{"product_id":"m12-sensor-connector-straight-right-angle-male-female-4-5-8-pin-waterproof-pg7","title":"M12 Sensor Connector – Straight \u0026 Right-Angle, Male \u0026 Female, 4\/5\/8 Pin, Waterproof Screw-Lock Plug, PG7 Cable Entry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eM12 Sensor Connector – Straight \u0026amp; Right-Angle, Male \u0026amp; Female, 4\/5\/8 Pin, Waterproof Screw-Lock, PG7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eM12 circular connectors (IEC 61076-2-101) in straight and right-angle cable exit configurations for industrial sensor, actuator, and fieldbus wiring. The M12 screw-lock coupling (M12 thread) provides vibration-resistant mating rated for industrial environments. PG7 cable entry gland accommodates standard industrial sensor cable OD (4–8mm). Available in straight (cable exits along the connector axis) and right-angle (cable exits at 90° to the connector axis) configurations to suit different installation geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC 61076-2-101 (M12 circular connector)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Configurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4, 5, 8 pin (select above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExit Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight or 90° right-angle (select above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male (pins) or Female (sockets) (select above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP67 (mated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4A per contact (4\/5-pin); 0.5A per contact (8-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30V DC (signal); 60V AC (power)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Entry:\u003c\/strong\u003e PG7 (accommodates cable OD 4–8mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoupling:\u003c\/strong\u003e M12 screw-lock (stainless steel coupling nut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStraight vs Right-Angle — Configuration Selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight (cable exits along connector axis):\u003c\/strong\u003e Use when there is clearance behind the sensor or device for the cable to run straight. Provides the most compact installation depth. Standard for most sensor connections where cable routing is not constrained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-angle \/ 90° (cable exits perpendicular to connector axis, this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Use when the sensor is mounted close to a wall, panel, or adjacent equipment that prevents the cable from exiting straight. The 90° exit allows the cable to run parallel to the mounting surface, reducing the installation depth and preventing cable kinking at the connector exit. Essential for sensors mounted in tight spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePG7 Cable Entry — Compatible Cable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePG7 (Panzergewinde 7) is a metric cable gland thread standard. PG7 accommodates cable OD of 4–8mm. Common industrial sensor cables in this range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-conductor shielded cable, 0.34mm² per conductor: typically 5–6mm OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5-conductor shielded cable, 0.34mm² per conductor: typically 6–7mm OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8-conductor shielded cable (Ethernet Cat5e): typically 5–6mm OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerify the cable OD against the PG7 range (4–8mm) before ordering. Cable OD outside this range will not seal correctly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the standard wire color code for M12 4-pin A-code connectors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIEC 60947-5-2 standard for 4-wire PNP\/NPN sensors: Pin 1 = Brown (+V supply), Pin 2 = White (Output A \/ switching output), Pin 3 = Blue (GND\/0V), Pin 4 = Black (Output B \/ second switching output or analog output). Always verify against the specific sensor datasheet — some sensors use non-standard color codes or different output assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I achieve IP67 with an M12 cable connector?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree conditions: (1) The cable OD must be within the PG7 range (4–8mm) — the cable entry seal must compress around the cable jacket. (2) The cable entry nut must be fully tightened — compress the seal until it grips the cable firmly. (3) The coupling nut must be fully tightened onto the mating socket — the coupling nut torque for M12 is typically 0.6–0.8 N·m. A partially tightened coupling nut will not achieve IP67.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use M12 connectors for PROFIBUS?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but use B-code M12 connectors for PROFIBUS, not A-code. B-code connectors have a different key position that prevents mating with A-code sensor connectors — this prevents accidentally connecting a PROFIBUS cable to a sensor port. If your application requires PROFIBUS, specify M12 B-code connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the mating torque for M12 coupling nuts?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended torque: 0.6–0.8 N·m (finger-tight plus approximately 1\/4 turn with a wrench). Overtightening damages the coupling nut thread or the mating socket. Undertightening allows the connector to vibrate loose and compromises IP67 sealing. Use a torque wrench for production installations to ensure consistent torque across all connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory automation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proximity sensor, photoelectric sensor, and pressure sensor connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine building:\u003c\/strong\u003e Actuator and valve connections on automated machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; beverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washdown-rated sensor connections in food processing equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Ethernet:\u003c\/strong\u003e PROFINET and EtherNet\/IP field device connections (8-pin A-code)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobotics:\u003c\/strong\u003e End-of-arm tooling sensor connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 piece — M12 waterproof connector (pin count, exit angle, and gender as selected). PG7 cable entry gland and coupling nut included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cable Parts Online","offers":[{"title":"4PlN-elbow female","offer_id":47850615603445,"sku":"14:350852#4PlN-elbow female","price":6.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4PlN-elbow male","offer_id":47850615636213,"sku":"14:350850#4PlN-elbow male","price":6.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4PlN-straight female","offer_id":47850615734517,"sku":"14:200004890#4PlN-straight female","price":5.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4PlN-straight male","offer_id":47850615767285,"sku":"14:200004889#4PlN-straight male","price":5.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5PlN-elbow female","offer_id":47850615537909,"sku":"14:10#5PlN-elbow female","price":6.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5PlN-elbow male","offer_id":47850615570677,"sku":"14:350853#5PlN-elbow male","price":6.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5PlN-straight female","offer_id":47850615472373,"sku":"14:200003699#5PlN-straight female","price":6.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5PlN-straight male","offer_id":47850615505141,"sku":"14:200004891#5PlN-straight male","price":6.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8PlN-elbow female","offer_id":47850615668981,"sku":"14:173#8PlN-elbow female","price":14.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8PlN-elbow male","offer_id":47850615701749,"sku":"14:29#8PlN-elbow male","price":14.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8PlN-straight female","offer_id":47850615406837,"sku":"14:365458#8PlN-straight female","price":14.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8PlN-straight male","offer_id":47850615439605,"sku":"14:200002130#8PlN-straight male","price":14.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3494\/0149\/files\/S4ba9c860d0304e8b971e0516d7014f017.webp?v=1773899388","url":"https:\/\/www.csldmcml.com\/products\/m12-sensor-connector-straight-right-angle-male-female-4-5-8-pin-waterproof-pg7","provider":"Cable Parts Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}