Overview
The Lapp Kabel Etherline FD P CAT5e 2170289 is a high-flexibility industrial ethernet cable engineered for motion control and drag chain systems in factory automation. Manufactured by Lapp with halogen-free PUR outer sheath, this cable combines proven reliability with mechanical durability for controls engineers and system integrators.
Key Features
- Continuous flex design: Purpose-built for repeated bending in drag chain and moving applications
- Halogen-free, flame-retardant: Meets safety standards for industrial environments; UL/CSA recognized
- Shielded construction: Double screening with copper braid provides EMI/RFI protection in noisy electrical environments
- Oil and abrasion resistant: PUR jacket withstands coolants, oils, and mechanical stress
- CAT5e performance: Supports transmission up to 1000 Mbit/s and frequency range up to 100 MHz
- EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT certified: Works directly with Rockwell, Siemens, and other industrial protocols
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Lapp Kabel |
| Part Number | 2170289 |
| Cable Category | CAT5e |
| Wire Configuration | 2 × 2 × AWG26/19 |
| Outer Jacket Material | PUR (Polyurethane), halogen-free |
| Outer Diameter | 5.9 mm |
| Shield Type | Copper braiding with high coverage |
| Operating Temperature (Flexing) | −5°C to +50°C (VDE), −5°C to +80°C (UL/CSA) |
| Operating Temperature (Fixed) | −30°C to +80°C |
| Data Rate | Up to 1000 Mbit/s (CAT5e) |
| Frequency Range | Up to 100 MHz |
| Certifications | UR recognized (US), cUR recognized (US), EN 50173-3, ISO/IEC 24702 |
| Available Length | 100 m reel (sold by the meter) |
Typical Applications
- Drag chain systems: Robot arms, CNC machines, automated assembly lines with moving cable management
- PLC and servo motion control: Data transmission between controllers and distributed I/O, motion drives
- Industrial HMI communication: Connecting touchscreens and panel-mount interfaces to automation networks
- EtherNet/IP networks: Rockwell CompactLogix, ControlLogix, and third-party devices
- EtherCAT master-slave systems: Siemens, Beckhoff, and compatible industrial automation platforms
- High-EMI environments: Proximity to motor drives, power distribution, and RF equipment
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Rockwell Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Micro800 PLCs (EtherNet/IP)
- Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300 with ethernet modules
- Mitsubishi MELSEC iQ-R, iQ-F series PLCs
- Omron NX-series and CJ-series controllers
- EtherCAT master systems and distributed servo drives
- Industrial ethernet networks requiring CAT5e shielded cabling (max. 60 m patch cable length per spec)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
This cable is a direct replacement for legacy Etherline FD P CAT5e 2-pair designs. Verify existing cable specifications before substitution. No specific legacy part numbers were cross-referenced in manufacturer documentation; consult your system integrator if replacing from a different manufacturer’s cable.
Works With
- Protocols: EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Industrial Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)
- Communication standards: EN 50173-3, ISO/IEC 24702
- Software platforms: Studio 5000, TIA Portal, MELSOFT, Sysmac, Automation Builder
- Connector types: RJ45 (standard ethernet connectors on both ends)
