Considerations For Choosing Industrial Ethernet Connectors
Speed: how much data is required for your network? View the table below for the industrial ethernet connectors categories based on bandwidth for the network.
Cable construction: what mechanical considerations are needed to eliminate interference for data transmission and connectivity?
• Twisted Pairs: Wire twisting and isolation to eliminate interference between internal wires (XT) and external wires (AXT)
• Shielded or Unshielded: The conductor layer protects from Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from other wires and external factors such as outdoor environments. See the table below for the need of unshielded or shielded cables. *STP demotes shielded cable and UTP demotes unshielded cable.
• Solid Wire or Stranded Wire: The type of copper conductor used is based on a single length or strands twisted together.
Solid cables are not flexible and are more rugged and less likely to be affected by vibration and ideal for outdoor use in sun and burial environments.
Stranded cables are more flexible for movement or motion in machinery and robotic applications.
Other industrial ethernet connectors considerations based on application and environment for optimal performance:
- Flame retardancy
- Temperature range
- Minimum bending radius
- Number of bends
- Fuel resistance
- Oil resistance
- Halogen free
- Toxicity
- Low smoke
Mueller Electric is your partner in Industry 4.0 for data gathering, analysis , and transmission carried by Ethernet cables. Offering M12 A, D, and X-Code and RJ45 connectors for standard cable assembly and customized cables for specific needs.
Operate devices fast and efficiently with our factory automation cable technology via our Ethernet, DeviceBus, and M12 C-coded cables, which facilitate seamless migration to process your equipment while protecting your existing capital investments.
DeviceBus and M12 C-Coded cables connect industrial devices such as actuators and AC sensors providing added security to not accidentally use in place of another cable with a dual keyway. The outer jacket is made of silicone PVC for flexible laying and is highly suited to industrial applications. They are resistant to oil, humidity, dust, vibration, UV, and other environmental influences.
Establishing Ethernet as a communication standard in industry is moving forward and making it easier to integrate process automation systems. Ethernet cables play a crucial role in connecting devices and systems in factories, refineries, power stations, and other industrial facilities. Advantages of the Ethernet protocol in process automation enable data to be transferred across longer distances, at a higher speed, and with greater reliability.
Mueller Electric is a leading provider of connectivity solutions worldwide, manufacturing DeviceBus cables, M12 C-Code cables, and Ethernet cables. Our cables meet RoHS 3 compliant, standard IEC 1010 Cat I to Cat IV, and UL Listed for safety standard to be free of reasonable risk and electric shock.
To familiarize with our line of industrial ethernet connectors, contact us today.