Feedthrough Cat5e RJ45 connector and plug carrier protect to IP65
A Cat5e RJ45 feedthrough connector has been added to Cliff Electronics’ FT range which fits into an industry standard XLR connector 24mm diameter panel cut-out. Cliff also added a compatible, secure, snap-in lockable XLR-style plug carrier to facilitate the connection of an RJ45 plug (not supplied) or cable assembly.
The RJ45 FT Jack is a rugged, nickel-plated die-cast zinc metal construction offering protection to IP65. The dust-tight and water-resistant connector for rugged applications is supplied with an integrated dust cover for protection when not in use. Rated at Cat5e, the socket is suitable for both Fast Ethernet (10/100) and Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) data communications.
The female RJ45 feedthrough Ethernet sockets meet the wiring standard for using an 8P8C connector as defined in Part 68 of the FCC rules. Suitable for IT systems, consumer and audio/broadcast products, the all-metal design reduces the effects of EMI and has a dielectric strength of 1kV DC. Frequency range is from 1 to 100MHz and contacts are rated at 1.5A/50V. Lifetime is greater than 1,000 mating cycles and operating temperature range is from -30 to +80 degrees C.
According to John Hall, managing director of Cliff Electronics, “Wired Ethernet networks remain popular in both industrial and domestic environments as they can offer more stable, interference free and faster data connection than wireless and reduce the risk of data being hacked”.
Cliff Electronics designs and manufactures standard and FeedThrough connectors which mount into an industry standard XLR, 23mm cut-out allowing 16 connectors, from a wide range of variants, to be mounted on 19-inch rack panels which Cliff can supply pre-assembled. Applications include audio, broadcast, AV and communications installations, medical, education and research and industrial control.
The company also offers the space saving DualSLIM FeedThrough connector series which is just 19mm wide, allowing 20 connectors to be assembled on a 19-inch rack panel. It can be used for the same applications as the FeedThrough connectors but also NUC computers and mini-PCs, such as Raspberry Pi.
The company’s portfolio also includes standard and FeedThrough connectors.
