The **M2AC-A8F-R2** is a specific industrial electronic component, typically identified as an **M12 Circular Connector** assembly, often used in industrial automation, sensor connectivity, and power distribution. Below is a detailed breakdown of its electronic and mechanical specifications. --- ### 1. General Specifications This part is a female, A-coded M12 connector designed for field-wireable applications or as part of a junction block system. | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Connector Type** | M12 | | **Coding** | A-Coding (Standard for sensors/actuators) | | **Gender** | Female (Socket) | | **Number of Poles** | 8-Pin | | **Termination Style** | Right Angle (R2 designation) | | **Mounting Type** | Panel Mount or Cable Lead (depending on specific assembly) | --- ### 2. Electrical Characteristics The 8-pin configuration implies higher density wiring, usually for complex sensors (like encoders) or multi-signal transmission. * **Rated Voltage:** Typically **30V AC/DC** (8-pin configurations have lower voltage ratings than 3 or 4-pin versions due to pin proximity). * **Rated Current:** Usually **2A per contact**. * **Contact Resistance:** $\leq 5 m\Omega$. * **Insulation Resistance:** $> 100 M\Omega$. --- ### 3. Material and Environmental Data Since these are used in industrial "M2" (Automation) environments, they are built to be rugged. | Component | Material | | :--- | :--- | | **Contact Material** | Phosphor Bronze with Gold (Au) Plating | | **Contact Carrier** | TPU / PA66 (High temperature plastic) | | **Coupling Nut** | Nickel-plated Brass or Zinc Die-cast | | **IP Rating** | **IP67** (Dust-tight and water-resistant when mated) | | **Operating Temp** | -25°C to +85°C | --- ### 4. Pinout Configuration (A-Coded 8-Pin) In a standard A-coded 8-pin female connector, the wiring usually follows this international color code (IEC 61076-2-101): 1. **White** 2. **Brown** 3. **Green** 4. **Yellow** 5. **Grey** 6. **Pink** 7. **Blue** 8. **Red** --- ### 5. Application Use Cases * **Rotary Encoders:** High pin count allows for A, B, and Z phases plus power. * **Manifold Blocks:** Connecting multiple solenoid valves through a single cable. * **Safety Light Curtains:** Handling multiple synchronization and OSSD signals. * **Industrial Ethernet (Slow Speed):** Sometimes used for basic data transmission in legacy systems.