📝 Description
Used product. Industrial M12 4-pin male circular connector with a metal body, knurled coupling nut and threaded mating system. This component is designed for electrical connections between sensors, actuators and industrial automation equipment, depending on the specific wiring and configuration.
4-pin M12 connectors are commonly used in industrial applications for signal transmission and, in some models, device power supply. The M12 family includes versions with different coding types, electrical ratings and protection levels. The coding, IP rating and exact compatibility of the pictured component cannot be confirmed without an identification code. Official TE Connectivity datasheets, for example, document 4-pin male M12 connectors with threaded coupling for industrial applications.
⚙️ Main Specifications
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Type: Industrial circular connector.
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Declared format: M12.
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Configuration: Male, 4 pins.
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Body: Metal.
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Connection: Threaded coupling with knurled nuts.
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Wiring: Cable attached to the connector.
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Contacts: 4 visible metal pins.
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Application: Signal and/or power connection, depending on the electrical configuration.
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Brand and model: Unidentified.
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M12 coding: Unverified.
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Rated voltage and current: Unverified.
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IP protection rating: Unverified.
🔌 Main Functions
The connector provides an electrical connection between a device and its associated cable or system.
Depending on the model and pin assignment, 4-pin M12 connectors can be used for:
- Connecting industrial sensors.
- Transmitting input and output signals.
- Connecting actuators and control devices.
- Supplying power to compatible equipment.
- Interfacing with automation and data acquisition systems.
Note: The actual function of the four pins cannot be determined from the photograph alone, and suitability for data transmission or a specific fieldbus cannot be guaranteed.
🧩 Compatibility
Potentially compatible with devices fitted with a matching M12 socket, provided the following are compatible:
- Number and arrangement of contacts.
- Connector coding.
- Thread and mating geometry.
- Pin assignment and electrical characteristics.
- Shielding and environmental protection requirements.
Compatibility must be verified before connection.
🛠️ Applications
- Industrial automation.
- Proximity sensors and photoelectric sensors.
- Temperature, pressure and other process sensors, where compatible.
- Actuators and solenoid valves.
- Control and monitoring systems.
- Industrial machinery and machine-mounted equipment.
💡 Advantages
- Robust metal construction.
- Threaded coupling.
- Four contacts for multipole electrical connections.
- Cable already attached.
- Potential use as a replacement part in existing installations.
🛡️ Product Condition
Used component with visible signs of wear and surface oxidation.
Before reuse, check the cable's integrity, insulation and contact continuity. Use in damp or harsh environments is not recommended until the connector's sealing performance has been verified.
📦 Package Contents
- 1 M12 4-pin male industrial circular connector.
🟢 Summary
Pre-wired M12 4-pin male industrial circular connector with a metal body and threaded coupling nut. Suitable as a replacement component for industrial automation applications, subject to verification of connector coding and pin assignment.
