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M8 connector
M8 circular connectors from Phoenix for optimum data flow
The M8 circular connector is a standards in industry and is used above all in industrial sensors, switches and in mechanical engineering. When cabling machinery, devices and equipment, the metric circular connector is a tried-and-trusted interface. Thanks to their robust design, the M8 connectors can also be used in a harsh environment and as high-performance connectors fulfil all the requirements of automation. The installation and assembly of the M8 connector are very easy and sensors and actuators are safely connected together in order to guarantee the desired data, signal or power transmission. Circular connectors are defined with a fixed diameter in the area of their locking, thus the 8 in the M8 connector means that this connector has a diameter of 8 mm. Other available sizes are:
- M12 circular connector
- M16 circular connector
- M17 circular connector
- M23 circular connector
- M40 circular connector
- M58 circular connector
Different types of M8 connectors
In order to satisfy every industrial application, there are different types of M8 PROFINET connector from the Phoenix Contact brand manufacturer. Preassembled, the M8 connectors set the standard and save time in terms of assembly and maintenance. Depending on the installation specifications, there are differences in the design and shape, for example the flexibly usable M8 panel connectors available with straight or angled pin and straight or angled socket and are suitable for front-wall or rear-wall depending on the design. The M8 angled connector offers great flexibility during installation.
As a sensor connector, M8 represents the important connector for the connected cable between the moving components and connector or switch. The M8 sensor cable is also called an M8 Ethernet connector because reliable Ethernet connections can be installed with it. The M8 sensor connector establishes a solid base for transmitting data within a closed network.
M8 connector pinout with high flexibility
Using the M8 connector coding, the pinout of the various cables, which are connected with the connector, can be controlled. Signals from the individual cables can be precisely defined and connection errors prevented. In the 3- and 4-pin versions, an individual M8 connector coding of the various applications is facilitated.
We offer the M8 connector a-coded and the M8 connector d-coded, which corresponds to the standard in the industrial Ethernet area. In addition, the coding across symmetrically arranged contacts allows a simultaneous supply of data and energy.
Available pin numbers with M8 connectors
As each application has individual requirements for signal and data transmission, the pins facilitate the selective control of data, signals and information in a compact and thus space-saving cable. The Phoenix connectors M8 are available with the following pin numbers:
- M8 connector 3-pin
- M8 connector 4-pin