1 / 5

Product

M12 A-coded sensor & IO-Link cordsetIEC 61076-2-101M12 A-CodedIO-Link / Sensor

M12 A-coded Sensor Actuator CordsetIEC 61076-2-101 M12 A-coded 3/4/5/8/12-pin IO-Link, sensor & CANopen cordset

M12×1 A-coded overmoulded sensor, actuator, IO-Link Class A/B and CANopen/DeviceNet cordset to IEC 61076-2-101 and UL 2238, in 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 poles with IP67/IP68/IP69K sealing and 5-million-cycle drag-chain PUR-HF cable.

Water-resistant
EMC screen
Oil-resistant
Flame-retardant
Order designation
M12A-4P-F-STR-5M
Assembly length
5.0 m
Cable OD
4.7 mm
Cable weight
32 kg/km
Drag-chain R
47 mm
All sizes (16)
Request a quoteDatasheetWhatsApp
Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Coding
M12 A-Coded
IEC 61076-2-101 universal sensor/IO-Link
Pole counts
3, 4, 5, 8, 12P
0.34 mm² (3–5P) · 0.25/0.14 mm² (8/12P)
Voltage / Amp
250 V / 4 A
3/4P 250V · 5P 60V · 8/12P 30V
Ingress
IP67 / IP69K
High-pressure washdown & oil sealed
Drag chain
≥ 5M Cycles
10 × OD flex · ±180°/m robotic torsion
Temperature
−40…+85 °C
UL 2238 & UL Style 20549 certified

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 61076-2-101 / EN 60947-5-2 / UL 2238 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is M12 A-coded right for your machine?

The universal factory automation interconnect for proximity sensors, IO-Link Class A/B masters, analogue transmitters, and multi-pin encoders.

Energy chain / drag chain

Suitable

UL 20549 halogen-free polyether PUR jacket and Class 6 copper stranding survive ≥ 5 million drag-chain cycles.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Captive anti-vibration ratchet nut and FKM O-ring maintain IP67/IP68/IP69K protection on machine frames.

Switchgear & control cabinet wiring

Suitable

Available in 360° EMC-shielded versions and M12 bulkhead feedthroughs for low-impedance cabinet entry.

Motorised monospiral reel

Not suitable

M12 sensor patch cordset is designed for machine harnessing, not crane supply drums.

Use NSHTÖU Reeling Cable
Typical machinesIO-Link Class A/B FieldbusAutomotive Body-in-White LinesFood & Beverage IP69K WashdownLogistics & Conveyor SortingMobile Hydraulics & CANopen

Construction

Layer by layer

Representative 5-pin M12 A-coded IO-Link cordset: 5 × 0.34 mm² Class 6 copper (BN, WH, BU, BK, GY) + PP insulation + optional tinned Cu braid + PUR-HF jacket + M12×1 head.

123456
Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Extra-fine Class 6 bare copper0.34 mm² (22 AWG, 3/4/5-pin), 0.25 mm² (24 AWG, 8-pin) or 0.14 mm² (26 AWG, 12-pin) per IEC 60228 Class 6Resists conductor strand breakage in high-acceleration C-tracks and robot arms
2PP core insulationHalogen-free polypropylene (PP) colour-coded per EN 60947-5-2 (3–5 pin) or DIN 47100 (8 & 12 pin)High insulation resistance and clean automated stripping
3Optional 360° tinned copper braidTinned copper braid screen (≥ 85 % optical coverage on -SHD builds) 360° crimped to the M12 metallic shellEssential for 4–20 mA analogue sensors, SSI encoders and CANopen trunks
4Drag-chain polyether PUR-HF sheathFlame-retardant, oil- and coolant-resistant black polyether PUR outer jacket (UL Style 20549)Withstands cutting emulsions, weld spatter and 5M+ drag-chain cycles
5M12×1 hex coupling nut & gold contactsNickel-plated brass or 316L stainless-steel M12×1 locking nut (0.6 Nm torque) with 0.8 µm gold-over-nickel CuZn contactsVibration-proof serrated ratchet prevents loosening under 10–500 Hz machine vibration
6Ergonomic TPU overmoulded bodyStraight or 90° angled TPU overmould with captive label clip and optional 2/3-LED status windowProvides progressive bend relief and IP67/IP68/IP69K sealing

M12A-4P / 5P (Discrete & IO-Link Unshielded)

4-pin and 5-pin unshielded PUR-HF cordsets (0.34 mm² or 0.50 mm² IO-Link Class B power) in straight/angled M-F and pigtail builds

M12A-8P / 12P-SHD (Multi-Pin & EMC Shielded)

