Can you use a cat 6 STP cable to connect the Cerbo GX to MultiPlus? It would appear a shielded cable would be better in this application. However, a UTP cable is recommended. Which is the best? Will a STP cause problems?
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STP vs UTP cable
Not an answer, but..
STP RJ-45 plugs have a metal shield that grounds the plug / cable foil shield.
Not sure if the RJ-45 sockets in the multi / cerbo have a contact in them that grounds that shield.
If the sockets does have that contact ^, there is a possibility of a ground loop. Possible smoke / fire (FTP cable / Cerbo / Cerbo neg power wire) should the multi's negative cable be removed from the battery.
If the sockets does not have that contact ^, you might not get any benefit from a shielded cable.
Somebody will know for sure though.
The 8P8C socket connectors on the CerboGX and the MultiPlus are not the shielded type.
Using a STP cable will have no benefit, but it probably won't cause any problems either.
