Connection Devices

ControlNet™ Network Media and connection devices provide flexibility when designing your network. ControlNet coax cable is a low-loss, RG-6 quad-shield coaxial cable for typical installations. ControlNet fiber media lets you extend a segment of your network, provides immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI), and allows installation in a hazardous location. We offer a variety of connectors, taps, terminators, repeaters, and tools for coax and fiber systems. Choose the cable type based on the application and or environment where your system is being installed.

DeviceNet™ Network Media includes thick and thin round or flat cable. Round cable, generally used for trunk cable, is available in bulk spools or pre-molded cordsets or patchcords. KwikLink™ flat media systems provide a simple modular cabling method using a flat four-wire trunk cable with Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDCs) that lessen your installation time and materials cost.

We offer a complete portfolio of industrial-grade Ethernet physical media, including M12 Connectivity, industry standard Variant 1 Connectivity, and RJ45 Connectivity products. Our Ethernet media is specifically designed for use in harsh industrial environments, combining a specially-designed cable with rugged connector construction to ensure network integrity and performance.

Our Industrial USB Cables replace combinations of serial adapters and cables. Each cable allows you to directly connect to the USB port on your computer which helps simplify the set-up and installation of switches and/or devices.

Our Bulletin 1485 Auxiliary Power Media connection devices are based on a 4–pin connector system and is used to provide 24V DC power to I/O modules and other devices separately from network power. Running separate power to these devices is typically used for I/O devices with output connections to prevent power supply interruption due to switching of outputs. However, some devices require separate auxiliary power to power them regardless of the presence of outputs.

Our Bulletin 888/889 Control Power Media connection devices offer mini disconnect cables that provide a secure connection to the ArmorStart® Distributed Motor Controller. The control power media components are a 6-pin/5-used configuration to prevent mis-wiring with network connectors.

Bulletin 280 ArmorConnect® Three-phase Power Media offers both mini and quick-change disconnect cables that provide a secure connection to the ArmorStart® Distributed Motor Controller. Connectors can be straight or right-angled and are physically keyed to prevent wiring mishaps. The three-phase power media components are rated for motor branch circuits per UL 2237.

Our Push-in Terminal Blocks improve wiring efficiency and connection reliability. They are available in a wide range of IEC block types that include innovative control power distribution blocks, as well as two-, three- and four-circuit sensor blocks.

Our IEC Screw-type Terminal Blocks meet recognized international IEC standards. Our finger-safe blocks are designed for DIN rail mounting. We offer a wide range of high-density IEC block types, from general feed-through for control wiring to specialty blocks for grounding and isolation, plus thermocouple blocks designed for temperature-dependent process control applications.

Our IEC Spring-clamp Terminal Blocks offer screwless termination technology which offers a fast and practical solution for secure and durable connections. These high-density blocks reduce wiring time, minimize troubleshooting, and perform in severe conditions. Secure contact is durable under extreme conditions such as vibration type applications. We offer 20 types of IEC spring-clamp terminal blocks, which include grounding, fuse, sensor, space-saver, mini, plug-in, and isolation.

NEMA Terminal Blocks offer easy wiring with standard size screwdrivers, easy visual verification of proper wire position and easy marking. Most of our NEMA blocks are available pre-assembled on a breakaway-mounting channel, complete with one end anchor, retaining clip and one end barrier. We offer four types of NEMA Terminal Blocks: open construction, voltage-indicating, fuse, and isolation switch.

Our family of Finger-safe Terminal Blocks falls between open-style NEMA/EEMAC terminal blocks and full-function IEC style terminal blocks. Our finger-safe terminal blocks are compact and have recessed terminals. They are UL component recognized and CSA certified plus CE marked for use in the European Union. You can select from 11 colors for easy circuit identification. In addition to our standard multi-rail terminal blocks, we offer a wide range of fusible terminal blocks and isolation switches.

Our Bulletin 1492 NEMA Panel Mount Terminal Blocks are typically used when the installation requires only a few terminations. They reduce installation time, are ready to wire after mounting, and require no rail. These terminal blocks are available in four styles and seven types.

Our Power Terminal Blocks feature terminal identification options. We provide mounting dimensions with each unit and label wire ranges and tightening torques on the product to simplify installation. You can select from five styles of power terminal blocks including mini, open-style power distribution, open-style feed-through/splicer, enclosed power distribution, and UL 1953 Listed power distribution.

We offer three marking solutions for your industrial equipment, wires, and terminal blocks. ClearMark™ advanced marking system is ideal for printing high volumes in continuous operation. The ClearMultiprint™ marking system is designed for many types of users that require high speed printing, no drying time, and a compact footprint. The ClearPlot™ marking system is robust and flexible enough to allow partial marking on cards or up to three cards at a time for low to medium volume users.