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Product Overview Connection Technology For Encoders with Purely Serial Interfaces December 2008 M12 Connecting Elements Connection Technology for Purely Serial Interfaces Modern machine designs and technological improvements require not only encoders and control components with ever higher performance in ever smaller spaces—new paths are needed in connection technology as well. As a result, a new, but industrially proven, connector technology was introduced for encoders with purely serial interfaces. M12, 8-pin connector technology M12 connector technology is in wide use in industrial applications. This connector technology is used successfully in 4 or 5 pin versions with most of today’s sensors. However, the technology had to be improved for use with absolute encoders. For example, at least six lines are needed to transfer the signal and the clock pulse according to RS-485 and to provide power. Eventually an 8-pin connector system was realized. In addition, the tough technical requirements for transmission technology up to 16 MHz had to be accounted for. All qualifi cations were performed for this purpose and special cable assemblies were developed. Benefi ts of M12 connector technology HEIDENHAIN has succeeded in developing a uniform connector and cable technology for all encoders with purely serial interfaces. Even where device-specifi c connection technologies are required on the encoders and the manufacturers of the higher-level electronics have special wishes: All peripheral, connecting, and adapter cables are based on the same cable and the same connector technology. Other advantages: • Cost-effective connection technology • Smaller dimensions • Simpler cable feed through in machines • Thinner connecting cables (¬ 6 mm instead of the previous 8 mm) • Higher reliability thanks to injection- coated connection technology • Integrated lock mechanism as vibration protection • Higher availabilit