It is a shielded, IP67-rated connector built for industrial field wiring — sensor and actuator cables, Profibus/DeviceNet drops, and Ethernet/IP links where you need a vibration-resistant, washdown-capable interconnect. The screw terminals let you re-terminate on site with a basic screwdriver, no crimp tool required. The brass shell with nickel finish and gold-plated mating contacts (3.00µin gold) give it decent corrosion resistance for the factory floor.
D-Coding and Pinout — Why It Matters
This is a D-coded M12 connector. D-coding prevents mating with A-coded or B-coded receptacles, which is standard for industrial Ethernet and Profibus networks.
Cable Fit and Field Termination
The backshell accepts cables with an outer diameter from 0.236" to 0.315" (6.00mm to 8.00mm). That covers common 6mm and 8mm industrial sensor cables and flexible control cables. The screw terminals accept stripped wire ends — no crimp contacts to stock. The threaded coupling nut provides a positive mechanical lock that holds under vibration, and the IP67 seal (dust-tight, protected against temporary immersion) means this connector survives washdown cycles and splashing coolant.
It is a current-production part from TE Connectivity, ROHS3 compliant. No official cross-reference or direct substitute is recorded, so match this order code to your BOM line exactly.