M12 A-coded female rear mount socket connects a compatible external male cable connector to the equipment’s internal harness. Choose the rear fastened version when the enclosure provides mounting access and clearance for the rear hardware.
The unwired M12 female solder socket allows termination during harness assembly. The 0.3 m pre-wired version provides leads for routing to an internal terminal or circuit connection point.
Select the contact count according to the required conductors, then check its current, voltage and wire size. Higher-contact-count versions have different electrical ratings, so the chosen configuration must match the equipment circuit.
Key Features
- Rear fastened installation: For panels designed around a rear mount receptacle.
- Female A-coded interface: Mates with a compatible M12 A-coded male connector.
- 3–17 pin selection: Six contact counts for different equipment wiring requirements.
- Solder wiring connection: Supports termination to the internal harness.
- Unwired or 0.3 m leads: Choose the wiring option suited to assembly.
- PG9 or M16 mounting: Two panel mounting thread options.
- M12 threaded coupling: M12 × 1.0 mating connection.
- Unshielded design: As listed for this catalogue product.
Product Dimensions
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Illustrated PG9 Version — Dimensions in mm
| Item to Check | Drawing Value |
|---|---|
| Mating thread | M12 × 1.0 |
| Panel mounting thread | PG9 |
| Overall body length shown, excluding leads | 20 |
| Upper axial section shown | 8 |
| Flange thickness shown | 2 |
| Lower axial section shown | 9 |
| Upper wrench size | SW17 |
| Lower wrench size | SW13.4 |
| Lead length | L; according to ordered version |
Allow space for rear fastening hardware and internal wire routing. Prepare the panel opening using the drawing for the ordered mounting thread.
Needle Arrangement (Front View)
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The diagrams are viewed from the mating face. Verify the selected arrangement against the external male cable connector and equipment wiring schematic.
For the 3-pin version, the populated positions are 1, 3 and 4.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product type | M12 A-coded female rear mount socket |
| Mounting | Rear fastened |
| Termination | Solder |
| Wiring options | Unwired / 0.3 m pre-wired leads |
| Standard listed | IEC 61076-2-101 |
| Shielding | Unshielded |
| Coupling thread | M12 × 1.0 |
| Panel mounting thread options | PG9 / M16 × 1.5 |
| Insulation resistance | ≥100 MΩ |
| Contact resistance | ≤5 mΩ |
| Recommended coupling torque | 0.4 N·m |
| Maximum coupling torque | 0.8 N·m |
| Temperature range, flexible use | −25°C to +80°C |
| Temperature range, static use | −40°C to +80°C |
| Protection ratings listed | IP67 / IP68 |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
| Insulator materials listed | PA66+GF / TPU+GF |
Electrical Ratings by Contact Count
| Contacts | Rated Current | Rated Voltage | Wire Size Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 pins | 4 A | 250 V | 0.34 mm² / AWG22 |
| 4 pins | 4 A | 250 V | 0.34 mm² / AWG22 |
| 5 pins | 4 A | 60 V | 0.34 mm² / AWG22 |
| 8 pins | 2 A | 30 V | 0.25 mm² / AWG24 |
| 12 pins | 1.5 A | 30 V | 0.14 mm² / AWG26 |
| 17 pins | 1.5 A | 30 V | 0.14 mm² / AWG26 |
Applications
This M12 A-coded rear mount female connector can be considered for:
- Machine sensor connections: Linking external cables to internal equipment circuits.
- Actuator wiring interfaces: Providing a detachable connection within the selected electrical ratings.
- Control enclosures with rear mounting access: Accommodating hardware and harness wiring behind the panel.
- Pre-wired equipment assemblies: Routing socket leads to an internal connection point.
- Multi-contact signal interfaces: Providing additional contacts where the equipment wiring requires them.
Wiring and Lead Options
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The socket is available unwired or with 0.3 m pre-wired leads. Other wire types or lengths can be discussed when ordering.
The 4-pin version uses:
| Contact | Wire Colour |
|---|---|
| Pin 1 | Brown — BN |
| Pin 2 | White — WH |
| Pin 3 | Blue — BU |
| Pin 4 | Black — BK |
For other pin counts, use the matching catalogue column. Check contact numbering against the female mating-face diagram before connecting the internal harness.
Selection and Ordering
| Selection Item | Available Choices |
|---|---|
| Contact count | 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 17 pins |
| Mounting style | Rear mount |
| Panel mounting thread | PG9 / M16 × 1.5 |
| Termination | Solder |
| Wiring | Unwired / 0.3 m pre-wired |
| Custom requirements | Specify wire type or lead length |
Example enquiry: M12 A-coded female rear mount socket, 8-pin, solder termination, M16 × 1.5 mounting, unwired.
