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News Release from: Aerco | Subject: RJ-Lnxx
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 13 May 2002
Sealed connectors aid
Norwegian port security
The RJ-Lnxx from Aerco is industry's first IP67 sealed RJ-45 connector that extends Ethernet from boardroom to the factory floor
The RJ-Lnxx from Aerco is industry's first IP67 sealed RJ-45connector that extends Ethernet from boardroom to the factoryfloor. Ethernet can supply many advantages to industrial andfield applications but it is rarely used in these environmentsbecause, until now, the connectors were not designed to withstandharsh conditions.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 13 May 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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IP67-sealed RJ-45 connector ruggedises Ethernet
Available in the UK from Aerco is a new industrial RJ-45 connection system that for the first time enables Ethernet and other datacommunication protocols to be used for industrial field devices
A perfect example of its benefits was when thesystem met the demands for a camera based security system for aport authority in Norway.
In this application a security camerais placed behind a security barrier and this reads the licenceplates of vehicles as they arrive.
If recognised, entry isapproved and the barrier is automatically raised but if thevehicle is not recognised an alarm call is sent to the securityoffice for a guard to visit the area.
The system also checksvehicles leaving the port and in addition to controllingindividual vehicles it has the ability to crossmatch the licenceplate of flat bed lorries with the bar code ID numbers ofcontainers and therefore plays a big part in reducing theincidence of container theft.
The system consists of a cameramounted on a pole overlooking the barrier with a datacommunication lead linking the camera to the computerised controlsystem.
RJ-Lnxx was chosen for this interconnection because ituses a simple twisted pair wire and standard RJ-45 connector.This provides a simple and low cost solution protected to IP67and therefore both rainproof and dirt-proof.
The camera body wasfitted with an RJ-Lnxx female receptacle pre-assembled into thecamera housing at manufacturing stage, but, because the length ofthe cable between the camera and computer varies from site tosite, this was fitted with a male RJ-Lnxx male connector that isfield attachable.
The cable is simply cut to length and fittedusing an industry standard hand crimp tool thus keeping on-siteassemble time to a minimum.
RJ-Lnxx is the only waterproof highspeed computer communication that could cope with this outsideapplication and after successful trials the system is now to beinstalled in other ports in Norway and further afield.
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