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Preassembled RJ45 patch cable for Profinet

November 2011 Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors

Phoenix Contact has developed an RJ45 crimp connector for Profinet. Profinet cables with conductor cross sections of AWG 22 can be used as preassembled patch cables when using this connector.

Up until now, it was only possible to assemble the Profinet cable using the Quickon RJ45 plug connector with insulation displacement connection. This is because in the office environment, RJ45 connectors are used with cable cross sections in the range of AWG26. However, this is not sufficient for Profinet cabling. Here, a cable cross section of AWG22 is required.

The crimp connector is available in an angled version to address special installation requirements. The corresponding patch cables for applications involving SERCOS III or EtherCAT are comparable. These only differ by sheath colour or marking on the corresponding cable.

For more information contact Sean Hadley, Phoenix Contact, +27 (0)11 801 8200, [email protected], www.phoenixcontact.co.za



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