Delock M12 Adapter X-Coded 8-Pin Female to RJ45 Female Cat.6A STP Metal 60685

10 Gigabit Ethernet over a robust M12 X-coded link — this Delock adapter converts an 8-pin M12 female socket to an RJ45 female socket while maintaining Cat.6A performance. The shielded metal housing ensures signal integrity in demanding industrial environments.

Overview

The Delock 60685 is an industrial-grade adapter designed to connect M12 X-coded cabling to standard RJ45 infrastructure. It features an 8-pin M12 female connector on one side and an RJ45 female connector on the other, both wired to Cat.6A specifications. The adapter supports 10GBASE-T data rates, making it suitable for high-speed industrial Ethernet, machine vision, and process automation applications.

What stands out

• Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet for high-bandwidth industrial networks
• M12 X-coded connector ensures reliable, vibration-resistant connections
• Shielded twisted pair (STP) design minimizes electromagnetic interference
• Metal housing provides durability and shielding in harsh environments
• Wide operating temperature range from -25 °C to 85 °C

Technical details

• Connector 1: M12 X-coded, female, 8-pin
• Connector 2: RJ45, female
• Category: Cat.6A
• Data transfer rate: 10 Gbit/s
• Shielding: STP
• Housing material: Metal
• Operating temperature: -25 °C to 85 °C
• Mating cycles: > 100
• Contact material: Copper alloy
• Insulator material: PA66
• Supported cable diameter (RJ45 side): 5.0 - 9.7 mm

Our verdict

A rugged, high-performance adapter for connecting M12 X-coded devices to standard RJ45 networks. Ideal for industrial applications requiring reliable 10 Gigabit connectivity.