Mimosa POE

[FLHSI]

Hi All,

I realized something today that I found a bit odd. My apologies if this has already been covered here, Search didn't yield any direct answers.

The Mimosa POE packaged with the device claims Pins 3/6 & 4/5 (+56v) and Pins 1/2 & 7/8 Ground.

The Netonix claims 1/2 & 4/5 (+48v) and Pins 3/6 & 7/8 Ground.

Now, I've got a ton of Netonix powered Mimosa's, Even a few that I accidentally set to 48vh (Ran without issue). I also understand the Mimosa will accept a range of voltage, Which is why 48v works, When they recommend 56v.

What I don't get is why it works with the Pos/Neg pins being different? Is this due to some kind of reverse polarity protection built into the mimosa, Or are my pin stats wrong?

[sirhc]

Yes this has been covered many times, here is one: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=819&p=7083&hilit=rectifier#p7083

Both the MIMOSA radios and the Netonix WS-6-MINI use bridge rectifier circuits on their POE IN so they correct the polarity.

This is why you can power a MIMOSA with their POE brick or if you wanted an AF24 POE brick or a WISP Switch.

The fact that the WS-6-MINI also uses a Bridge Rectifier Circuit on "Port 1" for its "POE IN" you can also power it will a MIMOSA POE Brick or an AF24 POE brick or 48VH from another WISP Switch.

[FLHSI]

Awesome, Thanks for the quick reply, Chris!