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Central AC-to-DC conversion
The transmitter converts input power once and distributes high-voltage DC from a central location.
Continuous-DC Class 4 Architecture
Cence Fault-Managed Digital Current™
A modular Fault-Managed Power platform that distributes continuously monitored high-voltage DC and converts it near connected loads.
Platform overview
A different approach to Fault-Managed Power
Cence’s Digital Current™ architecture differs from packetized FMP platforms. Its transmitter performs a centralized AC-to-DC conversion and distributes continuously monitored high-voltage DC to receivers located closer to the loads.
Cence receivers regulate the high-voltage DC down to the voltage required by lighting, telecom equipment and other compatible devices. The platform also incorporates wireless monitoring and control through Cence software.
Current official transmitter specifications describe a four-channel modular system with rack- or wall-mount options, up to 3.2 kW per channel and programmable output up to 400 V DC. Cence’s broader platform material discusses operation up to 450 V DC depending on configuration.
How the platform works
From centralized power to the connected load
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Continuously monitor the link
Transmitters and receivers monitor the circuit and interrupt power when a defined fault is detected.
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Regulate near the load
Receivers convert the high-voltage DC to the voltage required by compatible endpoints; software adds monitoring and control.
Where it stands out
Characteristics worth understanding
Continuous DC delivery
Cence distinguishes Digital Current from packetized approaches by transmitting continuous, actively monitored DC.
Higher-power channels
Current specifications list up to 3.2 kW per channel, making load analysis and receiver configuration especially important.
Modular architecture
The transmitter uses modular, hot-swappable channels and is offered in rack- and wall-mounted arrangements.
Software visibility
Cence promotes wireless monitoring, control, automation and optimization of connected loads through its application layer.
Potential applications
Where this platform may fit
Suitability depends on load requirements, cable distance, receiver options, project economics and code approval.
Lighting and lighting controls
Telecom and network equipment
Data-center power distribution
Education and healthcare facilities
Retail and commercial buildings
Loads requiring more than 100 W
Before selecting a platform
Design questions worth asking
A useful comparison begins with the project—not with a preferred product.
- Which published voltage and power configuration applies to the selected hardware?
- What receiver outputs are available for the intended loads?
- Should receivers be located individually or daisy-chained?
- How will wireless monitoring integrate with facility operations?
- What is the current listing and certification status of the exact products specified?
- What installation practices are accepted by the local AHJ?
The role of CAG.Works
Connecting the technology to a workable application
CAG.Works can help a project team compare Cence’s continuous-DC architecture with other FMP approaches, identify suitable loads, and organize early discussions with Cence, engineers, endpoint manufacturers and installers. Because product certification and specifications are evolving, the exact proposed equipment and its current listings should be verified during design.
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Manufacturer resources
Use these sources for current product specifications, listings and application guidance.
Cence Fault Managed Power Suite Official source →Cence FMP Transmitter Specifications Official source →Cence: Fault Managed Power Explained Official source →
Product specifications, listings and installation requirements can change. Verify the exact proposed equipment with the manufacturer and the project’s Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Have an application worth exploring?
You do not need to select the FMP platform first. Tell CAG.Works what the project needs to accomplish, and we can help organize the right technical conversation.
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