Palun - Network card / adapter EverFocus - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	PoE Video Balun
Brand	EverFocus
Model	Palun
Category	Network Adapter / Media Converter
Power Source	Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Self Power Consumption	2W
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3af (Type 1) and IEEE 802.3at (Type 2)
Compatible Camera PoE Class	Class 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
Coaxial Cable Support	Yes (leverages existing coax infrastructure)
Connectors	RJ45 (Ethernet) and BNC (Coaxial)
Smart Switch	Yes (blue switch for class adjustment)
Switch Modes	C0 (for Class 0 cameras) and C1+ (for Class 1-4 cameras)
Function	Transmits digital IP video and PoE power over coaxial cable
Upgrade Capability	Upgrades analog surveillance system to IP without re-cabling
Installation	Plug and Play
Class Advertisement	In C1+ mode, Palun advertises the camera's class as one level higher to the PoE switch
Maximum Power Delivery to Camera	Up to 30W (Class 4)
Compliance	IEEE 802.3af/at

Frequently Asked Questions - Palun EverFocus

What is the EverFocus Palun?

The EverFocus Palun is a PoE-powered Video Balun that transmits both power and digital IP video signal over coaxial cable, allowing you to upgrade an analog surveillance system to IP without re-cabling.

How does the switch on Palun work?

The blue switch adjusts the power output by advertising a higher class level to the PoE switch. For IP cameras with PoE class 1-4, set the switch to C1+. For class 0 cameras, set it to C0. This ensures sufficient power for both the camera and Palun.

Why do I need to use the switch on Palun?

Without the switch, a low-class camera (e.g., Class 1, 4W) plus Palun's 2W consumption totals 6W, exceeding the PoE switch's guaranteed 4W for that class. Switching to C1+ makes Palun advertise a higher class, so the switch provides more power (e.g., 7W for Class 2), covering both devices.

What are the PoE classes supported by Palun?

Palun supports cameras with PoE classes 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Class 4 requires an IEEE 802.3at (Type 2) PoE switch.

What is the power consumption of Palun itself?

Palun consumes approximately 2 watts of power, which is drawn from the PoE switch.

Can I use Palun with any IP camera?

Palun is compatible with IP cameras that support PoE classes 0 to 4. Ensure the camera's class matches the switch setting (C0 for class 0, C1+ for classes 1-4).

Does Palun work with existing coaxial cables?

Yes, Palun is designed to leverage existing coaxial cable infrastructure to transmit IP video and power, eliminating the need for new cabling.

What PoE standards does Palun support?

Palun complies with IEEE 802.3af (Type 1) and IEEE 802.3at (Type 2) standards.

What is the maximum power that can be delivered to the IP camera through Palun?

The maximum power delivered to the camera depends on the PoE class. For Class 4, up to 30W can be delivered, provided the PoE switch supports Type 2.

How do I install Palun?

Installation is plug and play. Connect the PoE switch to the Palun's RJ45 port, then connect the coaxial cable from the Palun to the IP camera. Set the switch according to the camera's PoE class.

USER MANUAL Palun EverFocus

Palun is a PoE-powered Video Balun which can transmit both power and digital IP video signal over coaxial cable. With Palun, you can easily upgrade the surveillance system from analog to IP, leveraging the existing coaxial infrastructure without re-cabling. Moreover, a smart switch design enables Palun to better accommodate cameras of different class levels. Please see all the detail information in this document.

graph LR
    A["Power Provider"] --> B["PoE Switch IP CameraPalun"]
    B --> C["RJ45"]
    C --> D["Coax"]
    D --> E["1W"]
    E --> F["1W"]
    F --> G["Palun"]
    G --> H["RJ45"]
    H --> I["Output"]

How to Use the Switch on Palun?

The switch on Palun (the blue one only) is designed for adjusting the power output from the PoE switch in order to better accommodate cameras of different class levels.

If the IP camera's PoE type is Class 1\~4, please switch it to C1+.

(If your IP camera's class level is 1, Palun will advertise it as Class 2 to the PoE switch; if the camera is Class 2, Palun will advertise it as Class 3 to the PoE switch, and so forth)

If the IP camera's PoE type is Class 0, please switch it to C0.

Why to Use the Switch on Palun?

Originally, if your camera is Class 1 and consumes 4W, the PoE switch detects the class level and sends Class 1 guaranteed maximum 4W of power which is sufficient to power up the camera. However, Palun also consumes 2 watts of power, so the total power consumption (6W) of both Palun and IP camera exceeds the power (4W) delivered by the PoE switch.

graph LR
    A["PoE Switch"] -->|Class 1\n4W / Port| B["Palun (without switch)"]
    B --> C["IP Camera"]
    B --> D["Class 2W"]
    D -->|X| C
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

Now, if you switch Palun to C1+ (for Class 1\~4 IP camera only), it will help to increase the guaranteed power output from the PoE switch by advertising a higher class level. Therefore, in our example above, even though the IP camera is Class 1, Palun will advertise it as Class 2 to the PoE switch so that the PoE switch will reserve a Class 2 guaranteed power (7W) for devices connected to this port. Then, it is now sufficient to power up both camera and Palun.

graph LR
    A["PoE Switch"] -->|Class 2\n7W / Port| B["Palun (CI+)"]
    B -->|Class 2\n2W| C["IP Camera"]
    C -->|Class 1\n4W| D["Output"]

Guaranteed Power at EverFocus PoE Switch

IEEE PoE Standard	Class	Guaranteed Power at PoE Switch
	0 15.4W
IEEE802.3af	1 4W
IEEE802.3at (Type 1)	2 7W
	3 15.4W
IEEE802.3at (Type 2)	4*	30W

Table 1
* Class 4 can only be used by IEEE802.3at (Type 2) devices.