PDA-604A
by Sifos Technologies · PDA-600 series
The PDA-604A is Sifos’s single-box test instrument for evaluating IEEE 802.3bt and 802.3at Power over Ethernet Powered Devices. It measures directly at the PD’s network interface, giving accurate results for parameters critical to PSE interoperability without the limitations of testing through a real-world PSE.
Key Features
What sets it apart
- One-button, fully automated test sequences with limit checking for key PD PoE characteristics
- Base configuration supports both 2-pair and 4-pair PD powering, power-up, and metering with 0–3 classification events
- Optional 802.3bt Type-3/Type-4 (Class 5–8) licence for high-power PD testing
- Programmable waveform captures of PD voltage, current, and power in 2-pair or 4-pair modes
- Optional automated 802.3at PD Conformance Test Suite producing colour-coded Excel reports across up to 4 quadrants (Alt-A/B, MDI/MDI-X)
- Tcl/Tk scripting and a binary API library for custom test automation
Applications
Where it's used
PoE powered-device design verification and interoperability testing
802.3at/802.3bt PD conformance and certification testing
Manufacturing QA of PoE-powered network equipment
Field service and telecom troubleshooting of powered devices
FAQ
PDA-604A — Frequently Asked Questions
Product information on this page is sourced and paraphrased from Sifos’s official published product documentation at https://sifos.com/wp-content/uploads/PDA-604A-Product-Overview.pdf. Contact Fastech to confirm current specifications, availability, and pricing for your project.
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