IEC 61076-2-109-2014 PDF

Full title and description

Connectors for electronic equipment - Product requirements - Part 2-109: Circular connectors - Detail specification for connectors with M12 × 1 screw‑locking, for data transmission frequencies up to 500 MHz. The standard specifies mechanical, electrical and environmental requirements for M12 circular connectors (types X and H) intended for data transmission, including fixed and free (receptacle and plug) versions, rewireable or non‑rewireable, with IP65/IP67 degrees of protection.

Abstract

IEC 61076-2-109:2014 defines detail specifications for M12×1 screw‑locking circular connectors that support data transmission up to 500 MHz. It covers connector design (contact arrangement and dimensions), performance (electrical and mechanical ratings), environmental protection (IP65/IP67), interchangeability rules (two non‑interchangeable contact arrangements called X and H), and typical application contexts such as vision systems and data acquisition.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard (IEC).
• Publication date: 8 May 2014.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 31.220.10 (Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2014).
• Number of pages: 57 pages (IEC edition).

Scope

This part of IEC 61076 specifies requirements and tests for M12 × 1 screw‑locking circular connectors intended for data transmission up to 500 MHz. It applies to both fixed (panel/receptacle) and free (plug) connectors, available as rewireable or non‑rewireable designs, and covers two distinct contact arrangements designated X and H (not mutually interchangeable). Typical objectives are to ensure electrical performance, mechanical robustness and environmental protection (IP65/IP67) for industrial data and vision applications.

Key topics and requirements

• Connector mechanical dimensions and tolerances for M12 × 1 screw‑locking connectors (X and H arrangements).
• Electrical performance requirements for data transmission up to 500 MHz, including contact design and continuity.
• Environmental sealing and ingress protection criteria (IP65 and IP67).
• Mechanical performance and durability tests (mating cycles, vibration, shock).
• Contact materials, plating and electrical ratings (current/voltage limits appropriate to the detail specification).
• Marking, identification and interchangeability rules (clarification that X and H are different arrangements and not interchangeable).

Typical use and users

Engineers and product designers in industrial automation, machine vision, data acquisition and control systems use this standard when specifying or designing M12 circular connectors for high‑frequency data links. Manufacturers of connectors and cable assemblies, test laboratories, procurement specialists and standards committees also reference the standard for product development, conformity testing and purchasing specifications.

Related standards

IEC 61076 is a multipart series covering connectors for electronic equipment; related parts address other connector types and detail specifications (for example other M12 variants and rectangular connector parts). Product designers commonly refer to related IEC connector parts, IEC 60512 series (tests on contacts and connectors), and relevant EN adoptions of IEC 61076‑2‑109. National/adopted versions (EN/BS/UNE/ČSN etc.) may also exist.

Keywords

M12, circular connector, screw‑locking, IP65, IP67, data transmission, 500 MHz, X‑code, H‑code, IEC 61076, connectors, industrial Ethernet, machine vision.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 61076-2-109:2014 is an IEC detail specification that defines mechanical, electrical and environmental requirements for M12 × 1 screw‑locking circular connectors intended for data transmission up to 500 MHz.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers connector types (fixed and free), contact arrangements (X and H codes), performance requirements (electrical, mechanical, environmental), tests and marking/identification rules for M12 circular connectors used in industrial data applications.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Connector manufacturers, cable‑assembly suppliers, product and systems engineers in automation and machine‑vision fields, test laboratories, and procurement/specification teams.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This is the first edition published 8 May 2014 (Edition 1.0). The IEC webstore lists the edition stability date as 2029; users should check with IEC or their national standards body for any amendments or newer editions beyond that date.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — IEC 61076 is a multipart series of product requirements for connectors for electronic equipment; Part 2 contains detail specifications for particular connector families and this part (‑2‑109) specifically addresses M12 circular connectors for high‑frequency data.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: M12, circular connector, screw‑locking, IP65, IP67, 500 MHz, X‑code, H‑code, data transmission, IEC 61076.