Signamax Category 5e MT-Series Unscreened Keystone Jacks: Engineered for High-Bandwidth Applications
Experience unparalleled performance with the Signamax Category 5e MT-Series Unscreened Keystone Jacks, expertly designed for modern high-bandwidth applications. These jacks feature a slim profile, optimizing them for the highest density installations. Users can choose between color-coded icons for easy service identification or dust covers to protect the jacks from dust and other environmental factors.
The unique contact design ensures a robust plug-to-jack connection, safeguarding against damage from 4- or 6-position plug insertions. These jacks can be terminated using a standard 110 single-position tool or the specialized Signamax four-pair tool, ensuring a reliable and long-lasting connection with a minimum rating of 750 plug insertions.
Master Pack Components: The comprehensive Master Pack provides everything necessary to terminate 500 jacks, suitable for both work areas and telecommunication racks. It includes:
- 500 MT Series Keystone Jacks
- One MT-Series termination tool
- An organizer tray
- A Signamax T-Shirt
Key Features:
- Exceeds TIA-568-C.2 component performance specs.
- Supports TIA-568-C.2 category 5e 100-meter channel performance.
- Slim design suitable for high-density applications.
- Enhanced wire retention and termination ease with rear 110 type contacts.
- T568A/B wiring scheme color-code label for clarity.
- Compatibility with Signamax screened snap-in patch panels and work area faceplates.
- Kit includes circuit identification icons, dust covers, and 110 protection caps.
Technical Specifications:
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Transmission Performance: ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 compliant, exceeding category 5e (1-100 MHz) specs.
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Transmission Media: Unscreened twisted pair (U/UTP).
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Jack Type: 8p8c (8-position, 8-contact) “RJ45” style.
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Wiring Scheme: T568A & T568B; ISO/IEC 11801 2nd Ed. compliant.
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Wire Gauge: Compatible with 22 to 24 AWG (0.644 to 0.511 mm).
Construction & Electrical Properties:
- Housing made from high-impact thermoplastic, UL94V-0 fire retardant.
- Jack Spring Wire: Phosphor bronze alloy, gold and nickel plated.
- IDC: 110 type, phosphor bronze alloy with tin alloy.
Mechanical & Environmental Specifications:
- Operating Temperature: 14 °F to 140 °F (-10 °C to 60 °C).
- Storage Temperature: -40 °F to 158 °F (-40 °C to 70 °C).
- Mating Cycle Life: Minimum 750 cycles.
Compliance & Applications:
- Compliant with ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, IEEE 802.3 ab, FCC Part 68 Subpart F, UL 94V-0.
- Ideal for applications like X.21, V.11, S0, ISDN, CSMA/CD 10BASE-T, and more.
Warranty:
- 5-year Limited Component Warranty.
- 25-year Signamax Cabling System Warranty.