Panduit SP-1LSA22BL Single Pair Ethernet Shielded Field Termination Plug
The Panduit SP-1LSA22BL is a shielded field-termination plug engineered for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) copper deployments using 18 AWG 1-pair shielded cable. Part of Panduit's Pan-Net® connectivity line, the SP-1LSA22BL targets industrial automation, IP-connected sensor networks, and edge infrastructure where SPE runs replace legacy fieldbus wiring — and where a field-terminable, standards-compliant connector is the difference between a clean install and a compromised link. Sold individually (1 per package, 10 per carton), it is the field-facing half of a compliant SPE infrastructure build.
Key Features
- ANSI/TIA-568.5 (draft) SP1 and IEC 61156-13/-14 (draft) Compliance: These draft standards define electrical performance for SPE cabling and connectors. Specifying a compliant plug now means your infrastructure is positioned to meet finalized requirements without re-termination — critical when commissioning long cable runs to sensors or cameras that cannot be easily accessed post-installation.
- IEC 63171-1 "Type 1" (Copper LC-Style) Interface: The Type 1 mechanical form factor is the IEC-defined standard for SPE mating interfaces, ensuring interoperability with SPE-compliant devices and patch panels from any conforming manufacturer. This matters in mixed-vendor environments where the plug must mate reliably with the device-side port, regardless of which switch or end device is installed at the other end.
- IP20 Performance per IEC SC48B: IP20 means the plug is protected against solid objects larger than 12.5mm — appropriate for indoor structured cabling applications, junction boxes, and surface-mounted enclosures. It is not rated for outdoor or wet-environment direct exposure; plan accordingly if the termination point is near wash-down zones or exposed conduit runs.
- 18 AWG 1-Pair Shielded Cable Compatibility: The 18 AWG gauge is heavier than the 22–26 AWG typical of data-grade Cat 5e/6 patch cables — this thicker conductor supports longer SPE power delivery runs (SPE can carry both data and limited power on the single pair). Shielded construction suppresses EMI on runs through motor cabinets, conduit shared with AC wiring, or factory floors with heavy switching equipment.
- UL 94 V-0 Flammability Rating: V-0 is the highest plastic flammability classification under UL 94 — the housing self-extinguishes within 10 seconds of flame removal and produces no dripping that could ignite secondary materials. Required by many building codes for connectors installed in plenum-adjacent or concealed-space wiring paths.
- UL 1863 Listed: UL 1863 covers miscellaneous telephone and data equipment. Listing means the plug has passed third-party safety testing for use in commercial communications infrastructure — a prerequisite for some AHJ inspections and enterprise procurement requirements.
- Compact Form Factor — 0.48" H × 0.40" W × 1.14" L: The plug's small footprint (12.1mm × 10.3mm × approximately 29mm) allows tight routing in panel cutouts, DIN-rail junction boxes, and device connector arrays without sacrificing adjacent port clearance. If you are terminating multiple SPE drops in a confined enclosure, the physical size is not the constraint.
- Silver Housing Color: The silver finish offers instant visual differentiation from standard RJ-45 and industrial M12 copper connectors on a dense patch panel or device port array — a minor operational detail that speeds up identification during troubleshooting.
Integration and Compatibility
The SP-1LSA22BL is designed for deployment alongside compliant SPE infrastructure components: SPE-rated 18 AWG 1-pair shielded cable (such as Panduit's Pan-Net® SP1 cable family), SPE jack modules, and SPE-capable switches or end devices that present an IEC 63171-1 Type 1 receptacle. It is not an RJ-45 plug and is not interoperable with standard Ethernet (100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T) infrastructure. Confirm that any connected device — IP camera, sensor module, industrial controller — specifies IEC 63171-1 Type 1 SPE port compatibility before spec'ing this connector. For Panduit Pan-Net® copper connectivity builds, this plug is the field-terminable answer to pre-made SPE patch cords in runs where exact length cannot be pre-determined at the time of ordering. It is relevant alongside Single Pair Ethernet switches and injectors, where infrastructure flexibility matters. When planning a full SPE segment, review a structured cabling planning guide for segment length, power budget, and connector mating cycle considerations. For broader network connectivity components including SPE cable and patch panels, the plug is one piece of a larger ecosystem that must be specified end-to-end for standards compliance.
