The Cloud Connector (2nd Gen) consumes less than 3W on average, with peak usage up to 10W. Actual consumption depends on whether you are using Ethernet or cellular, and on signal quality.
Who is this article for?
Anyone planning the power supply or infrastructure for a Cloud Connector installation.
Power consumption
| Average | <3W (1W typical) |
| Peak | <10W |
The Cloud Connector uses the least power when connected via Ethernet, and the most when using cellular with poor signal quality.
Cloud Connector (previous version)
The figures above apply to the Cloud Connector (2nd Gen). The Cloud Connector EU 4G (previous version) has an average consumption of <5W (3W typical) and a peak of <19W.
Troubleshooting / FAQ
Q: Why does power consumption vary?
A: Power consumption increases when the Cloud Connector uses cellular instead of Ethernet, and increases further when the cellular signal is weak, as the modem works harder to maintain the connection.