Key Features
- Rear mount installation: Designed for enclosures requiring a rear fastened M12 panel connector.
- Male A-coded mating interface: Connects to matching M12 A-coded female cable assemblies used in industrial equipment.
- Direct PCB termination: Rear insertion contacts support dip soldering to the equipment’s circuit board.
- Six contact configurations: Select 3, 4, 5, 8, 12 or 17 pins according to the circuit count and electrical ratings.
- Grounded or ungrounded construction: Available with shielded or unshielded options to match the specified equipment interface.
Product Dimensions
[Insert the male rear mount outline drawing and corresponding panel cut-out drawing.]
Illustrated PG9 Version — Dimensions in mm
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Mating thread | M12 × 1.0 |
| Panel mounting thread shown | PG9 |
| Body dimension shown, excluding PCB contacts | 20.4 |
| Upper axial section | 11 |
| Flange section | 2 |
| Lower axial section | 7 |
| Upper wrench size | SW17 |
| Lower wrench size | SW13.4 |
| Rear contact section | 6 |
| Contact tip section | 3 |
| PCB contact diameter: 3 / 4 / 5 pins | Ø1.0 |
| PCB contact diameter: 8 / 12 pins | Ø0.6 |
The 17-pin contact diameter is not specified in the outline drawing.
Needle Arrangement (Front View)
[Insert the male contact arrangement diagrams for 3, 4, 5, 8, 12 and 17 pins.]
Mating-face view. The 3-pin version uses contact positions 1, 3 and 4.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Xmost |
| Interface | M12 A-coded, male |
| Mounting | Rear fastened |
| Termination | PCB dip soldering |
| Standard listed | IEC 61076-2-101 |
| Grounding | Grounded / ungrounded |
| Shielding | Shielded / unshielded |
| Insulation resistance | ≥100 MΩ |
| Contact resistance | ≤5 mΩ |
| Coupling torque | Recommended 0.4 N·m; maximum 0.8 N·m |
| Temperature, flexible use | −25°C to +80°C |
| Temperature, static use | −40°C to +80°C |
| Protection ratings listed | IP67 / IP68 |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
| Insulator materials | PA66+GF / TPU+GF |
| Contacts | Rated Current | Rated Voltage |
|---|---|---|
| 3 / 4 pins | 4 A | 250 V |
| 5 pins | 4 A | 60 V |
| 8 pins | 2 A | 30 V |
| 12 / 17 pins | 1.5 A | 30 V |
Applications
- Industrial control modules: Connects external cables to control electronics through a rear mount panel interface.
- Sensor and actuator equipment: Provides an A-coded cable connection with internal PCB termination.
- Machine electronics housings: Suits assemblies designed around rear fastened connectors and a defined panel-to-board position.
- Multi-contact signal interfaces: Supports several equipment circuits through one detachable M12 connection.
Ordering Options
| Item | Options |
|---|---|
| Contact count | 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 17 pins |
| Panel mounting thread | M12 × 1.0 / PG9 / M16 × 1.5 / M20 × 1.5 |
| Grounding | Grounded / ungrounded |
| Shielding | Shielded / unshielded |
