Networking Infrastructure Built for Transportation & Aviation
ITS systems need real-time data, reliability, and scalability. PoE enables all three with a single infrastructure.
Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems
Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) are no longer isolated instances that manage traffic lights or identify vehicles. They are integrated transportation solutions that incorporate weather conditions when calculating transit times and communicate with rail and air systems to obtain updated arrival or departure times. With artificial intelligence (AI) applications, ITS can predict potential equipment failures and automatically schedule maintenance to ensure reliable operations.
Integrated ITS solutions cannot function without real-time, continuous, and reliable data. Without these data requirements, AI applications cannot alter traffic light timing to lessen congestion. For example, monitoring systems can track the number of vehicles moving through a roadway. When traffic exceeds an established threshold, an AI-powered solution can adjust traffic lights, open an additional lane, alert drivers to potential delays, and provide alternative routes.
However, delivering data in real time requires robust physical and digital infrastructures. Endpoint devices must withstand harsh operating environments, ranging from extreme heat or cold, high humidity, and contaminants. Solutions must also protect against cyberattacks that can paralyze a city’s transportation network. Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology helps ITS address these challenges by enabling industrial-grade hardware and secure data transmission. It provides PoE solutions for transportation challenges.
What Transportation Networks Demand
Planet Technology USA is a leading partner of for the world's leading transit authorities, vehicle manufacturers, and logistics hubs. From connecting autonomous long-haul trucks and heavy-duty transit buses to monitoring critical rail lines and cross-border tunnels, our industrial-grade ruggedized equipment is built to withstand constant vibration, extreme temperatures and the demands of perpetual motion.Predictable Power & Network Uptime
Continuous operation through redundant power and failover-capable network paths.
Long-Distance Connectivity
Fiber and extended-reach solutions spanning miles of infrastructure.
Industrial Reliability
Hardened equipment rated for extreme temperatures, vibration, and outdoor conditions.
Scalable Architecture
Modular designs that grow with expanding transportation networks.
Standards & Compliance Confidence
Products built to meet transportation and aviation certification requirements.
What Are Intelligent Transportation Systems?
ITS uses connected devices located throughout urban and rural areas to collect and analyze data in real time. It processes the information to optimize traffic flow, reduce accidents, and improve public transit reliability. With integrated technologies, cities can incorporate vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications for toll collection and emergency response.
Combining road sensor data with AI-powered traffic management creates a foundational layer offering more resilient and adaptable solutions. Increased real-world deployments allow ITS to scale for more efficient, sustainable, and livable systems. Technologies enable municipalities to continually transform their transportation infrastructure.
Purpose-Built for Transportation
Certified, ruggedized networking equipment designed for transportation infrastructure.
Highway
Meeting EN50155 and E-Mark standards to withstand vibration, shock, etc.
Railway Transmission System
Meeting EN50155 and E-Mark standards to withstand vibration, shock, etc.
In-Vehicle Networking
Meeting EN50155 and E-Mark standards to withstand vibration, shock, etc.
Recommended Products by Transportation Application
Purpose-selected networking categories commonly deployed across transportation and aviation environments.
Highway & Traffic
Reliable networking infrastructure for intelligent transportation systems, roadside cabinets, intersections, and tunnel communications.
- Extended temperature operation for outdoor cabinets (-40°C to 75°C)
- High-power PoE for PTZ cameras and variable message signs
- Fiber uplinks for long-distance backhaul connections
- Hardened enclosures with surge protection
- SNMP management for centralized monitoring
Industrial PoE+ Managed Switch
High-performance Layer 2/L4 industrial managed PoE+ switch designed for surveillance, traffic systems, and mission-critical transportation networks.
- 16× Gigabit RJ45 PoE+ ports (802.3at, up to 36W/port)
- 2× Gigabit SFP fiber uplink slots
- 2× Gigabit RJ45 uplink ports
- Total PoE budget up to 320W
- ERPS ring + fast recovery for critical networks
Industrial Gigabit Media Converter
Rugged industrial media converter for extending Gigabit Ethernet over fiber in harsh environments such as transportation, surveillance, and industrial networks.
- 1× 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 copper port
- Supports 100M & 1G SFP modules (auto-detect)
- Fiber distance up to 120km (based on SFP module)
- 1× 100/1000BASE-X SFP fiber slot
- Store-and-forward, non-blocking performance
Wall-Mount Industrial PoE Switch
Industrial-grade wall-mounted managed switch designed for reliable PoE power delivery, surveillance systems, and smart transportation infrastructure in harsh environments.
