The CAT5E-30M ruggedised Cat5e cable provides a bidirectional digital audio network data link and features Neutrik etherCON NE8MC-1 connectors with an integral O-ring gasket to achieve IP54 water protection for high reliability, especially desirable in concert touring and festival applications. When used with Midas PRO and M Series and Klark Teknik products equipped with HyperMAC and copper snake interfaces, the CAT5E-30M cable can transmit up to 192 bidirectional channels of 24 bit digital audio at 96 kHz sample rate. CAT5E-30M also supports 24 bidirectional channels and 48 bidirectional channels at 96 kHz and 48 kHz sample rates respectively for AES50 connections. CAT5E-30M can also be used for standard Ethernet applications, and is suitable for both 100 Mbit/s and Gigabit networks.

The CAT5E-30M cable uses highly durable upjacketed Belden 1305A unscreened cable with a nominal 7.6 mm diameter. The 1305A cable features 24 AWG bonded-pair stranded (7/32) copper conductors with polyolefin insulation and both inner and outer PVC protective jackets.

Architecture and Engineering Specifications

• The network cable shall be intended for use to provide digital audio multi-channel network data link and snake connections and be capable of bidirectional operation.
• The network cable shall provide transmission of up to 192 bidirectional channels of 24 bit digital audio at 96 kHz sample rate.
• The network cable shall also be suitable for standard Ethernet applications and meet the requirements for a Cat5e cable, and shall be suitable for use in both 100 Mbit/s and Gigabit networks.
• The network cable shall be 30 metres in length.
• The network cable shall use Belden 1305A cable.
• The network cable shall be fitted with Neutrik etherCON NE8MC-1 connector carriers.
• The network cable connector carriers shall be protected to the IP54 standard for water protection by an integral O-ring seal.
• The network cable shall be the CAT5E-30M and no other alternative shall be acceptable.

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