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Field Device Connectors (FDC)

Field Device Connectors (FDC) are the essential interface between field-mounted instrumentation and the control system cabling, typically found in harsh industrial environments. These connectors, often referred to as M8, M12, or 7/8" connectors depending on the thread size, provide a standardized, quick-connect solution for sensors, actuators, a...

Field Device Connectors (FDC) are the essential interface between field-mounted instrumentation and the control system cabling, typically found in harsh industrial environments. These connectors, often referred to as M8, M12, or 7/8" connectors depending on the thread size, provide a standardized, quick-connect solution for sensors, actuators, and other field devices. They are designed to withstand high levels of vibration, moisture, and temperature extremes, with IP65, IP67, or even IP69K protection ratings. Key technical parameters include the number of pins (3, 4, 5, or 8 poles), rated current (typically 4A to 12A), rated voltage (up to 250V AC/DC), and cable gland entry sizes. They are available in straight or angled (90°) versions, with male or female contacts, and can be field-wireable or pre-assembled with molded cables. The connectors ensure signal integrity and power delivery in demanding automation networks like PROFINET, EtherCAT, and DeviceNet.

These connectors are deployed across a wide range of industrial sectors, including automotive manufacturing, packaging machinery, food and beverage processing, and material handling systems. They are installed in junction boxes, control panels, and directly on machinery where sensors and actuators require a reliable, quick-disconnect interface. In process automation, they are used in valve islands, flow meters, and pressure transmitters. The rugged design makes them ideal for washdown zones and areas with high mechanical stress, ensuring continuous operation in production lines and assembly stations.

Within our catalog, the Field Device Connectors category includes several subcategories such as M8 Connectors, M12 Connectors, 7/8" Connectors, and Valve Connectors (Form A, B, C). Key article codes follow a structured pattern: for example, an M12 straight male connector with 4 pins and a field-wireable termination might be coded as "M12-SM-4P-FW", while a pre-assembled M12 cable with a female connector and 5-meter length could be "M12-FC-5M-5P". Other common codes include "M8-3P-90" for an angled M8 connector with 3 pins, and "7/8-4P-M" for a 7/8" male connector with 4 pins. These codes are designed to quickly identify the connector type, pin count, orientation, and termination method.

Partnering with Electric Automation Network provides direct access to a comprehensive inventory of field device connectors with real-time pricing and availability. Our engineering team offers personalized technical support to help you select the correct connector for your specific application, whether it requires a specific IP rating, cable length, or pin configuration. We provide detailed technical datasheets and 3D CAD models for every article. With express shipping worldwide, we ensure your production lines stay operational without delays, backed by our commitment to quality and precision in industrial automation components.

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1567694

SACC-E-M12FS-4CON-PG9/4,0

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Panel feed-through

Built-in mounting female for sensors/actuators, 4-pole, M12, A-coded, front wall mount/screw mount with Pg9 thread, with 4 m TPE braided wire, 4 x 0.34 mm²

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1619734

CA-16S1N128006

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Cable connector

M23, Plug connector. for cables, AC, straight, shielded: yes, Screw lock, No. of poles: 16, Direction of rotation: Standard, contact type: Female, Solder connection, cable diameter range: 4 mm ... 6 mm, coding:N, Alternative product according to RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) item code: 1243786

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1619731

CA-16P1N8A8006

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Cable connector

M23, Cable connector, AC, straight, shielded: yes, Screw lock, No. of poles: 16, Direction of rotation: Standard, contact type: Male, Crimped connection, cable diameter range: 4 mm ... 6 mm, coding:N, Alternative product according to RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) Item code: 1243783

M23, Cable connector, series: CA, straight, shielded: yes, Screw locking mechanism, No. of pos.: 16, Direction of rotation: Standard, contact connection type: Pin, Crimp connection, cable diameter range: 4 mm ... 6 mm, coding: N, Alternative product in accordance with RoHS II without Exemption 6c (Pb < 0.1 %) item no.: 1243783

