The 8-core cabling system of SIMATIC NET allows transmission rates of 10/100/1000/10000 Mbps for Ethernet as with the service-independent cabling from the office environment. This permits the transition from the 4-core Industrial Ethernet cabling system to the 8-core cabling system with Gigabit capability.

The IE FC TP Standard Cable GP 4 x 2 (AWG22) must be used in conjunction with the IE FC Modular Outlet and the TP Cords for constructing Industrial Ethernet networks (8-core) up to 100 m.

IE FC TP Standard Cable 4x2 (AWG22)

The IE FC TP Standard Cable GP 4 x 2 (AWG22) must be used in conjunction with the IE FC Modular Outlet and the TP Cords for constructing Industrial Ethernet networks (8-core) up to 100 m.

IE FC TP Cable 4x2 (AWG24)

For direct connection without using patch technology, the IE FC RJ45 Plug 4 x 2 / IE FC M12 Plug PRO 4x2 (X-coded) and the IE FC TP Cable 4 x 2 (AWG24) can be used.

IE TP Train Cable 4x2 (AWG24)

For the construction of Industrial Ethernet networks (8-core) in railway applications (cable is approved for railway applications – track-side and train-side)

Note:

Further information on the network configuration can be found in the manual for TP and fiber-optic networks.

UL approvals

The IE FC TP cable GP 4 x 2 (AWG22 and AWG24) has the relevant UL / ETL approvals for laying in cable bundles and cable racks according to the specifications of NEC (National Electrical Code) Article 800/725.