METZ CONNECT E-DAT Industry IP67 V4 Cable Coupling RJ45 Field Jack Insert Cat.6

The METZ CONNECT E-DAT Industry IP67 V4 Cable Coupling RJ45 Field Jack Insert Cat.6 is a robust, shielded RJ45 coupling designed for industrial Ethernet applications in harsh environments. It features a die-cast zinc housing with IP67 protection, making it dust-tight and resistant to temporary immersion. The field jack insert supports tool-free assembly and is suitable for both solid and stranded cables, ensuring reliable Cat.6 performance up to 250 MHz.

Advantages

IP67 rated for dust and water protection; shielded design (FTP/STP) for EMI immunity; supports PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt); gold-plated contacts for corrosion resistance and high mating cycles (≥750); tool-free IDC termination for quick field installation.

Suitable for

• Industrial Ethernet cable coupling
• Panel mounting in harsh environments
• Outdoor or wet area network connections
• Factory automation and process control

Key specifications

• Connector Type: RJ45 (8P8C)
• Category: Cat.6
• Shielding: Shielded (FTP/STP)
• IP Rating: IP67
• Termination: IDC (tool-free)
• Frequency Range: Up to 250 MHz
• Wire Gauge (Solid): AWG 24/1 - AWG 22/1
• Wire Gauge (Stranded): AWG 27/7 - AWG 22/7
• Contact Plating: Gold
• Housing Material: Die-cast zinc, nickel-plated
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
• Mating Cycles: ≥ 750
• PoE Support: PoE, PoE+, PoE++
• Standards: ISO/IEC 11801, EN 50173, TIA/EIA-568
• Design Series: V4 (E-DAT Industry)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use with Cat.6 shielded patch cables and ensure proper grounding. Suitable for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over short distances.