Veracity VCS-4P1 CAMSWITCH 4 Plus 4+1 Port 802.3at POE Network Switch

Compact, rugged and versatile POE switch for reliable IP camera installations

CAMSWITCH Plus delivers the power and practicality you need to effectively support Power over Ethernet equipment.

Up to full 802.3at Power over Ethernet for IP cameras

CAMSWITCH Plus 10/100 Ethernet switches feature full IEEE 802.3af/at POE compliance to support IP cameras and other POE-powered devices, and can be powered using a local power supply or a unique POE input.

Power exactly where you need it

CAMSWITCH 4 Plus is a 5-port 10/100 switch including four POE outputs, and one port for non-POE downlink or optional POE input.

When used with an optional power supply, CAMSWITCH 4 Plus delivers a network connection with optional 802.3af/at power to up to 4 cameras.

CAMSWITCH 4 Plus can be POE-powered. Veracity’s OUTSOURCE Plus injector is recommended for POE-forwarding applications.

Connections:

All ports support 10/100 Base-T with auto-negotiation and auto-crossover

1. 4 network ports with 802.3at POE
2. Data port with optional POE in
3. 57V DC input

Port LEDs :

Green: POE enabled (POE port), Power good (non-POE port)
Yellow: Ethernet Link /Activity

POE Power Availability:

CAMSWITCH 4 Plus can deliver up to full 802.3at POE Plus power on all 4 ports, however the total budget is limited by the power supply connected.

The power budget is the total power used by POE devices. This information may be found in the IP camera or POE device datasheets. POE power classes are ignored.

For example, the VPSU-57V-1500 provides a 78W budget. This is enough for two full-power 802.3at (25.5 watt) cameras plus two full power 802.3af (13 watt) cameras, or four cameras of up to 19 watts each.

To check the power budget for your supply, refer to the table below. Only Veracity 57V power supplies may be connected to DC inputs.

Wall Mount Clips:

To mount the unit securely to a flat surface, fit the enclosed clips as shown and refer to the drilling template below.

Din Rail Clip (Option):

Remove the two rear screws and fit as shown.

CAMSWITCH switches are compact and rugged, and require no user configuration. Ethernet speed, duplex and crossover are detected or negotiated automatically, and IEEE 802.3af/at POE is delivered
automatically to compliant devices. For other equipment, all ports can be used for regular non-POE Ethernet connections.

Wall-mount clips are included and CAMSWITCH 8 Plus is also compatible with Veracity’s configurable rack mounting tray assembly system.

Versatile power input for maximum power budget

CAMSWITCH Plus may be used with Veracity’s 57V DC power supply models, providing a range of power budgets to suit each installation. Veracity’s class-leading power system delivers the maximum power, efficiency, and reliability available within the POE standard. It also supports maximum range extension: using CAMSWITCH Plus is equivalent to adding an OUTSOURCE Plus injector or separate 57V power supply when delivering POE to OUTREACH Max, LONGSPAN or HIGHWIRE Powerstar.

Use POE power for extending range or adding devices

CAMSWITCH Plus can also be powered by POE, supporting remote positioning, range extension, or adding devices to existing cables. Veracity’s OUTSOURCE Plus injector is recommended for maximum POE budget and range, however for applications with low POE requirements or data-only connections, a regular 802.3af switch may be used.

Selecting the right power source for all your IP camera needs

CAMSWITCH Plus can be powered by a range of AC adapters or POE sources to suit the budget required:

How to work out the total power required for a camera installation:

1. Look up the power in watts from each camera’s datasheet. Allow for any devices which may be added in the future.
2. Add these figures together to find the total budget required. (Cable losses are already accounted for and do not need to be included) 
3. Select a power source which can support the budget you require or greater.

All ports can always be used for network connections. POE is only enabled to compliant devices; non-POE Ethernet equipment can simply be connected as normal.

POE power classes are not used by CAMSWITCH Plus, as they are often unreliable. However in the absence of other information, they can be used to estimate a camera’s power requirement as follows:

a POE class 1 camera will draw 3.8 watts or less
a POE class 2 camera will draw 6.5 watts or less
a POE class 3 or 0 camera (full 802.3af) will draw 13 watts or less
a POE class 4 camera (full 802.3at) will draw 25.5 watts or less

Wall Mounting:

Neat snap-on mounting brackets permit secure wall mounting where this is required.

Compact and versatile 802.3at POE switches

CAMSWITCH 4 PLUS REPLACES CAMSWITCH QUAD.

CAMSWITCH Plus network switches are 803.af/at Power over Ethernet (POE) 10/100 switches designed especially to meet the challenges of IP video installation. An optional POE input enables remote positioning and range extension, or a local power supply can be specified for maximum power budget.

CAMSWITCH 4 Plus features 4 802.3at POE ports, and a 5th port for downlink.

802.3at POE Power

CAMSWITCH Plus can deliver up to the full 25.5 watts required by IEEE 802.3at POE Plus devices such as outdoor or PTZ cameras. A selection of power supply options are available to suit the total power requirements and placement considerations of the installation.

40 watt and 78 watt camera/device power budgets are available from standard power supplies, or the full 200 watts for 8 POE Plus ports can be delivered using Veracity's forthcoming rackmount power solutions.

CAMSWITCH Plus can be powered by POE, doubling the distance to connected devices or enabling network connections to be easily added to existing installations. Up to 25 watts budget at 200 metres is available using Veracity's OUTSOURCE Plus injector.

When a 57V power supply is used, CAMSWITCH Plus can deliver enhanced POE to Veracity OUTREACH Max, HIGHWIRE PowerStar and LONGSPAN products for maximum range.

Designed for Installers:

Camswitch Plus's network ports configure automatically for speed, duplex and crossover, and deliver 802.3af/at POE to compliant devices with no user setup required.

Snap-on clips are provided for secure wall mounting, and up to 4 units can be mounted in an optional 1U rack bracket.

IP Video

CAMSWITCH Plus delivers a compact, reliable and scalable solution to IP video networking which can grow with the installation.

Wireless

Power over Ethernet means that wifi access points and routers can be located optimally and moved easily. CAMSWITCH Plus extends this benefit to more devices and greater distances,

IP Telephony

CAMSWITCH Plus provides a simple way to add IP telephones or additional network ports to existing network outlets, without requiring a mains power connection.

OEM / custom

The versatile CAMSWITCH Plus platform can be customised to your needs.