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1619732

CA-16S1N8A8006

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Cable connector

M23, Plug connector. for cables, AC, straight, shielded: yes, Screw lock, No. of poles: 16, Direction of rotation: Standard, contact type: Female, Crimped connection, cable diameter range: 4 mm ... 6 mm, coding:N, Alternative product according to RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) Item code: 1243784

M23, Cable connector, series: CA, straight, shielded: yes, Screw locking mechanism, No. of pos.: 16, Direction of rotation: Standard, contact connection type: Socket, Crimp connection, cable diameter range: 4 mm ... 6 mm, coding: N, Alternative product in accordance with RoHS II without Exemption 6c (Pb < 0.1 %) item no.: 1243784

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1602072

RC-17S1N12Z700

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Cable connector, with Pg13.5 connection thread, angled, shielded: no, Screw locking, M23, No. of pos.: 17, type of contact: Socket, Solder connection, cable diameter range: 10 mm ... 14 mm

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1607755

ST-7ES1N8A8003

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Cable connector

Plug connector. for cables, straight, Screw lock, M17, number of poles: 7+PE, contact type: Female, shielded: yes, protection index: IP67, cable diameter range: 5 mm ... 8 mm, number of poles: 8, connection type: Crimped connection, series: ST

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1607758

ST-7ES1N8A8004

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Cable connector

Plug connector. for cables, straight, Screw lock, M17, number of poles: 7+PE, contact type: Female, shielded: yes, protection index: IP67, cable diameter range: 8 mm ... 10 mm, number of poles: 8, connection type: Crimped connection, series: ST

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1599297

RC-12S1N8AM0K5

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Coupler connector

M23, Plug-in coupling connector, RC, Straight, plastic-coated, shielded: yes, Screw lock, No. of poles: 12, Direction of rotation: Standard, contact type: Female, Crimped connection, coding:N

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1599383

RC-12S1NC2HSDE

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Device connector, rear mounting

M23, Conect. plug. to be apar. wall poster., series: RC, straight, shielded: yes, Screw lock, No. of poles: 12, Direction of rotation: Standard, contact connection type: Female, Soldered connection, Radial O-ring, Central fixing M23 x 1, coding: N

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1400492

SACC-E-M12FS-8CON-M16/1,0

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Panel feed-through

Built-in mounting female for sensors/actuators, 8 poles, M12, A-coded, front wall mount/bolt-on mount with M16 thread, with 1 m TPE braided wire, 8 x 0.25 mm²

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1591730

KC-Z0003

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1591732

KC-Z00V2

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1606400

UC-12S2N1280AA

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Cable connector

M23, Plug connector. for cables, UC, straight, shielded: yes, Screw lock, No. of poles: 12, Direction of rotation: Opposite movement, contact type: Female, Solder connection, Cable diameter range: 7 mm ... 8.5 mm, coding:N, Alternative product according to RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) item code: 1242142

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1590060

BC-00S00006C00

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Enclosure for circular connector, M12, this item is expected to be lead-free from the first quarter of 2027 in accordance with RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb <0.1%), a lead-free alternative is pre-available upon request

Connect. plug in. to apar. wall delant.

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1412261

SACC-CIP-M8FS-6P SMD SH R32

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Flush-type connector

Plug-in Mounting Connector, 6-Pole, Connecting Female, Straight, M8, Coding: A, Printed Circuit Board Mounting, SMD, RoHS II Alternative Product Without Exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) Item Code: 1238990

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1412263

SACC-CIP-M8MS-3P SMD SH R32

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Flush-type connector

Contact holder, 3-pole, Male, straight, M8, coding: A, Printed circuit board mounting, SMD reflow, Alternative product according to RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) item code: 1308281

Contact carrier, 3-pole, pin, straight, M8, coding: A, PCB mounting, SMD reflow, alternative product according to RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb < 0.1 %) Item no.: 1308281

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1412262

SACC-CIP-M8FS-8P SMD SH R32

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Flush-type connector

Plug-in Connector Mounting Insert, 8-Pole, Female Connection, Straight, M8, A-Coded, Printed Circuit Board Mounting, SMD, RoHS II Alternative Product Without Exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) 1238991

