490NTW00002

Configured for high-speed network connectivity in Modicon Premium Automation platform architectures, the Schneider Electric 490NTW00002, also cataloged as the 490NTW00002 Ethernet ConneXium cable, provides direct physical/electrical execution.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Model	490NTW00002
Brand	Schneider Electric
Origin	France
Weight	103.000 g
Dimensions	19.000 cm x 19.000 cm x 2.000 cm (Package)
Operating Temp	-20 deg C to +60 deg C
Power Consumption	Passive Component
Product / Component Type	Ethernet ConneXium Cable
Bus Type	Ethernet
Cable Type	Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Straight Cord
Connectors	2 x RJ45
Cable Length	2 m
Standards Compliance	EN 50173 Class D, TIA-568 Category 5, EIA-568 Category 5, IEC 11801 Class D

Ethernet Bus Integrity & Deterministic Signal Transmission

The 490NTW00002 utilizes a shielded twisted pair (STP) construction optimized for backplane bus communication velocity and deterministic Ethernet networks such as EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP. The internal continuous shield limits high-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency interference (RFI) typical in industrial switchgear environments. The factory-molded RJ45 connectors ensure low insertion loss and maintain characteristic impedance across the 2 m path, preventing packet drops and latency degradation in real-time control loops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum bandwidth standard supported by the 490NTW00002 cable ASSEMBLY?

A: The assembly complies with Class D and Category 5 standards (EN 50173 / IEC 11801 / TIA-568), supporting transmission rates up to 100 Mbps (100BASE-TX) over its 2 m length.

Q: How does the cable shield terminate within standard industrial RJ45 ports?

A: The outer shield braid connects internally to the metallic grounding shell of both RJ45 plugs. Ground continuity passes through the metal receptacle shield of the host device to the chassis ground rail.

Field Installation Guidelines

• Maintain a minimum bend radius of 8 times the overall cable diameter during installation to prevent conductor deformation or shield degradation.
• Route the Ethernet cable in dedicated cable trays separated from high-voltage AC power lines or variable frequency drive (VFD) outputs by a minimum distance of 200 mm.
• Verify that the RJ45 locking tab fully engages with the matching module or switch port receptacle to resist operational vibration.
• Ensure both connected devices bond to a unified functional earth (FE) ground plane to avoid ground loop currents passing through the cable shield.

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