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RS Components introduces new and highly affordable Power-over-Ethernet tester from Fluke Networks

New MicroScanner PoE enables installers and maintenance technicians to test for sufficient network power for Power-over-Ethernet devices

LONDON, UK, 22 May 2019 – RS Components (https://uk.rs-online.com/web/) (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), a global multi-channel provider of industrial and electronic products and solutions, today announced it is shipping the MicroScannerTM PoE (https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/?searchTerm=np-fluke-microscanner-0519_uk&searchType=Offers&dr=N) from Fluke Networks, a worldwide leader in troubleshooting tools used in the installation and maintenance of critical network cabling infrastructure.

The new low-cost MicroScanner PoE tester delivers a complete set of tools for maintenance engineers and technicians, enabling the fast installation and troubleshooting of Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) devices. PoE technology can enable significant benefits in cost, efficiency and flexibility and allows the installation of a number of network-connected devices such as cameras or displays.

Simply, the MicroScanner PoE verifies and troubleshoots Ethernet cabling and displays the level of power available. Therefore, installation engineers are quickly informed if there is sufficient power available for new PoE devices to be installed on a network.

A major issue for technicians is that there is no definitive standard today for PoE; instead there exists a number of varying ‘standardised’ implementations. It can therefore be difficult even for highly experienced engineers to be sure that certain devices will work together. This has resulted in the launch of a certification programme by the Ethernet Alliance to help address this problem – power levels and requirements are designated on a scale from zero to eight, which indicates the amount of power sourced or required.

Implementing this approach, when connected to a PoE network switch, the MicroScanner PoE will display the maximum power level reported by the switch, in accordance with Ethernet Alliance designations, therefore making it easy for technicians to know if the switch and device are compatible.

The tester enables cable wire mapping and offers distance-to-fault indicators to allow cable problems to be tracked quickly. Upon connection to a live switch port, the tester displays the speed of a port up to 10-Gbps, which is especially helpful in troubleshooting slow access points.

The MicroScanner PoE from Fluke Networks is available now from RS in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.

About RS Components
RS Components is a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, a global multi-channel provider of industrial and electronic products and solutions. We offer more than 500,000 industrial and electronics products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, and provide a wide range of value-added services to over one million customers. With operations in 32 countries, we ship more than 50,000 parcels a day.

Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2019 had revenues of £1.88bn.

For more information, please visit the website at https://uk.rs-online.com/web/.

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