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	Ethernet Connection Type Ethernet Connection Type


RJ45	M12

	Shape Shape


Straight	Rectangle

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	For Cable Industry Designation For Cable Industry Designation

	Gender Gender

Female

Male

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded
	Shielded

	Color Color

	White		Black
	Blue		Ivory
	Clear		Almond
	Gray		Beige
	Silver

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type

	Housing Material Housing Material

	Application Application

Data

Video

Audio

	For Wire Type For Wire Type

Solid

Stranded

	Material Material

Plastic

Stainless Steel

	For Maximum Number of Devices For Maximum Number of Devices

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

1 Gang

2 Gang

	Environment Environment

Dusty

Submersible

Washdown

	Environmental Rating Environmental Rating

IP67

IP20

	Mounting Location Mounting Location

Panel

Circuit Board

	Housing Connection Type Housing Connection Type

Screw Together

Latch

	Housing Thread Location Housing Thread Location

External

Internal

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-40° F

0° F

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

175° F

220° F

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About Connector Coding

Use an Ethernet cable crimper to terminate these plugs.

Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	Housing Material	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
RJ45	Category 5E	8	Solid, Stranded	Plastic	Clear	10	00000000	00000

Shielded Crimp-On Data Connectors

Protect sensitive equipment from electromagnetic interference. Use an Ethernet cable crimper to terminate these plugs.

Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	Housing Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
RJ45	Category 5E	8	Solid, Stranded	Aluminum	10	0000000	000000

Unshielded Snap-On Data Connectors

The snap-on wire connection pierces the insulation to eliminate the need for wire stripping. A color-coded wiring guide makes it easier to identify where to insert each wire.

Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	Housing Material	Features	Choose a Color		Each
RJ45	Category 5E	8	Solid, Stranded	Plastic	Color-Coded Wire Guide	Almond, Blue, Ivory, White	000000	00000

Shielded Snap-On Data Connectors

Straight with Cord Grip

Protect equipment from electromagnetic interference. Connectors have a snap-on wire connection that pierces the insulation to eliminate the need for wire stripping. A color-coded wiring guide allows for quick cable termination.

Plugs with a cord grip provide strain relief and keep the cable securely attached in applications that require frequent movement, such as robotics.

Straight
Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	For Cable OD	Housing Material	Color	Specifications Met	Environmental Rating	Features		Each
RJ45	Category 5	4	Solid, Stranded	0.18"-0.34"	Plastic	Black	UL 94V0	IP20	Color-Coded Wire Guide, Cord Grip	0000000	000000
RJ45	Category 5E	8	Solid, Stranded	0.18"-0.31"	Plastic	Gray	UL Listed	IP20	Color-Coded Wire Guide, Cord Grip	0000000	00000

Unshielded Punch-Down Data Connectors

These sockets have a 110 punch-down connection; use a punch-down tool to terminate. They can be snapped in to keystone wall plates.

Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	Housing Material	Choose a Color		Each
RJ45	Category 5E	8	Solid	Plastic	Black, Blue, Gray, Ivory, White	000000	00000

Shielded Punch-Down Data Connectors

Protect equipment from electromagnetic interference. These sockets have a 110 punch-down connection; use a punch-down tool to terminate.

Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	Housing Material		Each
RJ45	Category 5E	8	Stranded	Aluminum	0000000	00000

Screw-Together Washdown RJ45 Connectors and Cords

Use these connectors and cords to make Ethernet connections in washdown environments. When mated, they're rated IP67.

Shielded adapters prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) to minimize signal distortion.

Sockets with a 110 punch-down wire connection require a punch-down tool to terminate (not included).

Plugs with a crimp-on wire connection require an Ethernet cable crimper to terminate (not included).

Caps (sold separately) protect sockets and maintain the IP67 rating when not in use.

Screw-Together Crimp-On Plugs

Unshielded
For Wire Type	For Cable OD	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Solid	0.1"-0.26"	Category 5E	100 MHz	8	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	000000
Stranded	0.1"-0.26"	Category 5E	100 MHz	8	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	00000

Screw-Together 110 Punch Down Sockets

Unshielded
For Panel Cutout Dia.	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
1"	Category 5E	100 MHz	8	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	000000

Screw-Together Sockets with Wire Leads

										1 ft. Lg.
For Panel Cutout Dia.	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Flexibility	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Unshielded
1"	22	0.2"	Flexible	Category 5E	100 MHz	4	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	000000

Screw-Together Female × Screw-Together Female Adapters

Unshielded
For Panel Cutout Dia.	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
40mm	Category 5E	100 MHz	8	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	000000

Screw-Together Female × Female Adapters

Shielded
For Panel Cutout Dia.	Shield Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
1"	Foil	Category 5E	100 MHz	8	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	000000

