Siemens Industrial ethernet, RJ45, M12, D-code, GP, 2m Part number 6XV1871-5TH20

Product Overview

The Siemens 6XV1871-5TH20 is an industrial Ethernet connecting cable pre-assembled with one D-coded M12 (4-pole) connector on one end and an IE FC RJ45 plug angled at 145° on the other end. It is designed for high-performance Ethernet connections in automation systems (e.g., for SIMATIC ET 200pro, SCALANCE, SIMOTION) and features Cat 5e performance, shielded cable construction, and long service life in dynamic installations.

Key Features

• Pre-assembled industrial Ethernet cable with M12 D-coded plug and IE FC RJ45 plug
• Cable length: 2.0 m standard variant
• Shielded with overlapped aluminum-clad foil plus braided tin-plated copper wires for reliable signal integrity
• Suitable for use in drag-chain / trailing applications: rated for ~3 000 000 bending cycles at a bending radius of 100 mm
• Supports PoE and PoE+ applications, and conforms to Cat 5e structured cabling standards

Technical Specifications

• Product Series: Industrial Ethernet Connecting Cables (SIMATIC / Industrial Ethernet)
• Article Number: 6XV1871-5TH20
• Designation: IE connecting cable M12-180 / IE FC RJ45-145, 2.0 m
• Number of Electrical Connections: 2 (each end)
• Impedance: 100 Ω (1 MHz … 100 MHz)
• Attenuation (max): 0.063 dB/m at 10 MHz; 0.213 dB/m at 100 MHz
• Nominal Outer Cable Diameter: 6.5 mm
• Minimum Bending Radius (single bend): 32.5 mm; (multiple bends): 49 mm
• Tensile Load (maximum): 150 N
• Weight per length (approx.): 68 kg/km
• Operating Ambient Temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
• Storage/Transport Ambient Temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
• Cable Type / Construction: 4-core cable designated 2YY (ST) CY 2×2×0.75/1.5-100 LI GN
• Category: Cat 5e structured cabling
• Halogen-free: No; Silicon-free: Yes

Compliance & Certifications

• CE-marked and RoHS-conformant industrial Ethernet cable
• UL/ETL listing: CMG FT4; also rated for 300 V and 600 V AWM usage in specified conditions
• Designed for industrial automation networking and high-reliability applications

Applications

The 6XV1871-5TH20 cable is ideal for connecting automation devices in industrial Ethernet networks, including field devices such as remote I/O, motion modules, SCALANCE switches, SIMATIC ET modules, and other industrial Ethernet components. Its rugged design, high flex-life rating, M12 to RJ45 configuration, and certified Cat 5e performance make it especially suitable for dynamic, industrial, machine-room and control-cabinet installations.