Connectors

Industrial cabling and connectivity schemes must be able to withstand environmental extremes of heat, cold, and moisture, and be secure enough not to be disconnected or damaged inadvertently in the course of day-to-day operation.

The current industry standard for connectivity is a sealed, circular connector such as the M12. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard for M12 connectors describes them as fixed and free screw-locking connectors. This type of connector is widely available off-the-shelf from manufacturers such as Turck, Lumberg, Phoenix Contact, Molex, or Binder.

The QX-870 uses sealed, circular connectors with Ultra-Lock™ technology. Ultra-Lock connectors are more resistant to harsh industrial conditions, and are easy to connect.