POE –X

POE-X
DC Power

POE Technology
First Established in 2015 Electrical Engineering
Lighting
Services created the Rover range of products
which has recently been acquired by POE-X Pty POE-X™
Ltd.

The POE technologies utilised the intrinsic safety

that is afforded by SELV POE technology and
developed it into a complete PoE Ecosystem

By harnessing the power of a supercharged POE Comms

connection a POE-X™ connection can provide
high voltage AC, Lighting, DC power and
communications over to multiple devices over a
single CAT6 cable.
AC Power

POE Technology Roadmap
Generation 1 - In Use
• Rover initially developed by EES for use in
construction sites where it replaced
electrical infrastructure associated with
temporary lighting.
• Used high power POE-X connections to
deliver a minimum 100W of DC power to
strings of LED lights daisychained by
standard CAT5/6 cable.
• Used by top tier builders and electrical
contractors in Australia
• First to offer POE DC to AC inversion with
RCD protection to further reduce AC
POE-X PTY LTD
Generation 2 – Prototyped
• Envisioned for indoor use and permanent fit
outs for replacement of AC infrastructure.
• Generation 2 products introduce a 1 to 1
communications protocol for connected
devices independent to IEEE ethernet
network signals allowing simple control of
connected devices without complicated
network address schemes.
• Devices capable of delivering 1800W of AC
power via grounded and protected AC
inverter modules.
Generation 3 - Development
• The 1 to 1 communication protocol was
expanded to operate on a multidrop
ethernet network cable of up to 15
devices with intra and inter string
communication.
• Utilising an economical supervisor
circuit, various devices can be controlled
and communicate with existing network
infrastructure.
• Comprises an entire ecosystem that
replaces 80% of AC delivery in fit outs
and homes
 POE-X Temporary Power and Lighting

Weatherproof 240V AC outlets

 POE-X Temporary Power and Lighting

The POE-X eco-system started back in 2016 with the Rover Temporary Lighting and Power
Solution. Since its inception it has become a regular feature on Australian construction sites
where the extra low voltage solution has no doubt saved the lives of construction workers who
can die from electrocution events using 240V AC*.

POE-X SYSTEM ELIMINATES 90% of 110V/240V AC power from construction sites and almost
100% of AC power cabling.

• PoE lighting solution seeing more than 2000 temporary lighting points deployed on building
sites across Australia.

• At the heart of the system is the ROVER POE power source delivering up to 250W per CAT6
connection (roughly 5A, 56 V).

• The ROVER power source powers LED lights daisychained by CAT6 cables delivering the
high DC power to up to 5-20 connected LED lights in stretches of over 100m.

• Systems can provide WIFI access points and mobile

applications for controlling power, lights, security systems and
other networked devices.

• Simple technology that does not require network engineer

skills to operate. Plug and play and no IP Addresses.
* Finalist 2018 NSW SafeWork Awards - Since the system was introduced in 2016 there have been no reports of harm to personnel
on sites using POE-X/Rover technology
 POE-X Temporary Power and Lighting Products
ROVER SITE HUB BOX
Can be stored internally and externally
White in colour
560mmL X 560mmH X 200mmW
Comes with mounting bracket and carry
handles
Male plug in outlet for easy mobility
Sectioned off use for contractors only
4 to 12 High Power POE372 outputs
Maximum of 48 Cyndaled lights per box (like
run in series)
Maximum of 12 floodlights/high bays per box
Ability to incorporate lighting control, CCTV
surveillance, nurse calls, people counters,
networking/Wi-Fi.
CYNDALED EMERGENCY LIGHT
IP65, indoor and external use
20W LED, 5000K
Impact resistant
1200mm long with clear diffuser
Comes with mounting brackets
180 minutes of battery backup running time
CYNDALED NON-EMERGENCY LIGHT
IP65, indoor and external use
20W LED, 5000K
Impact resistant
1200mm long with clear diffuser
Comes with mounting brackets
FLOODLIGHT/HIGH BAY
For indoor and external use
80W LED, 6500K
120 degree beam angle
Comes with mounting bracket
EXIT FITTING
IP65, indoor and external use
180 minutes of battery backup running time
POE-X Temporary Power and Lighting Products
MOBILE CHARGING BAY
The Charging Bay allows users to run
communication cabling from the main Rover
Box to a remote location which then
provides users the ability to charge batteries
ROVER PIR
from items such as drills and phones.
Can be stored internally and externally
For indoor use
White in colour.
Up to 360 degree range
595mmL X 180mmH X 220mmW
Small and lightweight
4 x RJ45 outlets to power unit
RCD protected
USB outlets
2 x power outlets (GPOs) for battery charging

