Platinum Tools Develops TPS200C Pocket-Sized PoE++ Tester

The new TPS200C from Platinum Tools is a pocket-sized PoE++ tester that has been designed for PoE cables up to 56 volts and 280 watts of power.

Power over Ethernet equipment may require testing to ensure proper performance of the data network.

Available Now

The TPS200C is just the latest in a list of tools and solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination, and testing of wire and cable from Newbury Park, CA-based Platinum Tools.

Now available, the TPS200C has an MSRP of $89.00.

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No Batteries Required for TPS200C

“Powered by the PoE circuit, the TPS200C requires no batteries and can be used inline with an actual PoE device to measure current flow, or by itself in Powered Device (PD) Simulation mode to determine the maxi­mum power available from the PoE power source,” explained Sean Rothermel, Platinum Tools product manager.

No Data Interruption on Active Cables

The TPS200C tests up to 4-pair PoE (IEEE 802.3bt Type 3), even on active data cables without interrupting data flow. It offers both automatic mode and polarity detection.

The tester features an easy-to-read, bright, scrolling OLED display and dual RJ45 ports for testing PoE and dual 2.1×5.5mm DC jacks for testing DC power supplies.