PLANET ELA-100 – Ethernet Lightning Arrest Box with PoE++ Passthrough and 20KA Surge Protection

The PLANET ELA-100 Ethernet Lightning Arrest Box is designed to protect Ethernet-connected equipment from potentially damaging lightning-induced surges. Built for the demands of modern Gigabit and PoE networks, it offers up to 20KA surge protection and full passthrough for IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) and IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) power.

Equipped with two passive 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and a dedicated ground terminal, the ELA-100 installs between two Ethernet devices and is ideal for outdoor deployments with shelter—perfect for safeguarding PoE cameras, wireless APs, and switches.

Key Features:

• 20,000A lightning surge protection (8/20μs waveform)
• Two passive 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports
• IEEE 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3bt PoE++ passthrough
• Grounding point for earth connection
• Compact, lightweight and easy to deploy

Installation Tip:

For full protection, the ELA-100 must be properly grounded. Connect your Ethernet device to the protected port and the incoming line to the unprotected port.

Technical Specifications:

Ethernet Interface:

• 2 x Passive 10/100/1000BASE-T ports
• PoE passthrough: IEEE 802.3at PoE+, IEEE 802.3bt PoE++

Surge Protection:

• DC Spark-over Voltage: 230V ±20%
• Nominal Discharge Current (8/20µs): 20KA
• Arc Voltage at 1A: ~35V
• Glow-to-Arc Transition Current: ~1A
• Glow Voltage: ~200V

Physical:

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 65 x 42 x 20 mm
• Weight: 80 g
• Ground Point: 1

Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: 0–60°C
• Operating/Storage Humidity: 5–90% (non-condensing)
• Storage Temperature: -20–70°C