ROVER NETWORK PROGRAM

Available for both desktop and smart phone,
it provides users with the following
functions: ROVER CABLING ACCESSORIES
Lighting time schedules
Zone Lighting Weatherproof RJ45 plug for external
On/Off controls use
Notifications of activation
Nurse call – SMS facility Weatherproof RJ45 cable joiners
CCTV – Milestone interface on Rover
network
Access Control – interface on Rover network
 POE-X Temporary Power and Lighting Products

Individual Cost
2500 Units
Batten - NON 1000 $ 96,802.32
Batten - EM 1000 $114,682.32
Flood Light 100 $ 21,454.51
Emergency Exits 250 $ 22,022.20
Weatherproof
cables/fittings 100 $ 2,251.39
Rover Boxes 100 $108,259.25
PIR 50 $ 2,500.00
Charging Bay 50 $ 5,000.00
$372,971.99

Proposed Stock Levels

Individual Cost Price /Day /Month /Year 80% Hire /year /6 years
2500 Units per month
Batten - NON $ 0.30 $ 9.30 $ 109.50 1000 $ 7,440.00 $ 89,280.00 $ 535,680.00
Batten - EM $ 0.40 $ 12.40 $ 146.00 1000 $ 9,920.00 $ 119,040.00 $ 714,240.00
Flood Light $ 0.35 $ 10.85 $ 127.75 100 $ 868.00 $ 10,416.00 $ 62,496.00
Emergency Exits $ 0.35 $ 10.85 $ 127.75 250 $ 2,170.00 $ 26,040.00 $ 156,240.00
Weatherproof cables/fittings $ 0.08 $ 2.48 $ 29.20 200 $ 496.00 $ 5,952.00 $ 35,712.00
Rover Boxes $ 1.50 $ 46.50 $ 547.50 100 $ 3,720.00 $ 44,640.00 $ 267,840.00
PIR $ 0.35 $ 10.85 $ 127.75 50 $ 434.00 $ 5,208.00 $ 31,248.00
Charging Bay $ 0.50 $ 15.50 $ 182.50 50 $ 620.00 $ 7,440.00 $ 44,640.00
$25,668.00 $ 308,016.00 $ 1,848,096.00
 POE-X Temporary Power and Lighting Products

Market Size
• Globally the portable lights market is worth 2.7 Billion USD with growth
predicted of 4.5% pa (Business Research Insights)

• Leading players globally are Emerson, Wolf Safety, Topaz, Venture

Lighting, Engineered Products (EPCO), Nsi Industries, Ericson, F4P,
Clear-Vu Lighting, Duraline, Musco Lighting

• In Australia the main competitors are:

• Clevertronics – 24V lighting range – proprietary cables
• Spinefex – 240V and 24V lighting range – AC and proprietary cables
• ELV LED – ELVS - <60V – proprietory cables
• Linklite – 240V AC lighting - proprietary cables
 POE-X Temporary Power and Lighting Products

Advantages of POE-X System

• No AC for powering lights, inherently safe technology
• Indoor applications can utilse regular Ethernet CAT5/6 cables readily
available
• Plug and play no configuration required
• Easy to build and move to new floors/sites as needed
• Driverless POE powered lights – directly powered by extracted DC power

Barriers for entry

• Harsh environment – lessons learned
• Patents over key components
• Power Boxes
• Driverless LED lights
• Daisychainable LED/POE lights
• Remote control via applications
• Use with door systems
 Power Stations for Office Installations

It was soon realised that the power station technology had application in
commercial, industrial and domestic applications to reduce the need for AC
cabling, particularly where CAT6 data cables are already deployed.

In addition to the products developed below there was a need to provide a

communications protocol for communicating low rates of data on top of the
conventional network signals so as to provide control and monitoring functions
for the various appliances that can connect to a POEmi™ port.

• Workspace data and power hub (PDU) which is fed by a single 300W POEmi
port. The hub includes power for low-voltage LED lighting, Ethernet port for
data, USB port for charging and communications, battery backup, and
various inputs for PIR detectors etc for sensing occupancy.

• Multi-port Mid-Span injector (PSE) injects up to 300W of DC power into the

CAT6 cables and uses Current Balance detection to help identify high-
resistance connections and cables to avoid the possibility of fire.

• Multiple POEmi™ Ports have been used to receive up to 1000 watt in our
high-power PDU solution with optional soft wiring outputs for connection
to workspace furniture and equipment.

Virtually eliminates AC cabling and use of licensed electricians in

office deployments and fit outs where data cables are installed
 Novel POE-X™ PDU Appliances

Each of the following devices with AC power outlets are powered using high powered
DC POE-X connections provided by the POE-X™ PSE. They include

GPO Power Outlets with USB PD

• Incorporating one or more POE-X™ connections, the GPO power outlet provides
AC and DC power outlets, USB and optionally, RJ-45 connections for data.

