IEC 61076-2-101:2008

IEC 61076-2-101
Edition 2.0 2008-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Connectors for electronic equipment – Product requirements –
Part 2-101: Circular connectors – Detail specification for M12 connectors with
screw-locking
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques – Exigences de produit –
Partie 2-101: Connecteurs circulaires – Spécification particulière pour les
connecteurs M12 à vis
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IEC 61076-2-101
Edition 2.0 2008-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Connectors for electronic equipment – Product requirements –
Part 2-101: Circular connectors – Detail specification for M12 connectors with
screw-locking
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques – Exigences de produit –
Partie 2-101: Connecteurs circulaires – Spécification particulière pour les
connecteurs M12 à vis
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
XA
CODE PRIX
ICS 31.220.10 ISBN 2-8318-9891-9
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5
1 General information.8
1.1 Scope.8
1.2 Recommended method of termination .8
1.2.1 Number of contacts or contact cavities .8
1.3 Ratings and characteristics .8
1.4 Normative references .9
1.5 Marking .9
1.6 IEC Type designation .10
1.7 Ordering information.10
1.8 Safety aspects.11
2 Technical information .11
2.1 Terms and definitions .11
2.1.1 Mounting orientation .11
2.2 Survey of styles and variants.11
2.2.1 Fixed connectors .12
2.2.2 Free connectors .19
3 Dimensions .23
3.1 General .23
3.2 Interface dimensions .24
3.2.1 Pin front view A-coding.24
3.2.2 Pin front view B-coding.28
3.2.3 Pin front view C-coding.29
3.2.4 Pin front view D-coding.32
3.2.5 Pin front view P-coding.33
3.3 Engagement (mating) information.34
3.4 Gauges .36
4 Characteristics .37
4.1 Climatic category.37
4.2 Electrical characteristics.37
4.2.1 Rated voltage – Rated impulse voltage – Pollution degree.37
4.2.2 Voltage proof.38
4.2.3 Current-carrying capacity.38
4.2.4 Contact resistance.39
4.2.5 Insulation resistance.39
4.3 Mechanical characteristics .39
4.3.1 IP degree of protection .39
4.3.2 Mechanical operation .39
4.3.3 Insertion and withdrawal forces .39
4.3.4 Contact retention in insert.40
4.3.5 Polarizing method.40
4.3.6 Vibration (sinusoidal).40
5 Test schedule.40
5.1 General .40
5.1.1 Arrangement for contact resistance measurements.41
5.1.2 Arrangement for dynamic stress tests (vibration) .41

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5.2 Test schedule.43
5.2.1 Test group P – Preliminary .43
5.2.2 Test group AP – Dynamic/ Climatic.44
5.2.3 Test group BP – Mechanical endurance.47
5.2.4 Test group CP – Electrical load .49
5.2.5 Test group DP – Chemical resistivity .50
5.2.6 Test group EP – Connection method tests .50
5.2.7 Test group FP – Electrical transmission requirements .51
Annex A (informative) Diameter of the female connector body .52
Annex B (informative) Steel conduit thread, sizes .53
Bibliography.55

Figure 1 – Tube insert, male contacts, mounting without thread (thread on tube) .12
Figure 2 – Tube insert, male contacts, mounting with thread M12 × 1 .13
Figure 3 – Fixed connector, male contacts, mounting with thread M12 × 1, square
flange front mounting .14
Figure 4 – Fixed connector, male contacts, mounting with thread M12 × 1, with wire
ends, single hole mounting thread M16 × 1,5 .15
Figure 5 – Fixed connector, male contacts, mounting with thread M12 × 1, with wire
ends, single hole mounting thread M20 × 1,5 .15
Figure 6 – Fixed connector, male contacts, mounting with thread M12 × 1 with wire
ends, single hole mounting thread M16 × 1,5, mounting orientation.16
Figure 7 – Fixed connector, male contacts, mounting with thread M12 × 1, with wire
ends, single hole mounting thread M20 × 1,5, mounting orientation.16
Figure 8 – Fixed connector, female contacts, mounting with thread M12 × 1, with wire
ends, single hole mounting thread M16 × 1,5 .17
Figure 9 – Fixed connector, female contacts, mounting with thread M12 × 1, with wire
ends, single hole mounting thread M20 × 1,5 .17
Figure 10 – Fixed connector, female contacts, mounting with thread M12 × 1, with wire
ends, single hole mounting thread M16 × 1,5, mounting orientation.18
Figure 11 – Fixed connector, female contacts, mounting with thread M12 × 1, with wire
ends, single hole mounting thread M20 × 1,5, mounting orientation.18
Figure 12 – Rewireable connector, male contacts, straight version, with locking nut .19
Figure 13 – Rewireable connector, male contacts, right angled version, with locking nut.20
Figure 14 – Non-rewireable connector, male contacts, straight version, with locking nut .20
Figure 15 – Non-rewireable connector, male contacts, right angled version, with
locking nut .
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