Introduction to the Veracity LONGSPAN Max Quad (VLS‑LSM‑C4) and its key features
Veracity LONGSPAN Max Quad (VLS‑LSM‑C4)is a purpose‑built PoE extender designed to bring reliable 100Base‑TX Ethernet and high‑power 802.3bt PoE to cameras located far beyond the normal 100 m Ethernet limit. Targeted at professional surveillance and transport applications, the LONGSPAN Max Quad combines four camera‑grade RJ45 outputs, a long‑reach Ethernet transport method that maintains full 100 Mbps links across hundreds of metres, and high‑power PoE to support modern high‑draw IP cameras and PTZ units. It’s a compact, rugged unit that simplifies remote camera deployments where fibre, extra switches or additional infrastructure are impractical.
Detailed specifications and benefits
- Model: VLS‑LSM‑C4 (LONGSPAN Max Quad).
- Function: 4‑port camera‑end long‑range Ethernet adaptor with integrated Hi‑PoE outputs.
- LONGSPAN data: 100Base‑TX (100 Mbps), 200 Mbps aggregate.
- Ethernet outputs: 4 × RJ45, 100Base‑TX full duplex with auto‑negotiation.
- Range (100Base‑TX): Cat6 up to 820 m; Cat5e up to 690 m.
- PoE: 4 × IEEE 802.3bt (Hi‑PoE) outputs with a total PoE budget up to 90 W (consult datasheet for per‑port/distance tables).
- Local DC input: detachable screw terminal to boost available PoE for high‑draw devices.
- Device consumption: 2.1 W (min) / 3.2 W (max).
- Physical: 113 mm × 75 mm × 22 mm; 161 g.
- Operating temperature: −40 °C to 70 °C (with a note: when power load > 80 W, rated to −40 °C to 50 °C).
- Indicators: SAFEVIEW multi‑colour LEDs for link/activity and per‑port power diagnostics.
- Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS, UKCA and BS EN 50121‑4 (rail & metro).
The LONGSPAN Max Quad is engineered to deliver uninterrupted 100 Mbps camera video streams across distances previously only achievable with fibre or costly infrastructure upgrades. The support for Cat6 cabling to 820 m and Cat5e to 690 m gives installers the flexibility to reuse existing copper where appropriate, saving time and cost. Because each of the four camera outputs is an IEEE 802.3bt port, the adaptor can supply the higher power that modern multi‑sensor cameras or PTZ heads require. Where distance or cable loss reduces the available power, the optional local DC input lets you supplement the PoE budget at the camera end, enabling reliable operation of power‑hungry devices.
SAFEVIEW multi‑colour LEDs simplify on‑site diagnostics by showing link status and per‑port power availability. For installers in remote locations, rail environments or complex outdoor sites, these visual cues reduce commissioning time and make fault‑finding quicker. The rugged design and extended temperature range allow deployment in harsh external environments and transport/rail corridors where compliance to BS EN 50121‑4 is often required.
Use cases and scenarios where the product excels
LONGSPAN Max Quad is ideal for environments where cameras are distant from network infrastructure and where high PoE power is required. Typical scenarios include:
- CCTV installations at large campuses, industrial sites and ports where perimeter cameras need Ethernet and PoE but fibre is impractical or too costly.
- Transport, rail and metro environments requiring long‑reach links with compliance to rail standards and reliable power for domes or PTZ units placed along tracks or platforms.
- Outdoor installations such as highways, tunnels and bridges where running new fibre is disruptive and using existing or new copper is preferable.
- Temporary or rapid‑deployment surveillance where a single long copper run can feed multiple cameras without building additional active network layers.
- Upgrading older analog camera posts to modern IP cameras without replacing the entire cabling plant—reusing Cat5e/Cat6 where possible.
In each of these situations, the combination of long‑reach 100 Mbps Ethernet and Hi‑PoE per camera makes the LONGSPAN Max Quad a pragmatic alternative to fibre or multiple PoE switches. The optional local DC input also gives integrators the ability to guarantee reliable operation of power‑hungry cameras without redesigning upstream PoE provisioning.
Comparisons with similar products on the market
When evaluating long‑range camera connectivity, installers typically consider three approaches: fibre runs with media converters, multiple intermediate PoE switches/extenders, or specialised long‑reach PoE adaptors like the LONGSPAN Max Quad. Each approach has tradeoffs:
- Fibre provides the best electrical isolation and virtually unlimited range, but it requires fibre terminations, splicing, and usually higher upfront cost and specialist skills. Fibre also often needs separate local power solutions for cameras unless powered fibre solutions are used.
- Interposing additional switches or standard PoE extenders increases points of failure, requires additional power and rack space, and can add latency or management overhead. Many standard extenders do not sustain full 100 Mbps at distances approaching hundreds of metres and may not support 802.3bt high‑power PoE on every port.
- Specialised long‑reach adaptors such as the LONGSPAN Max family are purpose‑built to maintain full 100Base‑TX throughput at extended copper distances while providing high‑power PoE at the camera end. Compared with generic extenders, LONGSPAN Max keeps the link speed predictable, simplifies cabling by using a single LONGSPAN link from a transmitter, and offers diagnostics (SAFEVIEW LEDs) and a compact, rugged package suited to outdoor and rail applications.
For projects where installers want to avoid fibre and reduce the number of active nodes in the field while still supporting high‑draw cameras, the LONGSPAN Max Quad is typically more cost‑effective and simpler to maintain than stacking several standard PoE extenders or switches.
Customer feedback and testimonials
While specific customer testimonials vary by project, common feedback themes from systems integrators and installers using LONGSPAN Max adaptors include:
- "Reliable long‑reach links without the need for fibre—saved us time and cost on multiple deployments." — Systems integrator (anonymised).
- "SAFEVIEW LEDs made troubleshooting on‑site far simpler; we could identify power issues quickly at night installations." — Field technician (anonymised).
- "The ability to add local DC at the camera end meant our PTZs performed consistently even on long cable runs." — Transport infrastructure contractor (anonymised).
These representative comments reflect the practical benefits many installers report: predictable network performance, simpler installations, and the flexibility to power high‑draw devices in challenging locations. For project references or case studies, consult Veracity or authorised resellers for real‑world deployment examples that match your application.
Conclusion: why the LONGSPAN Max Quad is a great choice
TheVeracity LONGSPAN Max Quad (VLS‑LSM‑C4)fills a clear need in modern IP surveillance: delivering consistent 100 Mbps Ethernet and high‑power 802.3bt PoE to cameras that sit hundreds of metres from central equipment. Its combination of up to 820 m range on Cat6, four Hi‑PoE camera outputs, optional local DC input for extra power, SAFEVIEW diagnostics and rugged compliance for rail and outdoor environments makes it a versatile tool for integrators and installers.
From a cost perspective, the LONGSPAN Max Quad represents a pragmatic alternative to more expensive fibre installations or complex switch stacks. With a suggested price positioned to reflect its specialised capability, it offers clear value for projects where reliable long‑range copper connectivity and per‑camera high power are priorities.
In summary, choose the LONGSPAN Max Quad when you need dependable, long‑reach 100Base‑TX links with the power capacity modern IP cameras demand, without introducing unnecessary complexity or infrastructure changes. Paired with a matching LONGSPAN Max transmitter, it provides a robust end‑to‑end solution for challenging surveillance environments.
