Highwire PowerStar - Powerline Adapter Veracity - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Ethernet over Coax (EoC) Adapter with LINKLOCK Security
Brand	Veracity
Model	Highwire PowerStar Base 8 LINKLOCK (VHW-HWPS-B8-LL)
Number of Channels	8 tamper-proof channels
Coax Connector	BNC 75 Ohm x 8
Ethernet Connector	RJ45 Gigabit (1000Base-TX) with optional SFP socket
LINKLOCK Feature	Yes – tamper detection disconnects power and data
Maximum Range	Up to 300m (1000ft) on RG59; 500m (1640ft) on RG11
Bandwidth	200 Mbps total (up + down) per channel
Power Input	57V DC, up to 6A (detachable screw terminal or Micro-Fit connector)
Power Consumption	10W (idle) to 20W (full PoE load)
PoE Output	IEEE 802.3af (PoE) or 802.3at (PoE+), up to 25W per channel
Alarm Output	Relay contact (NO, COM, NC) on screw terminal
Reset Method	Physical reset pins on screw terminal connector
Dimensions (L x W x H)	173mm x 110mm x 40mm (including BNC connectors)
Weight	572g (20.2 oz)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Relative Humidity	85% non-condensing
Compliance	FCC, CE, RoHS, REACH
Mounting	Can be rack-mounted in 19" rack (up to 4 units in 1U with PSU)
Maintenance & Cleaning	Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners.
Safety Precautions	Use only the provided power supply. Do not expose to moisture. Ensure proper ventilation.
Spare Parts & Repairability	Replacement power supplies and coax cables are available. No user-serviceable internal parts.

Frequently Asked Questions - Highwire PowerStar Veracity

What is LINKLOCK and how does it work?

LINKLOCK is a security feature that monitors the coax and Ethernet connections. If any disconnection or tampering is detected (e.g., cable cut or tap), it immediately shuts down power and data on that channel and triggers an alarm relay.

How do I reset the LINKLOCK after an alarm?

Resetting requires physically pressing the reset pins on the screw terminal connector of the Base unit. A push-button or relay is normally wired to these pins. The reset cannot be done remotely via the network for security reasons.

What is the maximum distance I can run coax from the Base unit to the Camera unit?

The maximum range is 300m (1000ft) on RG59 coax or 500m (1640ft) on RG11 coax at full data rate.

Can this adapter power IP cameras via PoE?

Yes. The Camera unit (VHW-HWPS-C) provides IEEE 802.3af (PoE) or 802.3at (PoE+) up to 25W per channel to power IP cameras.

Is the Highwire PowerStar compatible with any coax cable?

It is designed for 75 Ohm coax (e.g., RG59, RG11). Other impedances may work but are not guaranteed.

How many cameras can I connect to one Base unit?

The Base 8 model supports 8 channels, so up to 8 cameras with one Base unit. Multiple Base units can be stacked (4 units in 1U) for up to 32 channels.

Can the unit be rack-mounted?

Yes. The HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 8 can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. Up to four Base units and a 1U power supply (VPSU-57V-1U) fit into 1U of rack space.

What power supply is required?

The Base unit requires a 57V DC power supply. Veracity offers models: VPSU-57V-1500 (80W) for single units, or VPSU-57V-1U (400W) for rack installations.

Can I use a PoE switch to power the Base unit?

Yes, the Base unit can accept power from a PoE switch or an external DC power supply via the screw terminal or Micro-Fit connector.

What does it mean if the LINKLOCK LED flashes red?

A flashing red LED on the coax or Ethernet port indicates that LINKLOCK has been triggered on that channel due to a cable disconnection or tamper. The channel is blocked until reset.

USER MANUAL Highwire PowerStar Veracity

TAMPER-PROOF ETHERNET & POE OVER COAX

HIGHWIRE™

BASE 8

LINKLOCK

Two professionals in a data center discussing with laptops and a satellite (no visible text or symbols)

HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 8 LINKLOCK can be 19" rack-mounted

LINKLOCK™ technology provides secure tamper-proof network connections over coax cable

LINKLOCK options are available in Veracity's high performance HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 4 and Base 8 Ethernet and POE over coax devices.

| Tamper-proof Ethernet a nd POE over coax

| 8 tamper-proo f channels per Base unit

Tampering or interference with cabling shuts down channel

Relay contact alarm output on tamper, with reset pins

| 32 POE or POE Plus channels in 1U with four Base units

| Automatic configuration for simple installation

Full duplex 100Base-TX performance on each coax

LINKLOCK™ provides a secure barrier to unauthorised access to your network

LINKLOCK™ detects any disconnection/reconnection or tampering with any part of the cabling between the Base unit and the IP camera or other POE device.

When Is LINKLOCK Required?

Any externally mounted IP cameras potentially leave an exposed network connection which could be used by attackers to access the rest of the network - to disable the surveillance system for example. This may also expose the corporate network as this is often bridged to the surveillance network. LINKLOCK prevents such attacks by completely disconnecting power and data for that channel whenever it detects a cable disconnection or reconnection or even any tampering such as "tapping in" to the coax or network cables.

How Does LINKLOCK Work?

LINKLOCK works by constantly monitoring the POE power connection and data transmissions. It can detect even subtle changes or interruptions in the data transmission characteristics which will trigger disconnection and alarm, whilst remaining extremely robust against false alarms.

Once triggered and disconnected, the channel can be re-established via the reset pins after suitable action is taken to determine the cause of the alarm (i.e. a possible attacker).

HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base LINKLOCK Option

LINKLOCK™ is available as an option on Veracity's HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 4 and Base 8 models of Ethernet and POE over coax adaptors.

The Base unit accepts external power via a POE switch or a DC power supply. It sends power over the coax link to the Camera unit. The camera unit in turn provides POE (Power-over-Ethernet) to the IP camera.

See HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 4 or Base 8 datasheets for full information on HIGHWIRE.

HIGHWIRE POWERSTAR BASE 8 with LINKLOCK Connection Diagram

graph TD
    A["NETWORK SWITCH"] --> B["POWER"]
    B --> C["POWER SUPPLY"]
    C --> D["VPSU-57V-1500 OR VPSU-57V-1U"]
    D --> E["VHW-HWPS-B8-LL"]
    E --> F["INTERNAL LAN BOUNDARY"]
    F --> G["COAX"]
    G --> H["LINKLOCK™ PROTECTED"]
    H --> I["HIGH-WHPS-C"]
    I --> J["CAMERA"]
    I --> K["CAMERA"]
    I --> L["CAMERA"]
    I --> M["CAMERA"]
    I --> N["CAMERA"]
    I --> O["CAMERA"]
    I --> P["CAMERA"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style N fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style O fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style P fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

Front view of a rack-mounted server rack with multiple drive bays and connectors (no visible text or labels)

Rackmount | Four rack-mounted HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 8 Linklock units assembled with a Veracity 1U PSU.

Front | 8 coax links with status LEDs, plus a Gigabit uplink port.
Rear | Power connectors (screw terminal or micro-fit) with SFP socket for fibre module and LINKLOCK Pins

LINKLOCK Protection

LINKLOCK provides protection to both the coaxial cable and the Ethernet cable connecting the IP camera to the HIGHWIRE Camera unit (sections A and B in the diagram opposite).

LINKLOCK disconnection (blocking mode) is triggered when:

• The coaxial cable A is disconnected
• The Ethernet cable B is disconnected
• The coaxial cable A is disrupted
• The Ethernet cable B is disrupted

Note that having a secure or encrypted link over the coax alone does not prevent intrusion as the Ethernet link to the camera would still be open and unsecured without LINKLOCK.

When blocking mode is enabled, all external equipment is immediately isolated from the internal LAN.

The internally-located HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 4 or 8 unit will :

• Remove POE Power from the coaxial cable (this disconnects and switches off the HIGHWIRE Camera unit and IP camera).
  • Completely disable its coaxial network interface for the triggered channel only.
• Close the alarm relay contact and indicate the alarm channel with a red LED.

Restoring the Connection

LINKLOCK blocking mode is constant until reset. For complete security it cannot be reversed through the external network or coaxial interface. The HIGHWIRE LINKLOCK Base unit must be physically reset through the reset pins on the alarm interface connections. A push-button or relay is normally wired to the reset pins. If desired, network-controlled relay devices may be used to allow remote reset from any secure part of the network.

Typically, the camera disconnection would be used to trigger an alarm within the VMS (Video Management System) or NVR (Network Video Recorder).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

HIGHWIRE™

BASE 8

LINKLOCK

HIGHWIRE INTERFACE

Connector type BNC 75 Ohm x 8

Cable type Any 75 Ohm coaxial (other impedances supported)

Range Up to 300m [1000ft] on RG59 or 500 metres [1640 feet] on RG11 at full rate

Bandwidth 200 Mbps (total up + down) x 8

ETHERNET INTERFACE

Connector type RJ45 with optional SFP socket for fibre

Cable type Cat 5/6 Patch or crossover, auto-detected or as per optional SFP device

Rate Gigabit Ethernet, Full duplex (1000Base-TX) with auto-negotiation

LINKLOCK INTERFACE

LINKLOCK Trigger On disconnection or tamper of coax or network cable

LINKLOCK Alarm Relay switch output (NO, COM, NC) on screw terminals connector

LINKLOCK Reset Via reset pins on screw terminals connector

Connector 5-pin removable screw terminal connector

LEDS

Status indicators HIGHWIRE coax link - flashes red when LINKLOCK is triggered

Ethernet link/activity (BASE) - flashes red when LINKLOCK is triggered

See Quickstart Guide for LED indicator table and diagnostics. Guide also online

POWER

Unit power 10W rising to 20W under full POE load

POE Out IEEE 802.3af (POE) or IEEE 802.3at (POE Plus) up to 25W per channel

Power input 57V DC, up to 6A via a 2 pin detachable screw terminal (supplied)

or a 2 pin Micro-Fit power connector

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL

Dimensions L 173mm (including BNC connectors) W 110mm H40mm

Weight 572g [20.2oz]

Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C [32°F to 104°F]

Relative humidity 85% non-condensing

Compliance FCC, CE, RoHS, REACH

PRODUCT CODES

VHW-HWPS-B8-LL HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 8 LINKLOCK™ eight channel unit with LINKLOCK

VHW-HWPS-B4-LL HIGHWIRE Powerstar Base 4 LINKLOCK™ - four channel unit with LINKLOCK

VHW-HWPS-C HIGHWIRE Powerstar™ Camera - single channel EOC adaptor for camera end

VPSU-57V-1500 57V DC, 1500mA (80W max) power supply

VPSU-57V-1U-UK 57V DC, 8800mA (400W max) power supply, with cable for UK

VPSU-57V-1U-EU 57V DC, 8800mA (400W max) power supply, with cable for EU

VPSU-57V-1U-US 57V DC, 8800mA (350W max) power supply, with cable for US

Only the Base unit requires the

LINKLOCK feature. These are

used with standard Camera units.

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