Linking elements

The Linking elements which can be used depend on whether the transmission rate is 10/100 Mbit/s or 1 000 Mbit/s:

• IE FC RJ45 Plug 2?2 90/180 (10/100 Mbit/s) in association with 4?core (2?2) IE FC cables
• IE FC RJ45 Plug 4?2 180 (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) in association with 8?core (4?2) IE FC cables
• IE FC Outlet RJ45 (10/100 Mbit/s) in association with 4?core (2x2) IE FC cables
• IE FC RJ45 Modular Outlet (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) with 8?core (4x2) IE FC cables

The following table provides an overview of the electric port types of the switches, the transmission rates they support, and the IE FC TP standard cables and IE FC linking elements which can be used. In addition to the IE FC TP standard cables, Catalog IK PI offers further IE FC TP cables with special properties.

Use of FastConnect cables 2?2 with IE FC RJ45 Plug 2?2

IE FC RJ45 Plug 2?2

The IE FC RJ45 Plugs 2?2 suitable for simple and fast on-site assembly of 4?core (2?2) twisted pair (TP) FastConnect installation cables are the ideal solution for Industrial Ethernet communication connections for transmission rates up to 100 Mbit/s. They can be used to implement point-to-point connections without patch technology between two terminal units/network components at distances up to 100 m. Since the IE FC RJ45 Plugs 2?2 have no parts which can be lost, assembly is also possible under difficult conditions. For alternatives to the IE FC TP Standard Cable according to the configuration graphics, see Catalog IK PI, section "Industrial Ethernet", subsection "Cabling systems".

Use of FastConnect cables 4?2 with IE FC RJ45 Plug 4?2

IE FC RJ45 Plug 4?2

The IE FC RJ45 Plugs 4?2 with 180° (straight) outgoing cable are exceptionally suitable for simple and fast on-site assembly of 8?core (4?2) twisted pair (TP) FastConnect installation cables (AWG 24) on network components or terminal equipment. When using the IE FC TP Standard Cable, uncrossed 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet connections can thus be made at distances up to 90 m without patch technology. Crossed cables can also be implemented by swapping the transmit and receive pairs in a plug. As an alternative to the IE FC TP Standard Cable according to the configuration graphics, an IE FC Flexible Cable is also available for distances up to 60 m (for details see Catalog IK PI, section "Industrial Ethernet", subsection "Cabling systems").

Configuration example with IE FC RJ45 Modular Outlet and IE FC Outlet RJ45

IE FC Outlet RJ45 and IE FC RJ45 Modular Outlet

Alternatives for conversion from RJ45 to the insulation displacement system:

• IE FC Outlet RJ45 for 4?core TP (2?2) IE FC cables and transmission rates up to 100 Mbit/s
• IE FC RJ45 Modular Outlet for 8?core TP (4?2) IE FC cables and transmission rates up to 1 000 Mbit/s.

The latter has the advantage that the existing wiring can still be used if the communication is converted from 100 Mbit/s to 1 000 Mbit/s. It is only necessary to replace the 2FE insert by one of type 1GE. In contrast to the plugs, an RJ45 patch cable (TP Cord) is additionally required for each outlet which connects this to the network components or data terminal.

Detailed information on the FastConnect Outlets and the available TP cords can be found in Catalog IK PI and in the Industry Mall or in CA 01 under "Industrial Communication".

Further information on network structures is provided in the manual for TP and fiber-optic networks.