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M17 circular connectors for industry
Whether power connector or signal connector, the M17 circular connector is the ideal solution for power and signal transmission. Their task is to reliably connect two different devices via electroconductive contacts. Depending on the application or the type of signals to be transmitted, the electrical connection must cover the respective requirements in order to create a failure-free circuit.
Other factors that should be taken into account when selecting the right circular connector are the strength of the current and the voltage. Environmental influences as well as weather conditions are further parameters that support a selection. Different solutions are available in the metric connector range to cover the multifaceted applications of an installation.
Different M17 connector types
There are differences with the M17 circular connector which primarily relate to the design and its type. This results in great flexibility when connecting industrial applications. The M17 connector range includes many types from the manufacturer Phoenix Contact. Thus, the pin (the male part) and the M17 socket, the female part of the connector which is permanently installed, are optimised in a straight form to facilitate speedy connection. The rotatable variant of the angled connection provides even more flexibility. With the cable connector for example, the contact is located at the end of the wires. The various M17 circular connector types are suitable for front wall mounting. The attached screw lock ensures a stable connection. The crimp connection as a mechanical fastening variant withstands high tensile loads.
The rated voltage ranges from 60 to 630 V and the rated current from 3 to 20 A. The high temperature range from -40° C to 125° C allows the M17 panel connectors to be installed even in harsh industrial environments with a service life of > 50 mating cycles. Thanks to the IP67 protection class, the M17 connectors are protected against dust and can be temporarily immersed in liquid. The areas of application and industries are diverse and therefore it is usual to find M17 connectors being used in IT and network technology, in the automotive industry or in mechanical engineering.
Assignment/coding of the M17 cable connectors
The M17 connector pinout coordinates the various cables. If the desired data, signal or power transmissions of the individual cables are defined individually, mismating of the coded connectors is impossible. The M17 connectors coding can be realised using the number of pins available on the connector. As the M17 connector pinout complies with the standard, reliable and secure data transmission is guaranteed. The N-coded connectors are compatible with ancillary equipment (not telephones).
Available numbers of pins for M17 connectors
The number of pins can be used to regulate individual data, signal and information communication. Consequently, the compact cable can provide a lot of power in the smallest of spaces. The connector is available with the following common numbers of pins:
- M17 connector 4-pin
- M17 connector 6-pin
- M17 connector 7-pin
- M17 connector 9-pin
- M17 connector 17-pin
- M17 connector 18-pin
The online shop provides an overview of the diverse selection of circular connectors from the brand manufacturer Phoenix.