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DIN EN IEC 63171-5 VDE 0627-171-5:2023-07

Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment

Part 5: Detail specification for 2-way M8 and M12 circular connectors, shielded or unshielded, free and fixed – Mechanical mating information, pin assignment and additional requirements for Type 5

(IEC 63171-5:2022); German version EN IEC 63171-5:2022
Class/Status: Standard, valid
Released: 2023-07
VDE Art. No.: 0600449

This part of IEC 63171 describes shielded or unshielded circular connectors with up to 8 ways and M8 or M12 screw-locking, typically used for data transmission up to 600 MHz ffs and with power capabilities up to 4 A for use in areas with harsh environmental conditions. These connectors consist of fixed and free connectors either rewireable or non-rewireable. Male connectors have rectangular contacts for data and power transmission.