Consistent use of cabling for machinery, plant and IT
preLink®
The preLink® cabling system is an all-purpose cabling solution for IT, building automation and industry. It is a solution that can be used for all applications equally well. All preLink® connectors, sockets, and the new PCB sockets have one thing in common: they can all be connected in seconds using the preLink termination block. The coherent heart of the system.
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All-purpose cabling solution for IT, building automation and industry
Connected in seconds using the preLink termination block
Conformity with standards
Compatible with wide range of profiles
Independent of the surrounding environment
Pre-assembled and on-site assembly
preLink® Ethernet cabling system
A unique functional feature of the preLink® system, not available elsewhere on the market, is the separation of cable and connector into two separate units. The cable and connector previously had an attached, permanent connection. Previously, crimp contacts or insulation displacement contacts could be connected only once. Now, the preLink is divided into two separable units. The first unit consists of connectors, sockets, couplings, or PCB terminals that have an identical fixture for holding the preLink termination block, which is the second unit and the heart of the system.
The connection block offers space for up to eight wires, which can be shortened and connected on site in a single operation. The field-assembled cable now fits into every preLink component and can be inserted, removed or replaced at any time. Cables and connectors can be replaced independently of each other or installed separately.
This is particularly helpful when using pre-assembled cables. Data cables with termination blocks also fit through tight spaces and can be connected in seconds. This makes work considerably easier and saves time. In addition, worn cables can be easily replaced independently of the connector on moving devices, which further reduces operating costs.
The important benefit is the absolute process reliability of the installation. The system is error resistant and its unchanging installation process delivers continuous high performance and long-term stability. This is guaranteed by the exact match between the preLink® assembly tool and preLink® termination blocks.
Another big advantage of this technique is the relative assembly ease when compared to crimping and IDC. The wire strands are threaded only once through the marked openings in the termination block. They are then shortened and connected in one step using the corresponding tool. The insertion into the connector is so easy that even unskilled personnel can carry out the cabling work safely and reliably after brief training.
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