ZonePad 8 can be connected to your Zone network in multiple different ways, to support a wide variety of installations. This article covers how to connect ZonePad 8 using; Power over Ethernet (PoE), external 12v PSU + WiFi, and a hybrid of the two.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch
The primary method for connecting the ZonePad 8 to your system is to connect it via a PoE switch or router. Ensuring your Zone processor is connect to the same network.
The ZonePad 8 is a POE device, PoE+ switches or routers are fully backward compatible with PoE devices.
You must ensure the PoE adaptor is connected to the ZonePad 8 via its multi-pin connector before connecting the RJ45 cable to the adaptor.
Caution - Do not connect RJ45 cable to the adaptor before connecting the Muti-pin connector. This is known as 'hot-plugging' and can cause power surges to ZonePad 8.
Once connected the ZonePad 8 will boot up and display the OA logo before entering automatic discovery of Zone controllers.
12v in-wall PSU Adaptor (ASM100427)
It is also possible to connect the ZonePad 8 via an optional 12v in-wall power supply kit. Part number: ASM100247.
The ASM100427 kit comprises of:
- 100-240v AC to 12v DC power supply
- Input: Live is Brown, Blue is Negative
- Output: Positive (+ve) is Red, Negative (-ve) is Black.
- 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel connector.
- Inputs from the power supply are marked as +ve and -ve.
- A barrel socket to multi-pin connector, the multi-pin connector attaches to the top, smaller multi-pin socket on the ZonePad 8.
Wifi can be enabled via the settings menu during start up. Again, ensure that your Zone is connected to the same network you are connecting ZonePad 8 to.
PoE and PSU hybrid connection
It is also possible to operate the ZonePad 8 using a hybrid setup, with power supplied via the optional accessory kit: ASM100247, and data connectivity via a standard ethernet (non-PoE) connection.