Lighting Controllers (DALI, DSI)

• Incorporating one or more POE-X™ connections, Lighting Controller
is adapted to control one or more lighting fixtures including
those powered by AC power and controlled by way of legacy
lighting control systems such as DALI and DSI. The PSE receives
the legacy commands and communicates them to the PDU over
common mode signaling system which is then converted back to
legacy commands output over the legacy interface.

Charging Towers
• Incorporating one or more POE-X™ connections, the GPO power outlet provides
AC and DC power outlets and also charging bays and wireless access point and
emergency LED lighting. For use in school and office environments.
 Multi Drop Power, Data and Lighting

The third iteration of the POEmi™ system saw the overlayed

longitudinal signalling system incorporate a multi-drop solution
enabling multiple ethernet powered appliances to be daisychained on
the one POEmi™ port and communicate across the string of devices
including devices on other POEmi™ ports.

• Special care has been taken using controlled impedance techniques

to the reduce insertion loss that can result from a multi-drop
interface. A limit of 15 appliances per PoE port has been set to
avoid degrading the signal integrity of the Ethernet data bearers.

• This approach helps mimic the wiring topology that is common

practice in residential and commercial electrical installations. For
example, a single POEmi™ port may provide 14 lighting points as
well as interface to a light switch/dimmer control plate

• To help access the residential and commercial lighting market

effectively we have developed a POEmi™ Supervisor Integrated
Circuit This makes the solution cheap enough to fit into a light
fitting. Which should help us access a 134B annual Global market
for LED lighting.
 Patents and IP
An extensive and comprehensive patent portfolio has been
developed over many years. Three main patent families of granted
patents and pending patent applications.

A brief summary of the main inventions in each family

Patent Family 1
ROVER PSE – a weatherproof POE
distribution station offering 100-
200W per POEmi™ connections.
Driverless, Daisychainable LED
lights powered by ROVER PSE
POEmi™ connections. 20W LED
modules combined with simple
electronic architecture. Emergency,
Sustained and other variations
provided.
POE Inverter– first of its kind
inverter for creating high voltage
(110-240V) AC power>100W from
POE connections. Earthed AC
outlets provided with earth and
RCD protection.
Patent Family 2
The charging station from PF1 was
repurposed into a general purpose
AC outlet together with integrated
communications.
High Power (1600W) AC inverters
to generate AC power for use by
connected devices including devices
requiring a connection to earth.
Novel nine conductor ethernet
cables and connectors for providing
earthing to AC outlets in PDU’s.
A common mode signaling system
for communicating and controlling
connected devices from the PSE
that is overlayed over IEEE ethernet
communications.
Patent Family 3
The inverter and common mode
signaling technology was developed
further to facilitate communication
between connected devices.
Strings of up to 15 PDU (inverter
based with AC outlets) and PD
(powered devices drawing on DC
current from POEmi connections) in
daisychained or multi-drop
configuration are able to
communicate.
Low cost supervisor integrated
circuit for controlling PDUs and PDs
on POEmi connection.
Multitude of PDU and PD
appliances including charging
stations, desktop hubs, lighting
controllers, and GPO AC outlets.
 Patents and IP
An extensive and comprehensive patent portfolio has been
developed over many years. Three main patent families of granted
patents and pending patent applications.

A brief summary of the main inventions in each family

Patent Family 1 Patent Family 2 Patent Family 3
AU2016253590 US 17/370,079 PCT/AU2022/050396
2016-11-02 2021-07-08 2022-04-29

AU20166330395 US 16/636,462
2016-09-26 2017-08-04

US 10,659,240B2 AU2017426131
2016-09-26 2017-08-04

AU2020257040B2 US 17/128,391
2020-10-20 2017-08-04

AU2021106493 AU2021106503
2021-08-23 2021-08-23

AU2021106495 AU2021106497
2021-08-23 2021-08-23

Granted/Accepted Pending
POE- X Key Persons:

Tony Polcino
Joined the team in 2022 and brings with him
a wealth of commercial experience in the
electronics industry.
Norm Boemi
Rover founder, has been developing electrical
engineering solutions for over 20 years for
various Tier 1 Customers such as Lendlease,
Multiplex, FDC etc. His insights led to the
development of Rover PoE lighting and
power.
Len Mancini
IP Lawyer and Patent Attorney. Leonard’s has
invaluable experience in the protection of
intellectual property in the IT/electrical
engineering space.
David Bull
Chief Technologist, has over 25 years
developing various cutting-edge technologies
in the medical, telecommunications, mining,
power distribution and control space. He is
the author on more than 20 peer reviewed
papers and is an inventor on more than 15
patents.