Industrial Ethernet data transmission has become indispensable in many areas of automation technology. Up to now, M12x1 D-coded connectors have mainly been used for monitoring and control units. Many manufacturers are now switching to connecting their sensors, cameras and other components via Industrial Ethernet.

Due to the increasing miniaturization of these devices, it was time to develop a suitable compact connector. For this reason, Conec has expanded its Industrial Ethernet range to include the M8x1 D-coding standardized in IEC standard 61076-2-114. The pin pattern is based on that of the M12x1 D-coding and prevents it from being hidden by all other M8x1 codings on the market. Industrial Ethernet transmission is realized with the M8x1 D-coding using a four-pin M8x1 connector in conjunction with 360-degree shielding and a standard Ethernet cable. Together with the contacts modified to a diameter of 0.8 millimeters, the connector enables transmission rates of up to 100 Mbit per second. (Fast Ethernet).

Continuous field cabling

Additional components were developed to enable continuous field cabling:

Shielded, axially overmoulded designs with a TPU cable (4x AWG22) suitable for drag chains are currently available in standard lengths. Connector-plug connection cables are used almost exclusively for the 100 Mbit device connection.

Axial coupling and plug variants are available for the field attachable connectors, optionally with screw connection (coupling) or crimp connection (coupling, plug).

An extensive product range is available for the device connection, so that there are many variable installation options for the user. Both axial and angled two-piece flanges as well as axial one-piece flanges are available. With the two-piece PCB flanges, the continuous shielding from the flange housing to the PCB is provided by a stamped sheet metal. Molded contact tabs provide the radial connection to the flange housing, while the connection to the PCB is made via latching elements with subsequent soldering. The materials used are suitable for wave soldering, whereby the flange housing and the insulating bodies can be processed separately and married later.

In the case of axial one-piece PCB flanges, the insulating body and the flange housing are firmly connected to each other. The flange is first mounted from the inside of the device before the PCB is fitted and finally soldered.

A special flange version is the version with a molded cable and an additional plug connector on side B, preferably M8x1 D-coded. This is ideal for wiring through a wall, for example through a control cabinet. as