Summary of Changes1
Introduction2
Cable Spools3
Shielded Twisted-pair (Foil and Braided Shield)4
600V Ethernet Cable5
RJ45 Cordsets and Patchcords7
RJ45 Gigabit Cordset, Cat 69
RJ45 Red Cordset10
M12 Flex-rated11
M12 Receptacle Flex-rated13
M12 Xcode Flex-rated Gigabit15
M12 Red16
RJ45 Field Attachable Connector17
M12 Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDC)19
M12 to RJ45 Bulkhead Connector21
Additional Resources21
Summary of Changes
This publication contains the following new or updated information.
This list includes substantive updates only and is not intended to
reflect all changes.
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Updated voltage rating for RJ45 Gigabit Cordset, Cat 69
Ethernet Media Specifications
Introduction
As Ethernet is increasingly used in industrial control, survival of physical media in rugged or harsh environments is becoming a necessity.
The high speed of network protocol allows it to be used in applications where other networks fall short. EtherNet/IP™ uses both standard
Ethernet and TCP/IP technologies and an open application layer protocol that is called the Control and Information Protocol (CIP). This
application layer is the same as used in DeviceNet® and ControlNet® networks.
Rockwell Automation® Cat 5e Ethernet cables are designed to supply a network connection with excellent reliability in harsh surroundings.
By optimizing the balance of twisted-pair conductors inside a robust Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) jacket, data is protected from noise,
chemicals, and mechanical issues to M3I3C3E3 environmental protection levels. The cable is available in RJ45 patchcords for IP20
applications or in four-pin D-coded M12 patchcords for IP67 applications where high vibration, fluids, and other contaminants can threaten
the reliability of a network.
M12 D-code field attachable insulation displacement connectors (IDC) are available in both shielded and unshielded housings with male or
female connectors. Male eight-pin RJ45 connectors are available in both a crimp termination and a toolless IDC connector for custom
cabling.
Rockwell Automation M12 to RJ45 bulkhead connectors provide an elegant transition for network architecture from an IP20 setting to an IP67
environment. The adapter can be used to connect remote junction boxes or implement an On-Machine™ solution with Armor™ I/O products.
The Rockwell Automation Ethernet media portfolio provides connectivity with excellent reliability to maintain network integrity and reduces
costly downtime from troubleshooting.
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Cable Spools
Unshielded Twisted-pair Ethernet Cable Spool
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Green
Features
•4- and 8-conductor styles
•Unshielded cable types, Cat 5e
•24 AWG conductors
•Twisted pairs maintain signal balance through cable to
provide high noise immunity and return loss
•Designed to ODVA EtherNet/IP specifications and
ISO IEC 24702
•Suitable for high noise environments M
•Riser PVC cables are used for general-purpose environments
•TPE robotic cable is used for flex applications, transmissiontested to 10 million cycles
•Plenum PVC cable is used for air duct applications
•TPE cable meets channel transmission performance to
10 million flexes
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Ethernet Media Specifications
Specifications
AttributesBulletin 1585
CertificationsUL Listed and CEC
Cable typeUnshielded: 2- and 4-pair, Cat 5e
MaterialConductor: Tinned copper stranded
Bend radius10 million cycles at 20 x diameter (TPE cable)
Data rateUp to 1 GB/s
Operating temperature-40…+75 °C (-40…+167 °F)
Voltage300V
Cable and Color Code
Two-pairFour- pair
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
Product Selection
Jacket
Material
Robotic TPE
PlenumUL CMP; cUL CMG; Standard TIA 568-B
Riser PVCTealUL CMR; cUL CMG; Standard TIA 568-B1585-C8PB-Sx
(1) Replace x with 100 [100 m (328 ft)], 300 [300 m (984 ft)], or 600 [600 m (1969 ft)] for standard cable lengths (example 1585-C4TB-Sx becomes 1585-C4TB-S600 for a 600 m cable).
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Ethernet Media Specifications
Shielded Ethernet Cable Spool
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
Shielded Twisted-pair (Foil and Braided Shield)
Features
•Four- and eight-conductor styles
•Twisted-pair shielded cable types, Cat 5e
•Twisted pairs maintain signal balance through cable to
provide high noise immunity and return loss
•Designed to ODVA EtherNet/IP specifications and
ISO IEC 24702
•Suitable for high noise environments M
•Riser PVC cables used for general-purpose environments
•PUR robotic cable used for flex applications, also Halogenfree
•600V PVC cable designed to support high-voltage
applications
•600V On-Machine rated cable for use in a cable tray that is
shared with high-voltage power cables
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Specifications
AttributesBulletin 1585
CertificationsUL Listed and CEC
Material
Bend radius10 million cycles at 20 x diameter (TPE cable)
Data rateUp to 1 GB/s, Cat 5e
Voltage300V
• Conductor: Tinned copper stranded
• Insulation: High-density polyethylene
Cable and Color Code
Two-pairFour- pair
White/Orange
White/Green
Orange
Green
Product Selection
Jacket
Material
Riser PVC
Robotic PUR
600V PVCFoil shield
(1) Replace x with 100 [100 m (328 ft)], 300 [300 m (984 ft)], or 600 [600 m (1969 ft)] for standard cable lengths (example 1585-C8UB-Sx becomes 1585-C8UB-S600 for a 600 m cable).
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Cable Type
Foil and
braided shield
No. of
Conductors
8 (four pairs)
4 (two pairs)—
8 (four pairs)
8 (four pairs)
4 (two pairs)
Jacket
Wire Size
Color
Tea l
Red
Tea l1585-C4HB-Sx
Red
[AWG]
26
22
Nominal Outer
Diameter
5.84 mm
(0.23 in.)
6.2 ± 12 mm (0.244
8.13 ± 0.38 mm
(0.32 in.)
in.)
Operating TemperatureCable Rating
UL CMR; cUL CMG; TIA-568-B1585-C8CB-Sx
-40…+75 °C
(-40…+167 °F)
-20…+80 °C
(-4…+176 °F)
C(ETL)US TYPE CMX; TIA 568-B,
Flex rated, Halogen-Free
(UL) CMX, CMR; c(UL) CMG; (UL)
PLTC or AWM 2570 80 °C 600V;
TIA-568-B
Cat. No.
1585-C4UB-Sx
1585-C8UB-Sx
1585-C8HB-Sx
1585-C8EB-Sx
1585-C4EB-Sx
(1)
600V Ethernet Cable
RJ45 Cordset—600V
Cable Spool Product Selection
Ethernet Media Specifications
Specifications
AttributesBulletin 1585
CertificationsUL and c-UL Listed
Material
Diameter8.13 ± 0.38 mm (0.32 ± 0.015 in.)
Cable rating
• Conductor: Thin copper stranded
• Insulation: Perfluoroalkoxy copolymer and polyolefin
UL, c-UL TYPE CMG; UL PLTC or UL AWM 2570 80C 600V,
TIA 568B
Jacket
Material
600V PVCFoil shield
(1) Replace x with 100 [100 m (328 ft)], 300 [300 m (984 ft)], or 600 [600 m (1969 ft)] for standard cable lengths (example 1585-C4HB-Sx becomes 1585-C4HB-S600 for a 600 m cable).
Cable Type
RJ45 Cordsets
ShieldingCable Type
8 conductor, teal 600V PVC
Foil shield
(1) Replace x with 2 [2 m (6.6 ft)], 5 [5 m (16.4 ft)], or 10 [10 m (32.8 ft)] for standard cable
lengths (example 1585J-M8EB-x becomes 585J-M8EB-10 for a 10 m cable).