Introduction M12 Series With a high degree of mechanical and electrical stability, Bulgins M12 connectors provide a cost effective and flexible connectivity solution for onsite installations, helping to decrease downtime in process control, manufacturing automation and industrial instrumentation applications. Key features: Reliable industry standard (EN 61076-2-101) screw locking mechanism IP67 degree of protection A, B and D Coded versions Field installable, cable and panel mount options Plastic and metal options variants Straight and right angled forms Overmolded PVC or PUR cable connectors Shielded options Pole variants from 3 12 Full Contact Diagrams Page 143 Circular Automation Connectors 131BUCCANEER M12 Series M12 connectors are established as one of the most reliable and efficient connection standards for Industrial Machinery and Factory Automation applications. With a small footprint, extremely low failure rate and high performance capabilities, this range is ideal not only for sensor connections but also for a variety of fieldbus systems. These M12 Series circular connectors are rugged, easy to use and extremely reliable solutions for sensor/actuator connectivity in industrial automation and control applications. With an IP67 rating, they are also extremely effective in harsh environments outside of industrial automation applications where compact and dependable connections with environmental protection are required. Bulgins field attachable M12 connectors feature a robust aluminium coupling nut, making them a lightweight and durable alternative to the more common nickel-plated M12 nut variants and an ideal plug and play solution for upgrading sensor systems with M12 connectivity. Bulgins M12 Series connectors are available in a variety of industry standard keying/coding options to further minimize wiring errors and serve a large variety of customer needs. M12 Series coding options: A-Coding B-Coding D-Coding Primarily for general For fieldbus and For industrial sensor-actuator signal connections Ethernets and PROFINET connections (PROFIBUS & INTERBUS systems) 132 Circular Automation Connectors