Common Configurations
Field-wireable connectors, receptacles, adapters and common sensor connection formats.
01 · Core product
M8 / M12 Sensor Connectivity
Start with the connection format you know. We can help coordinate the remaining details before samples or pricing.
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Product starting points
Common Configurations
These are common starting configurations for industrial sensor and actuator applications. Final coding, pin assignment, cable and electrical requirements can be confirmed before quotation.
C01Sensor / Actuator Connectivity
M12 A-coded 4-pin Male Straight
Sensor / actuator connection
- M12
- A-coded
- 4-pin
- Male
- Straight
C02Sensor / Actuator Connectivity
M12 A-coded 4-pin Female Straight
Sensor / actuator connection
- M12
- A-coded
- 4-pin
- Female
- Straight
C03Sensor / Actuator Connectivity
M12 A-coded 4-pin Male Angled
Compact machine installation
- M12
- A-coded
- 4-pin
- Male
- Angled
C04Panel Connectivity
M12 Panel Receptacle
Panel / equipment connection
- M12
- Panel format
- Male / female options
- Coding confirmed
- Pin count confirmed
C05Compact Sensor Connectivity
M8 3-pin Sensor Connector
Compact sensor applications
- M8
- 3-pin
- Male / female options
- Straight / angled
- Termination confirmed
C06Compact Sensor Connectivity
M8 4-pin Sensor Connector
Sensor / actuator applications
- M8
- 4-pin
- Male / female options
- Straight / angled
- Termination confirmed
Easy for buyers
Quick Specifications
Use these common options to identify a starting configuration. Exact ratings and construction depend on the selected configuration.
| Connector | M8 / M12 |
|---|---|
| Contacts | 3 / 4 / 5 / other |
| Gender | Male / female |
| Orientation | Straight / angled |
| Termination | Field-wireable / panel / cable |
| Protection | IP67 / IP68 options |
Detailed when engineers need it
For Engineers
- Coding
- A, B, D, X and other defined requirements
- Electrical
- Rated voltage and current by selected configuration
- Contacts
- Contact material and plating to be confirmed
- Environment
- Temperature, sealing and material requirements
- Pin assignment
- Confirmed against drawing or customer requirement
- Approval
- Final suitability subject to application review
Values are confirmed against the selected product, drawing and application—not assumed from a generic family description.
Typical applications
Where this connection appears.
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Sensors and actuatorsMachine I/OFactory automationControl cabinetsMaterial handling equipmentIndustrial instruments
Buyer checklist
How to identify an M8 or M12 connector
A few visible details usually narrow the product family quickly. If any item is unclear, a front and side photo can be used as the starting reference.
Connector size
Confirm M8 or M12 from the thread or body size, or share a photo beside a ruler.
Contacts and gender
Count the visible pins or sockets and note whether the mating face is male or female.
Body direction
Straight bodies suit open cable routes; angled bodies are often chosen where installation space is limited.
Quote reference
Send the current part number, connector photos, drawing, application and expected quantity.
Start with what you have
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