razorchristmas Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 Ok well i want to make it so i dont need to open up the box to connect the ethernet cable. Would a cat6 connector work?
Max-Paul Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 is this going to be inside or in some kind of shelter were it will not get wet? (sing song voice) Otherwise your going to be sorry!!!!but to answer your question, yes a cat 6 in-line female will work.Max
Anthony in Houston Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 Try this placehttp://www.bizsyscon.com/product.php?wastoproduct=yes&id=1448Anthony Attached files
R Weiland Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 This season I used 18" CAT5 jumpers to get out of the box and then used RJ45 couplers to connect the long run of CAT5 between controllers/computer. I live outside Seattle, Wa. I can attest that the couplers/connections did get a little damp and I did not have a problem. Lucky? May be not, RS-485 comms utilize a balanced, low voltage, differential signaling. The Max signal level is +12Volts so some moisture in the connection is not going to be a problem. The only concern I have is getting a conductive contamination in the connections that would degrade the signal levels to the point of communication failure. Where did I set my coffee cup.......
Mark Steele Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 Neutrik carries a line of ruggedized RJ45 connecters called etherCON series. Here's their main page for info on this line: http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/dataconnectors/203_283121/RJ45_Data_Connector_group.aspxThey come in a variety of termination option such as 110 IDC (punchdown), feedthrough and PCB mount. They are a little pricey though - around $8-$10 per connector for the jack and around $3.50 for a housing similar to an XLR connector for the male RJ45 connector. Plus an extra $3 for the waterproofing kit.Here's a link to Mouser Electronics for pricing info:http://www.mouser.com/search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=Neutrik+Ethercon+Ruggedized+RJ45+Connectors&FS=TrueMark
displaysinmotion_will Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 Mark Steele wrote: Neutrik carries a line of ruggedized RJ45 connecters called etherCON series. Here's their main page for info on this line: http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/dataconnectors/203_283121/RJ45_Data_Connector_group.aspxThey come in a variety of termination option such as 110 IDC (punchdown), feedthrough and PCB mount. They are a little pricey though - around $8-$10 per connector for the jack and around $3.50 for a housing similar to an XLR connector for the male RJ45 connector. Plus an extra $3 for the waterproofing kit.Here's a link to Mouser Electronics for pricing info:http://www.mouser.com/search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=Neutrik+Ethercon+Ruggedized+RJ45+Connectors&FS=Truelook halfway down the page, I used the neutrik ethercon connectors for my boxes they are waterproof and are very quick to disconnect, take a lookhttp://lightorama.mywowbb.com/forum84/17207-2.html
Frank A. Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 As Anthony has shown.BizSysCon.com is a good supplier. fast and accurate.The cable unit is PACWLS RJ45-ECS ($5.50) eachThe cable unit is in Anthony's picture and the attached picture is theattached pictureIt comes with a threaded compression fitting for sealing yourexternal cable and connector . PACWLS RJ45-FT ($7.85) pkg. of 10Frank A. Attached files
Frank A. Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 Additional picsprevious pic has grommet loosethis pic has grommet tightened finger tightstill more threads available for tighter seal on cable Attached files
beeiilll Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 I use the RJ45-FT connector on my "single controller" boxes. They worked great last year with no moisture problems at all.Bill Attached files
beeiilll Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 I am using the Neutrik on my new controller boxes that I am in the process of building now. Attached files
beeiilll Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 A shot of the Neutrik connectors on the inside of the new boxes. Attached files
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