What's in the Box
- 1× Panduit SP-1LSA22BL SP1 Single Pair Ethernet Shielded Field Termination Plug (silver)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What cable type and gauge does the SP-1LSA22BL terminate?
A: The SP-1LSA22BL is designed for 18 AWG 1-pair shielded copper cable. It is not compatible with standard multi-pair Cat 5e/6/6A cable or unshielded SPE cable — the cable must be a shielded single-pair construction at 18 AWG.
Q: Is the SP-1LSA22BL compatible with standard RJ-45 Ethernet ports?
A: No. The SP-1LSA22BL is an IEC 63171-1 Type 1 (copper LC-style) SPE connector — it has a completely different physical form factor from RJ-45. It mates only with devices and panels that present a compliant IEC 63171-1 Type 1 SPE receptacle.
Q: What is the IP rating of the SP-1LSA22BL?
A: The SP-1LSA22BL provides IP20 performance per IEC SC48B. This means it is suitable for indoor structured cabling environments protected from ingress of objects larger than 12.5mm. It is not rated for outdoor exposure, direct water contact, or wash-down environments.
Q: Does the SP-1LSA22BL come in bulk quantities?
A: Each unit (SP-1LSA22BL) is sold as a single plug (package quantity: 1). The carton quantity is 10, so orders of 10 or more ship in factory cartons. Confirm quantity needed before ordering — field termination projects typically require one plug per cable end.
Q: What standards does the SP-1LSA22BL comply with?
A: The SP-1LSA22BL meets ANSI/TIA-568.5 (draft) SP1, IEC 61156-13 and -14 (draft), IEC 63171-1 Type 1, and UL 1863. The housing carries a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating.
Q: Is the SP-1LSA22BL suitable for industrial or factory floor installations?
A: The shielded construction and 18 AWG cable compatibility make it appropriate for EMI-prone environments such as factory floors or motor cabinet proximity, provided the termination point itself is in an enclosed or protected location (IP20 applies to the connector, not the overall run). For exposed outdoor or high-moisture locations, a higher-IP-rated SPE connector solution is required.
The SP-1LSA22BL is a connector I get asked about most when integrators are mid-deployment on an SPE IP camera or sensor run and realize their pre-made cord lengths don't match field conditions. The IEC 63171-1 Type 1 interface locks you into a specific mating ecosystem — that is not a flaw, it is the standard — but it means every component in the segment, cable, plug, and port, must align. The 18 AWG shielded requirement is the spec that surprises people most often: 18 AWG is noticeably stiffer than data-grade cable, so plan your bend radii and enclosure entries before you start pulling.
Technical Highlights:
- IEC 63171-1 Type 1 Interface: Interoperability is standard-defined, not vendor-defined — any device or panel presenting a Type 1 SPE receptacle will mate correctly, which matters in multi-vendor deployments where the switch and the end device come from different manufacturers.
- UL 94 V-0 Housing: Self-extinguishing within 10 seconds per UL 94 test protocol — this is the rating required in concealed-space and plenum-adjacent installations under most building codes and enterprise procurement specs.
- IP20 Rating: Adequate for inside a control enclosure or surface-mount junction box; if the termination point is anywhere near wash-down or outdoor exposure, you need to plan a different protection strategy for the connector itself — IP20 does not cover it.
Deployment Considerations:
- Field termination with 18 AWG shielded cable requires appropriate tooling and technique — the heavier gauge demands more careful conductor seating than lighter data cable; verify your termination tool is rated for 18 AWG SPE connectors before starting a large run batch.
- The SP-1LSA22BL (often searched as SP 1LSA22BL) is sold one plug per unit — budget one per cable end and order cartons of 10 to avoid mid-project shortfalls; running out of connectors mid-termination on a ceiling or conduit run is a real scheduling problem.
This connector is the right spec for industrial IP camera deployments and smart-building sensor networks transitioning from legacy fieldbus to SPE infrastructure — specifically where runs cannot be pre-measured and field termination flexibility is required at each end point.
