Field-terminable connectors

Flexibility is the order of the day when it comes to setting up an industry LAN. Indeed, in some cases the situation on the ground can differ from the planning. A cabling link may have to be changed or an installation cable connected directly to an active device. Alternatively a point-to-point physical interface may be required. All this entails cabling solutions where the connec-tions are mountable in the field – ideally, without special tools. R&M’s field assembly solu-tions for copper and fiber optic cabling provide the required flexibility and easy installation.

RJ45 modules and FM45 connectors from R&M combine to create a complete system for connections with four-pair twisted pair copper cables. Internally the IDC technology ensures simple, tool-free wiring and stable, industry-capable contacting. Externally the mounting frame and sleeves act as a protective shield to prevent dirt and fluids from penetrating – providing protection up to IP67 maximum.

For Plastic Optical Fibers (POF) R&M offers an innovative solution based on screw ferrules. They are used in the Small Form Factor (SFF) connector concepts SC-RJ and SMI. Screw-on technology is also available for SC simplex and SC duplex. POF connectors such as the SC-RJ with 2.5 mm ferrule technology from R&M are internally spring-loaded to secure the fibers in the precise, defined position. Variants up to protection index IP67 are available here, too. For conventional fiber optic connections, mechanical crimp connectors of the types ST and SC allow quick and simple field termination of single-fiber cables.