Posted to News on 24th Jan 2024, 10:15
IP68 K and L cable connectors are UL approved
Export of food industry machinery and systems to the North American market requires conformity to US safety regulations, so binder is expanding its M12 portfolio by adding K- and L-coded overmoulded cable connectors of the 823 and 824 series, which were developed according to UL 2238. The IP68-compliant interfaces feature a protected seal within the M12 socket, and the M12x1 thread is equipped with an anti-vibration lock.
These are primarily intended for use in the power supply of field devices in automation technology. Here, the transmission of electrical power via compact M12 interfaces has become a fundamental requirement. The connectors provide a compact alternative to power connections using 7/8-inch technology.
The K-coding indicates 5-pin connectors for AC supply of, for example, drives or frequency converters. Target applications of the likewise 5-pin connectors with L-coding include DC miniature drives, decentralised I/O modules and other automation components that are supplied with DC voltage in field bus systems.
The K-coded products of the binder 824 series with screw locking are characterised by their ampacity of up to 12 A per pin under continuous load at rated voltages of 630 V (AC) respectively. The L-coded products in the 823 series have a rated current of 16 A and a rated voltage of 63 V (DC). Gold-plated contacts guarantee reliable current transmission. The fully overmoulded connectors ensure protection of the interface according to IP68.
The K- and L-coded overmoulded M12 cable connectors were developed in conformance with IEC 61076-2-11 for use in industrial-automation environments. Thus, product designers and installers are provided with a robust and variably applicable interface technology that ensures reliable power transmission to AC and DC field components even at high ambient temperatures. Connection cross-sections up to 2.5 mm2 are available.
