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Industrial Cat5e PROFINET RJ45 Patch Cable with Screw Locking

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Industrial Cat5e PROFINET RJ45 Patch Cable with Screw Locking

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Competitor & Cross-Reference

Alternative Type
Drop-in Replacement
Competitor Part Number
TE Connectivity / Amphenol Industrial PROFINET RJ45 Screw-Lock Cable Series Compatible
Mates With
Standard Industrial RJ45 (8P8C) Receptacles featuring Panel-Mount Screw Lock Flanges, Machine Vision Cameras, and PLC Interface Ports.

Drop-in Replacement: This part is a direct, pin-compatible substitute for the competitor part number listed above. No design modification required.

Technical Specifications

Connector A & B
Shielded RJ45 Male with Screw Locks
Data Rate
Up to 1 Gbps (PROFINET Compatible)
Locking Mechanism
M2.0 / M2.5 / M3 Thumbscrews
Impedance
100 Ohms ± 15 Ohms @ 1-100MHz
Conductor Gauge
22 AWG or 24 AWG (Customizable)
Shielding Type
SF/UTP or S/FTP (Overall Foil & Braid)
Cable Length
0.5m to 20m (Custom Lengths Available)
Assembly Standard
IPC/WHMA-A-620

Material Composition

Material Value / Description
RJ45 Contacts Brass with gold-plated
Cable Conductor 100% Bare Copper (Stranded)
Plug Shielding Shell Brass, Nickel-Plated
Cable Shield Aluminum Foil + Tinned Copper Braid
Overmold Housing Durable PVC or TPU
Cable Jacket PUR or LSZH (Standard PROFINET Green)
Thumbscrews Stainless Steel or Nickel-Plated Brass
RoHS / REACH Fully Compliant
RJ45 Insulation PC, UL94V-0

Technical Characteristics

Characteristic Value
Voltage Rating 30V AC / 42V DC
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Current Rating 1.5A per contact
Flame Retardant Grade VW-1 / IEC 60332-1
Contact Resistance ≤ 20 mΩ
Insulation Resistance ≥ 10 MΩ @ 300V DC
Mating Durability ≥ 750 Cycles
Quality Testing 100% Continuity & Fluke Tested
Conductor Resistance ≤ 5 Ω

Application Scenarios

  • Machine Vision Systems: Providing guaranteed, zero-packet-loss data transmission between high-speed industrial cameras (e.g., Cognex, Basler) and processing units, where the screw locks prevent disconnections caused by continuous mechanical vibration.

  • Industrial Automation & PLCs: Securing PROFINET communication links across heavy machinery, servo drives, and robotic controllers on the factory floor, utilizing heavy shielding to block electromagnetic interference from large motors.

  • Railway & Transportation infrastructure: Delivering fail-safe network connections inside rolling stock and trackside signaling cabinets, where constant dynamic movement and thermal fluctuations demand ruggedized, screw-locked interfaces.

  • Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV): Interconnecting internal navigation sensors, LiDAR, and control boards within mobile warehouse robots, ensuring the network remains firmly plugged in despite sudden stops, bumps, and continuous movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard distance between the screw locks on the RJ45 connector?
We offer multiple standard panel-mount spacings to match popular industrial equipment and machine vision cameras. The most common center-to-center distances are 26mm and 39mm, typically utilizing M2.0 or M2.5 thumbscrews. We can also customize the overmold tooling to fit your specific device chassis.
Should I choose a PUR or PVC cable jacket for my application?
For standard static routing inside a control cabinet, PVC or LSZH is highly cost-effective and flame-retardant. However, if your application involves continuous flexing (like a drag chain), exposure to cutting oils, or extreme low temperatures, we highly recommend our ruggedized PUR (Polyurethane) jacket.
Are these cables Fluke tested for PROFINET network compliance?
Yes, every batch of our industrial patch cables undergoes rigorous Fluke channel/link testing to guarantee they meet TIA/EIA-568 and ISO/IEC 11801 bandwidth specifications, ensuring zero data loss in your PROFINET environment.
Can you provide customized pinouts (e.g., 4-pin PROFINET vs. 8-pin Gigabit)?
Absolutely. As a direct OEM manufacturer, we can configure the cable for standard 4-wire PROFINET (100Base-TX), full 8-wire Gigabit Ethernet, or customized crossover layouts depending on your network topology.
What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for custom screw-lock cables?
We provide flexible MOQs to assist with your engineering prototypes and pilot runs. Standard configurations often have very low MOQs, while specific custom overmolds or unique jacket colors may require a moderate initial order.

Overview and Application Notes

Overview Engineered for rugged industrial environments and high-vibration applications, our Industrial Cat5e PROFINET RJ45 Patch Cables feature a robust screw-locking mechanism to ensure a secure, fail-safe connection. Manufactured in our ISO-certified facility, these high-flex cables are built with premium double shielding (SF/UTP or S/FTP) to effectively eliminate electromagnetic interference (EMI) typical on factory floors. Designed to support reliable 10/100 Mbps or Gigabit PROFINET data transmission, the cables utilize oil-resistant and flame-retardant PUR or LSZH jackets. Compliant with strict IPC/WHMA-A-620 manufacturing standards and verified by Fluke testing, we provide factory-direct OEM/ODM services, delivering custom cable lengths, specific pinouts, and specialized overmolded boots to perfectly match your industrial automation and machine vision systems.

Application Notes

  • Vibration Security (Screw Locking): Always ensure the thumbscrews are properly aligned and hand-tightened into the mating receptacle flange. Do not over-torque, as this may strip the panel-mount threads or crack the connector overmold.

  • EMI/RFI Shielding Integrity: For optimal noise immunity in PROFINET networks, verify that the shielded RJ45 plug’s metal shell is fully grounded to the chassis of the industrial switch or machine vision camera.

  • Dynamic Bending Applications: If utilized in continuous-flex environments like C-tracks or robotic arms, ensure the cable is specified with our high-flex PUR jacket and stranded conductors. Maintain a minimum bending radius of 10 times the cable’s outer diameter (OD) for flexible installations, and 8 times the OD for fixed routing.

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