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Category 5

	Ethernet Connection Type Ethernet Connection Type

RJ45

M12

	Type Type


Adapter	Plug

Socket

	Connection Type Connection Type

	Ethernet

	Shape Shape


90° Elbow	Adjustable- Angle Elbow

Straight

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type

Crimp On

Snap On

Wire Leads

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded
	Shielded
	Double Shielded

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	For Wire Type For Wire Type

	Solid
	Stranded

	Color Color

	Black		Clear
	Green		Silver

	Gender Gender

Male

Female

	Coding Coding

	Application Application

Data

	Number of Poles Number of Poles

	Housing Material Housing Material

Plastic

Zinc

Copper

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Environment Environment

	Housing Thread Size Housing Thread Size

M12

	Environmental Rating Environmental Rating

IP20

IP65

IP67

	Housing Thread Location Housing Thread Location

Internal

External

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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Unshielded Easy-Install Crimp-On Data Connectors

Pull wires all the way through the connector face, and then use the crimper to cut and crimp wires in one step.

Crimpers (sold separately) are required for wire installation. Ratcheting crimpers ensure the correct pressure is applied to every crimp.

Small Pack
Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	Housing Material	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
RJ45	Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E	8	Solid, Stranded	Plastic	Clear	15	00000000	000000
Large Pack
RJ45	Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E	8	Solid, Stranded	Plastic	Clear	50	00000000	00000

Crimpers

Ratcheting
For RJ Number	For Cable Industry Designation	For Max. Cable OD		Each
RJ11, RJ12, RJ45	Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E, Category 6	0.28"	00000000	000000

Replacement Blades for Ratcheting Crimpers (4 Blades Included)

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Each

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Shielded Easy-Install Crimp-On Data Connectors

With Internal Ground

Protect sensitive equipment from electromagnetic interference. Pull wires all the way through the connector face, and then use the crimper to cut and crimp wires in one step.

Crimpers (sold separately) are required for wire installation. Ratcheting crimpers ensure the correct pressure is applied to every crimp.

Data Connectors									Ratcheting Crimpers
Ground Location	Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	Housing Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each
Internal	RJ45	Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E, Category 6	8	Solid, Stranded	Tin-Plated Copper	10	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Replacement Blades for Ratcheting Crimpers (4 Blades Included)	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Blades for Nonratcheting Crimpers (2 Blades Included)	00000000	Each	0000

Shielded Snap-On Data Connectors

Straight with Cord Grip

Adjustable-Angle Elbow

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 offer strain relief and keep the cable securely attached in applications that require frequent movement, such as robotics.

Plugs with an adjustable-angle elbow let you choose a 0°-90° bend angle while installing. Good when space is tight around the port, you can rotate them into 32 positions.

Straight
Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	For Cable OD	Angle	Housing Material	Color	Specifications Met	Environmental Rating	Features		Each
RJ45	Category 5	4	Solid, Stranded	0.18"-0.34"	__	Plastic	Black	UL 94 V-0, DNV-GL Type Approved	IP20	Color-Coded Wire Guide, Cord Grip	0000000	000000
Adjustable-Angle Elbow
RJ45	Category 5	4	Solid, Stranded	0.22"-0.41"	0°-90°	Nickel-Plated Zinc	__	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	IP20	Color-Coded Wire Guide	00000000	00000

M8 Ethernet Connectors

Two-thirds the size of M12 connectors, these connectors fit into tight spaces and shield against signal interference. They are often used with sensors, switches, and I/O models. When mated, these connectors meet IP ratings for protection against dust and temporary submersion. Some also withstand low-pressure washdowns. D-coded connectors are Power over Ethernet (POE) enabled to carry data and power within one connector.

Snap-on wire connections pierce wire insulation, eliminating the need for wire stripping. They maintain a secure hold in high-vibration applications.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Straight Plugs with Wire Leads Connection

Straight Plug with Wire Leads Connection

D Code Male

							Cable
Number of Poles	Number of Keyways	Face Diameter	Voltage	Current, A	Wire Lead Gauge	Transmission Speed	OD	Lead Length, ft.	Shielding	Environmental Rating	Temperature Range, °F		Each
D-Coded—Category 5E
4	0	0.27"	50V AC/60V DC	4	22	100 MHz	0.25"	3	Shielded	IP67	-20° to 175°	0000000	000000
4	0	0.27"	50V AC/60V DC	4	22	100 MHz	0.25"	6.5	Shielded	IP67	-20° to 175°	0000000	00000
4	0	0.27"	50V AC/60V DC	4	22	100 MHz	0.25"	16	Shielded	IP67	-20° to 175°	0000000	00000
4	0	0.27"	50V AC/60V DC	4	22	100 MHz	0.25"	32.5	Shielded	IP67	-20° to 175°	0000000	00000

