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Panduit Pan-Plug Category 5e UTP Modular Plug, 24-26 AWG
The Panduit Pan-Plug Category 5e UTP Modular Plug is a data-grade RJ-style modular plug engineered for terminating unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling in structured network installations. Built for 24-26 AWG conductors and rated to Category 5e performance, each plug uses gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts and a durable plastic body with a stamped metal shield to help maintain consistent signal transmission. Supplied in a 100-piece pack, this Pan-Plug meets ANSI/TIA-568-A requirements, exceeds IEC 60603-7 specifications, and supports IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications.
Key Features
- Wire Compatibility: Designed for 24-26 AWG UTP conductors for reliable field termination.
- Durable Construction: Plastic body with a stamped metal shield for consistent connector performance.
- Contact Material: Gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts for dependable, low-resistance connections.
- Performance Level: Category 5e rated, unshielded (UTP) design for standard data network cabling.
- PoE Support: Meets IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at requirements for Power over Ethernet applications.
- Operating Range: Rated for use from -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F).
- Finish: Clear housing color with a UL94V-0 flammability rating.
Certifications & Compliance
- Meets ANSI/TIA-568-A requirements
- Exceeds IEC 60603-7 specifications
- Meets IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at requirements for PoE applications
- RoHS Compliant
- UL94V-0 Flammability Rating
Technical Specifications
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°F): 140
- REACH Status: N
- Std Package Length In: 4.2
- Mercury Content Indicator: N
- Minimum Operating Temperature (°C): -10
- Minimum Operating Temperature (°F): 14
- ARRA Compliant: Y
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C): 60
- Std. Pkg. Qty.: 100
- Overall Length (In.): 0.88
- Std Carton Length MM: 335.28
- Std Carton Width MM: 264.16
- Body Material: Plastic with Stamped Metal Shield
- UOM EA PK: PK
- Pallet Volume: 49.684702
- Std Package Width In: 3.35
Typical Applications
- Structured Cabling and Data Network Installations
- Category 5e Patch Cord and Cable Assembly Termination
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Device Connections
- Commercial and Industrial Network Infrastructure
- Field Termination of UTP Cabling
Why Panduit?
Panduit's Pan-Plug Category 5e Modular Plug combines gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts with a stamped-metal-shielded plastic body to deliver dependable, code-compliant connections for demanding network environments. Backed by ANSI/TIA-568-A, IEC 60603-7, and RoHS compliance, plus PoE readiness under IEEE 802.3af/802.3at, this plug is built for consistent performance across commercial and industrial data infrastructure projects.
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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Standard Package Volume Ft3:
- 0.0347
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°F):
- 140
- Standard Package Weight Pounds:
- 0.4900
- REACH Status:
- N
- Std. Pkg. UOM:
- Piece
- Overall Width (mm):
- 11.7
- Std Carton Length In:
- 13.2
- Std Carton Height In:
- 4.55
- Std Package Length In:
- 4.2
- Overall Length (mm):
- 22.4
- Standard Carton Volume Ft3:
- 0.3474
- Std Package Length MM:
- 106.68
- Contact Material:
- Gold Plated Phosphor Bronze
- Performance Level:
- Category 5e
- Mercury Content Indicator:
- N
- Std Carton Width In:
- 10.4
- Sub Brand:
- Pan-Plug®
- Std Ctn Qty:
- 1000
- Shield Type:
- Unshielded (UTP)
- Product Segment:
- EDI-ENT
- Product Type:
- Modular Plug
- GTIN Carton:
- 50074983745529
- Std Carton Height MM:
- 115.57
- Std Package Width MM:
- 85.09
- Pallet Quantity:
- 143,000
- Std Package Height In:
- 2.55
- Flammability Rating:
- UL94V-0
- Minimum Operating Temperature (°C):
- -10
- Standard Carton Weight Pounds:
- 4.9000
- Overall Height (In.):
- 0.32
- Minimum Operating Temperature (°F):
- 14
- Std Package Height MM:
- 64.77
- Min Order Qty:
- 100.0000
- RoHS Compliant:
- Compliant
- GTIN Package:
- 00074983745524
- Min. Order UOM:
- Piece
- Arra Compliant:
- Y
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C):
- 60
- Std. Pkg. Qty.:
- 100
- Overall Length (In.):
- 0.88
- Std Carton Length MM:
- 335.28
- Std Carton Width MM:
- 264.16
- Body Material:
- Plastic with Stamped Metal Shield
- UOM EA PK:
- PK
- Connector Type:
- Modular Plug
- Pallet Volume:
- 49.684702
- Std Package Width In:
- 3.35
- Product Color:
- Clear
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Plugs & Connectors
Panduit MP588-C – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use a Cat 5e modular plug like the MP588-C on a Cat 6 cable run?
Terminating Cat 6 cable with a Cat 5e plug drops the whole channel to Cat 5e performance, and Cat 6 conductors are often 23 AWG, above the 24-26 AWG range this plug is built for. If the run is specified Cat 6, use a Cat 6 rated plug sized for that conductor. The MP588-C is the right choice where the cable and the spec are both Cat 5e.
2) Can I use this Panduit Cat 5e plug on shielded (STP) cable?
No. The MP588-C is an unshielded UTP plug, so it has no path to bond a cable shield or drain wire. Running it on screened or shielded cable leaves the shield unterminated. For shielded runs you need a shielded modular plug rated for that cable.
3) Is this Panduit plug rated for Power over Ethernet?
Yes. The Pan-Plug Cat 5e plug meets IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at requirements, which covers PoE and PoE+ powered devices such as cameras, access points, and IP phones. The contacts are gold-plated phosphor bronze, which is what keeps contact resistance low under load.
4) Does the Panduit MP588-C meet TIA cabling standards for a structured cabling job?
It meets ANSI/TIA-568-A requirements and exceeds IEC 60603-7, and it is rated to Category 5e performance. For a specified structured cabling install that calls out Cat 5e channel performance, that is the compliance line a submittal usually asks for. The housing also carries a UL94V-0 flammability rating and the plug is RoHS compliant.
5) How many Panduit MP588-C plugs come in a pack, and what is the minimum order?
They ship 100 pieces to a package, and 100 pieces is also the minimum order quantity. A standard carton holds 1,000 pieces (ten packs) and weighs 4.9 pounds.
6) Will these Cat 5e plugs hold up in an unheated warehouse or a rooftop enclosure?
The operating range runs -10 C to 60 C (14 F to 140 F). That covers most unheated interior spaces and equipment rooms, but a rooftop enclosure in summer sun or a freezer application can sit outside it. Check the actual enclosure temperature, not the ambient outdoor temperature.
7) Is this plug ARRA compliant for a federally funded project?
The Pan-Plug MP588-C is flagged ARRA compliant, which is what a government or institutional submittal typically asks for on Buy American funded work. Country of origin is Costa Rica.
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