User Guide

Getting to know your P100

Thanks for purchasing BirdDog Eyes P100. Please

take some time to read this document to allow you

to get the most out of your purchase and

familiarize yourself with the features available in

the unit.

Physical connectors

Powering Eyes P100

P100 is equipped with a sophisticated system

allowing power from various sources:

PoE+ (Power over Ethernet)

PoE+ is a convenient way to power P100 as it allows

both data and power to be sent through the same

standard Ethernet cable. To take advantage of

PoE+, the network switch that P100 is directly

plugged into must support PoE+ (802.3at).

Different network switches are capable of

providing differing amounts of total power to all

connected devices. P100 uses approximately 14

watts in PoE mode.

Located at the rear of the P100 is a DC connection

port. This power input socket is capable of

accepting 12vDC power. P100 should only be

Thermal management

Eyes P100 has been engineered to be passively

cooled, no fans are required. In order to achieve

this the entire enclosure of P100 is designed to

dissipate heat. The main processor is capable of

operating up to 100º C / 212º F.

Some factors affect how much heat BirdDog will

produce, and it is normal for it to feel warm to the

touch.

In extreme circumstances (a hot day/direct hot sun)

it is advised to power P100 via DC as this produces

less heat than PoE.

BirdDog has been tested in extreme environments.