The PyEthernet module offers an optional onboard Power over Ethernet (PoE) power supply circuit. This means that you can power your hardware with only an ethernet cable coming from a power injector or PoE enabled Ethernet switch. However, since the PoE is non-isolated, you must adhere to the following warning!
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WARNING: Before you use the PoE adapter for the first time, please make sure you read and follow the below instructions as failure to do so might damanage your devices!
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The PoE power supply integrated in the PyEthernet module has no galvanic isolation. This means that in accordance with
The PoE power supply integrated in the PyEthernet module with UPC code 604565285911 has no galvanic isolation. This means that in accordance with
IEEE 802.3-2005 standard, you must NOT connect any other devices / cables / chargers if the GND connection is connected to mains earth!
This is typically the case with PCs, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analysers, current consumption measurement devices etc.
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Setup Options
Power over Ethernet
Connectivity option
Power over Ethernet
Power over USB-C / external supply
USB-C cable connected to a PC with mains ground protection
NOT OK
USB-C cable connected to a Notebook without mains ground protection
OK
USB-C charger with mains ground protection
NOT OK
USB-C charger without mains ground protection
OK
Oscilloscope / Logic Analyser / Other equipment with mains ground protection
NOT OK
Battery
OK
Power over USB-C or external supply
USB-C cable connected to a PC with mains ground protection
NOT OK
OK
USB-C cable connected to a PC with mains ground protection
OK
USB-C cable connected to a Notebook without mains ground protection
OK
OK
OK
USB-C charger with mains ground protection
NOT OK
OK
OK
USB-C charger without mains ground protection
OK
OK
OK
Oscilloscope / Logic Analyser / Other equipment with mains ground protection
The PyEthernet module offers an optional onboard Power over Ethernet (PoE) power supply circuit. This means that you can power your hardware with only an ethernet cable coming from a power injector or PoE enabled Ethernet switch. However, since the PoE is non-isolated, you must adhere to the following warning!
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WARNING: Before you use the PoE adapter for the first time, please make sure you read and follow the below instructions as failure to do so might damanage your devices!
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