With organisations across EMEA accelerating digital transformation and deploying large-scale in-building wireless, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and smart building technologies, the need for high-power delivery systems that are safe, compliant, and efficient has never been greater. MarketsandMarkets (a global market research and consulting company) forecasts the global smart buildings market to reach an impressive $121 billion by 2026. This surge is primarily driven by the proliferation of IoT and energy efficiency initiatives, with the EMEA region contributing a significant share of this growth. Panduit’s FMPS directly addresses the critical need to power these infrastructures safely and reliably.
Panduit’s Fault Managed Power System (FMPS) is available in the EMEA market, introducing a transformative power distribution solution that combines the safety of low-voltage systems with the capability to deliver substantial power over extended distances. The Panduit FMPS is the world’s first Class 4 power system certified to UL 1400-1, and IEC/UL 62368-1, establishing a new standard for mitigating potential hazards to provide safe, efficient, and scalable power delivery in complex infrastructure environments.
The FMPS is a Class 4 power system compliant with UL 1400-1 and UL 1400-2 standards. Class 4 circuits provide the advantages of no power limitations, similar to Class 1 circuits, combined with the safety and ease of installation of Class 2 systems.
The system uses Pulse Current technology, delivering power via short-duration pulses, typically 2 milliseconds on and 1 millisecond off, over Class 4 multi-conductor cables. Each pulse is monitored in real time for faults such as short circuits, line-to-line faults, overcurrent condition, or ground faults. Upon detection, the system stops power transmission within 2 milliseconds, significantly reducing the risk of electric shock or fire hazards compared to traditional high-voltage systems.
Key technical specifications include:
- Power delivery up to 600 watts per copper pair of Class 4 cable
- Transmission distances up to 2 kilometres over Class 4 cables
- Support for multiple hot-swappable transmitter modules, up to nine per chassis, and up to three hot-swappable power supply units, delivering up to 4.8 kilowatts per chassis
- Receiver modules converting Pulse Current waveform into ±48 VDC or ±56 VDC outputs to power multiple end devices with no limit on the number of devices per receiver
Peak efficiencies exceeding 97%, with Class 4 cables enabling up to 60% savings on cable costs and reduced copper usage with thinner wire gauges.
Pulse current innovation
The FMPS is engineered for safe-to-touch high-voltage power delivery without the installation complexities of conduit, junction boxes, or breaker panels required by Class 1 circuits. Technicians can install copper and fibre cabling simultaneously, streamlining deployments and achieving up to 40% savings on installation and material costs.
Integrated remote management is delivered via a built-in management module supporting SNMP V3/V2c, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and LDAP protocols. Operators gain real-time visibility into power usage, fault alerts, and the ability to remotely control, shut down or restart individual components, maximizing uptime and reducing costly site visits.
The rapid adoption of 5G small cells, IoT-enabled smart buildings, and campus-wide Wi-Fi networks in EMEA requires reliable high-power solutions capable of extending far beyond traditional PoE’s 100-metre limit. The Panduit FMPS delivers up to 30 times the distance and six times the power of Class 2 systems, enabling system integrators to centralise power distribution and management while supporting increasingly dense device deployments with minimal infrastructure impact.
This innovation is particularly beneficial in older buildings or urban centres where conduit installation is restricted, as well as for large venues, stadiums, airports, and industrial campuses. The FMPS facilitates future-ready power architectures aligned with EMEA’s net zero carbon commitments by reducing copper usage and enhancing sustainability profiles.
The Panduit FMPS is the first system certified to UL 1400-1 and UL 1400-2 and complies with IEC 62368-1, IEC 61508, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, ICES-003, EN 55032, and EN 55035 standards, ensuring electrical safety, environmental compliance (REACH, RoHS), and performance requirements for deployment across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.