Rockwell Automation 1585 Ethernet Media

Rockwell Automation 1585 Ethernet Media

Document Fundamentals and Product Positioning

1. Core positioning

Application scenario: Suitable for Harsh environment in industrial control field (high vibration, chemical corrosion, wide temperature range, high electromagnetic interference), supporting EtherNet/IP protocol (compatible with CIP protocol of DeviceNet and ControlNet);

Key advantages: The entire series of products comply with standards such as ODVA EtherNet/IP and ISO IEC 24702, providing protection coverage from IP20 (inside the control cabinet) to IP67 (outdoor/equipment end), and supporting a maximum transmission rate of 1Gb/s (Cat 6);

Product matrix: Classified by "cable form+connector type", covering four major categories: cable reels, RJ45 series, M12 series, and adapters, to meet the needs of different installation scenarios.

2. Core parameters for environmental adaptation

Temperature range: Regular model -20~+60 ℃, wide temperature model -40~+80 ℃ (such as M12 Xcode Gigabit);

Protection level: RJ45 class IP20, M12 class IP67 (splash proof, dustproof);

Anti interference capability: Shielded version (foil+braided shielding) supports high noise environment (M ∝ I ∝ C ∝ E ∝ level), unshielded version reduces interference through twisted pair balanced design;

Weather resistance: TPE/PUR sheathed cables are resistant to welding spatter, ultraviolet radiation, and oil stains, while PVC versions are suitable for conventional industrial environments.

Core product classification and technical specifications

（1） Cable reel: Basic transmission medium

1. Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

Core parameters: Cat 5e, 24 AWG tinned copper conductor, 4/8 cores (2/4 pairs), supporting 1Gb/s rate;

Sheath type and scenario:

Key Characteristics of Sheath Material Color Adaptation Scene Model Example

Robot TPE green/red bending resistant (10 million cycles), oil/UV resistant robotic arm, mobile device 1585-C4TB Sx (4-core)

Riser PVC green vertical wiring compliance (UL CMR) control cabinet vertical wiring 1585-C8PB Sx (8-core)

Plenum PVC grey smoke and toxic resistant (UL CMP) ventilation duct, cleanroom 1585-C8MB Sx (8-core)

Length options: x=100/300/600m (default unit), for example, 1585-C4TB-S600 is a 600m scroll.

2. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)

Shielding structure: foil+braided double-layer shielding (some models use single-layer foil shielding), enhancing the ability to resist electromagnetic interference;

Special Style: 600V High Voltage Cable:

Parameters: 22 AWG, 8-core (4 pairs), -20~+80 ℃, UL PLTC/AWM 2570 certification;

Scenario: Installed on the same cable tray as the high-voltage power cable (such as near the motor control cabinet), models 1585-C8HB Sx (green) and 1585-C8EB Sx (red).

（2） RJ45 series: inside control cabinet/conventional connection

1. Conventional RJ45 jumper (IP20)

Core specifications: Cat 5e/Cat 6, 4/8 cores, supporting 6 connection combinations including straight head straight head, straight head elbow (left/right), etc;

Classification and Scenarios:

Type Sheath Material Shielding/Non Shielding Key Characteristics Model Example

Regular PVC (riser) unshielded/shielded control cabinet fixed wiring, UL CMR 1585J-M8PBJM-y (8-core straight head)

High flexibility TPE unshielded with 10 million bending cycles, compatible with mobile parts 1585J-M8TBJM-y

600V high voltage PVC foil shielding high voltage environment isolation, UL PLTC 1585J-M8HBJM-y

Length options: y=2/5/10m (default unit), for example, 1585J-E4TBJM-5 is a 5m right elbow jumper.

2. Gigabit RJ45 jumper (Cat 6)

Differentiated parameters: 8-core (4 pairs), foil+braided shielding, TPE sheath, -40~+75 ℃, supporting 1000Mbps;

Scenario: High speed industrial Ethernet (such as machine vision, large data transmission), model 1585J-M8TGJM-x (straight head straight head).

3. On site connectors can be connected

Two types of styles:

IDC tool free connector: Cat 6, 24-27 AWG (solid core/multi strand), 360 ° shielding, can be reused 5 times, model 1585J-M8CC-H (single pack);

Crimp connector: Cat 5e, 24~26 AWG, with protective boots, 50 pieces (1585J-M8CC-C);

Advantages: No need to strip wires, simplifying on-site wiring modifications, and adapting to custom cable length requirements.

