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As a leading expert in PoE lighting, our team accompanies you from the start of the project to the installation, collaborating in ways to reduce costs while still meeting the architectural and lighting design goals.
PoE (Power over Ethernet) lighting enables the transmission of power and data using a single low‑voltage cable, facilitating digital communication with the lighting system and integration into smart building systems. With PoE lighting, the lights are essentially connected to the building’s IT system. The luminaires and other building systems like HVAC, sensors, alarms and security, become a single IT‑managed system, providing benefits such as:
At Axis, we work closely with our customers, market partners and PoE manufacturers to deliver PoE lighting in a way that meets the lighting design intent. PoE offers robust building system integration opportunities, and as interest grows in the owner community, we will continue to support stakeholders in improving their PoE lighting initiatives. Our in-house support team is there for you every step of the way, from PoE training upon request, to quotes through engineering and project management.
You want to be working with a manufacturer who has strong experience and the depth of resources at the factory to ensure that architectural and lighting design goals are met.
All PoE systems are tested in our in-house lab to ensure quality performance and gather feedback in support of PoE product development. We have evolved and expanded our solutions engineering and factory production techniques to support the optimal deployment of all system architectures. Additionally, it's important to know that UL 2108 certification is required for PoE drivers and nodes even though they are low-voltage, and that the standard applies to both integral and remote products. Virtually all Axis luminaires are available with PoE systems and have been tested to meet the UL requirement for low-voltage systems (UL 2108) that applies to PoE lighting. Production testing and quality control is best in class to ensure that all systems work properly.
We have partnered with multiple vendors, including Igor and Molex, to support PoE in its various types of system architectures. We’ve tested all the major systems in our in-house lab to see how they perform technically, including voltage in relationship to the current, efficiency, dimming performance, flicker and more. We have educated and challenged our PoE partners about what it takes to succeed in the lighting industry, and in many cases have been a catalyst for improvements in their products and systems.
Be sure to inquire with your local utility. Incentives could make PoE even more financially competitive vs. traditional lighting systems.
PoE lighting is available in several different system architectures, and some are more practical than others for certain ceiling types. It is prudent to understand these pros and cons at the conceptual design phase, before a PoE manufacturer is selected.
PoE lighting offers emergency nodes for a complete solution, but not all localities have adopted the latest code language to allow PoE for emergency lighting. In these cases, separate 0-10v circuits are required for emergency lighting and consultation with the factory is encouraged to ensure these two systems are properly aligned.
UL 2108 certification is required for PoE drivers and nodes even though they are low-voltage, and that standard applies to both integral and remote products. Virtually all Axis luminaires are available with PoE systems and have been tested to meet the UL requirement for low-voltage systems (UL 2108) that applies to PoE lighting.
Cost and energy efficiency can be well managed when each port uses its maximum allowed wattage. Using Axis luminaire technologies our experienced PoE team is uniquely capable of fine-tuning the wattage per port, creating significant energy savings. The location of the server in relation to the lighting fixture endpoints must be planned and optimized to ensure the distance is under 50 meters to keep voltage drop below five percent.
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For Linears – Target Total Luminaire Lumens, calculate by multiplying the original length by your desired lumen value. For example, if you want 800 lumens, multiply 800 × 4 (original length). Target Total Luminaire Lumens input would be 3200.
For optimal accuracy, always use a maximum length of 4ft. Anything beyond this includes only one light source. Note: Direct/Indirect scales proportionally and cannot be adjusted separately.
Efficacy
-- lm/W
Watt per foot
-- W/ft