TE Connectivity’s M12 power L-code connectors are an extension of the current M12 IEC standard and have been selected by PROFIBUS and PROFINET International (PI) as the standard for 24 V power supply systems used in PROFINET devices. An extension of TE’s M12 product portfolio, M12 L-code cable assemblies handle up to 16 A per pin (the highest in TE’s M12 family), delivering four times the power of standard M12 connectors while providing reliable and efficient power. M12 power L-coded connectors take up to 40% less space and almost 80% more power than 7/8” connectors traditionally used for high-power connections. The M12 power cable assemblies are available in both male and female connectors and are suitable for every purpose with a conductor size range from 1.5 mm² up to 2.5 mm², allowing for a more compact build of high-power solutions for automation devices.
Applications
- Industrial communications
- Industrial machinery
- Robotics
- Material handling
- Industrial control and factory automation
- Test equipment
- I/O connectivity
- Sensors and actuators
Benefits
- Smaller size increases the connectivity per used space
- Interference in a narrow space reduces the risk of connector breakage
- Increased reliability as the user can hear when the connector is properly locked
- Easy mating and crimping process speeds up installation time
Standards and specifications
- UL 2237
- AWM-style cables
- Electrical standard 61076-2-111
Electrical
- 63 VDC/AC
- 12 A (16 AWG)
- 16 A (14 AWG)
Mechanical
- Durability: 100 cycles
- Degree of protection: IP67
- Sinusoidal vibration per IEC60512, Test 6d
TE Connectivity’s M12 power L-code connectors are an extension of the current M12 IEC standard and have been selected by PROFIBUS and PROFINET International (PI) as the standard for 24 V power supply systems used in PROFINET devices. An extension of TE’s M12 product portfolio, M12 L-code cable assemblies handle up to 16 A per pin (the highest in TE’s M12 family), delivering four times the power of standard M12 connectors while providing reliable and efficient power. M12 power L-coded connectors take up to 40% less space and almost 80% more power than 7/8” connectors traditionally used for high-power connections. The M12 power cable assemblies are available in both male and female connectors and are suitable for every purpose with a conductor size range from 1.5 mm² up to 2.5 mm², allowing for a more compact build of high-power solutions for automation devices.
