2m M12 Waterproof Sensor Cable — Male & Female Connector, 4/5/8/12 Pin, Injection-Molded

A 2-metre M12 circular connector sensor cable with integrated injection-molded waterproof connectors at both ends (male plug and female socket). Available in 4-pin, 5-pin, 8-pin, and 12-pin configurations to match standard M12 sensor, actuator, and fieldbus connector pinouts. The injection-molded overmould provides IP67 ingress protection (dust-tight, 1m/30min water immersion), making these cables suitable for industrial automation, machine tool, and outdoor sensor wiring applications.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Connector Standard	M12 circular (IEC 61076-2-101)
Cable Length	2 metres
Pin Configurations	4-pin / 5-pin / 8-pin / 12-pin (select variant)
Connector Ends	Male plug (A-coded) + Female socket (A-coded)
Ingress Protection	IP67 (dust-tight, 1m/30min immersion)
Overmould	Injection-molded PVC (integrated, no separate boot)
Conductor Cross-Section	0.34mm² (22 AWG) per core
Rated Voltage	30V DC / 60V AC
Rated Current	4A per pin
Operating Temperature	−40°C to +85°C
Certification	CE, RoHS

Pin Configuration Reference

Pins	Coding	Common Use
4-pin	A-coded	NPN/PNP proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors (V+, GND, OUT, n/c)
5-pin	A-coded	Sensors with 2 outputs (V+, GND, OUT1, OUT2, Shield)
8-pin	A-coded	Encoders, multi-function sensors, valve connectors
12-pin	A-coded	Multi-axis encoders, complex sensor/actuator combinations

Typical Applications

PLC Sensor Wiring: Connect proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, and inductive sensors to PLC I/O modules via M12 A-coded connectors in industrial automation panels
Machine Tool Sensors: Waterproof sensor cable for CNC machine tool position sensors, limit switches, and tool length measurement sensors in coolant-exposed environments
Conveyor & Packaging: Sensor wiring for conveyor belt presence detection, counting, and positioning in food processing and packaging machinery
Outdoor & Harsh Environment: IP67-rated cable for outdoor sensor installations, agricultural machinery, and construction equipment sensor wiring
Fieldbus Extension: M12 D-coded (Ethernet) or B-coded (PROFIBUS) extension cables for industrial fieldbus networks (verify coding for fieldbus applications)
Robotics: Sensor and I/O wiring for robot end effectors, collaborative robot (cobot) tool changers, and robot cell safety sensors

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between A-coded and D-coded M12 connectors?
A: A-coded M12 connectors are used for sensors, actuators, and power (DC). D-coded M12 connectors are used for Ethernet (100BASE-TX). These cables are A-coded — do not use for Ethernet applications.

Q: Is this cable compatible with Sick, Balluff, and Turck sensors?
A: Yes. M12 A-coded connectors are standardised (IEC 61076-2-101) and compatible with M12 sensors from all major manufacturers including Sick, Balluff, Turck, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Omron.