Charlotte, NC – September 2024… Neutrik Americas, part of the Neutrik Group, the world’s leading provider of professional AVL connectivity solutions, announces the NE8MXR-B-TOP etherCON cable connector carrier with a retractable shell. Designed to withstand the most demanding outdoor conditions, this connector combines durability with versatility—making it an ideal choice for connecting a variety of electronic equipment such as audio stage boxes and mixers, LED tiles, lighting fixtures, and both ruggedized and standard network switches.
The NEUTRIK NE8MXR-B-TOP etherCON cable connector carrier adds a new, patented retracting shell feature to the rugged design, IP65 weather resistance, UV light resistance, and corrosion resistance characteristics of the industry-standard etherCON TOP series. Fully compatible with etherCON Cat 5 and Cat 6A receptacles, the NE8MXR-B-TOP can also be mated to standard, non-rugged RJ45 receptacles. This is accomplished by simply pushing down on the RJ45 inside the NE8MXR-B-TOP shell. Then, slide the shell backward onto the cable to expose the RJ45 cable connector.
For use with etherCON receptacles, simply slide the shell back up onto the RJ45 receptacle. The shell will click back into place, confirming that the RJ45 is properly positioned for etherCON usage. This retracting feature—indicated by the “R” in the part number—enables NE8MXR-B-TOP to be used in various rugged and non-rugged applications without any risk of losing front shells, RJ45 alignment guides, or any other etherCON components.
As with other etherCON TOP cable connector carriers, NE8MXR-B-TOP does not include an RJ45 connector. Cable assemblers must provide one separately. Furthermore, NE8MXR-B-TOP must be assembled to the cable at the same time as the RJ45 connector. NE8MXR-B-TOP is designed for termination onto cables with an outer diameter of 5.5 – 8.0 mm (0.217 – 0.315 inch). The product is rated for a minimum of 1,000 mating cycles with the retracting feature rated to a minimum of 100 cycles.
Fred Morgenstern, Neutrik Americas Senior Product Director, commented on the new NE8MXR-B-TOP cable connector carrier, “NEUTRIK’s NE8MXR-B-TOP offers the best of etherCON ruggedness along with the convenience of universal RJ45 compatibility. It provides tremendous flexibility to customers whose requirements span the gamut from locking, IP65 and UV light resistant requirements all the way to connecting standard IT gear that is not equipped with etherCON. Users of the NE8MXR-B-TOP cable connector carrier can easily and repeatedly convert back and forth between rugged and non-rugged configurations without concern for misplaced or lost components—a major advantage in field applications.”
The NEUTRIK NE8MXR-B-TOP cable connector carrier with retractable shell is available for ordering now and will be available in Q3 2024. For additional information, please call Neutrik Americas at 704-972-3050 or visit https://www.neutrik.us/en-us/product/NE8MXR-B-TOP.
About Neutrik Americas
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Neutrik Americas, a subsidiary of Neutrik AG and a member of the Neutrik Group, is the leading supplier of robust and reliable professional AVL connectivity solutions throughout the Americas. Neutrik manufactures a wide array of connectors, fiber optic connector systems and accessories for a broad range of customers ranging from rock bands to lighting designers to broadcast studios to industrial equipment manufacturers. The Neutrik Group develops, designs, manufactures, and globally distributes innovative interconnection products and systems under the NEUTRIK, CONTRIK, and REAN brands. Neutrik Group is a global leader in a wide range of market segments. For more information, please visit www.neutrikgroup.com.
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