he M12 connector is an industrial standard circular connector with a nominal diameter of 12mm and follows the IEC 61076 2 101 standard. It is the most mainstream waterproof plug for signal, data, and power transmission in industrial fields
1、 Core code classification (purpose differentiation, anti misplacement)
Main purpose of coding
A Code sensor and actuator IO signal (28 cores), most commonly used
B Code Profibus DP and other fieldbus communication
D Code 100M Industrial Ethernet, Profinet, EtherNet/IP
X Code 10 Gigabit High Speed Industrial Ethernet (10Gbps), Machine Vision, Industrial Camera
L Code high current power supply, industrial equipment power supply
Main purpose/application field
1. Industrial automation (core) PLC, sensors (photoelectric, proximity, pressure), cylinder actuators, IO modules, robots, and wiring connections for assembly line equipment.
2. Industrial communication network Industrial Ethernet switch, Profinet, EtherCAT bus, machine vision camera data transmission.
3. Rail transit and onboard equipment, including onboard sensors, door controls, and carriage signal lines, require high seismic resistance in scenarios.
4. Signal acquisition for photovoltaic and wind power equipment in the new energy industry, and low-voltage wiring for energy storage equipment.
5. Outdoor and security equipment includes outdoor cameras, environmental monitoring sensors, and agricultural IoT devices.
6. Others: medical equipment, intelligent logistics, packaging machinery, engineering machinery, etc.