Connectivity & Networks
M12 connector
A rugged 12 mm circular connector used throughout industrial automation.
IN ONE SENTENCE
It provides a secure screw-locking connection for sensors, power and industrial networks.
In normal English
Different M12 codings and pin arrangements are used for different purposes, so two connectors that look similar may not be electrically compatible.
Why would I use it?
Use it for reliable field connections on machinery and industrial networks.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
The round industrial plug you see on sensors everywhere.
Related terms
M8, A-coded, D-coded, X-coded
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