Cable gender changer InLine 92505C — RJ45 coupler adapter for network patch cables

The InLine 92505C adapter is a DIN-rail mountable RJ45 coupler module that provides two independent 8P8C (straight) RJ45 sockets each routed to a separate screw terminal strip with nine connections (8 signal conductors plus shield). It enables fast, solder-free wiring of Ethernet signals in control cabinets, test environments, or embedded systems and is designed for structured network cabling, parallel routing, redundancy solutions, and comparative measurements.

Advantages

Fast installation is achieved via two screw terminal strips (5.0 mm pitch) that accept single wires from 16–26 AWG and can be actuated with a flat-head screwdriver ≤ 2.5 mm, eliminating the need for soldering. The dual RJ45 interface offers two independently routed sockets for flexible parallel cabling or diagnostics. The robust housing with a pre-mounted DIN-rail clip simplifies orderly system integration. Electrical specifications such as a rated current of 1.0 A per pin and an insulation resistance ≥ 10 MΩ at 300 V DC ensure reliable signal transmission under industrial conditions.

Suitable for

• Structured Ethernet connections in control cabinets
• Network diagnostics and test bench setups
• Machine communication and industrial Ethernet applications
• Embedded systems and parallel cable routing or redundancy implementations

Key specifications

• RJ45 interface: 2× 8P8C sockets (straight)
• Screw terminal strips: 2× 9 terminals (8 signals + shield), 5.0 mm pitch, with pressure plate
• Connection range: 16–26 AWG
• Actuation: flat-head 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 (W×H×D): approx. 60.45 × 89.7 × 43.0 mm

How to use

Mount the module on a standard DIN top-hat rail using the pre-mounted clip. Terminate each Ethernet cable into the desired RJ45 socket or wire the individual conductors to the corresponding screw terminal strip (observe pin assignment and shield connection). Use a flat-head screwdriver (≤ 2.5 mm) to fasten wires into the 5.0 mm pitch terminal blocks. Verify connections and ensure correct routing before applying power or sending network traffic.

Usage recommendations

For reliable performance, use within the specified connection range (16–26 AWG), avoid exceeding the rated current and operating voltage, and keep ambient temperatures within −20 °C to +70 °C. The independent RJ45 sockets are suited for testing, redundancy, or parallel signal runs; label each connection to prevent miswiring during maintenance.