M9 Connectors Overview
Key Features:
- Panel Opening Size: 9mm
- Locking Mechanism: Typically screw-locking for secure connections.
- EMC Shielding: Designed to prevent electromagnetic interference, ensuring signal integrity.
- Waterproof Rating: IP67, providing protection against dust and temporary immersion in water.
- Contact Options: Available with 3 to 8 contacts, suitable for various signal and power transmission needs.
Applications:
- Industrial Electronics: Ideal for control systems, instrumentation, and communication equipment.
- Process Control: Suitable for environments requiring reliable and robust connections.
- Sensors and Actuators: Perfect for connecting components in automated systems where secure and shielded connections are essential.
Technical Specifications:
- Contact Material: Typically gold-plated brass or bronze for excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance.
- Housing Material: Often made of high-grade plastic or metal for durability and protection.
- Temperature Range: Usually operates within a wide temperature range, typically -40°C to +85°C.
- Voltage and Current Rating: Suitable for low to medium voltage and current ratings, making them ideal for signal and low-power applications.
Examples of Products:
- Binder M9 Connectors: Binder offers a range of M9 connectors with various contact configurations, EMC shielding, and IP67 ratings.
- Lumberg Automation M9 Connectors: Known for their robustness and reliability, Lumberg provides M9 connectors suitable for industrial environments.
- TE Connectivity M9 Connectors: TE Connectivity offers M9 connectors with excellent EMC shielding and IP67 protection, ideal for demanding applications.
Installation and Usage:
- Mounting: The 9mm panel opening allows for easy integration into control panels or machinery.
- Connection: Screw locking mechanism ensures the connectors stay securely in place, even in environments with vibrations or mechanical stress.
- Maintenance: The IP67 rating ensures that the connectors can withstand dust and temporary water immersion, making them suitable for outdoor or harsh environments.
These M9 connectors are designed to meet the needs of applications requiring secure, shielded, and waterproof connections.