
Datasheet
INSTANT 802.3af
INSTANT 802.3af
Indoor and Outdoor Adapters
Models: INS-8023AF-O, INS-8023AF-I
Transforms PoE Devices into 48V, 802.3af-Compliant Products
Works with 802.3af Switches for Remote Control Power Applications
Enables Longer Cable Run Lengths

Overview
The Instant 802.3af Adapter transforms
almost any Ubiquiti PoE (Power over
Ethernet) device into a fully compliant
48V, 802.3af-compatible product.
Datasheet
INSTANT 802.3af
PoE Switch Compatibility
The Instant 802.3af Adapter works
seamlessly with a variety of 802.3af
switches for remote power control
applications. As you manage and
monitor your network, you can
conveniently power or power cycle
your remote devices using your
802.3af switch.
For ease of power management, you
can centralize the 802.3af switch and
power source, and you can include a
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
as a backup. This way your network
continues to run even during a
temporary power outage.
Ubiquiti Compatibility
airMAX
Adapter
airCam
Adapter
™
™
NanoBridge
with Outdoor
Instant 802.3af
with Outdoor
Instant 802.3af
airMAX
Rocket™M5 with
Outdoor Instant
802.3af Adapter
M2
802.3af Switch
Outdoor products powered by 802.3af switch
Available in both indoor and outdoor
versions, the Instant 802.3af Adapter
is compatible with most Ubiquiti
PoE devices* using 100 Mbps ports,
including:
• airMAX
• airVision
• UniFi
• mFi
™
™
™
™
Longer Cable Runs
High voltage carries power more
efciently (using less current) than low
voltage. The Instant 802.3af Adapter
enables longer 48V cable runs due to
a more efcient power delivery – so
your products can get the power they
require even when they are located far
from the 802.3af switch.
ESD/Surge Protection
The Instant 802.3af Adapter provides
an additional ±15kV of Ethernet
isolation for built-in protection that
lessens the risk of ESD or surge
damage to your devices.
airMAX Product Compatibility airVision Product Compatibility
RocketM
BulletM
Bullet TitaniumM
NanoBridgeM
NanoStationM
NanoStationlocoM
PowerBridgeM
NanoBridgeM
airGridM
PicoStationM
Ubiquiti products compatible with Instant 802.3af Adapters
UniFi AP Outdoor
airCam
with Outdoor
Instant 802.3af
Adapter
with Outdoor
Instant 802.3af
Adapter
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
airCam
airCam Dome
airCam Mini
UniFi Product Compatibility
UniFi AP
UniFi AP LR
UniFi AP Outdoor
mFi Product Compatibility
mPort
mPort Serial
UniFi APs
with Indoor
Instant 802.3af
Adapters
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
802.3af Switch
* Check product specications to verify voltage
compatibility.
Indoor and outdoor products powered by 802.3af switch
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Specications
Electrical Information
Input Power 48V, 802.3af (with Sensing Capability)
Output Power 18V, 0.7A
Output PoE Method Positive 4, 5; Return 7, 8
Ethernet ESD/Surge Protection ±15kV
Physical Information
Model INS-8023AF-I INS-8023AF-O
Dimensions (mm) 93.5 x 27 x 21.5 315 x 25.8 x 24.8
Weight 200 g 300 g
Operating Temperature 0 to 70° C -30 to 70° C
Output Ethernet Cable N/A Shielded CAT5, Length: 10 cm
Instant 802.3af Adapter, Indoor Version, model INS-8023AF-I
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INSTANT 802.3af
Instant 802.3af Adapter, Outdoor Version, model INS-8023AF-O
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All speci cations in this document are subject to change without notice.
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ESD Damage Protection
Protect your networks from
devastating electrostatic discharge
(ESD) attacks.
Extended Cable Support
TOUGHCables have been developed
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performance for extended cable run
lengths.
Bulletproof your networks
TOUGHCable is currently available in
two versions: PRO Shielding Protection
and CARRIER Shielding Protection.
TOUGHCable PRO
outdoor, carrier-class shielded cable
with an integrated ESD drain wire.
TOUGHCable CARRIER
Category5e, outdoor, carrier-class
shielded cable that features
an integrated ESD drain wire,
anti-crosstalk divider, and secondary
shielding. It is rated to provide optimal
performance on Gigabit Ethernet
networks.
Additional Information:
Ubiquiti TOUGHCable and TOUGHCable
INSTANT 802.3af
Datasheet
is a Category 5e,
TOUGHCable Connectors
Speci cally designed for use with Ubiquiti TOUGHCables, TOUGHCable
Connectors protect against ESD attacks and Ethernet hardware damage, while
allowing rapid eld deployment without soldering. The standard TOUGHCable
Connectors are available in 100-pc. bags, while the TC-GND versions include
ground wires and are available in 20-pc. bags.
ESD attacks are the leading cause for
device failures. The diagram below
illustrates the areas vulnerable to
ESD attacks in a network.
By using a grounded Ubiquiti Power
over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter along with
Connectors, you can effectively protect
against ESD attacks.
• 24 AWG copper conductor pairs
• 26 AWG integrated ESD drain wire
to prevent ESD attacks and damage
• PE outdoor-rated, weatherproof
jacket
• Multi-layered shielding
• Available in lengths of 1000 ft
(304.8m)
is a
Unshielded
cable with
no ESD drain
PoE adapter with
no earth ground
Ubiquiti
Instant 802.3af
Adapter
Ubiquiti
TOUGHCable
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