Tripp Lite Cat6 M12 X-Code Industrial Ethernet Cable - IP68 Rated for Harsh Environments
The Tripp Lite NM12-603-05M-BL is a professional-grade Cat6 M12 X-Code cable designed for industrial Gigabit Ethernet networks operating in challenging environments. This 5-meter (16.4 ft) cable features IP68-rated protection against dust and water immersion, making it ideal for industrial automation, manufacturing, and outdoor networking applications.
Industrial-Grade Protection for Harsh Environments
Built to withstand extreme conditions, this M12 X-Code cable features specialized circular connectors with 12mm locking threads. The cable excels in wet, humid, and vibration-prone environments, including factories, warehouses, recycling plants, airports, and railways. Its IP68 rating ensures complete dust protection and water resistance up to 1.5 meters for 60 minutes.
Advanced PoE Capabilities and CMR-LP Certification
Supporting high-power 60W PoE++, this cable enables power delivery to various devices including surveillance cameras, VoIP phones, and access control systems. The CMR-LP certification ensures safe operation at increased power levels without exceeding temperature ratings, making it ideal for comprehensive PoE installations.
Key Technical Specifications
- Cable Type:
- Cat6 UTP, 23 AWG Copper
- Length:
- 5 meters (16.4 feet)
- Connectors:
- M12 X-Code Male to Male (one right-angle)
- Data Rate:
- 1 Gbps
- Jacket:
- Blue PVC, CMR-rated
Enhanced Design Features
Right-Angle Connector
Space-saving design ideal for tight installations and reduced cable strain
Color Coding
Blue jacket for easy identification in complex installations
Environmental Protection
Resistant to temperature, corrosion, moisture, and vibration
Cat6 M12 Cable Recommended for Industrial and Other Environments
This M12 X-Code cable connects Gigabit Ethernet networks in wet/humid environments, places subject to vibration and other areas where protection from harsh elements is essential, such as factories, warehouses, recycling plants, airports, railways and machine shops. The circular M12 connectors with 12-millimeter locking thread are especially designed for washdown and corrosive applications, including agriculture, alternative energy, communications, factory automation, measurement and control, robotics, transportation and food/beverage facilities.
IP68 Rating Denotes Resistance to Dust and Water
The IP68 rating means the M12 cable is not only 100% protected against dust, but also able to endure immersion in 1.5 meters of water for up to 60 minutes with no damage or decline in performance.
Supports Power over Ethernet to Save You Money and Give You More Installation Choices
Because this Cat6 cable supports high-power 60W PoE, it can supply the power to operate compatible data, voice, security and audio/video PoE devices, such as surveillance cameras, VoIP telephones and access control devices. This saves you the expense and effort of purchasing, connecting and installing individual power supplies for each device, as well as installing separate power and data cables. It also helps you install PoE devices in areas far away from AC outlets, such as poles or ceilings.
CMR-LP Certified for Cable Installations with Increased Power Levels
UL's Limited Power (LP) certification indicates the NM12-603-05M-BL has been evaluated to handle the marked current under installation scenarios without exceeding the temperature rating of the cable. This CMR-LP-certified cable provides a simple way to prepare installations for increased power levels without having to worry about susceptible issues caused by excessive heat.
Right-Angle Plug Makes Connecting in Tight Spaces Easier
One M12 connector is designed at a space-saving right angle, making it easy to install in confined spaces, such as a crowded equipment rack or a network device located flush against a wall. The right-angle construction also relieves strain on the cable and connector and prevents the cable from bending awkwardly.
Colored Blue to Avoid Misidentification That Can Cause Costly Downtime
This Cat6 UTP copper cable features a blue PVC jacket that allows easy, fast identification in field devices, controllers and switches and helps prevent the cable from becoming inadvertently disconnected.
