52~56V DC IN
PoE IN
10/100Base-TX
LNK
CPE
CO
Coaxial
PoE IN
PWR
OFF
ON
LNK/ACT
100
LAN
VC-203PT
PoE over Coaxial Extender
Mode Band Plan
CO Symm
CPE Asymm
Transmitter
1 2
ON
VC-203PT dimensions (W x D x H): 94 x 70.3 x 39.2 mm
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VC-203PR dimensions (W x D x H): 94 x 70.3 x 39.2 mm
PoE ov er Coaxia l Extende r
Receiv er
DC
OutDC Out
V+
52~56V DC IN
PoE Out
10/100Base-TX
PoE
Out
24V
12V
PoE IN
LNK
CPE
CO
Coaxial
PoE Out
PWR
OFF
ON
LNK/ACT
100
LAN
VC-203PR
PoE over Coaxial Extender
Receiver
Mode Band Plan
CO Symm
CPE Asymm
1 2
ON
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2. INSTALLATION
This section describes the functionalities of the Industrial Power over
Coaxial Extender’s components and guides you to how to install it on
the desktop. Basic knowledge of networking is expected. Please read
this chapter completely before continuing.
2.1 Product Description
Power over Coaxial
Based on IEEE 802.3at high power over Ethernet and up to 25 watts
of power output, PLANET PoE over coaxial extender solution eliminates
the need for additional remote site power while allowing a single
PoE source, such as a PoE network switch, to provide power to both
transceivers and the camera at long range. This feature eliminates the
need for local and remote site power supplies.
IEEE 802.3at/af PoE Injector and Splitter in one box design
The VC-203PR is a Single-Port, 802.3at High Power over Ethernet
Injector providing maximum up to 30 watts of power output over
Ethernet cable which allows data and power to transmit simultaneously
through the cable to PoE PD (Powered Device). In addition, the
VC-203PR also features PoE splitter function with selectable 12V/24V
DC power output which makes non-PoE equipment power up as well.
Stable Operating Performance under Difcult Environments
The VC-203PT and VC-203PR extender is the perfect solution for
extended distance data and power transmission for warehouses, parking
lots, campuses, casinos, and many more. They can operate stably
under temperature range from -40 to 75 degrees C which enables the
users to conveniently apply the device in almost any location of the
network.
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2.1.1 Power over Coaxial Extender Front Panel
LNK
CPE
CO
Coaxial
PoE IN
PWR
OFF
ON
LNK/ACT
100
LAN
VC-203PT
PoE over Coaxial Extender
Mode Band Plan
CO Symm
CPE Asy mm
Transmitter
1 2
ON
PoE IN
LNK
CPE
CO
Coaxial
PoE Out
PWR
OFF
ON
LNK/ACT
100
LAN
VC-203PR
PoE over Coaxial Extender
Receiver
Mode Band Plan
CO Symm
CPE Asy mm
1 2
ON
OFF
ON
Mode Band Plan
COSymm
CPE Asymm
1 2
ON
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the front panels of the VC-203PT and
VC-203PR Industrial Power over Coaxial Extenders.
Figure 2-1: VC-203PT front panelFigure 2-2: VC-203PR front panel
Front Panel DIP Switch Setting
The front panels of the VC-203PT and VC-203PR provide one 2-DIP
switch which is for conguring coaxial link CO/CPE mode and Band plan
function.
Refer to the table below to know about the 2-DIP switch settings and
descriptions:
DIP-1DIP-2
ModeBand Plan
OFFCOSymmetric
ONCPEAsymmetric
2.1.2 LED Indicators
System
LEDColorFunction
PWRGreenLight: indicates the power is on.
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Coaxial / VDSL2 Interfaces
LEDColorFunction
Light: indicates that the coaxial link is
established.
LNKGreen
COGreen
CPEGreen
RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Interfaces
LEDColorFunction
100Green
LNK/ACTGreen
RJ-45 PoE Indicators
Fast Blink: indicates that the coaxial link is at
training status (about 10 seconds).
Slow Blink: indicates that the coaxial link is at
idle status.
Light: indicates the coaxial Bridge is running
at CO mode.
Light: indicates the coaxial Bridge is running
at CPE mode.
Light: indicates the extender is successfully
connecting to the network at 100Mbps.
OFF: indicates the extender is successfully
connecting to the network at 10Mbps.
Blink: indicates the extender is actively
sending or receiving data over that port.
LEDColorModelFunction
VC-203PT
PoE INGreen
VC-203PR
PoE Out Green VC-203PR
Light: indicates the RJ-45 port is
receiving the PoE Power.
Light: indicates the BNC connector is
receiving the PoE Power.
Light: indicates the RJ-45 Port is
providing PoE power
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2.1.3 Power over Coaxial Extender Rear Panel
52~56V DC IN
PoE IN
10/100Base-TX
DC
OutDC Out
V+
52~56V DC IN
PoE Out
10/100Base-TX
PoE
Out
24V
12V
DC
OutDC Out
V+
PoE
Out
24V
12V
Caution
Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4 show the rear panels of the VC-203PT and
VC-203PR Industrial Power over Coaxial Extenders.
