Phoenix Contact M17 series compact round plug connectors

With the M17 compact series of round plug connectors, Phoenix Contact has reduced the size of its standard connectors while maintaining the voltage rating at up to 630 V. The diameter of the cable connector was reduced by 2.6 mm to 18.7 mm, and the total length has also been reduced by approximately 15%.

Three updated housing designs are offered. In addition to cable and coupler connectors, there is also a panel feed-through with integrated mounting flange. By simply interchanging the moulded seal, users can use the panel feed-through for rear- and front-panel mounting. In addition, 8- and 9-pin insulators, factory equipped with 1 mm crimp contacts, are being launched. Optional colour marking using plastic rings on the housing also helps to prevent false connections being made.

With the Speedcon rapid interlock system, plug connectors are quickly and reliably interlocked with half a turn. The position can be identified by the ‘open/locked’ marking. The IP67-compliant housings are also shielded against electromagnetic interference. All of the previous isolators of the standard M17 series from the company can be combined with the round M17 compact plug connectors and provide an optimum solution for supplying power to compact devices and drive units.