PoE Tester Gen2.5 by PoE Texas - Power Over Ethernet Tester to Determine Voltage, Current and Power Consumption on Network Cable - Identify PoE and Troubleshoot Connection Problems, No Battery Needed

Great product to test power source prior to connecting PoE device.

Worked as advertised. Just plug in an ethernet cable and read description associated with Light that is on

This is my second Poe inline tester. This other brand unit didn't pass the data so it was of limited use. The application was a PoE VAV controller. that we were testing max power consumption while operating peripheral hardware.

Worked great! Used it to identify a POE issues on an 8 port POE switch that prevented our POE cameras from powering on and communicating with the NVR. Replaced the malfunctioning switch with a new switch and all the cameras were back on line monitoring the premises and recording video on the NVR!

I had tested 2 other testers one that displayed POE type and volts, amps, watts and one that displayed each wires voltage and POE type. This one hands down is by far the winner. It's portable and not only displays POE type, volts, amps, watts etc but was the clear winner in diagnosing whether a device was receiving POE inline. This was a tool I need to test copiers pote totally being affected by POE. Even with Active POE that negotiates with end devices to determine their compatibility this device showed how a non compatible device was getting passed POE regardless. This helped me realize why the copier kept having to have software reloaded. I took measures to isolate the POE with inline switch and problem solved. This devices measures the latest bt standard and the display is clear.

Lacking proper documentation, we needed to know the specific properties of a PoE splitter provided with a recently purchased device. This PoE analyzer provided us with enough information to replace this OEM splitter and power supply with a single PoE port on a nearby PoE Ethernet switch. Eliminating the need for another plug-in power supply.While the simple LED PoE tester is sufficient for verifying that PoE is available, it can’t tell you the exact voltage or current draw of the device connected. The low price point; simple functionality and a very informative display makes this analyzer a must have in your tool kit.

This PoE Texas Tester Gen 2 is an excellent tool!It does everything you need. And don't settle for lesser (or more expensive!).We had an urgent need for determining performance metrics for an essential deployable Emergency Communications System, including several multiple AREDN MESH Nodes, requiring <=24VDC (~min 12VDC) at ~12W total (~1/2A). This System is at the Remote end of a rugged 23ga AWG Cat6 Outdoor Cable, and powered by Passive PoE at lengths of 100 feet, and potentially many hundreds.Some Critical Issues: Must NOT subject Remote Nodes to voltages over 25VDC (!!) due to likely failures! AND Theory is good, but empirical testing rules!The PoE Tester Gen 2 is a simple and effective solution! Just insert it in-line at Source and Remore, and compare!Three Pics show three likely sources (A-24VDC OEM Regulated Injector. C-2x 12VDC Batteries in Series (NOT charging!). E- Nominal "12VDC" (10-20VDC) to 24VDC Converter.) Two Pics show Test Results for Regulated and Battery Cases, measured at each end of the 100ft Cable.For required ~12W total at ~1/2A, Remote received ~24VDC. And Verified <25VDC! Typical voltage loss ~1.1V.ALSO, Beware freshly charged batteries, because even afterwards, may have a no-load voltage of perhaps 26-27VDC! BUT under load, and at Remote end, delivered voltage reasonably safe <24VDC. [Bonus! This Gen 2 also activates Active PoE systems, too!]Summary: Just buy this one! You cannot feasibly acquire the total capabilities, and definitive metrics, with any other device(s) I could find, for anywhere near the very modest cost.Good Luck (and remember, Tests Beat Theory!).Bats :)

works great in the field and i like its compact size. It detects POE as tested.