Panduit’s 2nd-Generation Fault Managed Power System Simplifies Infrastructure, Increases Density, and Reinforces Safety

Panduit has introduced a second generation of its fault managed power portfolio. The Panduit Fault Managed Power System Gen 2 technology set is “designed and engineered by Panduit for enterprise environments,” the company explained when announcing the new system. “FMPS Gen 2 expands power density and system flexibility while reinforcing a centralized power distribution architecture that reduces installation cost, operational complexity, and long-term infrastructure risk.

“Panduit FMPS delivers high power over long distances using the industry’s safest Class 4 Limited Energy system,” the company continued. “FMPS is UL 1400-listed and SIL 3-rated, allowing organizations to safely deliver power across extended  distances using low-voltage installation methods and a centralized power architecture. This eliminates electrical hazards and simplifies deployment across campuses, warehouses, and large distributed facilities.”

Panduit further pointed out the system uses significantly less copper than traditional power distribution system use, reinforcing FMP technology’s advantages of reducing material use and supporting more-sustainable infrastructure design. Panduit’s Gen 2 system is backward-compatible with their existing FMP deployments, allowing organizations to upgrade or expand systems without ripping-and-replacing.

In an interview with Cabling Installation & Maintenance, Panduit Ventures’ senior business development manager Mahmoud Ibrahim explained one of Gen 2’s significant advantages is its power centralization and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) consolidation. “By removing distributed UPSs from IDFs [intermediate distribution frames, also commonly referred to as intermediate crossconnects] and consolidating backup power at the headend, organizations can improve operational efficiency while reducing space requirements, maintenance effort, and ongoing operational costs,” he pointed out. This centralized architecture also enables faster deployment and easier expansion that does not disrupt live systems.

“FMPS Gen 2 reinforces our commitment to making enterprise power safer, simpler, and more efficient,” Ibrahim added. “By increasing power density and enabling true UPS consolidation, customers can place power where it’s needed, remove complexity from IDFs, and confidently support the growing demands of modern networks, all without introducing new risk.”

The second-generation system includes a new, 2-kilowatt system comprising a 1000W/1kW transmitter, a 2000W/2kW power supply, and a 2000 W/2kW receiver, along with a single-channel receiver that Panduit says is ideal for edge applications like security and lighting.

Panduit also pointed out the following enhancements built into the new system.

• Higher-density power options in the same footprint as the previous-generation system
• Expanded receiver choices to match application needs
• Support for both high-power Power over Ethernet and DC loads

“These capabilities enable power delivery for enterprise switching, security and surveillance, wireless and in-building cellular systems, lighting, and smart building applications, all from a unified platform,” Panduit emphasized. “Built-in monitoring and management capabilities further support centralized visibility, faster troubleshooting, and future-ready scalability with minimal to zero downtime.”

Tom Kelly, Panduit’s chief technology officer, praised the system and the engineering efforts that went into its development. “FMPS is engineered and designed by Panduit as a complete power platform, integrating power, cabling, and physical infrastructure into a single, coordinated solution. Drawing on the expertise that developed the first generation of UL Listed Class 4 power distribution products, Panduit has engineered a second-generation system that aligns with where the market is going while also meeting requests from customers and partners in the space. We’re excited to see the market transformation taking shape, as Class 4 power distribution adoption grows.”