M Series Connectors
Are lightweight triplestart ratchet coupling type connectors designed for avionics, aerospace, Harsh Environment Connectors, security, motorsport and heavy duty applications.
Product Information
M8 Connectors Overview
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The M8 connector applies to the device connection of sensors, Fieldbus modules, and industrial controllers. It is available in 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 contact configurations for cables and panel sockets. Most connectors are shipped with PUR/PVC cable overlays or supplied with included wire leads.
The main purpose of the M8 connector is designed for Ethernet connectivity in harsh environments. It has the advantage of being tougher and resists well compared to other types of connectors.
M8 connector basic performance
The basic performance of the M8 connector can be divided into three main categories: namely, mechanical performance, electrical performance, and environmental performance.
1. Mechanical performance
From a functional point of view, the most important thing is to require the mechanical properties of the connector. Insertion force is divided into insertion force and pull-out force (pull-out force is also known as separation force), and the requirements of the two are also different. One of the key criteria is the maximum insertion force and minimum separation force provisions.
From the point of view of use, the insertion force should be small (so that there is a low insertion force LIF and no insertion force ZIF structure), while the separation force, if too small, will affect the reliability of the contact. And mechanical life said is actually a durability indicator.
In the international, we will usually call it mechanical operation. It is a cycle of one insertion and one extraction, to the specified plugging and unplugging cycle after the connector can properly complete its connection function (such as contact resistance value) as the basis for judging.
2. Electrical performance
We all know that the connector’s main electrical properties include contact resistance, insulation resistance, and electrical strength.
3. Environmental performance
Environmental performance is a general term that includes temperature, humidity, salt spray, vibration, and shock resistance.
| Standard | IEC 61076-2-104 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male/Female |
| Number of Contacts | 3/4/5/6/8Pin |
| Coding | A/B Code |
| Termination | Soldering/PCB/Srew-Joint |
| Cable length | Base on customer request |
| Contacts plating | Gold plated，thickness 1U” |
| Connection type | Single ended cable/Double ended cable |
| Orientation | Straight/Right Angle |
| Insert/Housing | TPU |
| Over mold/Shell | TPU |
| Connector contacts | Brass with gold plated |
| Rated current | 4A：3/4/5PIN 1.5A：6/8PIN |
| Rated Voltage | 60V：3/4/5PIN30V：6/8PIN |
| Ambient temperature | -25°C~+80℃ |
| Coupling nut/screw | Brass with nickel plated screw |
| Insulation resistance | ≥100MΩ |
| Sealing | O-ring |
| Contacts resistance | ≤5MΩ |
| Shielding | Non-Shielded |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Cable gland/Outlet | PG7(4~6mm) |
M8 connector product features:
- Waterproof, moisture-proof, rain-proof, sun-proof, corrosion-proof.
- Flame retardant, anti-oxidation, and environmental protection (all products are from the green production line).
- Improve the production process: connectors simplify the assembly process of electronic products but also simplify the mass production process.
- Easy to repair: When a fault occurs, there is no need to clip off the cable, electric plastic sleeve, etc. You only need to unscrew the two ends of the waterproof connector, which is very convenient for maintenance for LED, solar, geothermal, and other waterproof products.
- Improve the flexibility of the design: the use of connectors allows engineers to design and integrate new products, as well as with components to form a system. There is greater flexibility.
M8 connector for the field of application
All products adopt environmental protection, high-temperature resistant materials, conform to ROHS standards, and can provide formal environmental protection information.
- Widely suitable for outdoor application connection of various LED products. Such as LED strip lighting, LED spot lighting, LED wall washing landscape lighting, LED billboard lighting, LED tunnel lighting, LED flood lighting, LED street lighting, LED outdoor display, etc.
- Widely applicable to coastal, along the river, along the lake, or in underwater engineering, mining engineering, underground engineering, solar water heater, solar wind power generation, food industry, various mechanical equipment, aviation, aerospace, national defense, and other communications, energized fields.