Lapp Group has newly launched EPIC® Data Cable Coupler that is a cost-effective solution to repair physically damaged data cables which ensure a minimal production shutdown. It makes use of insulation displacement contacts (IDC) technology and requires no special tooling, a product note from Lapp said. EPIC® data cable coupler‘s robust industrial design and construction ensures it is EMC shielded for no loss of signal quality. The data cable coupler can be reused. It is a product that every maintenance repair officer (MRO) should have it handy to restore the problem and ensure the production starts within no time. The product is available in 2 versions – EPIC® DATA CCR FA for Industrial Ethernet cables up to 10Gigabit, Cat. 7A and EPIC® DATA CANCCR for PROFIBUS/CAN BUS/Sensor actuator cables. EPIC® data cable coupler is IP65/67 protected and vibration-proof. It is available in 5 pins and 8 pins that can resist ambient operational temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C. Application areas include repair kit for breaks in network data cable; connecting two network data cables; extending existing cable system; connecting shielded cables up to 5 cores and 8 cores, etc.
