Cable problems are 50% of industrial ethernet problems. The M12X adapter set (two adapters) is used with the DSX series Cable Analyzers to allow industrial companies and machine builders to validate cables with M12X connector(s) to ensure they comply with international standards thereby reducing machine start-up time, and production down time.

DSX M12 channel adapters are available for M12D (4 position) and M12X (8 position) connectors for use with the DSX Cable Analyzer Series. These adapters allow you to test and certify or validate installed cabling links to ensure reliable transmission. The M12 series of connectors can be more suited to the demanding physical environment of industrial installations.

The DSX-CHA-M12-X-S is a set of two 8 position M12X adapters for installations using 4 pairs that can support network speeds up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T) have 8 position X-coded female connectors. M12X adapters fully support TIA standards up to 6A or ISO up to Class-FA limits.

Channel (End to End) Test with M12 on Each End – With a pair of M12 Channel Adapter (D or X version) on the DSX CableAnalyzer and the Smart Remote, the DSX CableAnalyzer will accurately measure the performance of the entire cable and all intermediary connectors as illustrated in Figure 1. Note that the standards' definition of the cable channel specifically excludes the connections to the tester at each end.

Channel (End to End) Test with M12 on One End and an RJ45 on the Other End – With one M12 Channel Adapter (D or X version) on the DSX CableAnalyzer and an RJ45 the Smart Remote, the DSX CableAnalyzer will accurately measure the performance of the entire cable and all intermediary connectors as illustrated in Figure 2. Note that the standards' definition of the cable channel specifically excludes the connections to the tester at each end.

Uniquely, the DSX-CHA021 (M12D) or DSX-CHA-M12-X-S (M12X) adapters also allow factory terminated patch cords to be tested as individual components. When testing patch cords, the DSX-5000 automatically adjusts the measurement reference planes to include the effect of the mated connections to the tester at each end of the patch cord, in accordance with standards' requirements. This allows certification of patch cords prior to their installation in the work area. Additionally, when used with a DSX-PC5E (sold separately) for CAT5e or lesser cables (use DSX-PC6S for CAT6 Cable Patch Cord Test Adapter), the DSX Series Cable Analyzer can certify hybrid patch cords where one end is terminated with an M12 connector and the opposite end is terminated with an 8-pin modular RJ45 plug.