TE M12 Industrial Ethernet cable assemblies

TE M12 industrial Ethernet cable assemblies are designed to deliver speed, reliability and ruggedness. These data cable assemblies now support Ethernet protocols as part of the company’s package of Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus solutions.

In order for Ethernet to be used in industrial environments, cables and connectors must be adapted to withstand harsh environmental conditions often found there. Users of these cable assemblies can choose from a wide range of features to meet their specific needs. Jacketing, for example, is in PVC, or halogen-free PUR or other FRNC (flame retardant, non-corrosive) materials. PVC provides a competitive and economic solution for occasional movement or vibration, while PUR is more suited to more demanding applications in harsh environments where operational reliability is crucial.

Depending on the material, the assemblies withstand up to one million flexes, machine oils, abrasion and UV radiation, according to the company. A compact full-metal housing with crimp flange/crimp sleeve provides 360° shielding against EMI/RFI interference. The hexagonal crimp of the sleeve gives a vibration-resistant and torsion-proof cable strain relief, in accordance with IEC 61 373, Category 1, Class B, as well as safe shield termination. Category 5e cables can achieve transmission rates of 100 Mbps to meet network requirements in the field and at supervisory management levels. The assemblies are available with several standard cable length options from 0.5 through to 30 m.