Pivot Power Low-Voltage Power Connector for Lighting, Fire and Security Applications

TE Connectivity (TE) has announced the release of the Pivot Power RJ45 connector. The pivot power RJ45 is a new, low-voltage power connector that commons RJ45 contacts to provide two power connections through an industry standard RJ45 interface. The pivot power RJ45 connector commons positions 1,3,5 and 7 to one 18AWG wire and 2,4,6 and 8 to another 18AWG wire with simple, fast pivoting termination of both wires at once making it suited for lighting and fire & security applications.

Designed for plenum installation in lighting applications or security systems, the pivot power RJ45 can be installed in air handling spaces when used with suitably rated wire. It features molded in polarity and strip length guides to aid installers and ensure proper and repeatable installation. An integral cable strain relief secures and retains the cable jacket providing mechanical isolation of the electrical termination. Available in two color-coded versions for European and North American wire styles, the pivot power RJ45 is UL and cUL listed to allow field termination.