A team of NASA scientists has turned to Ethernet to capture clear video footage on Mars. The use of a camera and a laser mounted on the front bumper of an autonomous or semi-autonomous planetary rover called the K-REX2 has solved image quality in airless environments. Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology connecting the camera and laser to sensors, takes advantage of power and data delivery capability over a single cable to run these low-powered smart devices (PD) in space.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) supports low voltage technologies like LED lighting systems, sensors, and HVAC controllers that have become standard in today’s commercial office building. PoE power devices (PD) draw less power than legacy devices, and because they are smart, they can turn off and on automatically. PoE energy costs are low and getting even […]
If there’s a lesson to be learned from being stuck at home during COVID, and struggling to get things done at home that might have taken seconds in the office, it’s this–the agile workplace wins. Workplace agility is nothing new, but developing it has taken on a new urgency. Essential workers with the good fortune […]
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Thanks to the rise of whole building efficiency initiatives, facility operations are becoming less of a drain on the power grid and on the people who run things. One key aspect of reducing that energy-hungry footprint is the use of low-power solutions throughout a facility, such as Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting systems. Intelligent lighting […]
The term “utility” has expanded to include not only electricity (& gas), water & sewer systems and communications services, but a hybrid of data and power transmission for low voltage devices. That’s because daily life has become more connected and more reliant upon data. With the IoT, things like Alexa, smart blinds, security camera systems, […]
Every few years, California releases its updated regulations on Title 20 and 24 for building energy efficiency for residential and nonresidential structures. These standards are helping occupants achieve lighting energy efficiency and savings. Though effective, these regulations are somewhat complicated to wade through. This post will endeavor to unpack the broader aspects of the latest […]
In a new report published by Grand View Research, Inc., the global LED lighting market size is expected to reach USD 127.84 billion by 2027, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% over this forecast period. Factors driving the trend are the aggressive decline in LED lamp and luminaire pricing, longer lifespan, low […]
There’s a lot of interest in building renovation and urban renewal in 2020. You only need to turn on your television to witness this significant and expanding market trend in action. Historic preservation is great for television ratings. It’s even greater for real estate developers, urban planners and local residents. In 1976, the federal government […]
Joe Williams has been with Versa Technology for over ten years, currently serving as Director of Distributor Sales. Before that, he spent another ten years as Director of Sales in both an Ethernet-based company that leveraged existing copper infrastructure and a private label telecom application developer. We recently sat down to discuss the trends he’s […]
What is PoE Lighting Technology? Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting systems are smart lighting. They improve control over light quality, lower energy bills, and substantially lengthen bulb life. A PoE lighting platform and its fixtures use Ethernet cables to power lights (luminaires) and transmit data between the luminaire and the control software. They may also […]