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Telecom Power System

Reduce cables size and voltage drop for telecom applications

Class 4 power systems (like Cence) can supply higher voltages (up to 450V DC), making them superior to 48V DC systems to remotely power telecom.

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Telecom Applications

Reduce cables size and voltage drop for telecom applications

Class 4 power systems (like Cence) can supply higher voltages (up to 450V DC), making them superior to 48V DC systems for remote powering applications in telecom.

Telecom Class 4 Power System

Cence HVDC is a Class 4 Power (CL4) system, ideal for telecom applications.

The NEC added the Class 4 rating in November 2022 in Article 726. This rating is applied to power systems that can provide up to 450V DC, and have fault-management built-in for safety. You can think of Class 4 rated power systems as a combination of Class 2 power systems (such as PoE), and traditional AC power. Class 2 and Class 4 both provide suitable protection from fire and shock hazards, but PoE can only provide up to 100 W of power. Read our blog to learn more about Class 4 Power Systems.

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Higher Voltages

Reduces cable size, saving operational costs and capital investment in cabling.

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DC Power

Less voltage drop along cables compared to AC power at the same voltage.

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Fault-Managed for Safety

Cence intelligently stops power as soon as a fault (like human touch) is detected.

Why Class 4? Higher Voltages.

Reduce telecom project capital costs associated with cabling. Class 4 power systems provide higher voltages (up to 450V DC).

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48V DC cable

Cables in low voltage, high power, applications (such as traditional telecom rectifiers) require larger cable gauges to support the current needed.

450V DC cable

Cables in Class 4 systems have a gauge that is about 10x smaller than the gauge of a cable with 48V DC running through it, carrying the same amount of power.

Why Class 4? DC Power.

Boost battery backup capacity, and reduce power consumption with DC Power.

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Reliable 5G Internet

Increase battery backup capacity

Batteries only store DC power (not AC). Distribute DC power with Cence to improve battery capacity, and keep telecom sites in operation for up to 8 hours if power fails

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Reduce Operating Costs

Reduce voltage drop along cables

Save on operating costs by reducing voltage drop with Cence. Cence distributes DC power, and less typical line losses affect DC, as opposed to AC power.

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Why Class 4? Fault Managed for Safety.

Onboard computers in the Cence Class 4 power system continuously monitor cables for faults, such as human touch, and stop power immediately if one is detected. This enables Cence to distribute up to 450V DC of power to telecom applications, while safely making use of low voltage wiring practices.

Prepare for Hybrid Fibre Cables

Implementing a Class 4 DC power system, like Cence, makes the transition to hybrid cables more streamlined.

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Hybrid Fibre Cables

A hybrid cable incorporates optical fibers (for data transmission) and copper wires (for power transmission) within the same jacket. They are a distribution medium for both Class 4 power and 5G. Hybrid cables enable long-distance power supply while ensuring high-speed data transmission.

Optical Fibres for data transmission

Copper Wire for Class 4 DC power transmission

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Step 1

Click "Get Started", and share some details about your project.

Step 2

We will reach out to discuss the best power distribution option for your project.

Step 3

Implement Cence to reduce your power consumption by up to 40%.

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