The ix Industrial® Gbit Ethernet connector compliant with IEC 61076-3-124 has been added to the updated CC-Link IE TSN specification.
The Nagoya, Japan-based CC-Link Partner Organization has added the ix Industrial® Gbit Ethernet Interface Type A (according to IEC 61076-3-124) as a new recommended standard to the list of “CC-Link IE TSN network communication specifications”. As a reliable industrial solution, ix Industrial® complements the well-known RJ45 and M12 X-coded solutions. HARTING offers ix Industrial® with additional functions for demanding applications
CC-Link Partner Organization has released the revised CC-Link IE TSN specifications (overview + implementation rules) in March 2023. In addition to the well-known RJ45 and M12 X-coded solutions, the ix Industrial® Type A interface is now also specified (10-pin rectangular connector compliant with IEC 61076-3-124). The ix Industrial® is internationally standardized according to IEC standard 61076-3-124 and transmits Ethernet up to 10 Gbit/s.
HARTING Mini PushPull ix Industrial® IP65 in field attachable and overmolded version.
CC-Link users now have a third industrial Ethernet interface for twisted-pair cables. With its significantly higher reliability and a device connection that is 70% smaller than an RJ45 solution, ix Industrial® offers promising miniaturization possibilities.
The ix Industrial® interface, which is already included in the GigE Vision and PROFINET specifications, is now also gaining popularity with CC-Link. ix Industrial® is thus increasingly establishing itself as a general standard for reliable Ethernet networks.
In addition to the standard version, the HARTING Technology Group also offers the connector with an additional pull-out aid for very compact arrangements of multiple interfaces next to each other. With the new Mini PushPull series, the ix Industrial® mating connector is also available in a waterproof and dustproof version.
The benefits at a glance:
- Standardized according to IEC 61076-3-124
- Cat 6A Transfer
- 360° shielding for absolutely reliable transmission performance
- Power via PoE/PoE+
- IP20/IP65 available
- Tool-less locking
- High robustness
Available in:
- Female: right angle vertical, vertical, right angle horizontal
- Connector: straight, right angle (IDC, soldering)
- Cable assemblies in various lengths and combinations
HARTING ix Industrial® with 70 % narrower device socket than conventional RJ45.
About CC-Link IE TSN
The CC-Link IE TSN specification, introduced in 2018 by the CC-Link Partner Association, represents a next-generation network. It improves upon the current CC-Link Industrial Ethernet by integrating Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology and Gigabit Ethernet bandwidth standards. To this end, the specification now includes a compact, industrial-grade connector.