RJ45 Metallic Field Connector MetzConnect METZ CONNECT RJ45 Metallic Nickel/Zinc, RJ45

METZ CONNECT RJ45 Metallic is a field-assembled RJ45 plug with a durable nickel-plated and zinc die-cast housing designed for industrial and outdoor IP67 applications. It supports Cat.6 class EA performance for up to 10 Gbit/s Ethernet, is compatible with Power over Ethernet variants and can be assembled on-site with common copper cables having jackets 5.5–8.5 mm in diameter.

Advantages

The connector meets Cat.6 class EA standards (ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2.2, DIN EN 50173-1) and supports IEEE 802.3an 10 GBit operation. Its two-part design enables easy field assembly without special tools, while the zinc die-cast metallic housing and protected locking hook provide robust mechanical protection for industrial use. It is suitable for use as an IP67 test plug for several housing variants and supports PoE, PoE+ and UPoE.

Suitable for

• Industrial Ethernet terminations where a shielded, rugged RJ45 connection is required
• Field assembly or replacement of RJ45 plugs on-site
• Applications requiring IP67-rated plug housings (variants 1, 4, 5 and 14)
• Power over Ethernet deployments including PoE, PoE+ and UPoE

When it may not be suitable

This field connector is intended for cables with outer jacket diameters between 5.5 and 8.5 mm and conductor diameters up to 1.6 mm; cables outside these ranges may not fit or terminate reliably. It is a two-part field-assembled plug, so environments that require factory-moulded or permanently sealed single-piece plugs may prefer a different product.

Key specifications

• Category: Cat.6 class EA (ISO/IEC 11801 Ed.2.2, DIN EN 50173-1)
• Ethernet speed: up to 10 GBit/s (IEEE 802.3an)
• PoE compatibility: PoE, PoE+ and UPoE supported
• Contact configuration: 8-wire RJ45
• Accepted conductor types: solid and stranded copper
• Solid conductor diameter: 0.40–0.64 mm
• Stranded conductor diameter: 0.48–0.76 mm
• Maximum conductor diameter (including insulation): up to 1.6 mm
• Cable jacket diameter: 5.5–8.5 mm
• Housing material: zinc die-cast with nickel plating
• Assembly: 2 parts, tool-free connection possible

How to use

Prepare the cable by stripping the outer jacket to match the specified 5.5–8.5 mm range, arrange and trim conductors according to the chosen wiring variant (T568A, T568B or Industry), insert the wires into the plug contacts and assemble the two-part housing until the protected locking hook engages. The connector can then be mounted into compatible IP67 plug housings (variants 1, 4, 5 and 14) or used as a test plug in several IP67 variants.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify cable outer jacket diameter (5.5–8.5 mm) and conductor type/diameter against the connector ranges
• Choose the correct wiring variant: T568A, T568B or Industry
• Confirm required IP67 housing variant compatibility (1, 4, 5 or 14) for your installation

Usage recommendations

For reliable 10 GBit performance and PoE operation, use copper cables within the stated conductor and jacket dimensions, follow the selected wiring standard precisely, and ensure the housing is fully engaged to maintain IP67 protection.