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Convert at the head end
The transmitter converts standard AC into high-voltage DC and a controlled pulsed-current waveform.
Class 4 Enterprise Power
Panduit Fault Managed Power System
A centralized Class 4 platform designed to deliver significant power over distance for enterprise networks, distributed facilities and connected building infrastructure.
Platform overview
Centralized power for enterprise environments
Panduit’s Fault Managed Power System converts standard AC input into high-voltage DC and then a pulsed-current waveform for delivery over multi-conductor Class 4 cable. At the far end, a receiver converts that waveform to DC for network and building loads.
Panduit emphasizes centralized power distribution: transmitters and backup power can remain at the head end while receivers supply remote switches, security systems, building controls and other distributed equipment.
The current Gen 2 portfolio is UL 1400 listed and SIL 3 rated according to Panduit. The company also highlights backward compatibility with existing Panduit FMPS deployments.
How the platform works
From centralized power to the connected load
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Deliver over Class 4 cable
Power travels over multi-conductor copper while the system manages fault energy.
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Convert near the load
The receiver converts the waveform to DC suitable for multiple downstream devices.
Where it stands out
Characteristics worth understanding
Enterprise focus
The platform is positioned for campuses, warehouses, large distributed facilities and modern enterprise networks.
UPS consolidation
Panduit specifically promotes removing distributed UPS units from IDFs and centralizing backup power at the head end.
Power and fiber pathways
Published case studies describe power and fiber sharing pathways without conventional conduit in qualifying designs.
Upgrade path
Gen 2 is presented as backward compatible with existing Panduit FMPS deployments, supporting expansion without wholesale replacement.
Potential applications
Where this platform may fit
Suitability depends on load requirements, cable distance, receiver options, project economics and code approval.
Remote network switches and IDFs
Security cameras and access control
Building-management systems
Smart-building edge equipment
Industrial IT/OT infrastructure
Large campuses and distributed facilities
Before selecting a platform
Design questions worth asking
A useful comparison begins with the project—not with a preferred product.
- What loads and output voltages must each receiver support?
- How many copper pairs and channels are required for the target power?
- Can centralized backup replace UPS units at remote closets?
- Will power and fiber share a pathway, and what separation rules apply?
- Does the project benefit from Gen 2 compatibility with an existing FMPS deployment?
- What does the local AHJ require for the selected cable route and installation method?
The role of CAG.Works
Connecting the technology to a workable application
CAG.Works helps organizations identify where Panduit’s Fault Managed Power System may be worth considering. We can help define the project’s needs and bring Panduit, engineers and qualified installers into early discussions. System sizing, electrical design, installation and code approval remain the responsibility of the appropriate project professionals.
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Manufacturer resources
Use these sources for current product specifications, listings and application guidance.
Panduit FMPS Gen 2 Overview Official source →Panduit Enterprise Application Guide Official source →Panduit Gen 2 Announcement 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.
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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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