Lapp EPIC POWER M12L power connector

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Treotham has launched the new Lapp EPIC POWER power connector with M12L coding. It is claimed to be the smallest M12L connector available on the market and is particularly powerful, with up to 16 A.

As part of the development process for the new mini connectors, the technical properties of the connectors were simulated using virtual models and virtually put through their paces, before the first 3D-printed model was created.

The new EPIC POWER M12L connector is suitable for small robots, known as cobots, which act together with people in production or in the warehouse. Other fields of application are automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and use in I/O modules for PROFINET. To date, 7/8″ connectors have been the standard power interface for the sensor/actuator control cabinet. The change from the old standard to the M12 L enables boxes to be reduced in size by over 50%. The PNO has defined the M12 L coding as the interface for the power supply for all PROFINET applications. This is the set standard for PROFINET devices such as intelligent motors or I/O modules.

The mechanical L coding of the connector face prevents incorrect plugging with the mating connector. Crimp termination creates a vibration-proof connection, provides maximum contact protection between the contact and cable and is suitable for automated assembly. When connected and locked, protection class IP65/67 and IP69 can be achieved. Thanks to UL certification, the EPIC POWER M12L is approved for use in North America. The new connector is also available as a 4-pin variant with black insulation and as a 4+FE variant with grey insulation and functional earthing contact (FE).

Treotham also offers other additions to suit the EPIC POWER M12L series: an EPIC POWER M12L D6 coupling connector, an EPIC POWER M12L G4 panel-mount base, an EPIC POWER M12L F6 cable connector and the EPIC POWER M12L A4 panel-mount base. All variants are also available with solder contacts as an option. There are also EPIC POWER M12L contacts with multiple slots and marking of the conductor cross-section to ensure maximum contact from the plug connection.