BG Evolve PCDCPRJ451B Single RJ45 Telephone Socket IDC Type - Polished Copper

BG Evolve PCDCPRJ451B-01 Polished Copper Cat6 RJ45 Data Socket

Create a professionally finished wired network connection with the BG Evolve PCDCPRJ451B-01 Polished Copper Cat6 RJ45 Data Socket.

Designed for compatible Ethernet network installations, this single RJ45 wall outlet combines a Cat6 data module with a decorative Polished Copper screwless plate and contrasting black insert. It is ideal for homes, offices, hotels, apartments and commercial interiors where reliable wired connectivity and premium interior styling are both important.

Cat6 Wired Network Connection

The PCDCPRJ451B-01 provides one shuttered RJ45 Cat6 outlet for connecting compatible network equipment to structured data cabling installed behind the wall.

It can provide a permanent wired connection for suitable equipment such as:

• Desktop computers
• Smart televisions
• Games consoles
• Network switches
• Wireless access points
• VoIP telephones
• CCTV recorders
• Media players
• Printers
• Home-office equipment

A wired Ethernet connection can provide a stable alternative to relying entirely on Wi-Fi, particularly for fixed devices, home offices, streaming equipment and network hardware.

BG states that the Cat6 outlet supports data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps at 250MHz over cable runs of up to 164 feet, subject to the complete network installation supporting the same performance level.

Complete Cat6 Network Performance

The performance of a data socket depends on more than the wall outlet itself. To achieve the intended Cat6 network capability, the complete channel should use correctly installed compatible components, including:

• Cat6 data cable
• Compatible patch leads
• Suitable router or network switch
• Correctly terminated RJ45 outlets
• Network devices capable of the required speed
• Cable runs within the applicable distance limits

Poor cable preparation, excessive untwisting of conductor pairs, damaged patch cables or incompatible network equipment can reduce the available connection speed.

IDC Terminal Connection

The rear of the PCDCPRJ451B-01 uses insulation displacement connection terminals, commonly known as IDC terminals.

Each conductor is pressed into its corresponding terminal using a suitable IDC insertion tool. This creates a secure data-cable termination without conventional screw terminals.

BG’s installation instructions show support for both recognised Ethernet wiring formats:

• T568A
• T568B

The same wiring format must be used consistently at both ends of the cable. BG identifies T568B as the usual arrangement for normal network cabling, while T568A may be used where required by the existing installation or project specification.

Correct Cable Preparation

Cat6 cable contains four twisted conductor pairs. During termination, the pairs should remain twisted as close as reasonably possible to the IDC terminals.

BG recommends avoiding unnecessary untwisting and indicates that approximately 1cm should be the maximum untwisted length around the termination point. Maintaining the conductor twists helps preserve the cable’s transmission performance and resistance to interference.

A terminal cap and cable tie are supplied to help secure the terminated cable and reduce movement around the IDC connection.