The BL-8000 POWERSense Hub is a 20 port or 10 port rack-mount chassis
with up to 20 individual modules. Each module is Hot-swappable so that
modules may be added to the chassis without powering down the unit. For
safety, each module has its own DC to DC converter, which is totally
voltage isolated from the other ports. Each module is separately fused
and protected from any unexpected current surge. If a power surge
should occur, either through a building electrical system or lightning
strike, the POWERSense Hub takes the force and helps protect the
valuable equipment attached to it. If the individual power module is
damaged due to misuse or very large power surge, the unit may be hot
swapped out without powering down the chassis or disconnecting the
other devices attached to the other power modules in the chassis.
The POWERSense Hub is tailored to provide maximum value in VoIP network
applications. External power supplies normally required for VoIP phones
become unnecessary. Power is now supplied by the POWERSense Hub System
to the phones directly over the existing LAN cabling infrastructure. A
device detection circuit provides invaluable protection from
over-voltage damage when connecting expensive devices to the network
such as VoIP phones or laptops.
The POWERSense family also includes a ten port model, and a single port
model for powering smaller concentrations of devices. POWERSense
accessory products include connectors necessary for use with some VoIP
Phones.
