Understanding PoE modules and how to connect them to cameras

[Kamalas]

I have a PoE swtich. I wish to use the switch with this camera:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-0M...Network-Camera-with-2-8-12mm/32428341323.html

In the second data table it says the following:
Support POE power supply (you need buy a POE module use on it),,-S is neutral generic version, does not accept any custom

My understanding of the situation. Please correct me if I am wrong.
The camera natively does not support PoE.
In order to have the camera support PoE, I need a PoE module inbetween the camera and the PoE network cable (or switch). Like this one
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...1782796268.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.11.FpQ4C0

The role of the module is to ensure that 12 volts is fed to the camera as close to the camera as possible (e.g. voltage drop over distance).

I then need to strip the network PoE cable and separate data wires and power wires to attach to the PoE module. I then connect the PoE module as data wires and power wires to the camera itself.

Are there any step by step instructions and pictures out there? i could not find any.

Do I need any other electronic gear/wires.

 

[riceandbeans]

@Kamalas: http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1565857088.html

That cable pulls the necessary wires off the ethernet cable and brings them to terminal blocks which then plug into your poe module. Then your poe module via another set of wires/terminal blocks feeds the necessary data and power into your camera cpu/dsp. Finally, usually a ribbon cable connects your cpu/dsp to the camera sensor/module. HTH

 

[zero-degrees]

I have a PoE swtich. I wish to use the switch with this camera:
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bd7vuo1a

In the second data table it says the following:
Support POE power supply (you need buy a POE module use on it),,-S is neutral generic version, does not accept any custom

My understanding of the situation. Please correct me if I am wrong.
The camera natively does not support PoE.
In order to have the camera support PoE, I need a PoE module inbetween the camera and the PoE network cable (or switch). Like this one
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...1782796268.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.11.FpQ4C0

The role of the module is to ensure that 12 volts is fed to the camera as close to the camera as possible (e.g. voltage drop over distance).

I then need to strip the network PoE cable and separate data wires and power wires to attach to the PoE module. I then connect the PoE module as data wires and power wires to the camera itself.

Are there any step by step instructions and pictures out there? i could not find any.

Do I need any other electronic gear/wires.

Hey @Kamalas you're over thinking this a bit possibly. While you have a POE swtich already you can still simply use a POE splitter. Connect the switch end to the switch and plug it in there as well to power. Then connect the other end into the camera ethernet port and the 12v into the DC in port. http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Produ..._medium=shop&gclid=CNWIicvGi8sCFYIfhgodaIMAFQ

Don't get me wrong, what you are proposing above could "work" but I feel its overly complicating things.

 

[Kamalas]

Hey @Kamalas you're over thinking this a bit possibly. While you have a POE swtich already you can still simply use a POE splitter. Connect the switch end to the switch and plug it in there as well to power. Then connect the other end into the camera ethernet port and the 12v into the DC in port. http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Produ..._medium=shop&gclid=CNWIicvGi8sCFYIfhgodaIMAFQ

Don't get me wrong, what you are proposing above could "work" but I feel its overly complicating things.

@zero-degrees
Yes, you are right. Thanks for the reality check. My initial concern was voltage drop for a cable which would be 20 meters (65 feet). Given the link you provided it looks like I should be ok. I will use the spitter.

 

[zero-degrees]

@zero-degrees
Yes, you are right. Thanks for the reality check. My initial concern was voltage drop for a cable which would be 20 meters (65 feet). Given the link you provided it looks like I should be ok. I will use the spitter.

POE voltage drop as well as data integrity by standards is good to 100M - (330-340 feet to be more specific in a POE environment). Several people here have posted about going up to 500 feet without issue, however I am simply citing "standards" which say POE is to be used to 33X feet - anything additional would require a switch or extender.