- 8× Gigabit RJ45 ports (4× PoE+ enabled)
- IEEE 802.3af/802.3at PoE support
- Total PoE budget up to 144W
- Industrial design with -40°C to 75°C operation
- Wall-mount / DIN-rail / magnetic installation support
Industrial Gigabit PoE+ Injector
Compact industrial PoE+ injector providing reliable 30W power delivery over Ethernet for surveillance, wireless, and industrial edge devices.
- 1× Gigabit RJ45 input + 1× PoE output port
- Up to 30W power output
- IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support
- 12V–48V DC wide input with power boost
- -40°C to 75°C industrial temperature range
Rail Rolling Shock
- M12 connectors for vibration-proof connections
- EN50155 compliance for railway applications
- Wide input voltage range for train power systems
- Extended temperature for outdoor wayside equipment
- Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) for critical systems
Industrial IP67 M12 Managed Ethernet Switch
Rugged industrial Layer 2+ managed Gigabit switch with IP67-rated enclosure and M12 connectors, designed for transportation, railway, and outdoor harsh environments.
- 6× 10/100/1000BASE-T M12 Gigabit ports
- IP67-rated waterproof & dustproof enclosure
- Layer 2+ switching with static Layer 3 routing
- Dual redundant 9–48V DC power input
- ERPS ring support with fast recovery
Mini GBIC LX Module – 20KM
The MGB-LX is a 1000Base-LX Gigabit SFP transceiver delivering single-mode fiber connectivity up to 20km with DDM support, making it ideal for long-haul transportation applications such as highway tunnels, rail corridors, and transit infrastructure where extended reach is critical.
- Up to 20km reach
- Single-mode fiber
- -40~75°C operation
- DDM supported
- TAA Compliant
Long Reach PoE over UTP Extender Kit
Industrial long-reach PoE extender kit designed to extend both Ethernet data and PoE power up to 500 meters over standard UTP cable for remote devices.
- 1× LRP-101UH + 1× LRP-101UE kit set
- Extends network up to 500m over UTP cable
- Supports IEEE 802.3af/802.3at PoE devices
- Delivers up to 25W PoE power at remote end
- Plug-and-play installation (no configuration needed)
Industrial TSN Layer 3 Managed Switch (10G Uplinks)
Advanced Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) Layer 3 industrial switch with high-speed 10G uplinks, designed for deterministic, low-latency communication in transportation and mission-critical networks.
- 8× 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit RJ45 ports
- 4× 1G/2.5G SFP uplink ports
- 4× 10GBASE-X SFP+ high-speed uplink ports
- TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) for real-time traffic control
- Industrial-grade design (-40°C to 75°C operation)
Airports & Aviation
High-density PoE and fiber solutions for terminal networks, airfield surveillance, and perimeter security with massive power budgets.
- High-density PoE++ for terminal camera deployments
- Solar-powered options for remote airfield equipment
- 10G fiber backhaul for bandwidth-intensive systems
- Long-range wireless for runway and taxiway coverage
- Layer-3 aggregation for complex terminal networks
Ultra PoE++ Injector Hub
High-density managed PoE++ injector hub for powering large-scale surveillance, smart transportation, and enterprise networks.
- 16-Port Gigabit PoE++ (802.3bt) injector
- 600W total PoE power budget
- Up to 95W per port (Ultra PoE++)
- Web & SNMP managed with smart PoE control
- Rack-mount design for centralized deployment
Hybrid Solar PoE Switch
Solar-powered PoE switch for remote surveillance, highways, and off-grid networking applications.
- 5-Port Gigabit + 1 SFP uplink
- Solar + DC + Battery powered operation
- 65W PoE budget (PoE+ / PoE++)
- Extended PoE up to 250m distance
- -20°C to 65°C outdoor rating
10G Media Converter
High-speed media converter for extending 10G networks from copper to fiber in data centers, transportation, and enterprise backbones.
- 10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G multi-speed RJ45 port
- 1× 10G SFP+ fiber uplink
- Extends network up to 60km (fiber)
- Compact DIN-rail / wall-mount design
- Low power consumption (3.75W)
HaLow Wi-Fi Bridge
Long-range Wi-Fi HaLow bridge for IoT, smart transportation, and industrial connectivity with ultra-low power consumption.
- IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) technology
- Up to 1km long-range wireless connectivity
- AP / Station / Gateway operation modes
- Ultra-low power consumption (2W)
- -20°C to 60°C industrial temperature rating
Smart Parking / IPS
PoE solutions for license plate recognition cameras, parking guidance systems, and automated entry/exit gates with flexible deployment options.
