*mydirectindustry

Catalogs
Neutrik
Data Connectors pages 83 to 106

Data Connectors pages 83 to 106

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Neutrik's data connectors are engineered to meet the growing need for dependable digital connections in professional audio, broadcast, and entertainment sectors. These connectors are built to endure the rigorous demands of live, rental, or broadcast environments.

Fiber Optic Connectors
The opticalCON series, including DUO, QUAD, and MTP® connectors, is tailored for specific applications. These connectors, based on LC and MTP® standards, are enhanced for durability and dust protection, suitable for both mobile and installation use, featuring waterproofing, color coding, and easy maintenance.

Network Interconnections
The etherCON series offers robust solutions for network connections, including cable carriers, receptacles, and accessories, designed for high-performance applications and available in various configurations, including CAT6.

Digital Interfaces
Neutrik provides a range of digital interfaces, such as USB, HDMI, and Firewire connectors, designed to ensure reliable connections for digital audio and video applications, with technical data and ordering information available for each type.

opticalCON Accessories and opticamSWITCH
Accessories for the opticalCON series include rugged couplers, breakout cables, and assembly tools. The opticamSWITCH offers a sophisticated solution for fiber optic camera routing in broadcast studios, featuring non-blocking fiber and camera power switching with remote control capabilities.

opticalCON powerMONITOR
This device provides real-time monitoring of fiber optic transmission quality, offering simultaneous power measurement for up to four channels, with programmable alarms and operation on both battery and mains power for reliability during power interruptions.

etherCON Series Overview
The etherCON series consists of ruggedized RJ45 data connectors designed for harsh environments, suitable for Ethernet networking in audio, entertainment, industrial, and outdoor internet access applications.

Specifications
The etherCON series includes male cable carriers, female receptacles, feedthrough jacks, and cable couplers, available in shielded versions with optional LED illumination, complying with CAT 6, CAT 5e, or Class D standards according to TIA/EIA 568B and ISO/IEC 11801.

Features
These connectors feature a rugged diecast metal shell, secure latching system, and color coding for easy identification, offering ingress protection of IP 54 for CAT 5 and IP 65 for CAT 6 versions, designed to prevent breakage of standard RJ45 components.

Receptacles
Available in "A/B" and "D" sizes, the receptacles accommodate NE8MC carriers or standard RJ45 plugs, mountable from the front or rear of the panel, with versions including screw domes for secure PCB attachment.

Shielding and Lighting
The feedthrough connectors provide comprehensive shielding and improved EMC performance, with lighted versions offering illumination through standard 3 mm LEDs.

Technical Data
Detailed technical specifications include electrical, mechanical, and environmental parameters, covering aspects like rated current, voltage, contact resistance, and protection class.

Ordering Information
Ordering details for various components, including cable connectors, receptacles, and accessories, emphasize the importance of providing RJ45 cable assemblies by the end-user.

CAT 6 Series
The etherCON CAT 6 series supports data rates up to 10 GBit/s, offering dust and water resistance to IP 65, featuring a push-pull mating design, shielded system, and tool-free IDC termination.

USB and HDMI Adapters
USB and HDMI adapters are highlighted for their lockable connections, shielding, and compliance with respective standards.

Specifications
Various adapters and connectors, including Firewire, D-SUB, and HDMI, are housed in a universally accepted standard D-shape metal housing. Firewire adapters are available in 6-pole configurations with optional grounding, in nickel or black housing. D-SUB feedthroughs are available in 9- and 15-pole versions, also in nickel or black housing. HDMI adapters feature a sealing ring and optional grounding, available in nickel or black housing.

Technical Data
The operating temperature range for these products is -25°C to +85°C, meeting the flammability standard UL94 V-0 and having a protection class of IP 65. HDMI adapters conform to HDMI 1.3a standards.

Materials
The shell is made from zinc diecast (ZnAl4Cu1) with nickel or black chrome plating. Inserts are made from ABS, nickel, PBTP 15% GR steel, tin-plated, PVC, and PBT. Contacts are brass (CuZn39Pb3) with a gold finish.

Accessories
Accessories include HDMI 1.3a cables with overmolded flex relief, plastic sealing covers for Firewire connectors, D-size sealing gaskets in various colors, hinged and spring-loaded covers for D-size chassis connectors, and panel housings with D-shape cutouts.

Ordering Information
Ordering information for Firewire, D-SUB, and HDMI products specifies different models and configurations available.

Catalog excerpts

Data Connectors

Open the catalog to page 1

Content Page Fiber Optic: Neutrik’s data connector range copes with the increasing demand of digital connections in the professional audio, broadcast and entertainment industry. Networking and computerized controls have to be equipped with reliable and rugged interconnection systems, since conventional data connectors can not meet the demanding requirements of live / rental or broadcast applications. Neutrik early understood this trend and realized a range of ruggedized connection systems based on standard digital interconnection products like fiber optic and network interconnections as well...

Open the catalog to page 2

Fiber Optic Design Criteria Some years ago fiber optic has been used for speciality cabling like HD broadcast cameras only. Meanwhile digital signal and network applications in Pro Audio, Broadcast and Touring / Rental spring up like mushrooms which opens a wide range of fiber optic use. The application depth is multiple, some examples are: Neutrik as connectivity specialist for rough entertainment applications solved these problems when launching the opticalCON DUO fiber optic connection system in 2005. The reliable and simple concept has proven its ruggedness and low maintenance which led to...

