HARTING Circular Connector, 8 Contacts, Cable, M12 Connector, Plug, Male, IP65, IP67, preLink Series

Harting preLink Series Circular Connector, M12 Connector Size, 8 Contacts - 20820050002

This circular connector is a straight M12 male plug designed for Ethernet and data transmission in industrial environments. It provides a field-attachable cable connection with quick mating and screw locking, suited to harsh installations where sealed, shielded connectivity and Cat6A performance are required.

Features & Benefits

• X-coded 8-pin layout supports up to 10Gbit/s data rates
  Gold-over-nickel contacts ensure corrosion-resistant signal paths
  IDC termination enables Rapid field assembly without soldering
  Zinc housing with nickel finish offers mechanical and environmental protection
  Rated for operation from -40°C to +85°C for wide temperature ranges
  IP65/IP67 ingress protection permits use in wet or dusty locations

**Applications**

• Suitable for factory automation Ethernet links requiring Cat6A performance
  Ideal for instrumentation cabling in transport and rail systems
  Used with screened field cables for industrial switch connections
  Can be used for machine-to-machine 10Gbit/s data paths
  Suitable for outdoor sensor networks requiring sealed connectors

What conductor sizes can be terminated with this connector?

It accepts conductor cross-sections of 0.1–0.12mm² and 0.22–0.32mm², corresponding to AWG27–AWG26 and AWG24–AWG22 ranges.

How Durable is the connector in repeated use?

The contact system is specified for at least 500 mating cycles under normal conditions.

What cable diameters are compatible?

Cables with outer diameters from 5mm to 9.5mm can be accommodated.

Does the connector support shielded cabling?

Yes, the device is shielded and intended for use with screened cables to maintain EMC performance.

Are there any additional components required for assembly?

A separate termination Block must be ordered to complete the preLink IDC connection.

Standards

ISO/IEC 11801 , IEC 61918