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RKT 8-344

Product Number: RKT 8-344

M12 Standard Sensor/Actuator Single-Ended Cordset: Female, straight, 8-pin, A-coded, translucent body, 30 V AC/DC, 2 A; PUR black cable, 8-wires, 0.25 mm2

M12 Standard Sensor/Actuator Single-Ended Cordset: Female, straight, 8-pin, A-coded, translucent body, 30 V AC/DC, 2 A; PUR black cable, 8-wires, 0.25 mm2

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
7

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

RKT 8-344 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #Item DescriptionCable LengthRated CurrentOrder
80411RKT 8-344/10 M10 m2 AOrder online
97356RKT 8-344/2 M2 m2 AOrder online
97357RKT 8-344/5 M5 m2 AOrder online
97616RKT 8-344/20 M20 m2 AOrder online
11234RKT 8-344/15 M15 m2 AOrder online
14359RKT 8-344/16 M16 m2 AOrder online
16678RKT 8-344/30 M—2 AOrder online

Specifications

Information

Product FamilySensor / Actuator Connectors
Side 1 Product Sub FamilyM12 Standard
Connector TypeCordset, single ended
Side 1 Type of Contact/GenderFemale
Connector DesignStraight
Number of Pins8
Coding, Side 1A
Shielding TypeUnshielded
Attachment TypeCoupling Nut
Voltage Rating30 V
Rated Voltage (UL)30 V AC/DC
Rated Impulse Voltage0.8 kV
Operating Voltage30 V AC/DC
Current Rating2 A
Rated Current (UL)*2 A
Side 1 Contact Resistance≤ 10 mOhm
Insulation Resistance˃ 10^9 Ohm
Mating Cycles≤ 100
Ambient Temperature (Operation)*- 40 °C - + 90 °C
Operating Temperature (UL)max. + 50 °C
Protection Degree / IP Rating**IP65, IP67, IP68 (1 m / 24 h), IP69K
Side 1 Design StandardIEC 61076-2-101
Side 1 Pollution Degree3 acc. to DIN EN 60664-1 (VDE 0110-1)
Overvoltage CategoryIII acc. to DIN EN 60664-1 (VDE 0110-1)
Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.87 Revision Date: 02-20-2026

Face View

Pin 1white
Pin 2brown
Pin 3green
Pin 4yellow
Pin 5grey
Pin 6pink
Pin 7blue
Pin 8red

Materials

Contact Base MaterialCuZn
Side 1 Contact PlatingCu/Au
Contact Bearer MaterialTPU
Contact Bearer ColorOrange
Flammability Class (Contact Bearer)UL 94 HB
Molded Body MaterialTPU
Molded Body ColorTranslucent
Flammability Class (Molded Body)UL 94 HB
Attachment MaterialCuZn
Attachment PlatingNickel-plated
O-Ring MaterialFKM, green

Circuitry

Fastening Torque (Attachment)M 12x1: (50-60) Ncm, hand-tight

Cable Data

Cable Number344
Conductor Size0.25 mm2
Number of Wires8
Minimal Bending Radius (Fixed Inst)˃ 5 x D
Minimal Bending Radius (Flexible Inst)˃ 10 x D
Cycles (Bending)˃ 5 M
Cycles (Torsion)˃ 5 M @ ± 360 °/1 m
Conductor MaterialCu
Cable Jacket MaterialPUR
Cable Jacket Colorblack
Cable Diameter Dø 6.0 ± 0.20 mm
Wire Insulation MaterialPP
Insulated Wire Diameterø 1.20 mm
Ambient Temperature (Fixed Installation)- 50 °C - + 80 °C
Ambient Temperature (Flex Installation)- 25 °C - + 80 °C
Ambient Temperature (Drag Chain Inst)- 25 °C - + 60 °C
UL Cable TypeAWM: 20549
Flammability Class (Cable Jacket)DIN EN 60332-2-2, VDE 0482-332-2-2, IEC 60332-2-2, CSA FT-2
Cable CharacteristicsFree of lacquer wetting disturbing substances; Good microbes and hydrolysis resistance; Mainly plasticizer diffusion free; Exclusion of PVC and silicone; Coldness flexibility

Approvals

UL-FileE315587
ULUL 2238; cURus

Safety & Environmental Compliance

RoHS Compliantyes

Resistances

HalogenfreeDIN EN 50267-2-1, IEC 60754-1, VDE 0482-267-2-1
Oil ResistanceGood chemical and oil resistance

Notes

Note DeratingNotice derating
Protection Degree / IP Rating Note** only if mounted and locked in combination with Hirschmann / Lumberg Automation connector.
NoteDo not connect or disconnect under load.

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.87 Revision Date: 02-20-2026

Resources

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