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Planning
2.18 Comparison of Ethernet interfaces
Origin RJ45
IT
M12D
Automation
M12X
Automation
Mechanical design
 DegreeofprotectionaccordingtoEN60529
Outer dimensions/installation size
Wire connection
IP 67
average(dependingon
variant)
upto8wires
IP67,IP69kpossible
low
4wires
IP 67
low
8wires
Industrial compatibility
 Canbeassembledon-site
 Energytransfer/hybridsolutions
 Quickconnection
Metal housing/robustness
Vibration resistance
UV resistance
given
possible
possible
given
very good
given
given
not possible
possible
given
very good
given
given
not possible
possible
given
very good
given
Transferproperties
 accordingtoIEC11801
Shielding
Cat. 5 to Cat. 6
A
(10-GigabitEthernet)
given
Cat. 5
(FastEthernet)
given
Cat. 6
A
(10-GigabitEthernet)
given
Miscellaneous
 Continuity:ofce→machine
Familiarity/handling
 Availabilityofelddevices
given
intended more for
ITprofessionals
low
not given
intended more for
automation specialists
low
not given
intended more for
automation specialists
low
FeaturesoftheRJ45andM12transfersystems