[Techpigmy]

I have installed Rako rack systems in my new build, and all control points are wired with Cat5 for future upgrade to a full HA system (not yet selected). I have been told that I can power the RAko control points with 12V, rather than use batteries, and am now trying to work out how to get 12V into the cables at the head-end.
Does anyone know of a device through which I can patch the cables, to drive 12V into the unused pairs in the Cat5? Normal PoE is 48V and there are plenty of switches which do this, but I haven't found a model which can deliver 12V instead of 48!

Any ideas?.......or do you think I should just opt for battery power?

Regards,

Techpigmy

[vex]

The batteries in Rako keypads are good for over 2 years and get shippes with them, so I wouldn't bother wasting your money.

THT - from my pda

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[owain_thomas]

as Vex said just go for batteries, much easier and neater all round. very simple to change if/when they need doing.

[hornydragon]

Originally Posted by Techpigmy

I have installed Rako rack systems in my new build, and all control points are wired with Cat5 for future upgrade to a full HA system (not yet selected). I have been told that I can power the RAko control points with 12V, rather than use batteries, and am now trying to work out how to get 12V into the cables at the head-end.
Does anyone know of a device through which I can patch the cables, to drive 12V into the unused pairs in the Cat5? Normal PoE is 48V and there are plenty of switches which do this, but I haven't found a model which can deliver 12V instead of 48!

Any ideas?.......or do you think I should just opt for battery power?

Regards,

Techpigmy

have you tried asking your Rako supplier/installer it really isnt difficult