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Is PoE power enough for the AUTODOME IP starlight 7000i camera mounted with a VG4-A-PA0 Pendant arm?

Question

Is PoE power enough for the AUTODOME IP starlight 7000i camera mounted with a VG4-A-PA0 Pendant arm?

Answer

The AUTODOME IP starlight 7000i (NDP-7512-730) camera can be powered by one of the devices in the list that follows:

  • 30 W (IEEE 802.3at) midspan

  • 30 W network switch

  • 60 W midspan

In a PoE configuration, a single (Cat5e/Cat6e) cable connection provides power while simultaneously supporting data and video transmission.

For maximum reliability, the camera can operate in a redundant configuration, with both a 24 VAC power source and a midspan or a switch connected simultaneously. If either power source fails, the camera switches automatically to the other power source.

The camera can also accept a standard 24 VAC power source if a PoE network interface will not be used.

For pendant models used in outdoor applications that require heaters:

⚙️ Setup: e.g. AUTODOME IP starlight 7000i (NDP-7512-730) with pendant arm VG4-A-PA0 (outdoor pendant)

  • The pendant arm is just a mount; it does not provide power itself.

  • The camera has internal heaters for outdoor use (typical with pendant models).

    • If you want to power the camera and its internal heaters via PoE, you need a 60 W power source per the datasheet.

      • warning A standard PoE+ switch (30 W max) is NOT enough.

    • Therefore, if your PoE switch does NOT support 60 W per port, you need a Bosch 60 W midspan injector or a 60 W PoE++ switch to power both the camera and its internal heaters.

    • Alternatively, you can power the camera with the 24 VAC power box mounted on the pendant arm, which provides sufficient power for both camera and heaters without PoE.

 

For in-ceiling or indoor pendant applications that do not require heater power:

  • a standard 30 W (IEEE 802.3at) midspan or a 30 W switch can be used to power the camera.

This information can be found in the datasheet, in the Power options section (page 3): AUTODOME_IP_starlight_7000i_Datasheet_51_en_57623773195.

See also: Bosch | Pendant arm, power box, 24VAC, AUTODOME | VG4-A-PA0

Conclusion

  • Powering with standard PoE+ only: is NOT enough for heaters.

  • Powering with a 60 W midspan or 60 W PoE++ switch: YES, enough to power both camera and heaters.

  • Standard PoE+ (30 W) is sufficient for camera only (indoor or ceiling models without heaters).


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