5-pin, 8-pin and 12-pin 360° shielded cordsets for analogue transmitters, vision sensors, incremental encoders and CANopen

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 61076-2-101 / EN 60947-5-2 / UL 2238. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage (IEC 61076-2-101)
250 V (3/4-pin) · 60 V (5-pin) · 30 V (8/12-pin)
Rated current at 40 °C
4.0 A (3/4/5-pin) · 2.0 A (8-pin) · 1.5 A (12-pin)
Contact resistance
≤ 3 mΩ
Insulation resistance
≥ 100 MΩ at 500 V DC
Test voltage
2.5 kV AC (3/4P) · 1.5 kV AC (5P) · 0.8 kV AC (8/12P)

Thermal

Fixed operating range
−40 °C to +85 °C
Drag-chain flexing range
−25 °C to +80 °C
Insert flammability
UL 94 V-0 TPU contact carrier

Mechanical

Drag-chain flex life
≥ 5,000,000 cycles at 10 × OD, 4 m/s
Robotic torsion rating
± 180°/m (2 million cycles on unshielded PUR)
Recommended torque
0.6 Nm (M12×1 hex nut)
Mating cycles
≥ 100 cycles (gold-plated contacts)

Resistance

Environmental sealing
IP67 / IP68 (1 m, 24 h) / IP69K (mated)
Oil & machining coolants
EN 60811-404 / UL Oil Res I & II
Halogen-free & flame
IEC 60754-1/2 & IEC 60332-1-2 / UL FT2

Reference standards

Connector standard
IEC 61076-2-101 (A-coding)
IO-Link specification
IEC 61131-9 (IO-Link Port Class A & Class B)
UL certification standard
UL 2238 / CSA C22.2 No. 182.3

Identification

Wire colour code
EN 60947-5-2 (BN, WH, BU, BK, GY) / DIN 47100
Jacket colour
Black RAL 9005 (Yellow, Grey or Violet CAN optional)
Customs tariff (HS)
8544.42

Sizes

16 standard M12 A-coded sensor, IO-Link & multi-pin cordset configurations

Covers 3-, 4-, 5-, 8- and 12-pole M12 A-coded assemblies in single-ended, double-ended and 360° EMC shielded builds.

Pin configurations, lengths & dimensions
Order designationPoles & Cross-SectionConnector ConfigurationLength
m		Cable OD
mm		Copper
kg/km		Cable Wt
kg/km		Flex R
mm		Enquiry
3-, 4- & 5-Pin Discrete Sensor & IO-Link Cordsets
M12A-3P-F-STR-2M3-Pin (3×0.34 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads2.04.39.82643
M12A-4P-F-STR-2M4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads2.04.713.13247
M12A-4P-F-STR-5M4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads5.04.713.13247
M12A-4P-F-STR-10M4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads10.04.713.13247
M12A-4P-F-ANG-LED-5M4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)Female 90° 3×LED → Flying Leads5.04.713.13247
M12A-4P-MF-DE-1M4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)Male Straight ↔ Female Straight (IO-Link)1.04.713.13247
M12A-4P-MF-DE-3M4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)Male Straight ↔ Female Straight (IO-Link)3.04.713.13247
M12A-5P-F-STR-5M5-Pin (5×0.34 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads5.05.016.33750
M12A-5P-MF-DE-2M5-Pin (5×0.50 mm² Class B)Male Straight ↔ Female Straight (IO-Link B)2.05.424.04554
360° Shielded, 8-Pin & 12-Pin Multi-Signal Cordsets
M12A-4P-F-SHD-5M4-Pin (4×0.34 mm² Shielded)360° Shielded Female → Flying Leads5.05.223.04352
M12A-5P-F-SHD-5M5-Pin (5×0.34 mm² Shielded)360° Shielded Female → Flying Leads5.05.627.54956
M12A-5P-MF-CAN-5M5-Pin (2×0.25+2×0.34+Drain)CANopen / DeviceNet Shielded Drop5.06.731.06467
M12A-8P-F-STR-5M8-Pin (8×0.25 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads5.05.919.24859
M12A-8P-F-SHD-5M8-Pin (8×0.25 mm² Shielded)360° Shielded Female → Flying Leads5.06.432.06164
M12A-12P-F-STR-5M12-Pin (12×0.14 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads5.06.016.24960
M12A-12P-F-SHD-10M12-Pin (12×0.14 mm² Shielded)360° Shielded Female → Flying Leads10.06.529.56365
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • M12A-5P-MF-DE-2M uses 5 × 0.50 mm² conductors to minimise voltage drop on IO-Link Port Class B actuator power supplies.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
100 % automated pinout, continuity & short-circuit testEvery single cordset verified on computerised test bench100 % of manufactured assemblies
AC Hi-Pot & insulation resistance test1.5–2.5 kV AC & ≥ 100 MΩ at 500 V DC100 % of manufactured assemblies
Sample tests
5-million-cycle drag-chain & ±180°/m torsion testVerified at 10 × OD bend radius and 4 m/s travel speedPer production batch
IP67 / IP68 / IP69K & IEC 60068-2-6 vibration test10–500 Hz sinusoidal vibration + high-pressure steam-jet testType approval

