Overview

The Vimar Plana Series is a Cat 5e RJ45 Panduit outlet range for structured data cabling in modular Plana installations. It uses an RJ45 8(8) connection with Panduit MINI-COM compatibility, T568A/B universal wiring, and insulation-piercing terminals, with a compact body of about 6 x 2.8 x 5.3 cm.

This is a passive data outlet for terminating Ethernet runs at a fixed wall or panel point on board. It suits places such as a nav station, helm console, cabin workstation, or equipment area where a neat RJ45 connection is needed for onboard networking. The outlet uses a crimp connection and requires the proper installation tool.

Key features

• Cat 5e RJ45 8(8) outlet with Panduit MINI-COM connector format
• Available in FTP shielded and UTP unshielded versions to match the cabling approach used in the installation
• T568A/B universal wiring for standard structured cabling termination
• Insulation-piercing terminals with crimp connection
• Compact size of about 6 x 2.8 x 5.3 cm for modular wall or panel integration
• Offered in white and silver finishes for visual matching within the Plana range

Variants

This product is offered in multiple configurations within the same Plana RJ45 Cat 5e outlet family.

Across the range, the two changes are finish color and connector shielding type. All versions keep the same Cat 5e RJ45 8(8) format, Panduit MINI-COM compatibility, T568A/B wiring layout, and insulation-piercing terminal style.

• VM14340.2.SL: Color Silver, Connector Type FTP. This version combines the silver finish with the shielded outlet format for installations using screened data cabling.
• VM14340.2: Color White, Connector Type FTP. This keeps the same shielded outlet format in a white finish for Plana assemblies built around white devices and trim.
• VM14340.1.SL: Color Silver, Connector Type UTP. This version uses the unshielded outlet format and the silver finish for standard unshielded Cat 5e runs.
• VM14340.1: Color White, Connector Type UTP. This is the white unshielded version for straightforward Cat 5e terminations in matching white Plana layouts.

Compatibility and fit

This outlet belongs to the Vimar Plana family and is intended for structured cabling layouts that need a fixed RJ45 data point rather than an active network device. The main fit question is whether the rest of the run is built as FTP or UTP, since the outlet should follow the same shielding approach as the cable and the rest of the link.

For buyers comparing options, the color choice affects the visible finish, while the connector type affects how the outlet integrates with the cabling scheme already planned on the boat.

Installation and setup

Termination follows the T568A/B universal standard, which helps when matching an existing pinout during a refit or adding a new drop to a structured network. Because the contacts are insulation-piercing and the connection method is crimp-based, installation should be done with the correct tool and with care to keep the termination consistent across the full run.

Use on board

This outlet makes sense on boats that need a tidy Ethernet connection point inside protected interior spaces such as the helm console, chart area, cabin desk, or service compartment. It is a good match for refits and new installations where the Plana format is already being used and a fixed Cat 5e wall outlet is preferred over a loose cable exit.