Ap 7161 Vmm Power Options - Motorola AP 7161 Installation Manual

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2.5 AP 7161 VMM Power Options

The AP 7161 Vehicle Mounted Modem (VMM) is a software enabled profile within the WiNG5 architecture that
uses the same hardware as AP 7161 infrastructure models (see
mounted AP 7161 operating as a VMM within a vehicle or mobile asset requires a power source delivered via
Power over Ethernet (PoE). The same requirements and guidelines for Access Point power are in force as noted in
this installation manual. Refer to
An AP 7161 operating as a VMM has the capability of being installed into a variety of vehicular and mobile
environments. As such, a professional certified installation partner should be consulted on appropriate power
sources and installation into a vehicle or mobile asset. Motorola Solutions does not provide a vehicular power
source nor takes responsibility for any power solution design operated outside of the allowed specifications for
power of an AP7161 running as a VMM.
CAUTION
The following table shows a number of potential power sources and corresponding industry options to power an
AP 7161 VMM:
Potential Vehicular/Mobile Power Sources
12V battery
24V battery
12V power plug
AC invertor in vehicle
PoE switch in train or vehicle
Specifications on page 59
Exceeding these requirements can invalidate warranty.
AP 7161 Hardware on page 8
for operating voltage and operating current.
Required Source
DC-DC convertor or DC PoE injector
DC-DC convertor or DC PoE injector
DC PoE injector with power plug adapter
AC PoE injector
Direct connection via CAT5E cable
AP 7161 Access Point
). As such, a