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

IEC 61076-2-101 M12 A-Coded CompliantUL 2238 & IO-Link IEC 61131-9 Compatible

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX M12 A-CODED CORDSET PUR-HF UL 20549 80C 300V IEC 61076-2-101
Packaging
Individual barcoded PE bag with clip-on cable marker
Standard lengths
0.3 m · 0.6 m · 1 m · 1.5 m · 2 m · 3 m · 5 m · 10 m · 15 m · 20 m
Y-splitters & hubs
M12 Duo/Y-splitters (1×5P to 2×4P) & 4/8-port passive hubs available
Lead time
1–2 weeks ex-works

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFM12 A-coded Sensor Actuator Cordset – technical datasheet16 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXM12 A-coded spec data (Excel)All 16 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

Not covered here? Send your drawing — an engineer replies within 2 business hours.

What is the difference between a 4-pin and a 5-pin M12 A-coded cordset for IO-Link?
IO-Link Port Class A masters and devices use a standard 4-wire connection (Pin 1: L+ 24V, Pin 2: DI/DO, Pin 3: L- 0V, Pin 4: C/Q IO-Link data) and work with either 4-pin or 5-pin cordsets. IO-Link Port Class B devices (such as valve islands and smart actuators) require a 5-pin cordset because Pins 2 and 5 carry an isolated auxiliary 24 V actuator power supply.
Why are 3-pin M12 A-coded female connectors often wired to Pins 1, 3, and 4 instead of 1, 2, and 3?
Per EN 60947-5-2 proximity switch wiring standards, a 3-wire Normally Open (NO) sensor uses Pin 1 (Brown, +24V), Pin 3 (Blue, 0V), and Pin 4 (Black, switching output), leaving Pin 2 unpopulated so the same 4-hole female contact carrier mates with both 3-pin and 4-pin male sensor receptacles.
When should I specify the 360° EMC shielded (-SHD) M12 A-coded version?
Specify the 360° braided-shield version whenever routing 4–20 mA / 0–10 V analogue signals, RS-485/Modbus RTU, CANopen, or SSI/incremental encoder signals near variable-frequency motor drives, where capacitive coupling would corrupt unshielded sensor lines.
Can M12 A-coded cordsets mate with M12 D-coded, L-coded, or X-coded ports?
No. IEC 61076-2-101/109/111 uses distinct mechanical keyway lugs inside the M12 shell for each coding (A, B, D, X, L, K, S, T, Y) so a 24 V sensor cable can never be plugged into an Ethernet switch or a 630 V power port.

Request a quote

Get an engineering quote for M12 A-coded

Your selection and application details are copied into the enquiry form below.

01Selected sizes

Use + Add next to a size or configuration.

02Reel & motion

Add your operating conditions here to include them in your enquiry.

03Message for our engineers

M12 A-coded Sensor Actuator Cordset

Selected sizes:


Reel & motion:
- Reel type: 
- Drum core diameter (mm): 
- Cable length on drum (m): 
- Travel speed (m/min): 
- Max. acceleration: 
- Cycles per hour: 
- Length and quantity: 
- Ambient temperature: 
- Exposure (outdoor, water, oil, abrasion): 
- Destination country: 
- Equipment and operating conditions:
Send via WhatsApp

Miniature M8 sensor cordset

M8 Sensor Actuator Cordset

IEC 61076-2-104 3/4/6/8-pin M8×1 sensor-actuator cordset

View productM12 Industrial Ethernet

M12 D-coded / X-coded

Cat 5e D-coded & Cat 6A X-coded Industrial Ethernet cordset

View productM12 high-current power

M12 L-coded / K-coded

16 A L-coded 63 V DC & K-coded 630 V AC fieldbus power cordset

View productM12 hybrid power + data

M12 Y-coded

8-pin M12 Y-coded 100 Mbps Ethernet + 2×6 A power cordset

View product
DatasheetRequest a quote