RJ45 - EtherCon RJ45 – EtherCon Series Page 1
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RJ45 - EtherCon • What is the EtherCon Series ? A range of new ruggedized RJ45 data connectors and cable carrier system, especially developed to provide solutions for data transfer in harsh and demanding applications. • What is a typical application ? Ethernet networking in audio and stage production. DMX lighting protocols. Industrial and commercial networking. Outdoor Internet access environments.
RJ45 - EtherCon • What does the EtherCon Series consists of ? A male cable end carrier available in nickel or black Three assembled female chassis receptacles with four different terminations: IDC-Krone type, IDC-110 punchdown, horizontal or vertical PCB mount • Future versions ? CAT 6 receptacle Waterproof version Page 4
RJ45 - EtherCon EtherCon cable carrier – exploded view Color-coded bushing – (black is standard – see ordering information) Boot Neutrik chuck-type strain relief Pre-assembled RJ45 cable – (supplied by customer) Rugged diecast metal shell Page 5
RJ45 - EtherCon Horizontal and vertical pcb mount receptacle Chassis connectors are based on the Neutrik A/B-Series of XLR receptacles with the secure latching system Secure latching system Ground/shell connection Color-coded rings available in 10 colors Gold plated contacts Fastening: Self-tapping PT screw Ground contact with thread 2.9x1.
RJ45 - EtherCon D size receptacle with vertical and IDC termination Chassis connectors with unified D size metal flange, mounts in the same hole as our D series XLR, Speakon, Powercon, ¼“ locking jacks and BNC series. Unified D sized metal flange Fastening with self-tapping PT screw type 2.9x1.
RJ45 - EtherCon A/B or D size receptacles with IDC termination Krone type or 110 Punchdown Krone type punchdown 110 punchdown Ground/shield connection Page 8
RJ45 - EtherCon Features and benefits A/B and D size receptacles accept both fully assembled EtherCon cable carrier or standard RJ45 plug.
RJ45 - EtherCon Features and benefits A/B and D size receptacles comply with Class D (pcb mount) or Cat 5e (IDC terminals) according TIA/EIA 586B and ISO/IEC 11801.
RJ45 - EtherCon Features and benefits A/B and D size receptacles accept most common RJ45 plugs. Ease of assembly makes cable carrier easily field attachable. Designed to prevent damage to the plastic components of standard RJ45 connectors. Diecast metal shell for carrier for pre-assembled RJ45 cables.
RJ45 - EtherCon Examples of use Wall plate 19“ Rack Page 12
RJ45 - EtherCon How to assemble the cable carrier – page 1 of 2 A Step A - Remove cover if present special version standard version standard version F Step – F Position the ring on the cable end D C E B Step D - Put chuck onto the cable F Step C - Put opened boot on the cable special version Step B - Slide bushing over connector onto the cable Step - E Press the adaptor into the port prior to the ring (applies only for special version) Page 13
RJ45 - EtherCon How to assemble the cable carrier – page 2 of 2 G H Step G - Slide the RJ45 plug into the housing (latch to point downwards) I Step H - Slide the chuck into the housing, pay attention to the key J Step I - Slide boot and bushing to the housing and tighten the bushing Step J - Close the clip of the boot Page 14
RJ45 - EtherCon How to assemble A/B and D size IDC receptacles – page 1 of 2 Step 1 - Slide grounding plate onto cable Step 2 - Strip cable accordingly Step 3 - Terminate wires with punch down tool - Krone tool for NE8FAV-YK - 110 punch down for NE8FAV-Y110 Make sure that the twisted pairs are not untwisted more than 13 mm Page 15
RJ45 - EtherCon How to assemble A/B and D size IDC receptacles – page 2 of 2 Step 4 - Position the plate on the receptacle with Step 5 - Press the grounding plate down until latches cable shield contacting the dedicated pcb area snap into connector pins (see red arrows) Page 16
RJ45 - EtherCon Dimensional drawing NE8FAH – available in .pdf, .dwg or .dwf formats on www.neutrik.
RJ45 - EtherCon Dimensional drawing NE8FAV – available in .pdf, .dwg or .dwf formats on www.neutrik.
RJ45 - EtherCon Dimensional drawing NE8FAV-YK - available in .pdf, .dwg or .dwf formats on www.neutrik.
RJ45 - EtherCon Dimensional drawing NE8FDV-YK – available in .pdf, .dwg or .dwf formats on www.neutrik.
