Linking elements

The Linking elements which can be used depend on whether the transmission rate is 10/100 Mbit/s or 1 000 Mbit/s:

• IE FC RJ45 Plug 2Г—2 90/180 (10/100 Mbit/s) in association with 4‑core (2Г—2) IE FC cables
• IE FC RJ45 Plug 4Г—2 180 (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) in association with 8‑core (4Г—2) IE FC cables
• IE FC Outlet RJ45 (10/100 Mbit/s) in association with 4‑core (2x2) IE FC cables
• IE FC RJ45 Modular Outlet (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) with 8‑core (4x2) IE FC cables

The following table provides an overview of the electric port types of the switches, the transmission rates they support, and the IE FC TP standard cables and IE FC linking elements which can be used. In addition to the IE FC TP standard cables, Catalog IK PI offers further IE FC TP cables with special properties.

Use of FastConnect cables 2Г—2 with IE FC RJ45 Plug 2Г—2

IE FC RJ45 Plug 2Г—2

The IE FC RJ45 Plugs 2Г—2 suitable for simple and fast on-site assembly of 4‑core (2Г—2) twisted pair (TP) FastConnect installation cables are the ideal solution for Industrial Ethernet communication connections for transmission rates up to 100 Mbit/s. They can be used to implement point-to-point connections without patch technology between two terminal devices/network components over distances of up to 100 m. Since the IE FC RJ45 Plugs 2Г—2 have no parts which can be lost, assembly is also possible under difficult conditions. For alternatives to the IE FC TP Standard Cable according to the configuration graphics, see Catalog IK PI, section "Industrial Ethernet", subsection "Cabling systems".

Use of FastConnect cables 4Г—2 with IE FC RJ45 Plug 4Г—2

IE FC RJ45 Plug 4Г—2

The compact, rugged design of the Cat6A plug connector enables the FC RJ45 plug to be used in both industrial environments and office environments.

The Industrial Ethernet FastConnect RJ45 plug 4Г—2 permits quick and easy installation of the Industrial Ethernet FastConnect installation cables 4Г—2 (8-core twisted pair AWG24 cables) in the field.

The Industrial Ethernet FastConnect stripping tool for preparing the end of a cable (stripping the jacket and shield in one step) allows simple handling and fast, secure fitting of the cable connector to the cable. As all the cable connector parts are captive, it can also be fitted in difficult conditions.

The new plug connector allows point-to-point links (10/100/1000 Mbps) to be implemented for Industrial Ethernet between two terminal devices/network components up to 100 m apart without the need for patches (for details, see IK PI capital, "Industrial Ethernet", "Cabling systems").

Configuration example with IE FC RJ45 Modular Outlet and IE FC Outlet RJ45

IE FC Outlet RJ45 and IE FC RJ45 Modular Outlet

Alternatives for conversion from RJ45 to the insulation displacement system:

• IE FC Outlet RJ45 for 4‑core TP (2Г—2) IE FC cables and transmission rates up to 100 Mbit/s
• IE FC RJ45 Modular Outlet for 8‑core TP (4Г—2) IE FC cables and transmission rates up to 1 000 Mbit/s.

The latter has the advantage that the existing wiring can still be used if the communication is converted from 100 Mbit/s to 1 000 Mbit/s. It is only necessary to replace the 2FE insert by one of type 1GE. In contrast to the plugs, an RJ45 patch cable (TP cord) is also required for each outlet that connects this to the network component or terminal device.

Detailed information on the FastConnect Outlets and the available TP cords can be found in Catalog IK PI and in the Industry Mall or in CA 01 under "Industrial Communication".

Additional information on network structures is provided in the manual for TP and fiber-optic networks.