The M8 industrial Ethernet connector can transfer up to 100 Mbps of data and is suitable for various industrial Ethernet protocols, including EtherCAT. It uses a shielded Cat. 5e cable, with the 360° shielding carried through to the coupling nut. In addition, the cable offers a high flex rating. It can be used with the company’s ultra-compact digital TBEN-S modules. The connector’s rugged design allows it to be used in IP67-rated environments. It will operate in temperatures ranging from -40 to 70 °C. The overmolded construction eliminates hand-wiring and misconfigurations.