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Planning
2.18 Comparison of Ethernet interfaces
Origin RJ45
IT
M12D
Automation
M12X
Automation
Mechanical design
DegreeofprotectionaccordingtoEN60529
Outer dimensions/installation size
Wire connection
IP 67
average(dependingon
variant)
upto8wires
IP67,IP69kpossible
low
4wires
IP 67
low
8wires
Industrial compatibility
Canbeassembledon-site
Energytransfer/hybridsolutions
Quickconnection
Metal housing/robustness
Vibration resistance
UV resistance
given
possible
possible
given
very good
given
given
not possible
possible
given
very good
given
given
not possible
possible
given
very good
given
Transferproperties
accordingtoIEC11801
Shielding
Cat. 5 to Cat. 6
A
(10-GigabitEthernet)
given
Cat. 5
(FastEthernet)
given
Cat. 6
A
(10-GigabitEthernet)
given
Miscellaneous
Continuity:ofce→machine
Familiarity/handling
Availabilityofelddevices
given
intended more for
ITprofessionals
low
not given
intended more for
automation specialists
low
not given
intended more for
automation specialists
low
FeaturesoftheRJ45andM12transfersystems