M8 D and P-Coded Products

HARTING's M8 D-code provides a solution for the challenges presented by miniaturization. Compared to the classic M12 connectors, the M8 D-code features 30% reduced dimensions. It also enables high-performance fast Ethernet connections of up to 100 Mbit/s Cat. 5 according to IEEE 802.3.

M8 P-coded products can be used for EtherCAT P only. The “P” stands for power and enables one to use the standard 4-wire Ethernet cable not only for data but also for two electrically isolated, individually switchable power supplies. With EtherCAT P, voltages are directly coupled into the 100 Mbit/s EtherCAT communication line, which leads to reduced cabling, compact, cost-effective wiring, lower system costs, and smaller footprint for devices, equipment, and machines.

The M8 D/P-coded products are shielded and protected to IP65/67 so they can guarantee excellent reliability and data/power integrity under raw field-level industrial conditions.