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PoE – power via a network cable

Julian Dymek | 13. January 2020

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) is a function that makes it possible to transmit electrical power as well as data via an Ethernet cable. The advantages are considerable as an additional cable for power supply is not necessary. Devices such as WiFi access points and IP web cams can therefore be connected to the infrastructure and […]

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Is there anything to monitor the condition of cables?

igu-blog-adm | 9. July 2019

With CF.Q, CF.D and CF.P, igus has three sensors in the product range that are designed for chainflex cables. CF.Q is the sensor for the electrical specifications of chainflex cables Belongs to prevention of crash and can be used without an additional module Indicates changes in the electrical properties In the event of a fault, […]

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What cable is most suitable for a chemical environment?

Marco Thull | 8. July 2019

Unfortunately, there is no general answer to this question. We have numerous different materials that can be selected in relation to the media involved and the influence they exert. ThePUR & iguPUR mixtures have good resistance to many different types of oil. For more aggressive media such as bio-oils, ammonia and so on, TPE material […]

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Up to what length do USB cables function?

Marco Thull | 8. July 2019

The maximum possible length of USB cables varies considerably and is defined in the bus specification for USB. The maximum lengths are different and depend on whether USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 is concerned. For USB 2.0, the maximum cable length is approximately 5m, for USB3.0 approximately 3m. But the cable length can vary from […]

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What is the maximum temperature that the conductor can cope with according to DIN? (CU, CUZN, CUNI…)

Marco Thull | 8. July 2019

In principle, the temperatures occurring under load within a conductor differ according to what material is used. Pure copper has the best conductivity. However, the insulation used and the surface temperature affecting the insulation are also decisive for the maximum permissible temperature of a conductor. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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