M8/M12
CONNECTOR SYSTEM
AUTOMATION & CONTROL
/// M8 / M12 CONNECTOR SYSTEM
TE CONNECTIVITY’S M8 / M12
Connector System for machine industrial automation and control applications provides a solution
for the increasing needs of sensor connections that safely and reliably ensures the communication
in industrial environments . This connector system also finds applications outside of its traditional
industries where a compact reliable connection system with environmental protection is required .
TE’s solution includes an extensive connector range of PCB headers, cable assemblies and I/O
boxes, and provides users with an interface that supports higher bandwidth needs – meeting the
requirements of up to 10Gb/s .
TE Connectivity also offers shielded and un-shielded Cat5e and Cat6A cable assembly variants .
A predefined offering in length of 1, 3, 5 and 10 meters covers a vast range of customer needs on
the market . For rewiring on site a range of field serviceable connectors are provided, allowing
versatile systems to be quickly and easily established . Additional styles are available on request
including alternative mounting arrangements for panel mount connectors and double ended
cable assemblies .
TE’S INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS
PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN FACTORY AUTOMATION.
TE’s industrial Communications prod-
ucts are widespread throughout to-
day’s networked factories, and play a
critical role in driving the efficiency of
many manufacturing processes. Used
extensively in material handling equip-
ment, our industrial communications
solutions are also found throughout
the automotive and food and beverage
industries, as well as in the many man-
ufacturing applications of industrial ro-
bots. With the development of smaller
industrial Ethernet products, TE’s solu-
tions are also ideal for vision systems,
common in security equipment and
mail sortation devices.
AUTOMATION & CONTROL
/// M8 / M12 CONNECTOR SYSTEM
TE M8/M12 CONNECTOR SYSTEM –
APPLICATIONS
MACHINERY
FACTORY AUTOMATION
TE’s M8/M12 Connector System includes a broad range of straight, angled, LED and multi-
position field installable and board connectors that are easily intermateable . Next to cable
assemblies for Serial and Bus communication, TE also offers Industrial Ethernet patch cables
with overmolded X-coded M12 connectors that are available for future proof applications with
up to 10 Gb/s data transmission . Customized cable assemblies offer a solution for your specific
needs in different lengths, temperatures or flexibility . When communication simply needs to
work in industrial environments, TE’s M8/M12 system and complete Industrial Communications
portfolio offer proven reliability that meet industry standards . Whether it is for controllers and
sensors or robotics and molding machines, the M8/M12 connector system offers you a solution
that is time-saving, error-free and without the use of tools .
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CONTENTS
CONNECTORS
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M8 Field Installable
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M8 Field Installable – Screw Assy
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M12 Straight Field Installable A, B, D Code
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M12 Angled Field Installable A, B, D Code
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M12 Straight Field Installable
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M12 Angled Field Installable
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M8 Panel Mount Solder PCB
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M8 Panel Mount Wire
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M12 Panel Mount Solder PCB .
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M12 Panel Mount PCB
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M12 Panel Mount Solder Wire
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M12 Panel Mount 200 mm Wire
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M12 Panel Mount Wire
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M12 X-Coded Field Installable
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Accessories .
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CABLE ASSEMBLIES
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M8 Series Male
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M8 Series Female
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M12 Series Male Straight
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M12 Series Female Straight
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M12 Series Male Angled
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M12 Series Female Angled
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M12 Series Male to Female Y-cables
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M8 Male to M12 Female Series
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M8 Female to M12 Male Series
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M12 Male to M12 Female Series
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M8 Female to M8 Male Series LED
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M12 Female to M12 Male Series LED
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Cable Assembly Notes
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I/O MODULES
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M8 – With Cable
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M8 – With M12 Plug Connection
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M8 – For Homerun Connection
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M12 – With Cable
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M12 – With M12/M23 Plug Connection
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M12 – No Cable/With Cable Gland
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I/O Module Notes
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M8/M12 Website
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AUTOMATION & CONTROL
/// M8 / M12 CONNECTOR SYSTEM
M8/M12 CONNECTORS
TE’s M8/M12 connectors continues to fill the ongoing needs for sensor connection in Industrial
Machinery and Factory Automation . A connection standard for many years, these products also
find applications outside of their traditional industries where a compact reliable connection sys-
tem with environmental protection is required . TE’s M8/M12 connector portfolio includes A, B, D,
S, T, and X-coded (up to 10 Gb/s) versions to serve various customer needs .
The connectors are also available in shielded and unshielded versions, to support Gigabit
Ethernet applications .
M8/M12 – THE CODINGS
A-coding:
Actuator-sensor plug
connections for DeviceNet,
IO link and Profibus
Fieldbus connections for
Profibus and Interbus
Industrial Ethernet, Profinet,
Ethernet/IP and EtherCat
Motor, Frequency-convertors,
motor operated switches,
PSUs for Power, 620 V, 12 A
Fieldbus comp, passive
distribution boxes, motors,
PSUs for Power, 63 V, 12 A
Cat6A, high-speed 10Gbit
rugged industrial Ethernet
applications IEC 61076-2-109
Ambient temperature for M8:
-40 °C to 85 °C
Ambient temperature for M12:
-40 °C to 85 °C
Current rating:
4 and 5 pins: 4 A per pin
8 and 12 pins: 2 A per pin
IP rating:
IP67/IP68
As specifications vary for different
parts, please refer to your TE contact
for detailed information.
Application Specifications for M8 M12
Connectors and Cable Assemblies:
114-32127, 114-137008, 114-137144
Product Specifications:
Connectors: 108-3641, 108-19483,
108-106140
X-coded:
Size
Pins
Rated
B-coding:
D-coding:
S-coding:
T-coding:
X-coding:
108-137008
Maximum
Current
per pin
4 A
4 A
4 A
4 A
4 A
2 A
2 A
Polution
grade
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
M8
M8
M12
M12
M12
M12
M12
3
4
3
4
5
8
12
60 V
30 V
250 V
250 V
125 V
60 V
30 V
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