Weidmüller M12 connection technology for Industrial Ethernet
26 October 2009
Weidmüller is pleased to announce that it is expanding its portfolio of M12 Profinet cord sets.
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Also available is a cut to length service for fast production of bespoke length cables to meet individual customer requirements. In the machine building segment Industrial Ethernet (IE) is now a mature technology with the potential to compete with established field bus systems. On the field level M12 is the most wide-spread connection technology. Users are very familiar with this connecting technology now including Industrial Ethernet applications.
Weidmüller offers for field level applications a comprehensive M12 D-coded portfolio. Stretching from managed / unmanaged switches, M12 patch cords in different versions to connectors for field-assembly, adapters M12-RJ45 and PCB connecting elements. Essential features of M12 are: Description Circular connector M12, d-coded as per EN 61076-2-101 Features • IP67 as per EN 60529 • 4-core cable or conductor connection • Cat.5 as per EN 50173-1:2003 Benefits of M12 • Familiar connection technique for around 30 years • Vibration resistance • Robust join • Small size • Common standard: PNO, IAONA, Modbus-IDA, ECTG and ODVA all recommend M12, d-coded Applications • Machines and plants • Rail and shipping industries • Automotive industry • Process engineering
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