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Wall-mount switches for control rooms and kiosks
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Ethernet-over-Coax for legacy infrastructure upgrades
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PoE splitters for non-PoE gate controllers
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High-throughput switches for multi-level garages
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Voltage boosters for extended cable runs
Wall-Mount Industrial PoE Switch
Compact wall-mounted PoE+ switch for surveillance, IoT, and smart infrastructure deployments in space-constrained environments.
- 8× Gigabit RJ45 ports with 4× PoE+
- 60W total PoE budget (up to 30W/port)
- Wall-mount / DIN-rail / magnetic installation
- Extend mode up to 250m PoE distance
- -20°C to 60°C industrial temperature rating
Ethernet over Coax Converter
Cost-effective Ethernet-over-coax converter for upgrading legacy coax infrastructure to IP-based networks without rewiring.
- 1× Gigabit RJ45 + 1× BNC coax interface
- VDSL2 technology (up to 300Mbps throughput)
- Extends network up to 1.4km over coax
- Symmetric / asymmetric transmission modes
- Plug-and-play with CO/CPE selectable modes
Industrial PoE++ Splitter
Industrial-grade PoE++ splitter for delivering high-power DC output to non-PoE devices in harsh and remote environments.
- 802.3bt PoE++ (Type 4) splitter
- Up to 70W DC power output
- Selectable 12V / 19V / 24V output (DIP switch)
- 1× PoE input + 1× data output (Gigabit)
- -40°C to 75°C industrial temperature rating
Industrial L3 PoE++ Managed Switch
High-density Layer 3 industrial managed switch with 10G uplinks, designed for large-scale surveillance, smart transportation, and mission-critical networks.
- 24× Gigabit RJ45 PoE++ ports (802.3bt)
- 4× 10G SFP+ uplink ports for backbone connectivity
- Layer 3 routing with VLAN, OSPF & advanced networking
- High PoE power budget for demanding devices (PTZ cameras, VMS, etc.)
- Industrial-grade design (-40°C to 75°C operation)
Why Use PoE Solutions for Transportation?
ITS solutions need power, data, and connectivity to realize their full potential. They need a robust infrastructure to ensure reliable operations. PoE technology provides these foundational components, making it a cost-effective solution for urban and rural transportation.
What is PoE?
PoE technology enables Ethernet cables to send data and power through a single network connection, eliminating the need for a separate power source. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) maintains standards that define how up to 90W of power can be delivered to PoE devices and up to 10 gigabits of data can be transmitted every second.
Most implementations use PoE-enabled switches, such as Planet’s ITS-6326-8P10T2XS-WV managed switch, to provide power and data to connected devices. Switches increase endpoints so transportation systems can deploy more sensors, IP cameras, and traffic monitors for data granularity. They allow ITS administrators to cluster sensors for centralized management. Industrial switches are designed to withstand harsh environments and extreme temperatures, making them a reliable component of an ITS system. Other benefits include the following:
More Powerful Endpoints
The latest PoE standard (IEEE 802.3bt) supports smarter endpoints that require more power to collect and transmit gigabits of data. Moving data processing to the edge makes systems more responsive. Powerful endpoints enable more effective communications, allowing data to flow reliably without infrastructure changes.
Increased Data Requirements
Integrated ITS solutions require faster data transfer. Real-time information cannot be constrained because of insufficient bandwidth. PoE surveillance cameras and wireless access points can leverage 5G connectivity to deliver enhanced bandwidth without compromising network performance.
Greater Flexibility
PoE technology allows municipalities to build flexible transportation systems. Because PoE-enabled equipment does not require a separate power source, system components can be located optimally to ensure performance. System coverage can extend to rural areas, railways, and highways where electrical power may be unavailable.
Lower Cost
Industrial PoE switches are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. They operate in adverse environmental conditions such as weather extremes or road and rail vibrations. Their rugged exteriors extend equipment lifespan, lowering lifecycle costs. Eliminating electrical wiring reduces installation and maintenance costs, improving return on investment (ROI).
More Sustainable Systems
ITS solutions must scale with the cities they serve. PoE flexibility enables transportation systems to adapt to evolving mobility needs. The technology can help bridge the gap between existing and advanced infrastructure, allowing cities to leverage their resources to build more sustainable systems.
Knowledgeable Partner
Building a robust infrastructure that delivers power, data, and connectivity requires a partner who understands operational and technical needs. PlanetechUSA offers PoE solutions for transportation systems that meet the unique ITS requirements. Contact us to speak with an advisor who can help you build a reliable, efficient, and resilient transportation network.
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