November 10, 2008 - Binder-USA released a M12 shielded panel-mounted male or female connector pre-assembled for Profibus and Ethernet users. The receptacle is attached to a shielded cable with a twisted pair of AWG 22 wires. The Profibus receptacles are available in front- or rear-mount design for mounting to control cabinets. The die-cast zinc housing has a galvanic connection to the braided shield of the cable, which assures excellent protection from electromagnetic interference (EMI). The IP 67-rating protects the contacts from liquids and debris.
The connectors are currently offered in the B-coded version with a standard cable length of 0.5 meters. Both male and female connectors are available with 2 gold-plated contacts crimped to a twisted pair of wires. Rated current is 4 A at a maximum operating voltage of 250 V. Each socket connector is compatible with matching Binder-USA B-coded fieldattachable connectors and cordsets.
Binder-USA, LP is a subsidiary of Franz Binder GmbH & Co., a German-based designer and manufacturer of circular connectors and cordsets for use in industrial environments including factory automation, process control, and medical technology applications.