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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
6.2.3
Pin assignment, M12 plug connector, 8-pin
Fig. 6: M12 x 1 plug connector, 8-pin
Contact
Identification
Description
1
L+
Supply voltage
2
Q
2
Digital input or digital output (PNP/NPN/push-pull/open
collector). Switching/frequency/pulse output available
only if Q
2
is defined as a digital output.
3
M
Ground, reference potential for current output
4
C/Q
1
Digital input or digital output (PNP/NPN/push-pull/open
collector). IO-Link communication available only if Q
1
is
defined as PNP or push-pull.
5
No function
6
No function
7
Q
A
Analog current output 4 mA ... 20 mA
8
Q
B
Analog current output 4 mA ... 20 mA
The table above shows only the standard pin assignment. Other pin assignments are
possible.
The wire colors for 8-pin cables are not uniform. Always note the pin assignment of the
sensor.