M12 Standard Sensor/Actuator Single-Ended Cordset: Female, straight, 8-pin, A-coded, translucent body, 30 V AC/DC, 2 A; PUR orange cable, 6-wires, 0.34 mm2
M12 Standard Sensor/Actuator Single-Ended Cordset: Female, straight, 8-pin, A-coded, translucent body, 30 V AC/DC, 2 A; PUR orange cable, 6-wires, 0.34 mm2
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 4
Part numbers
RKT 8-6-268 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Item Description | Cable Length | Rated Current | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15718 | RKT 8-6-268/5 M | 5 m | 2 A | Order online |
| 15727 | RKT 8-6-268/10 M | 10 m | 2 A | Order online |
| 46898 | RKT 8-6-268/2 M | 2 m | 2 A | Order online |
| 934636543 | RKT 8-6-268/20 M | 20 m | 2 A | Order online |
Specifications
Information
| Product Family | Sensor / Actuator Connectors |
|---|---|
| Side 1 Product Sub Family | M12 Standard |
| Connector Type | Cordset, single ended |
| Side 1 Type of Contact/Gender | Female |
| Connector Design | Straight |
| Number of Pins | 8 |
| Coding, Side 1 | A |
| Shielding Type | Unshielded |
| Attachment Type | Coupling Nut |
| Voltage Rating | 30 V |
| Rated Impulse Voltage | 0.8 kV |
| Operating Voltage | 30 V AC/DC |
| Current Rating | 2 A |
| Side 1 Contact Resistance | ≤ 10 mOhm |
| Insulation Resistance | ˃ 10^9 Ohm |
| Mating Cycles | ≤ 100 |
| Ambient Temperature (Operation)* | - 40 °C - + 90 °C |
| Protection Degree / IP Rating** | IP65, IP67, IP68 (1 m / 24 h), IP69K |
| Side 1 Design Standard | IEC 61076-2-101 |
| Side 1 Pollution Degree | 3 acc. to DIN EN 60664-1 (VDE 0110-1) |
| Overvoltage Category | III acc. to DIN EN 60664-1 (VDE 0110-1) |
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.71 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
Face View
| Pin 1 | white |
|---|---|
| Pin 2 | green |
| Pin 3 | yellow |
| Pin 4 | grey |
| Pin 5 | brown |
| Pin 6 | n.c. |
| Pin 7 | blue |
| Pin 8 | n.c. |
Materials
| Contact Base Material | CuZn |
|---|---|
| Side 1 Contact Plating | Cu/Au |
| Contact Bearer Material | TPU |
| Contact Bearer Color | Orange |
| Flammability Class (Contact Bearer) | UL 94 HB |
| Molded Body Material | TPU |
| Molded Body Color | Translucent |
| Flammability Class (Molded Body) | UL 94 HB |
| Attachment Material | CuZn |
| Attachment Plating | Nickel-plated |
| O-Ring Material | FKM, green |
Circuitry
| Fastening Torque (Attachment) | M 12x1: (50-60) Ncm, hand-tight |
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Cable Data
| Cable Number | 268 |
|---|---|
| Conductor Size | 0.34 mm2 |
| Number of Wires | 6 |
| 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 |
| Welding Resistance | Welding spark resistant |
| Conductor Material | Cu |
| Cable Jacket Material | PUR |
| Cable Jacket Color | orange similar to RAL 2003 |
| Cable Diameter D | ø 5.5 ± 0.20 mm |
| Wire Insulation Material | PP |
| Insulated Wire Diameter | ø 1.50 ± 0.05 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 Type | AWM: 20549 |
| Flammability Class (Cable Jacket) | DIN EN 60332-2-2, VDE 0482-332-2-2, IEC 60332-2-2, CSA FT-2 |
| Cable Characteristics | Free of lacquer wetting disturbing substances; Mainly plasticizer diffusion free; Exclusion of PVC and silicone; Seatwater resistance; Coldness flexibility |
Safety & Environmental Compliance
| RoHS Compliant | yes |
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Resistances
| Halogenfree | DIN EN 50267-2-1, IEC 60754-1, VDE 0482-267-2-1 |
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| Oil Resistance | VDE 0472-803 |
Notes
| Note Derating | Notice derating |
|---|---|
| Protection Degree / IP Rating Note | ** only if mounted and locked in combination with Hirschmann / Lumberg Automation connector. |
| Note | Do not connect or disconnect under load. |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.71 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
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