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Helukabel has launched its new
Profinet plug connector, the Helukar
RJ45 Cat5 IP20, which has built-in fast
connection technology.
The fieldbus-compatible plug comes in a
linear and angled design. It is well-suited
for industrial use in tight installation
spaces.
Helukat has coloured contact elements
which prevent the installer from
committing connection errors. The clear
labelling matches the wire sequence of
the Profinet standard, whose four single
wires can be quickly connected.
The metal housing enables it to be used
in industrial applications. Transmission
rates are up to 100 MHz Cat 5.
The shielded plug connector comes
in a linear 180° version and an angled
90° version. Designed to protection
grade IP 20, it can withstand operating
temperatures of -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to
+70ºC).
The Helukat RJ45 Cat5 IP20 is compatible
with AWG 22 and AWG 24 cables, and
designed to be used with both bunched
and solid wire conductor types.
The Profinet plug connector can be easily
and quickly installed without the need for
tools.
The single wires must be arranged in
accordance with the colour coding of the
RJ45 plug and, in the folded-up guide
element, inserted into the contact points
up to the stop.
To achieve a full connection, the user
presses the guide element downward to
the stop, closes the housing cover, and
fixes the front screw cap with a quarter
rotation.
The development of a 145°-angled
version as well as an eight-pin variant is
currently in the planning process, and
will expand the product range once
successfully completed.
Helukabel GmbH – Germany
Website:
Connector
with
built-in fast
connection
technology
▲ ▲ The new Profinet plug connector from Helukabel