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Content1
1.1
1.2
1.2.1.
1.2.2.
1.3
1.4

Vibration ................................................................................................................................... 3
Object ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Test Set-Up................................................................................................................................. 3
Testing devices.......................................................................................................................... 3
Execution................................................................................................................................... 3
Vibration Severity .................................................................................................................... 6
Results ....................................................................................................................................... 7

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Title: NTP07© NEUTRIK® AG. All rights reserved.

Subject:
Mechanical and electrical tests applied to the etherCON transmission
systemfor Pro Audio / Video industry purposes with main focus on contact
interruptions.

The tests were carried out in accordance with the IEC-Standard
main groups IEC 60603, IEC60529 as well as to Neutrik internal
specifications.

This documentation describes the results of the test series conducted
at University of Applied Sciences of Technology Buchs NTB andElectrosuisse Laboratories.

NEUTRIK AG is not to be held liable for statements and declarations
given in this technical paper.
NEUTRIK AG explicitly exonerates itself from all liability for mistakes
in this white paper.

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1Vibration

1.1. Object:Examination of the four receptacles, NE8FDX-P6, NE8FDX-P6-W, NE8FDX-Y6 and NE8FDX-Y6-W each onein combination with the etherCON cable connector NE8MX6. The intention of the test was to confirm thecompliance of the etherCON CAT6A system to the testing standard EN 60603-7 CP1 for vibration.
In addition, the test proofs the function of the mechanical locking system and the wear.
The test was carried out by an independent laboratory: NTB, “Interstaatliche Hochschule für Technik
Buchs” division “Labor Mess- und Simulationstechnik” located in Buchs / Switzerland.

1.2. Test Set-Up:
1.2.1. Testing devices
Shaker:TIRA Vib 5220
Software:SignalStar Vector			
Controller:
ABACUS
Oscilloscope:
Tektronix TDS 2004B

Version 2.3.989Interface: 		
VL144x-R02
Inv. 711 + 712

1.2.2. Execution
The test specimens are a feedthrough adapter NE8FDX-P6, a feedthrough adapter NE8FDX-P6-W, an
IDC receptacle NE8FDX-Y6 and an IDC receptacle NE8FDX-Y6-W. The chassis connectors are fixed to amounting plate and exposed to vibration according to the test standard, specified in chapter 1.3.
The etherCON connectors are all connected in series using two readymade Ethernet cables (one end
terminated with a RJ45), a NE8MX6 patch cable and two cables with a NE8MX6 on one end as in- andoutput.

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figure 1 : Test Set-UpTo detect a contact intermittence all 8 data wires have been connected in series. A 1 kΩ resistor isconnected to the input and the whole setup is powered with 12 VDC from an external power supply.
In order to monitor the test, the probe of the oscilloscope is connected to the input of the DUT. For
monitoring the connectivity of the screen the same monitoring system is in place. The trigger level of theoscilloscope has been set to 2 V. That will freeze the signal in case of a signal interruption.

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Power supply

Power supply

Input

OutputOsiilloscope

figure 1-1 : Schematic of the test setup

Under normal circumstances the voltage after the resistor is < 200 mV. In the case of an intermittence
the voltage would increase abruptly to 12 V. The following figure shows the result of a forced signal
interruption.

figure 1-2 : Forced signal interruption

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settingstandards1.3. Vibration Severity
Frequency range:
Amplitude:
Frequency range:
Acceleration:
Sweep rate:
Sweep cycle:

63 Hz – 60 Hz
0.35 mm (0.7 mm pp)
60 Hz – 500Hz
50 m/s2 (5.0 g)
1 oct/min
10 complete sweeps (up/dn)

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1.4. Results
No contact intermittence > 10 µs could be detected on any of the data connections or the screen.
Therefore, the receptacles and the cable connectors comply with the relevant testing standard.
The locking mechanism withstands this extreme vibration without any problems, i. e. no separation orfunctional deterioration occurred.

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