Building twisted pair cable assemblies

Build a shielded metal-enclosed RJ45 connector

Use shielded metal-enclosed RJ45 connectors at the switches in a DeltaV Control Network.

Figure: Shielded metal-enclosed RJ45 connectors


  1. Slide the boot onto the cable.
  2. Fold back the cable shield and drain wire.
  3. Load the load bar with eight inner cable conductors.
  4. Insert the load bar/cable assembly into the connector housing and crimp it.
  5. Slide the boot over the assembly for additional strain relief.