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Designing and prototyping an IoT controller platform for PoE powered peripheral devices

Svensson, Mikael LU (2025) EITL05 20241
Department of Electrical and Information Technology
Abstract (Swedish)
This thesis explores the design and prototyping of a common platform for controlling Power over Ethernet (PoE) based peripheral devices. The new IEEE 802.3bt standard, which allows for higher power delivery (90W) over Ethernet cables, is investigated for its potential to power and control various devices such as LED lighting. The study aims to design a common software platform for PoE-powered devices, focusing on communication protocols, security considerations and autonomous behavior. The platform is intended to streamline the integration and management of multiple devices within a smart building environment using PoE as well as enhancing overall efficiency and functionality.
The thesis work includes literature review, hardware pre-study... (More)
This thesis explores the design and prototyping of a common platform for controlling Power over Ethernet (PoE) based peripheral devices. The new IEEE 802.3bt standard, which allows for higher power delivery (90W) over Ethernet cables, is investigated for its potential to power and control various devices such as LED lighting. The study aims to design a common software platform for PoE-powered devices, focusing on communication protocols, security considerations and autonomous behavior. The platform is intended to streamline the integration and management of multiple devices within a smart building environment using PoE as well as enhancing overall efficiency and functionality.
The thesis work includes literature review, hardware pre-study and iterative development of the software platform. The hardware proof of concept involves a PoE-powered LED light fixture and a wall switch which successfully demonstrates the practical application of the platform.
The development allowed for continuous refinement and testing within a specific scope of functionality and the results show that the new PoE standard can effectively power and control multiple devices through a single network cable.
The study concludes that a scalable and efficient platform for PoE-powered devices can significantly enhance energy efficiency and smart building management by discussing a hotel room example were sensors combined with smart PoE devices enhances the capabilities of energy management and control. (Less)
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author
Svensson, Mikael LU
supervisor
organization
course
EITL05 20241
year
type
M3 - Professional qualifications ( - 4 Years)
subject
keywords
IoT Controller Platform Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3bt Standard Smart Building Management Communication Protocols
report number
LU/LTH-EIT 2025-1039
language
English
id
9185594
date added to LUP
2025-02-28 12:25:51
date last changed
2025-02-28 12:25:51
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  abstract     = {{This thesis explores the design and prototyping of a common platform for controlling Power over Ethernet (PoE) based peripheral devices. The new IEEE 802.3bt standard, which allows for higher power delivery (90W) over Ethernet cables, is investigated for its potential to power and control various devices such as LED lighting. The study aims to design a common software platform for PoE-powered devices, focusing on communication protocols, security considerations and autonomous behavior. The platform is intended to streamline the integration and management of multiple devices within a smart building environment using PoE as well as enhancing overall efficiency and functionality.
The thesis work includes literature review, hardware pre-study and iterative development of the software platform. The hardware proof of concept involves a PoE-powered LED light fixture and a wall switch which successfully demonstrates the practical application of the platform.
The development allowed for continuous refinement and testing within a specific scope of functionality and the results show that the new PoE standard can effectively power and control multiple devices through a single network cable.
The study concludes that a scalable and efficient platform for PoE-powered devices can significantly enhance energy efficiency and smart building management by discussing a hotel room example were sensors combined with smart PoE devices enhances the capabilities of energy management and control.}},
  author       = {{Svensson, Mikael}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Designing and prototyping an IoT controller platform for PoE powered peripheral devices}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}