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Power over Ethernet (PoE) Lighting & Building Controls
Inspextor & aida
Inspextor: The PoE Hardware Powering Smarter Buildings
Inspextor is MHT Technologies’ advanced Power over Ethernet (PoE) hardware platform, designed to deliver reliable, scalable power and connectivity to the systems that drive intelligent buildings.
Built on a PoE backbone, Inspextor nodes and controllers provide the physical infrastructure that supports lighting, sensors, automated window shades, and connected devices across your facility.
PoE Infrastructure Built for Performance
Inspextor hardware supports modern building demands through a flexible, low-voltage architecture.
- Low-Voltage Power Delivery: Supports lighting, sensors, shades, and in-ceiling devices
- Scalable Architecture: Expands as your building grows
- Intelligent Power Distribution: Enhances reliability and control at the edge
- Open Integration: Works with platforms like aida™
Inspextor serves as the foundation layer, delivering the power and connectivity that intelligent systems depend on.
Powered by Enterprise PoE Infrastructure
Inspextor hardware is designed to operate on enterprise-grade PoE networks, including Cisco switching platforms that deliver up to 90 watts per port (UPOE+). This level of power enables a wide range of devices—from lighting and sensors to automated window shades—to be powered and controlled over a single network connection.
By leveraging Cisco’s PoE capabilities alongside Inspextor nodes, MHT Technologies delivers a reliable, scalable infrastructure that supports both power distribution and intelligent building control.
Inspextor Nodes: Built for Different Applications
Inspextor hardware supports a wide range of building applications, from individual device control to larger, multi-zone deployments.
Core Inspextor node options include:
- Core Node: Designed for lighting control and general device integration, supporting consistent low-voltage power and data delivery
- Node 90: Built for flexible applications, including automated window shades, smart desks, and mixed-use device environments
- Supernode: A higher-capacity solution for centralized control and multi-zone deployments across larger spaces
Together, these nodes create a flexible hardware layer that supports both localized control and centralized building strategies.
PoE powered by:
aida™: Intelligent Control and Automation for Smart Buildings
aida, developed by Building AI Solutions, is the software platform that brings intelligence and automation to your building systems.
Sitting on top of Inspextor hardware, aida enables centralized control, real-time insights, and automated decision-making. This software transforms connected systems into a fully optimized environment.
Unified Control Across Building Systems
With aida, building systems are no longer siloed. They operate within a single, unified control environment.
Control and manage:
- Lighting: On/off, dimming, color tuning, scheduling
- Shades: Positioning based on daylight, time, or occupancy
- Sensors: Occupancy, temperature, humidity, environmental data
- HVAC Integrations: Coordinate climate systems for efficiency
- Access & Security: Monitor occupancy and building activity
Real-Time Insights and Automation
aida combines real-time visibility with intelligent automation to deliver more efficient, responsive building performance with less manual intervention.
With aida, you can:
- Monitor Conditions: Temperature, humidity, light, occupancy
- Track Energy: Identify trends and savings opportunities
- Analyze Space Usage: Understand how areas are utilized
- Automate Responses: Adjust lighting, shading, and conditions
- Set Goals: Define targets and measure performance
- Improve Comfort: Align systems with occupant needs
Inspextor and aida: A Complete PoE Control Solution
Inspextor hardware and aida software work together to deliver a unified control platform, combining power, data, and automation into a single system. This system enables:
- Simplified Infrastructure
- Greater System Visibility
- Improved Energy Performance
- Scalable, adaptable building control
Designed for flexibility, this solution supports a wide range of commercial environments, each with unique operational requirements. Common applications include:
- Corporate Offices: Integrated lighting, shading, and occupancy-based control
- Education Facilities: Scalable systems with centralized management
- Healthcare: Reliable, responsive environments with advanced monitoring
- Retail: Dynamic lighting and shading for enhanced customer experience
- Commercial Buildings: Unified systems that support efficiency and performance
Together, Inspextor and aida provide a unified platform that brings power, control, and automation together to support efficient building operations.
Inspextor Components
Explore MHT’s Inspextor hardware supporting PoE lighting control and connected systems.
Core Node
Our multi-output PoE Node delivers flexible low-voltage power and control to connected fixtures, streamlining lighting, shading, and sensor integration over a single network—all in a compact 7.74″ × 1.81″ × 1″ design.
PoE Splitter Box
Our one-input to four-output PoE Splitter permits for multiple fixtures to be powered by an individual port, maximizing output on the PoE switch.
Node
Ability to hold all hardware components, allowing flexibility in fixture usage and configuration.
Smart Desk Interface
The Smart Desk Interface offers real-time occupancy, temperature, humidity, and pressure monitoring while seamlessly communicating with Linak and Jiecang controllers.
NODE - ELS
Our Node Emergency Light Switch (ELS) provides low voltage emergency lighting with AC redundancy.
SUPERNODE
Our SuperNode features up to 8 programmable inputs and supports dual channel color fixture tuning.
MHTi-EM-EXT
MHTi-EM-EXT is a compact lighting control device designed for integration between emergency (EM) line voltage fixtures and the 0-10V dimming control output of MHT’s Inspextor Nodes.
Battery Backup
Our 2-Wire, Patented, low voltage battery back-up sits neatly inside your PoE fixture for added protection against loss of power. Exceeds standard operating code of 90 minutes at 25% power and is UL 924 Tested.
Advanced Wall Switch
Our PoE Wall Switch is available in two models and is easily installed into a standard gang box. The 4 button version has On, Cancel, Up, and Down Features. The 7 button adds three scene buttons.
RJ45 Male & Female Adapters
RJ45 adapter comes in 2 and 3 wire configurations, connecting to a standard LED fixture or sensor, allowing for integration into the Inspextor platform.
Inspextor Server
Our rack-mounted server provides the software to fully control your system.
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