Straight Plugs with Snap-On Connection

Straight Plug with Snap-On Connection

D Code Male

D-Coded—Category 5E
Number of Poles	Number of Keyways	Face Diameter	Voltage	Current, A	For Wire Gauge	Transmission Speed	For Cable OD	Shielding	Environmental Rating	Temperature Range, °F		Each
4	0	0.27"	50V AC/60V DC	4	22	100 MHz	0.24"-0.26"	Shielded	IP65, IP67	-40° to 185°	0000000	000000

Straight Sockets with Snap-On Connection

Straight Socket with Snap-On Connection

D Code Female

D-Coded—Category 5E
Number of Poles	Number of Keyways	Face Diameter	Voltage	Current, A	For Wire Gauge	Transmission Speed	For Cable OD	Shielding	Environmental Rating	Temperature Range, °F		Each
4	0	0.27"	50V AC/60V DC	4	22	100 MHz	0.24"-0.26"	Shielded	IP65, IP67	-40° to 185°	0000000	000000

Screw-Together Wet-Location M12 Connectors

These D- and X-coded M12 connectors are designed for high-speed Ethernet cable in wet-location 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	Environmental Rating		Each
D-Code
4	Shielded	26-22	0.18"-0.35"	Category 5	100MHz	Chrome-Plated Zinc	M12	1	IP65, IP67	000000	000000

Adapters—Internal Thread

D-Code

D-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	Environmental Rating		Each
D-Code Female × RJ45 Female
4	Shielded	Category 5	100MHz	Silver	Plastic	M12	1	0.66"	M16	1.5	IP65, IP67	000000	000000

90° Elbow Adapters—Internal Thread

D-Code

D-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	Environmental Rating		Each
D-Code Female × RJ45 Female
4	Shielded	Category 5	100MHz	Black	Plastic	M12	1	0.66"	M16	1.5	IP65, IP67	000000	000000

Ethernet Cords with M8 and RJ45 Connectors

With an M8 plug that’s smaller than an M12 plug on one end and an RJ45 plug on the other, these cords can send data between sensors, I/O boxes, switches, and computers in tight spaces. The M8 plug is also IP67 rated, so it stands up to dust and brief submersion. All of these cords have braid and foil shielding to block signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

M8 Plug × RJ45 Plug

A Code

A-Coded—Category 5
Lg., ft.	Number of Poles	Transmission Speed	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Shielding	Shield Type	Temperature Range, °F	Color		Each
1 1/2	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	000000
3	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	00000
6 1/2	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	00000
9 1/2	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	00000
16	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	000000
24 1/2	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	000000
32 1/2	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	000000

90° Elbow M8 Plug × RJ45 Plug

A Code

A-Coded—Category 5
Lg., ft.	Number of Poles	Transmission Speed	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Shielding	Shield Type	Temperature Range, °F	Color		Each
1 1/2	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	000000
3	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	00000
6 1/2	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	00000
9 1/2	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	00000
16	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	000000
24 1/2	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	000000
32 1/2	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	0° to 120°	Green	0000000	000000

Ethernet Cords with M8 Connectors

A-Coded Plug × A-Coded Plug

D-Coded Plug × D-Coded Plug

A Code

D Code

Connect sensors, switches, I/O modules, and computers in tight spaces. These cords have M8 connectors, which are two-thirds the size of M12 connectors. Braided shielding protects against signal interference. These cords are often used with communication protocols. When mated, they are IP67 rated for protection from dust and temporary submersion.

A-coded cords work with EtherCAT connections that have the same pole configuration.

D-coded cords are Power over Ethernet (POE) enabled to carry data and power within one cord.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

M8 Plug × M8 Plug
Lg., ft.	Number of Poles	Transmission Speed	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Shield Type	Temperature Range, °F	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Color		Each
A-Coded—Category 5
3 1/4	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Braid	0° to 120°	IP67	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Green	0000000	000000
6 1/2	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Braid	0° to 120°	IP67	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Green	0000000	00000
16 1/4	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Braid	0° to 120°	IP67	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Green	0000000	00000
32 3/4	4	100 MHz	26	0.193"	Braid	0° to 120°	IP67	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Green	0000000	000000
D-Coded—Category 5
3 1/4	4	100 MHz	22	0.244"	Braid	-20° to 175°	IP67	__	Green	0000000	00000
6 1/2	4	100 MHz	22	0.244"	Braid	-20° to 175°	IP67	__	Green	0000000	00000
16 1/4	4	100 MHz	22	0.244"	Braid	-20° to 175°	IP67	__	Green	0000000	00000
32 3/4	4	100 MHz	22	0.244"	Braid	-20° to 175°	IP67	__	Green	0000000	000000