Choosing Camera POE Class

The power consumption of the camera depends on the functions in use as well as any peripheral devices connected (see table below). PoE classes 2 or 3 may be selected in the browser-based user interface in order to optimally adjust the camera to your system design (PoE switch in use, emergency power concept, etc.).

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Usually the default POE class set in the camera is working just fine and nothing needs to be changed. But in case that it needs to be changed (to a higher or a lower power class) for a specific project, it can be done in the admin menu of the camera.

Open the cameras web interface in a browser and select admin menu–>Network Setup–>Ethernet Interface.

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There under the menu point Ethernet Hardware Options–>Power Supply click Change.

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In the next dialogue you will be given the option to change the POE class.

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Be careful. In order for the changes to take place you need (after the process is complete) to physically disconnect the camera from the power supply(POE switch)

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