Overview
ix Industrial cables offer a potential replacement for conventional RJ45 connections, taking up 75% less space than RJ45 with more robustness.
This allows for parallel 10mm pitch mounting which is ideal for daisy-chaining and connector dense applications.
The cables feature 5000 mating cycles and Cat6A performance for 10Gb/s Ethernet. The active locking of the socket and connector uses
two stable metal snap-in hooks, providing clear haptic feedback to confirm a secure connection.
A robust crimp connection ensures a durable interface that meets the high shock and vibration resistance established in EN 50155 railway specifications.
High resistance to vibration and motion along with a lockdown pins contribute to a 25N disengage force which allows ix connectors to function in spaces
where a standard RJ45 would fail.
The ix Industrial Interface System is available in Type A (Cat6A Ethernet) and Type B (non-Ethernet use such as signal and bus communication) codings
and is standardized according to IEC 61076-3-124.
Typical ix Industrial uses include medical devices, Machine Vision cameras, factory automation, robotics, PoE (power over Ethernet) and industrial switches.
BEHPEX Category 6a, 10g rated ix Industrial series cable assemblies are available with PUR jacket and TPE jacket options.
Connector combinations for all jacket types in both ix A and B keys include: ix plug to ix plug, ix plug to RJ45 plug and ix plug to RJ45 jack.
Specifications
Connector
Connector A Connection | ix A key | Connector B Connection | ix A key |
Connector A Gender | Male | Connector B Gender | Male |
Connector A Angle | Straight | Connector B Angle | Straight |
Connector A No. of Pole | 10P | Connector B No. of Pole | 10P |
Connector A Labeling Shrink Sleeve | Yes | Connector B Labeling Shrink Sleeve | Yes |
Cable
Cable Type | CAT.6A | Conductor Material | Copper |
Shield Type | SF/UTP | Conductor Structure | AWG26(30 x 0.08mm) |
Jacket Material | PUR | Cable Color | Green |
UL Type | UL AWM 20549 | Cable Length | 0.3m-10m |
Machanical Data
Connector A Degree of Protection | IP20 | Connector B Degree of Protection | IP20 |
Bending Radius ( Mobile) | Mini. 15 x outer diameter | Bending Radius ( Fixed) | Mini.8 x outer Diameter |
No. of Bending Cycles (C-track) | Approx. 10,000,000 Cycles | Torsion Stress in ° | ± 180 °/m |
No. of Torsion Cycles | Approx. 3,000,000 Cycles | Acceleration (C-track) | Max. 4 m/s |
Environmental Conditions
Moving Temperature | -30°C~+70°C | Burning Behavior according to | IEC 60332-1-2 |
Fixed Temperatture | -40°C~+80°C | Oil resistant according to | IEC 60811-404 |
Drag Chain Capable | Yes | Halogen Free according to | IEC 60754-1 |
Key Features
Up to 10Gbps Category 6A performance.
Multi-purpose, compact I/O connector for industrial machinery.
Robust metal latching for durability.
75% smaller in size than an RJ45 connector.
ix connectors are IEC 61076-3-124 compliant and are suitable for Machine Vision and PoE applications.
High EMC resistance.