If there is no power socket in the network environment for Non-PoE
networked device, the VC-203PR can be of great help by conveniently
and easily providing this Ethernet device with DC power. Via the DIP
switch conguration, the VC-203PR separates the power out and
provides two kinds of DC power output and its voltage and current are
shown below:
12V DC, 2A max.
24V DC, 1A max.
● VC-203PR has two power output options; only one
mode is available at one time. It cannot use DC power
output if power output of DIP switch is in PoE output
position.
● Disconnect “PoE IN” coaxial cable before changing
12/24V DIP Switch.
● Incorrect voltage from “DC Out” might cause damage
to connected device.
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2.2 Applications of VC-203PT and VC-203PR
Power over Coaxial
RJ-45
802.3af/802.3at
PoE
PoE IP Camera
RJ-45
Ethernet Switch
VC-203PT
Transmitter / VDSL2 CPE
VC-203PR
Receiver / VDSL2 CO
110-240V AC
AC-to-DC Adapter
60W/52~56V DC IN
PoE over Coaxial E xtender
Transmitter
PoE over Coaxial Extender
Receiver
Caution
RJ-45
Ethernet Switch
12V/24V DC
VC-203PT
Transmitter / VDSL2 CPE
VC-203PR
Receiver / VDSL2 CO
110-240V AC
Power over Coaxial
AC-to-DC Adapter
60W/52~56V DC IN
RJ-45
Data
Non-PoE IP Camera
PoE over Coaxial E xtender
Transmitter
PoE over Coaxial Extender
Receiver
Type 1 – VC-203PT with 52~56V power adapter and VC-203PR
with PoE power output
CPECO
VC-203PTVC-203PR
Power Input
Power Output
Power adapter with
52~56V DC in
BNC with DC power over
coaxial output
1. PoE Output Capacity is based on different DC Power
Input / PoE Input.
2. VC-203PT has two power input options; only one mode
is available at one time. It cannot use PoE power input
if power input of DC 52V or 56V is selected.
BNC with DC power over
coaxial input
RJ-45 with 802.3at/af PoE
output
Type 2 – VC-203PT with 52~56V power adapter and VC-203PR
with DC power output
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CPECO
Caution
VC-203PT
Transmitter / VDSL2 CPE
PoE IP Camera
802.3af / 802.3at
PoE Switch
VC-203PR
Receiver / VDSL2 CO
PoE
Power over Coaxial
802.3af / 802.3at
RJ-45
PoE
RJ-45
PoE over Coaxial Ex tender
Transmitter
PoE over Coaxial Extender
Receiver
Warning
VC-203PTVC-203PR
Power Input
Power Output
Power adapter with
52~56V DC in
BNC with DC power over
coaxial output
BNC with DC power over
coaxial input
DC Terminal block with
12V or 24V DC output
1. Please ensure the VC-203PR output voltage is correct
for remote device.
2. Please plug off the PoE Coaxial cable from VC-203PR
before switching off the Power Voltage DIP during
operation. Wait for 3 seconds until the “PoE IN” LED
is completely OFF. Otherwise, it might damage your
devices.
Type 3 – VC-203PT with PoE power input and VC-203PR with
PoE power output
CPECO
VC-203PTVC-203PR
Power Input
Power Output
RJ-45 with 802.3at/af PoE
input
BNC with DC power over
coaxial output
BNC with DC power over
coaxial input
RJ-45 with 802.3at/af PoE
output
The VC-203PT accepts IEEE 802.3at equipment for
optimal power injection. Any other Non-standard PoE
Power devices may cause the VC-203PT to malfunction.
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Type 4 – VC-203PT with PoE power input and VC-203PR with
VC-203PT
Transmitter / VDSL2 CPE
802.3af / 802.3at
PoE Switch
VC-203PR
Receiver / VDSL2 CO
PoE
12V/24V DC
Power over Coaxial
RJ-45
Non-PoE IP Camera
RJ-45
PoE over Coaxial Ex tender
Transmitter
PoE over Coaxial Extender
Receiver
VC-202A
VDSL2 CPE
VC-203PR
Receiver / VDSL2 CO
Coaxial Cable
RJ-45
AC-to-DC Adapter
60W/52~56V DC IN
12V/24V DC
Non-PoE IP Camera
RJ-45
PoE IP Camera
802.3af / 802.3at
PoE
RJ-45
Ethernet Switch
VC-202A
VDSL2 CPE
VC-203PR
Receiver / VDSL2 CO
Coaxial Cable
RJ-45
AC-to-DC Adapter
60W/52~56V DC IN
Ethernet Switch
PoE over Coaxial Extender
Receiver
Ethernet over VDSL 2 Converter
PoE over Coaxial Extender
Receiver
Ethernet over VDSL 2 Converter
DC power output
CPECO
VC-203PTVC-203PR
Power Input
Power Output
RJ-45 with 802.3at/af PoE
input
BNC with DC power over
coaxial output
BNC with DC power over
coaxial input
DC Terminal block with
12V or 24V DC output
Type 5 – PLANET VC-202A (does not support Power over
coaxial) with coaxial link to VC-203PR and VC-203PR get
external DC power input directly and RJ-45 with PoE output
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Power Input
Caution
Warning:
This side of connector
contains electric power. Please be
careful before plugging into
the device.
