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2024-12-10 08:40:15
Ethernet Cable for agricultural equipment
Agricultural equipment has high requirements for network connection stability, anti-interference and environmental adaptability, and Ethernet cables must meet data transmission needs in complex outdoor scenarios.
| Material | Description | Manufacturer |
| Emergency Stop Switch | SWITCH ESTOP TWIST RESET 3A 240V | Schneider Electric |
| Terminal Male Blocks | 2EDGK-5.08-10P PA66, UL94V-0 | Degson |
| RJ45 | Cat6 8p8c Sheilded | Panduit Corp |
| Cable | PVC UL2464 24AWG UV Resistant | Alpha |
Industrial Ethernet cable:
- High reliability: Adopting shielded twisted pair (STP) design, multi-layer shielding structure (such as aluminum foil+braided layer) can resist electromagnetic interference (EMI), suitable for the electromagnetic complex environment of agricultural machinery.
- Durability: The sheath material is resistant to extreme temperatures (-40 ℃ to+85 ℃), chemical corrosion (such as pesticides and fertilizers), and has high mechanical strength to resist frequent bending and vibration.
- Transmission performance: Supports 10Gbps high-speed transmission (Cat6a and above), meeting the real-time data acquisition and control requirements of agricultural automation systems.
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE):
- Lightweight design: only requires a single pair of twisted pair cables, suitable for scenarios where the internal space of agricultural machinery is limited (such as connecting sensors and controllers).
- Low power consumption: Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), which can simultaneously transmit power and data, simplifying the wiring of agricultural machinery.
- Transmission distance: up to 40 meters in shielded twisted pair environments, suitable for networking small and medium-sized agricultural equipment.
Selection suggestions
| Scenario requirements | Recommended type | Technical parameters |
| Monitoring of farmland environment | Industrial grade Cat6/Cat6a | UV resistant, moisture-proof, and chemically corrosion-resistant protective sheath; Shielding Structure (S/FTP) |
| Remote control of agricultural machinery | Industrial grade Cat7/Cat8 | 40Gbps transmission rate (Cat8), mechanical stress resistant sheath |
| Greenhouse automation system | SPE single pair cable | Single pair twisted pair structure, supporting PoE power supply; Maximum bandwidth 600MHz |
| Livestock monitoring network | Flame retardant Cat5e/Cat6 | Low smoke halogen-free (LSZH) sheath, flame retardant rating IEC 60332-1 |
Application scenario examples
- Agricultural automation system: Connect soil moisture sensors, meteorological stations, and central control units through industrial grade Cat6a cables to achieve precise irrigation and climate control.
- Interconnection of agricultural machinery equipment: Cat7 cable supports real-time data transmission and remote diagnosis of equipment such as combine harvesters and seeders.
- Video surveillance network: Cat6 cables are used for high-definition video streaming transmission of agricultural security cameras, and must have waterproof and dustproof performance (IP67 rating).
- Environmental monitoring node: SPE cable provides a compact connection solution for distributed temperature and humidity sensors, reducing wiring complexity.
Agricultural equipment Ethernet cables need to balance high-speed transmission, environmental tolerance, and cost-effectiveness. Industrial grade shielded cables (Cat6a/Cat7) and SPE single pair cables are the mainstream choices.
