Cable gender changer InLine 92505A — network adapter, model 92505A

The InLine 92505A is an RJ45 cable gender changer designed for professional use in control cabinets, laboratories and test setups. It combines an upward-facing 8P8C (RJ45) socket with a side-mounted screw terminal strip to allow fast adaptation between plug-in Ethernet connections and hardwired installations. The unit is pre-assembled for DIN top-hat rail mounting and is 100% tested for short circuits and miswiring.

Advantages

Quick wiring is enabled by a side screw terminal block for eight conductors plus shield, compatible with stranded conductors 16–26 AWG and actuatable with a flat-head screwdriver ≤ 2.5 mm. The integrated RJ45 interface allows direct connection to network components for service and test work. The compact DIN-rail housing saves space in control cabinets while maintaining high signal quality with an insulation resistance ≥ 10 MΩ at 300 V DC and a rated current of 1.0 A per pin.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Temporary or permanent gender change of RJ45 connections in patch panels and cable runs
• Network diagnostics and service work in labs and production areas
• Machine communication and control systems requiring direct RJ45 access on DIN rails
• Prototyping and embedded system test setups needing both plug and hardwired connections

Key specifications

• RJ45 interface: 8P8C socket (upward-facing)
• Screw terminal strip: 9 terminals (8 signals + shield), 5.0 mm pitch, with pressure plate
• Connection range: 16–26 AWG (stranded conductors)
• Actuation: flat-blade screwdriver ≤ 2.5 mm
• Rated current: 1.0 A per pin
• Max. operating voltage: 100 V between two signals
• Insulation resistance: ≥ 10 MΩ @ 300 V DC
• Operating temperature: –20 °C to +70 °C
• Insulation layer: EVA insulation on underside
• Mounting: prepared for DIN top-hat rail
• Dimensions: approx. 60.45 × 53.6 × 43.0 mm (W × H × D)

How to use

Mount the InLine 92505A on a DIN top-hat rail in the control cabinet or test rack. Insert an RJ45 plug into the upward-facing 8P8C socket to connect to standard network devices. For hardwired connections, strip and prepare stranded conductors (16–26 AWG), place conductors into the corresponding screw terminals (eight signal contacts plus shield) and secure them using a flat-head screwdriver with a blade width suitable for ≤ 2.5 mm. Verify connections and apply power only after checking for correct wiring.

Usage recommendations

Use the adapter primarily for service, testing and temporary wiring changes. Ensure conductor sizes are within the specified 16–26 AWG range and tighten terminals with a properly sized flat-head screwdriver. Avoid exposing the module to temperatures outside –20 °C to +70 °C and observe the 100 V maximum voltage rating between signals.