METZ CONNECT BTR NETCOM Wire Connector – Metallic, IP67, ISO/IEC 11801 (130863-02-E)

The BTR NETCOM 130863-02-E wire connector is a compact field-assembly connector for 8‑wire copper data cables up to Cat.7A. It provides Class FA performance up to 1000 MHz (in connection with Cat.7A cables) and supports 10 GBit Ethernet. The connector has an IP67-capable housing when used with appropriate cables, a refined three-part zinc die-cast housing suitable for industrial use, and a compact form factor (diameter 16.8 mm × length 64 mm). It is sold individually and is designed for connection, extension, repair or relocation of copper data cables.

Advantages

The connector is GHMT certified to ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2.2:2011-06 and IEC 61156-5 Ed.2.1:2012-12 and complies with Class FA requirements up to 1000 MHz. It supports Power over Ethernet (PoE, PoE+ and UPoE) and IEEE 802.3an 10 GBit operation. The three-part zinc die-cast housing integrates shield connection and strain relief, offers IP67 protection in combination with suitable cables, and enables easy, fast assembly without special tools.

Suitable for

• Field assembly of Cat.6A / Cat.7A copper data cables
• Connecting, extending, repairing or relocating 8‑wire data cables
• Industrial Ethernet and network installations that require IP67 protection
• Applications requiring PoE, PoE+ or UPoE power delivery

Key specifications

• Model: BTR NETCOM 130863-02-E
• Performance: Class FA up to 1000 MHz (with Cat.7A cable)
• Standards: ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2.2:2011-06 (GHMT certified), IEC 61156-5 Ed.2.1:2012-12
• Ethernet: 10 GBit (IEEE 802.3an)
• PoE: Compatible with PoE, PoE+ and UPoE
• Housing: refined zinc die-cast, three parts
• Protection: IP67 (when used with appropriate cables)
• Dimensions: diameter 16.8 mm × length 64 mm
• Cable compatibility: overall diameter 5.0–9.7 mm
• Conductor compatibility: solid AWG 24/1 to 22/1 (0.5–0.64 mm), stranded AWG 24/7 to 22/7 (0.61–0.76 mm); conductor diameter up to 1.6 mm
• Assembly: insulation displacement connectors (IDC); no special tools required
• Material note: stainless steel components as specified by manufacturer

How to use

Prepare the cable by stripping the outer jacket to match the required insertion length, ensuring the overall cable diameter is within 5.0–9.7 mm and conductor diameters match the specified ranges. Insert the individual conductors into the insulation displacement connectors (IDC) according to the wiring scheme required (maintain pair order and twist as needed). Assemble the three housing parts to engage shield connection and strain relief, then secure the housing to achieve IP67 protection with the proper cable. No special tools are required for standard assembly; follow the manufacturer's assembly instructions for torque values and sealing procedure.

Recommendations

Use the connector only with compatible Cat.7A (or suitable Cat.6A) copper cables with overall diameters between 5.0 and 9.7 mm. Verify conductor sizes before assembly and ensure correct pair ordering and shielding continuity for Class FA performance and reliable 10 GBit operation. For IP67 protection, install with compatible sealed cables and confirm seals are properly seated.