Registered Jack 45 (Rj45) Selection - Advantech AMAX-5000 Series User Manual

EtherCAT recommends the use of at least externally shielded cables, both for the
permanent link and for patch cords.
The stranded solution should be preferred for the external cable shielding, as it pro-
vides higher mechanical robustness. When using externally foil-shielded cables, par-
ticular care should be paid not to damage or to interrupt the shielding itself.
Figure 2.7 shows the recommended and discouraged shielding configurations
Figure 2.7 Recommended and discouraged shielding configurations
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Registered Jack 45 (RJ45) Selection

A registered jack 45 (RJ45) is a standardized telecommunication network interface
for connecting voice and data equipment to a service provided by a local exchange
carrier or long distance carrier. The material, configuration, and quality of the RJ45
will affect the communication signal quality as well.
To ensure a good contact between the jack (plug) and the receptacle, the contact
plating (as indicated in Figure 2.8) of the jack should be at least 30 μm gold plating.
Note! Do not use gold flash plating.
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Figure 2.8 Contact plating of the RJ45.
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