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1605182

SC-5EP1N8A6Z00

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Device connector, front mounting

Device connector front mounting, Screw locking mechanism, number of positions: 5+PE, number of positions: 6, series: SC

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1605180

SC-5EP1N8A6100

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1596969

RC-12P1N128006

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Cable connector

M23, Cable connector, straight, shielded: no, Screw lock, No. of poles: 12, Direction of rotation: Standard, contact type: Male, Solder connection, cable diameter range: 7.5 mm ... 9.5 mm, coding:N, Alternative product according to RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) item code: 1240775

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1596967

RC-12P1N128004

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Cable connector

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1596960

RC-12P1N127C00

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Coupler connector, with Pg11 connection thread, straight, shielded: no, Screw locking, M23, No. of pos.: 12, type of contact: Pin, Solder connection, cable diameter range: 8 mm ... 12 mm

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1600595

RC-16P1N1280K5

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Cable connector

M23, Cable connector, straight, shielded: no, Screw lock, No. of poles: 16, Direction of rotation: Standard, contact type: Male, Solder connection, coding:N, Alternative product according to RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) item code: 1241229

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1610450

RC-09P1N8A80EP

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Cable connector

M23, Cable connector, straight, shielded: no, Screw lock, No. of poles: 8+1, Rotation direction: Standard, contact type: Male, Crimped connection, cable diameter range: 3 mm ... 10.5 mm, coding:N, Alternative product according to RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) item code: 1242502

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1597380

RC-12P1N12WB00

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Device connector, front mounting

Plug-in connector for front wall devices, RC, straight, shielded: yes, Screw lock, M23, No. of poles: 12, contact type: Pin, Soldering connection, Axial O-ring, 4x Ø 3.2

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1597385

RC-12P1N12Y000

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Device connector, front mounting with knurled nut

M23, Plug-in connector for front wall appliances with knurled nut, RC, straight, shielded: no, Screw lock, No. of poles: 12, Direction of rotation: Standard, contact type: Male, Solder connection, Flat joint, 4x Ø2.7, coding:N

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1608251

HC-26P1N1280D2

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Connector enchuf. cable, straight, Locking screw, M27, number of poles: 26, Type of contact: Male Connection for weld

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1608259

HC-26P1N220000

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Contact carriers

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1600000

RC-12S2N12Z500

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Cable connector, with Pg9 connection thread, angled, shielded: no, Screw locking, M23, No. of pos.: 12, type of contact: Socket, Solder connection, cable diameter range: 6 mm ... 10 mm

M23, Crimped contact, RC, angled, shielded: no, Screw lock, No. of poles: 12, Direction of rotation: Opposite movement, type of contact: Female, Solder connection, Cable diameter range: 6 mm ... 10 mm, coding:N, Alternative product according to RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) item code: 1241214

M23, Cable connector, series: RC, angled, shielded: no, Screw locking mechanism, No. of pos.: 12, Direction of rotation: Counter direction, contact connection type: Socket, Solder cup, coding: N, Alternative product in accordance with RoHS II without Exemption 6c (Pb < 0.1 %) item no.: 1241155

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1600003

RC-12S2N12Z520

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Cable connector, with Pg9 connection thread, angled, shielded: no, Screw locking, M23, No. of pos.: 12, type of contact: Socket, Solder connection, cable diameter range: 6 mm ... 10 mm

M23, Crimped contact, RC, angled, shielded: no, Screw lock, No. of poles: 12, Direction of rotation: Opposite movement, type of contact: Female, Solder connection, Cable diameter range: 6 mm ... 10 mm, coding:N, Alternative product according to RoHS II without exception 6c (Pb< 0.1%) item code: 1241215

M23, Cable connector, series: RC, angled, shielded: no, Screw locking mechanism, No. of pos.: 12, Direction of rotation: Counter direction, contact connection type: Socket, Solder cup, coding: N, Alternative product in accordance with RoHS II without Exemption 6c (Pb < 0.1 %) item no.: 1241156

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