M3 – Circular Modular Connectors

6, 5+3, 12- and 7+7 pole connector with PE

M3 series M connectors are modular. The modular connector design allows many variations of assembly.
M3 series M connectors are modular. The modular connector design allows many variations of assembly.
M series universal industrial connectors are designed for safety and reliability in harsh environmental conditions.

M3 series universal modular connectors offer a customized and cost-effective realisation of your application.
M3 series circular connectors are dustproof and water pressure tight. They are also resistant to the effects of aggressive liquids and vapors as well as the extremes of temperature in a range from -50° C up to +100° C.

Features

  • Contact arrangement: 6 + PE, 5+3 + PE, 12 + PE, 7+7 + PE
  • Contacts: High-quality machined contacts, silver- or gold-plated surfaces, crimp termination
  • Modular design
  • Rugged shell made of impact resistent plastic
  • Functional threaded coupling with protection degree IP67 / IP69K
  • Electrical and mechanical characteristics to IEC 61984
  • Approvals: UL (all except 7+7+PE), EAC, Germanischer Lloyd

Applications

You can use our M3 series connectors for various applications, especially where high reliability under harsh environmental conditions is important. Typical applications are: mining, ship-building, power plant construction, mechanical and traffic engineering, environmental technology or food processing. We hold numerous official approvals.

Specifications

M3 Series
Number of contacts6+PE / 5+3+PE / 12+PE / 7+7+PE
Wire gaugeAWG 20 ... 9 (0.5 ... 6 mm²)
Rated voltage6+PE: 230 V/400 V 5+3+PE: 3x 230 V/400 V, 5x 25 V 12+PE: 250 V 7+7+PE: 7x 250 V, 7x 200 V
Rated current Ie6+PE: 7.5 A ... 35 A 5+3+PE: 3x 27.5 A ... 50 A, 5x 7.5 A ... 16 A 12+PE: 7.5 A ... 16 A 7+7+PE: 7.5 A ... 16 A
Orientations2
Contact resistance< 3 mΩ
Insulation resistance1 GΩ
IP rating (IEC 60529)IP67 / IP69K (mated/with protection cap)
Mechanical endurance5,000
Temperature range-50° C ... +100° C
Material, shellsPolyamide PA6.6 GF30, black
Material, insertsPolyamide PA6.6 GF30, black
Material, sealsNBR, CR, black
Shells, flammability ratingUL94V-0
Contact terminal typeCrimp
Contact materialCopper wrought alloy
Contact finishSilver / gold
CouplingThreaded coupling
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Related Downloads

Catalogue A10 – Connectors M1, M3
Manual A10-M
Connectors M1, M3 — Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Safety instructions connectors
Connectors M / G / GM42 / GA / NF / HV / LV / B / SB / UIC-541-58 VE / UIC558 VE / UIC-IT / ZS / ZH
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