（3） M12 series: Harsh environment specific

4-core D-code (conventional industrial)

Core features: IP67 protection, 4-core (2 pairs), Cat 5e， Support -40~+75 ℃ (TPE/PUR sheath);

Classification and Scenarios:

Example of Key Characteristics and Models for Shielded/unshielded Sheath Material (Jumper)

TPE unshielded high flexibility (10 times cable diameter bending radius) 1585D-M4TBJM-x (M12-RJ45)

PUR foil+woven shielding halogen-free, chemical corrosion resistant 1585D-M4UBJM-x

PVC foil shielding 600V high voltage isolation 1585D-M4HBJM-x

Special Edition: Red M12: Identify high voltage/safety circuit, model 1585D-M4VBDM-x (TPE unshielded).

2. 8-core X-code (gigabit high-speed)

Differentiated parameters: Cat 6, 8-core (4 pairs), foil+braided shielding, -40~+80 ℃, supporting 1Gb/s;

Scenario: High speed transmission in Harsh environment (such as outdoor sensor networking), providing M12-M12 (1585D-M8UGDM-1) and M12-RJ45 (1585D-M8UGJM-1) jumpers with customizable lengths.

3. M12 socket (front end installation)

Features: IP67, 4-core D-code, TPE/PUR sheath, suitable for fixed installation at the device end;

Model: 1585D-D4TBJM-x (unshielded TPE), 1585D-D4UBJM-x (shielded PUR), length 1-15m optional.

（4） Adapter: Transition across protection levels

1. M12-RJ45 wall adapter

Core function: Implement the transition from IP67 (M12 at the device end) to IP20 (RJ45 inside the control cabinet), and support panel installation (PG9 thread);

Parameters: 4-core D-code, IP67, -20~+85 ℃, 22 AWG, model 1585A-DD4JD;

Scenario: Connection between on-site equipment such as motors and sensors and control cabinets.

2. M12 IDC on-site connector

Features: Tool free installation, 4-core D-code, optional shielded/unshielded, IP67, -25~+85 ℃;

Model: 1585D-M4DC-SH (shielded straight head), 1585D-F4DC-SH (shielded elbow), compatible with 22-26 AWG cables.

Key selection dimensions and precautions

1. Three core dimensions for selection

(1) Environmental protection requirements

IP20 scenario (inside control cabinet): Select RJ45 unshielded/shielded jumper (such as 1585J-M8PBJM-y);

IP67 scenario (device side/outdoor): Select M12 series (such as 1585D-M4TBJM-x);

High voltage/strong interference scenario: Choose a 600V shielded version (such as 1585-C8HB Sx cable, 1585J-M8HBJM-y jumper).

(2) Transmission rate and distance

100Mbps (regular control): Cat 5e, with a maximum length of 100m for unshielded models (at 500kbps), and up to 150m for shielded models;

1Gb/s (high-speed data): Cat 6 (M12 Xcode), up to 100m (twisted pair), requires matching shielding design to reduce crosstalk.

(3) Mechanical characteristics

Fixed wiring: choose PVC sheath (low cost, high stability);

Mobile components (such as robotic arms): Choose TPE/PUR high flexibility models (10 million bends, such as 1585-C4TB Sx cables).

2. Precautions for installation and use

Bending radius: High flexibility cables should be ≥ 10 times the cable diameter, while conventional cables should be ≥ 20 times to avoid excessive bending and transmission attenuation;

Shielding grounding: Shielding models require single ended grounding (on the control cabinet side) to avoid ground circulation caused by double ended grounding;

Color identification: The red version is used for high-voltage/safety circuits, while the green and green versions are used for regular signals to avoid mixing;

Tool adaptation: IDC connectors do not require tools, while crimping connectors require specialized crimping tools (such as 1585A-JCRIMP).

Certification compliance

Safety certifications: UL Listed, cUL, CE (EN 61000-6-2/-4), C-Tick (Australia);

Industry standards: ODVA EtherNet/IP, ISO IEC 24702, TIA 568-B (wiring standard).

Typical application scenario configuration example

Robot workstation: M12 D-code high flexibility jumper (1585D-M4UBJM-2)+TPE cable reel (1585-C4TB-S300), suitable for -40~+75 ℃, high vibration environment;

Outdoor sensor networking: M12 Xcode Gigabit jumper (1585D-M8UGDM-5)+600V shielded cable (1585-C8HB-S600), resistant to ultraviolet and high-voltage interference;

Wiring inside the control cabinet: RJ45 straight head elbow jumper (1585J-E8PBKM-3)+PVC cable reel (1585-C8PB-S100), low-cost compatible with IP20 environment.

Through the above product combination, industrial Ethernet can achieve full scene coverage from "control cabinet field equipment outdoor node", ensuring stable transmission in Harsh environment.