Open the catalog to page 3

opticalCON • MOBILE USE • RUGGED • LOW MAINTENANCE Lockable, O-ring sealed • SIMPLE INTEGRATION • COST EFFECTIVE Ratched lock bushing Custom color coding Color coding wiring opticalCON MTP® opticalCON QUAD Protective rubber coating opticalCON DUO Ergonomic anti-kink boot for various cable O.D. innovative solutions I superior quality

Open the catalog to page 4

opticalCON DUO ruggedized metal housing protection boot sealing shutter colored sealing gasket heavy duty cable retention 4 copper contacts Standard LC connector compatibility 2 fibers sealing shutter spring loaded push pull locking mechanism opticalCON QUAD ruggedized metal housing protection boot sealing shutter colored sealing gasket heavy duty cable retention 4 fibers sealing shutter spring loaded push pull locking mechanism Standard LC connector compatibility sealing shutter spring loaded push pull locking mechanism colored sealing gasket ruggedized metal housing heavy duty cable retention...

Open the catalog to page 5

Rugged metal housing Cable drum Rubber coated protection cover Cable Connector Assembly innovative solutions I superior quality Sealing shutters • Suggested OEM equipment connectors due to LC front compatibility • Accommodates standard LC connectors on the rear for simple installation • Designed as feedthrough with automatic sealing shutter • Shutter with silcone gasket protects optical connection from dust and dirt • Waterproof acc. to IP 65 ingress protection in mated condition • Rubber sealing gasket (black, blue, green to identify fiber mode) • Connection on the front side either by rugged...

Open the catalog to page 6

Colour Coding Sealed and rugged housing Sealing shutter Cable Connector Assembly Chassis Connector Sealed housing • Rugged 4 channel POINT-TO-POINT multi-channel routing solution • Laser protective metal shutter seals dust proof with two- component rubber gasket • Waterproof acc. IP 65 in mated condition • Accommodates standard LC connectors on the rear for cost effective and simple installations • Rubber sealing gasket (black, blue, green to identify fiber mode) • Ruggedized and dirt protected 4 channel fiber optic connection system • For POINT-TO-POINT multichannel routing • Innovative shutter...

Open the catalog to page 7

Rugged metal housing Spherical shutter Rubber sealing gasket Cable Connector Assembly MTP • Ruggedized and dirt-protected 12 channel fiber optic connection system • For POINT-TO-POINT multichannel routing • Laser protective metal shutter seals dust proof with two- component rubber gasket • Dust and water resistant according to IP 65 in mated condition • Accommodates standard MTP ® connectors on the rear for simple installation • Rubber sealing gasket (black, blue, green to identify fiber mode) innovative solutions I superior quality Rear MTP® connection • Ruggedized and dirt-protected 12 channel...

Open the catalog to page 8

Colour coding Frame with ndividual frame application Breakout Boxes & Coupler Breakout boxes are used to split multichannel connections as the opticalCON QUAD and MTP to either dual or single Dust and waterproof according to IP 65 in mated condition Weatherproof opticalCON DUO, QUAD and MTP® coupler (adapter) for cable extensions NZPF3RU equipped with frame plates Space saving design, ideal for cramped rack applications such as OB truck I/O panels Frame plate can be loaded with opticalCON DUO or QUAD Frames can be equipped with frame plates (D-shape) or blind plates Best cable bend protection...

Open the catalog to page 9

Breakout Box with powerMONITOR 3RU frame with up to 9 powerMONITORs Robust rear connection The opticalCON powerMONITOR is a cost-saving, purposebuilt measurement (monitoring) device for professional fiber optic broadcast, audio and video applications. With simultaneous monitoring of attenuation for up to 4 transmission channels, powerMONITOR provides an immediate, "on air" view into fiber optic signal strength. Visual and audible alarms can be set individually for each fiber channel, based on each channel's power budget. powerMONITOR provides clear status information, delivers early warnings...

Open the catalog to page 10

Ergonomic panel Wieland rear connection Breakout Cable opticalCON Field assembly Accessories & opticalSWITCH The opticamSWITCH is the ultimate solution for fiber optic camera routing within broadcast studios. The device allows switching of unlimited camera positions between several studios and control rooms, eliminating the need for high-maintenance, risky matrix patch fields using SMPTE patch cables. The device works on trendsetting, silica-based PLC (planar lightwave circuits) equipped with TO (thermo optic) switches. The innovative design guarantees rugged and safe non-blocking fiber plus...

Open the catalog to page 11

etherCON Ruggedized RJ45 Data Connector etherCON provides solutions for data transfer in harsh and demanding applications. These connectors are especially applicable for Ethernet networking in audio, commercial, entertainment, live stage production, DMX lighting, industrial and outdoor internet access environments. The etherCON series offers male cable carriers, assembled female receptacles, feedthrough jacks, cable coupler and shielded versions with or without illumination possibilities by LEDs. The male cable end offers a rugged diecast metal shell as a carrier for pre-assembled RJ45 plugs,...

Open the catalog to page 12

All Neutrik catalogs and technical brochures

Archived catalogs

Plugs and Jacks
24 Pages