Please be reminded that the cable con
Do N ot Tou ch
the Cente r Pin
Power Output
CPECO
VC-202A / IVC-2002VC-203PR
Power adapter with 5V
DC in
Power adapter with
52~56V DC in
● RJ-45 with 802.3at/af
does not support power
output
PoE output
● DC Terminal block with
12V or 24V DC output
As the VC-203PT is power over coaxial, please confirm
that other Non-PoE equipment is not connected with the
coaxial cable. When you connect the coaxial cable with
coax-LAN converter, CCTV camera, etc, it might cause
other equipment to damage.
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3. TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter contains information to help you solve issues. If the
Industrial Power over Coaxial Extender is not functioning properly, make
sure the Industrial Power over Coaxial Extender was set up according
to instructions in this manual.
VDSL LNK LED does not light after wire is connected to the
VDSL port.
CHECKPOINT:
1. Verify the length of the wire connected between VC-203PT and
VC-203PR. It should not be more than 2.4km.
2. Please note you must use one for CO mode and the other with CPE
mode, and connect to each other to make it work.
TP LED does not light after cable is connected to the port.
CHECKPOINT:
1. Verify you are using the Cat.5, 5e or 6 cables with RJ-45 connector
to connect to the port.
2. If your device (like LAN card) supports Auto-Negotiation, please try
to manually modify at a xed speed of your device.
3. Check whether the power of the converter and the connected device
is ON or OFF.
4 Check the port’s cable is rmly seated in its connectors in the switch
and in the associated device.
5. Check the connecting cable is good.
6. Check the power adapters are functional, including the connecting
device.
Performance is bad
CHECKPOINT:
The actual data rate will vary on the quality of the coaxial cable and
environment factors.
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Why can’t power be on when my PoE PD device is connected to
VC-203PR ?
CHECKPOINT:
1. Please check the cable type of the connection from VC-203PR to the
other end. The cable should be an 8-wire UTP, Category 5 or above,
and EIA568 cable within 100 meters. A cable with only 4-wire, short
loop or over 100 meters will affect the power supply.
2. Please check and assure the device is fully complied with IEEE
802.3af / IEEE 802.3at standard.
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APPENDIX A: NETWORKING CONNECTION
A.1 Switch’s RJ-45 Pin Assignments
10/100Mbps, 10/100Base-TX
RJ-45 Connector pin assignment
Contact
1Tx + (transmit)Rx + (receive)
2Tx - (transmit)Rx - (receive)
3Rx + (receive) Tx + (transmit)
4, 5Not used
6Rx - (receive) Tx - (transmit)
7, 8Not used
Media Dependant Interface
MDI
Media Dependant Interface
A.2 RJ-45 Cable Pin Assignments
MDI-X
-Cross
The standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector
There are 8 wires on a standard UTP/STP cable and each wire is colorcoded. The following shows the pin allocation and color of straight cable
and crossover cable connection:
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Straight Cable
Crossover Cable
SIDE 1
SIDE 1
SIDE 2
SIDE 1
SIDE 2
12345678
12345678
12345678
12345678
SIDE 2
1 = White/Orange
2 = Orange
3 = White/Green
4 = Blue
5 = White/Blue
6 = Green
7 = White/Brown
8 = Brown
1 = White/Orange
2 = Orange
3 = White/Green
4 = Blue
5 = White/Blue
6 = Green
7 = White/Brown
8 = Brown
SIDE 1SIDE 2
1 = White/Orange
2 = Orange
3 = White/Green
4 = Blue
5 = White/Blue
6 = Green
7 = White/Brown
8 = Brown
1 = White/Green
2 = Green
3 = White/Orange
4 = Blue
5 = White/Blue
6 = Orange
7 = White/Brown
8 = Brown
Figure A-1: Straight-Through and Crossover Cable
Please make sure your connected cables are with the same pin
assignment and color as the above picture before deploying the cables
into your network.
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EC Declaration of Conformity
For the following equipment:
*Type of Product:
PoE over Coaxial Extender - Transmitter
PoE over Coaxial Extender - Receiver with 12/24V DC Splitter
When hereby confirmed that the products mentioned comply with the requirements set out
in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating
to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC).
For the evaluation regarding the EMC, the following standards were applied:
EN55022 (2006 + A1 :2007)
EN 61000-3-2 (2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009)
EN 61000-3-3 (2008)
EN55024 (2010)
Responsible for marking this declaration if the:
Manufacturer Authorized representative established within the EU
Authorized representative established within the EU (if applicable):
Company Name: Planet Technology Corp.
Company Address: 10F., No.96, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan