Kiosk Model: No-Power Tablet Kiosk

No-Power(POE) Kiosk Considerations

The No-Power kiosk has a name that might be confusing for some people. The Kiosk does actually need power, it is just provided in a different way. The No-Power kiosk utilizes a POE(Power Over Ethernet) device that receives power from a PoE+ equipped network switch and converts that down to a USB voltage that charges the Surface Tablet.

Customer requirements

Existing compatible IEEE 802.3at-20099(Also called PoE+) or IEEE 802.3bt-2018(Also called PoE++) network switch. The switch ports need to be capable of delivering at least 25 watts of power each. Link to compatible device>https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged-GS108LP/dp/B07788WK5V/?th=1

If an older, non-POE+/POE++ compatible switch is all that is available, a POE injector device may be used. These devices take power from the wall and energize the ethernet link to the kiosk. The device itself should be located in the IT room where other networking equipment. This is only economical for small deployments. Link to device> https://www.amazon.com/BV-Tech-Single-Gigabit-Ethernet-Injector/dp/B005BQUNEG

If the customer does not have a compatible PoE switch, and the deployment will be too large(3+ units) for an injector, it is recommended to purchase a new compatible PoE+ or PoE++ switch. The new switch does not need to fully replace the old switch. Depending on the network/security environment a PoE enabled switch can be attached to an existing switch via the uplink port. The new PoE enabled switch will provide power and data to No-Power kiosks downstream of the device while still maintaining the current network infrastructure

The distance to PoE+ adapter(for the No-Power Kiosk) and the network switch should not exceed 100 meters(328 feet). Note that this is the cabling length, not the physical distance to the device

Ethernet cabling should be a minimum of Cat5E. Cat6 cabling is recommended because the increased wire thickness reduces electrical waste and heat. The cabling wiring should be 2 or 4 twisted pairs with a standard RJ45 connector.