Digital Electricity® Info
VOLTSERVER’S PATENTED TECHNOLOGY
Understanding Digital Electricity®, Fault Managed Power, Limited Energy, and NEC Class 4 Power
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CORE TECHNOLOGY
What is Digital Electricity®?
VoltServer’s patented Digital Electricity® technology delivers power through packetized energy over standard data cables, combining high power with inherent safety.
- ⚡ How It Works — Packetized Energy: Transmitters send hundreds of energy packets per second to receivers, checking for faults after each packet and halting transmission in milliseconds if detected.
- 🔒 Safety First — Inherent Protection: Reduces dangers to installers and occupants by stopping hazardous currents instantly, eliminating risks associated with traditional AC or HVDC.
- 📈 Efficiency & Scalability — High Power Delivery: Supports thousands of watts over long distances using low-voltage wiring, ideal for data centers, smart buildings, and more.
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INNOVATIVE DISTRIBUTION
What is Fault Managed Power?
Fault Managed Power (FMP) is VoltServer’s method for intelligently distributing electricity, actively monitoring and controlling flow to limit energy during faults.
Pioneered by VoltServer, FMP combines the reach of traditional AC power with a level of active safety monitoring not found in conventional distribution, enabling safe delivery of significant power using off-the-shelf data cables.
SAFETY MECHANISM
What is Limited Energy?
In VoltServer’s systems, Limited Energy refers to intelligently restricting fault energy to safe levels, allowing high continuous power without the risks of unlimited systems.
- 🛡️ Fault Limitation — Milliseconds Response: Systems monitor for faults and limit energy release, mitigating shock and fire risks similar to power-limited circuits but with greater capacity.
- ⚖️ Comparison to Class 2/3 — Beyond 100W Limits: Unlike Class 2/3 circuits which cap at roughly 100W, VoltServer’s approach delivers hundreds or thousands of watts while maintaining safety through active control.
CODE COMPLIANCE
What is NEC Class 4 Power?
NEC Class 4 Power, as defined in the 2023 National Electrical Code Article 726, encompasses VoltServer’s Fault-Managed Power Systems for safe, high-power distribution.
- 📜 Definition & Compliance — Active Monitoring: Class 4 systems actively monitor voltage and current, providing protection from fire and shock, allowing flexible installation without traditional constraints.
- 🚀 VoltServer’s Pioneer Role — First to Commercialize: VoltServer invented and commercialized this technology, with UL certifications and deployments in over 1,000 projects worldwide.
REFERENCES & CITATIONS
Sources
Information is derived from VoltServer’s official resources as well as standards organizations, industry associations, and educational sites for accuracy and comprehensive understanding.
| # | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VoltServer Home Page – Overview of Digital Electricity and benefits | voltserver.com |
| 2 | What is Class 4 Power? – Detailed explanation of Class 4 and FMP | voltserver.com/blog |
| 3 | Class 4 Power – Sustainability and technology overview | voltserver.com/class-4-power |
| 4 | IEC SPARK Session on Class 4 Power – Educational details on FMPS | voltserver.com/blog |
| 5 | VoltServer Digital Electricity Solutions – Leader in Class 4 FMPS | voltserver.com/digital-electricity-2 |
| 6 | The Rise of Fault Managed Power – Modern building design applications | voltserver.com/blog |
| 7 | Introduction to Fault-Managed Power – Technical whitepaper | voltserver.com whitepaper |
| 8 | Fault Managed Power Leaders Forecast 2024 – Certification and solutions | voltserver.com/blog |
| 9 | VoltServer About Page – Revolutionizing power distribution | voltserver.com/about |
| 10 | Leveraging Digital Electricity for Retrofits – Electrification details | voltserver.com/blog |
| 11 | NEC 2023 Article 726 Class 4 Fault-Managed Power Systems | electricallicenserenewal.com |
| 12 | Intro to Class 4 Fault Managed Power Systems – NECA Presentation | necanet.org |
| 13 | A Closer Look at Class 4 Fault-Managed Power Systems in Smart Buildings – TIA | tiaonline.org |
| 14 | Class 4 Fault-Managed Power Systems: An overview – Electrical Contractor Magazine | ecmag.com |
| 15 | Article 726 Class 4 Fault-Managed Power Systems – UpCodes | up.codes |
| 16 | Fault-Managed Power Systems (FMPS) – Discovery Engineering Blog | discoveryengineering.net |
| 17 | UL 1400-1 and 2023 NEC Updates for Fault-Managed Equipment – ATIS | peg.atis.org |
| 18 | What is Class 4 Fault Managed Power? – NECA/BICSI Session | necanet.org |
| 19 | FMP and advanced low voltage deployment use cases – BICSI CALA | bicsi-cala.org |
| 20 | BICSI 007 – IoT/Intelligent Building Standard | bicsi.org |
| 21 | ICT Today Journal, April/May/June 2023 – Fault Managed Power article | cccassoc.org |
| 22 | Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), 15th Edition – BICSI | bicsi.org |
| 23 | Breaking Boundaries: BICSI and EMerge Alliance Collaborate | emergealliance.org |
| 24 | ANSI/BICSI 008-2024 Standards for Wireless Local Area Network | shop.bicsi.org |
| 25 | UL 1400-1 Outline of Investigation for Fault-Managed Power Systems | shopulstandards.com |
| 26 | UL Solutions Issues First Certification for a Fault-Managed Power System | ul.com |
| 27 | UL 1400-1 : 2022 Outline of Investigation – BSB Edge | bsbedge.com |
| 28 | Understanding Fault-Managed Power Systems (FMPS) – UL Solutions YouTube | youtube.com |
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Information sourced from VoltServer, NEC, UL, BICSI, and other non-manufacturer resources.
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