Cords with Screw-Together Plug × Screw-Together Plug

6 1/2 ft. Lg.
Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Flexibility	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Unshielded
26	0.29"	Flexible	Category 5E	100 MHz	4	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	000000
16 ft. Lg.
Unshielded
26	0.29"	Flexible	Category 5E	100 MHz	4	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	00000

Cords with Screw-Together Plug × Plug

6 1/2 ft. Lg.
Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Flexibility	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Unshielded
24	0.25"	Flexible	Category 5E	100 MHz	4	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	000000
16 ft. Lg.
Unshielded
24	0.25"	Flexible	Category 5E	100 MHz	4	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	00000

Cords with Screw-Together Socket × Plug

									1 ft. Lg.
Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Flexibility	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Unshielded
26	0.25"	Flexible	Category 5E	100 MHz	8	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	000000

Caps

Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	00000

Latching Washdown RJ45 Connectors

Protect connections in washdown environments while maintaining access—these RJ45 plugs and adapters latch together securely, yet quickly detach. When mated, they’re rated IP67 for protection against washdowns. All are shielded to prevent electromagnetic interference.

Plugs have a snap-on wire connection that pierces the insulation to eliminate the need for wire stripping.

Adapters have an attached cover to maintain the IP67 rating when not in use.

Plugs

Shielded
For Cable Industry Designation	Wire Connection Type	Number of Wires	For Cable OD	Housing Material	Color		Each
Category 5E	Snap On	8	0.26"-0.37"	Powder-Coated Zinc	Gray	000000	000000

Female × Male Adapters

Shielded
For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	Housing Material	Color	Number of Latching Levers	Mounting Location	For Panel Cutout Dia.		Each
Category 5E	8	Powder-Coated Zinc	Gray	1	Panel	0.88"	000000	000000

Screw-Together Washdown M12 Connectors

These D- and X-coded M12 connectors are desgined for high-speed Ethernet cable in washdown environments. They're rated IP67 when mated.

Plugs with a snap-on wire connection pierce the insulation to eliminate the need for wire stripping. They maintain a secure hold in high-vibration applications.

Snap-On Plugs—External Thread

D-Code

D-Code Male

							Housing Thread
Number of Poles	Shielding	For Wire Gauge	For Cable OD	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm		Each
D-Code
4	Shielded	26-22	0.18"-0.35"	Category 5	100MHz	Chrome-Plated Zinc	M12	1	000000	000000

Plugs with Wire Leads—External Thread

D-Code

X-Code

D-Code Male

X-Code Male

						Housing Thread		3 ft. Lg. Cable Leads
Number of Poles	Shielding	Wire Lead Gauge	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm		Each
D-Code
4	Shielded	22	Category 5E	100MHz	Tin-Plated Copper	M12	1	0000000	000000
X-Code
8	Shielded	26	Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	500MHz	Tin-Plated Copper	M12	1	0000000	00000

90° Elbow Plugs with Wire Leads—External Thread

D-Code

X-Code

D-Code Male

X-Code Male

						Housing Thread		3 ft. Lg. Cable Leads
Number of Poles	Shielding	Wire Lead Gauge	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm		Each
D-Code
4	Shielded	22	Category 5E	100MHz	Tin-Plated Copper	M12	1	0000000	000000
X-Code
8	Shielded	26	Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	500MHz	Tin-Plated Copper	M12	1	0000000	00000

Sockets with Wire Leads—Internal Thread

X-Code

X-Code Female

						Housing Thread		3 ft. Lg. Cable Leads
Number of Poles	Shielding	Wire Lead Gauge	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm		Each
X-Code
8	Shielded	26	Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	500MHz	Tin-Plated Copper	M12	1	0000000	000000

Adapters—Internal Thread

D-Code

X-Code

D-Code Female

X-Code Female

						Housing Thread			Mounting Thread
Number of Poles	Shielding	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Color	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Size	Pitch, mm		Each
D-Code Female × RJ45 Female
4	Shielded	Category 5	100MHz	Silver	Plastic	M12	1	0.66"	M16	1.5	000000	000000
X-Code Female × RJ45 Female
8	Shielded	Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	500MHz	__	Zinc	M12	1	0.88"	M16	1.5	0000000	00000

90° Elbow Adapters—Internal Thread

D-Code

X-Code

D-Code Female

X-Code Female

						Housing Thread			Mounting Thread
Number of Poles	Shielding	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Color	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Size	Pitch, mm		Each
D-Code Female × RJ45 Female
4	Shielded	Category 5	100MHz	Black	Plastic	M12	1	0.66"	M16	1.5	000000	000000
X-Code Female × RJ45 Female
8	Shielded	Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	500MHz	__	Zinc	M12	1	0.88"	M16	1.5	0000000	00000

Screw-Together Washdown HDMI Connectors and Cords

Make audio and video HDMI connections with a washdown rating. They're rated IP67 when mated.

Caps (sold separately) protect sockets and maintain the IP67 rating when not in use.

