STELCO Remote Substations Use Perle PoE Switches in Surveillance Camera Installation
Switches are rated for extreme temperatures
PRINCETON, N.J. — Outdoor security cameras are designed to operate in sun, heat, rain, sleet, and snow. The rest of the system, such as the switch, router, and power source, needs to be protected against the elements. Therefore, when Static Electric Co. decided to install security cameras at 50 substation and transformer locations, the team knew they would need industrial-grade networking equipment housed inside IP65 NEMA enclosures. When choosing equipment for this type of environment, there were several factors the company took into consideration.
Many commercial-grade networking devices rely on airflow to dissipate heat generated by internal components. However, because IP65 NEMA enclosures are unvented, the equipment inside must be rated to operate in temperatures of minus 40° to 167°F.