M12 A-Coded Field-Attachable Plug for Industrial Sensor Networks
It is the male cable-end half that mates with a standard M12 A-coded receptacle or panel-mount socket. The screw termination accepts conductors from the cable opening range of 0.236" to 0.315" (6.00mm to 8.00mm), and the right-angle body routes the cable exit perpendicular to the mating axis — a space-saving choice when the cable must run along a panel face rather than straight out. Rated 4A per contact at 60V, the current capacity suits the signal-level and low-power loads typical of M12 sensor/actuator loops — proximity switches, photoelectric sensors, and valve manifolds. The gold-plated mating contacts (3.00µin / 0.076µm) resist corrosion and maintain stable contact resistance across repeated mating cycles in humid or washdown environments.
IP67 Sealing and Shielded Construction for Harsh Environments
This makes it a direct fit for food-processing lines, outdoor conveyor systems, and machine-tool coolant zones where washdown is routine. The shielded shell — brass with nickel finish — provides EMI/RFI attenuation along the cable shield path, which matters when the cable runs near variable-frequency drives or welding equipment. The threaded fastening and coupling nut lock the mated pair against vibration loosening. The backshell, brass with nickel plating, clamps the cable braid for shield termination.
No official cross-reference or direct second-source replacement is recorded — the M12 A-coded interface is standardized per IEC 61076-2-101, so any manufacturer's M12 A-coded female receptacle with the same 5-position pinout will mate mechanically and electrically, but the screw termination, right-angle body, and cable range are specific to this TE part.