Screw-Together Circuit Board-Mount Solder Sockets

For Panel Cutout Dia.	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
1"	Black	Plastic	-40° to 220°	0000000	000000

Screw-Together Panel-Mount Sockets with Wire Leads

									1 1/2 ft. Lg.
For Panel Cutout Dia.	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Flexibility	Cable Outer Insulation Material	Cable Color	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
1"	32	0.2"	Flexible	PVC Plastic	Black	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	000000

Screw-Together Panel-Mount Female × Male Adapters

For Panel Cutout Dia.	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
1"	Black	Plastic	-40° to 220°	0000000	000000

Cords with Screw-Together Plug × Screw-Together Plug

3 ft. Lg.
Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
26	0.34"	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	000000
6 1/2 ft. Lg.
26	0.34"	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	00000
10 ft. Lg.
26	0.34"	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	00000

Cords with Screw-Together Socket × Plug

3 ft. Lg.
For Panel Cutout Dia.	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Color	Housing Material	Temp. Range, °F		Each
1"	32	0.2"	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	000000
6 1/2 ft. Lg.
1"	32	0.2"	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	00000
10 ft. Lg.
1"	32	0.2"	Black	Plastic	0° to 175°	0000000	00000

Cap

Color	Housing Material		Each
Black	Plastic	0000000	00000

Shielded Data Adapters

Protect sensitive equipment from electromagnetic interference. These adapters have an RJ45 female connection on both ends to join two Ethernet cords.

RJ45 Female × RJ45 Female
For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material		Each
Category 5E	8	Silver	Plastic	0000000	00000

Unshielded Data Adapters

Join two Ethernet cords—these adapters have an RJ45 female connection on both ends.

RJ45 Female × RJ45 Female
For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material		Each
Category 5E	8	Beige	Plastic	0000000	00000

Data Adapters for Keystone Wall Plates

Create various configurations by snapping these adapters into the ports of keystone wall plates. They have an RJ45 female connection on both ends to join two Ethernet cords.

RJ45 Female × RJ45 Female
For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material	Specifications Met		Each
Category 5E	8	Black	Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	000000	000000
Category 5E	8	Gray	Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	00000
Category 5E	8	White	Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	000000	00000

Coaxial Adapters for Keystone Wall Plates

Create various configurations by snapping these adapters into the ports of keystone wall plates. Use them to join coaxial cords that are the same style and gender.

BNC and RCA adapters are often used for audio and video transmission.

F-type adapters are for video transmission.

BNC Female × BNC Female

Resistance, ohms	Color		Each
75	Beige	0000000	00000
75	White	0000000	0000

RCA Female × RCA Female

Resistance, ohms	Color		Each
75	Beige	0000000	00000
75	White	0000000	0000

F-Type Female × F-Type Female

Resistance, ohms	Color		Each
75	Beige	0000000	00000
75	White	0000000	0000

Data Keystone Wall Plates

For 1 Device

For 2 Devices

For 4 Devices

For 6 Devices

Create various data connector configurations by choosing cord couplers to snap into the ports in these wall plates.

Wall plates with angled ports reduce cable strain.

PPE Plastic

Beige
For Max. No. of Devices	Features	Ht.	Wd.	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
1	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	00000
2	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	0000
4	Angled Ports, Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	0000
4	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	0000
6	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	0000
6	Label Fields	4 1/2"	4 1/2"	Yes	00000000	0000
White
1	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	0000
2	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	0000
4	Angled Ports, Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	0000
4	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	0000
6	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	0000
6	Label Fields	4 1/2"	4 1/2"	Yes	00000000	0000

ABS Plastic

Beige
For Max. No. of Devices	Features	Ht.	Wd.	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
2	Angled Ports, Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	00000
White
2	Angled Ports, Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	0000

Stainless Steel

For Max. No. of Devices	Features	Ht.	Wd.	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
1	__	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	000000	00000
1	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	00000
2	__	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	000000	0000
2	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	00000
4	__	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	000000	0000
4	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	00000
4	Label Fields	4 1/2"	4 1/2"	Yes	0000000	00000
6	__	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	000000	0000
6	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	00000
6	Label Fields	4 1/2"	4 1/2"	Yes	0000000	00000

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Unshielded Crimp-On Data Connectors

Shielded Crimp-On Data Connectors

Unshielded Snap-On Data Connectors

Shielded Snap-On Data Connectors

Unshielded Punch-Down Data Connectors

Shielded Punch-Down Data Connectors

Screw-Together Washdown RJ45 Connectors and Cords

Latching Washdown RJ45 Connectors

Screw-Together Washdown M12 Connectors

Screw-Together Washdown HDMI Connectors and Cords

Shielded Data Adapters

Unshielded Data Adapters

Data Adapters for Keystone Wall Plates

Coaxial Adapters for Keystone Wall Plates

Data Keystone Wall Plates