IFM EVF566 Angled Field-Wirable Socket

ไอเอฟเอ็ม M12 4-pin A-coded

Full Part Number: EVF566 (Material Code SDOAH040VASFKPG)

สายผลิตภัณฑ์: ecolink series, field-assembled M12 angled socket with screw terminals. Used for on-site custom cable assembly for sensors and actuators. Suitable for food & สภาพแวดล้อมที่เปียก, silicone-free.

✅ Key Specifications

พารามิเตอร์ทางไฟฟ้า

ตัวเชื่อมต่อ: M12 socket, 90° angled, รหัส A, 4-เข็มหมุด

แรงดันไฟฟ้าที่ได้รับการจัดอันดับ: ≤250 V AC / ≤300 V DC

จัดอันดับปัจจุบัน: 4 A @ 40°C ambient

การสิ้นสุด: ขั้วต่อสกรู, 0.25～1 mm² (AWG23～AWG17)

รายชื่อผู้ติดต่อ: Gold-plated for stable long-term signal transmission

การป้องกันทางเข้า: IP65 / IP67 / IP68 / IP69K (when fully locked and assembled)

ระดับการป้องกัน: คลาสที่สอง

เครื่องกล & Material Data

ที่อยู่อาศัย: PA6.6 (ไนลอน, สีเทา)

Locking Nut: 316แอล สแตนเลส (1.4404), ทนต่อการกัดกร่อน

การปิดผนึก: EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), น้ำ & wash resistant, silicone-free

Compatible Cable Outer Diameter: φ3.5～6 mm

แรงบิดในการขัน: 0.6~1.2 นิวตันเมตร (must not exceed the maximum torque rating of mating connector)

น้ำหนัก: 41.8 ก

ช่วงอุณหภูมิในการทำงาน: -25 ℃~ +100 ℃

✅ Application Scenarios

1. พื้นที่อุตสาหกรรมทั่วไป: Wiring for inductive proximity sensors, เซ็นเซอร์ตาแมว, ความดัน / flow sensors and small actuators
2. อาหาร & เครื่องดื่ม, pharmaceutical and washdown equipment (IP69K for high-pressure hot water cleaning)
3. ชื้น, dusty and heavy-vibration automated production lines
4. Temporary field rewiring, spare part replacement, no prefabricated cables required

✅ Series Comparison (For Selection Reference)

EVF565: Straight 4-pin A-coded field-wirable socket

EVF566: Angled 4-pin A-coded field-wirable socket (รุ่นนี้)

EVF569: Straight 5-pin A-coded field-wirable socket

EVF570: Angled 5-pin A-coded field-wirable socket

✅ Installation & หมายเหตุการบำรุงรักษา

1. Match wire stripping length to terminals; tighten screws properly to avoid poor contact.
2. Cable sheath must seat fully inside the connector sealing zone, otherwise IP rating will be invalid.
3. Stainless steel nut suitable for humid / สภาพแวดล้อมที่มีฤทธิ์กัดกร่อน; recheck torque periodically.
4. EPDM gaskets are NOT suitable for aromatic hydrocarbons or strong ketone solvent immersion.

✅ Alternative Options

Original IFM: EVF566 is the standard model. เทียบเท่าในประเทศ: M12 A-coded 4-pin angled field assembly socket (verify IP69K and EPDM seal material).

แบรนด์ทางเลือก: ติดต่อฟีนิกซ์, Weidmüller M12 field wireable connectors.

Typical Application Cases of IFM EVF566

EVF566 is an M12 A-coded 4-pin angled field-wirable socket. Core advantages: IP69K, EPDM sealing, silicone-free, 316L locking nut. Primarily designed for food & high-pressure washdown environments. Used for field-made sensor cables; angled design saves space and relieves cable bending stress.

กรณี 1: Beverage Filling Lines (ขวด PET / carton filling)

อุปกรณ์: Fillers, capping machines, starwheel conveyors, bottle-bottom photoelectric detectors (IFM O5/O6 photoelectric sensors, II proximity sensors)

จุดปวด: Dense stations; sensors mounted close to machine frames, straight connectors create heavy cable bending stress. Equipment undergoes daily CIP high-pressure washing; conventional connectors leak water and seals degrade. Coating processes forbid silicone (silicone causes pinholes in coatings).

สารละลาย: Field cable assembly using EVF566. The 90° angle routes cable along machine frames and reduces repeated cable flexing. EPDM seal + IP69K withstand 80°C high-pressure hot water cleaning. Silicone-free material meets coating requirements.

วัตถุประสงค์: Digital signal transmission for proximity and photoelectric sensors; 4-pin supports IO-Link (24V power + สัญญาณ).

ประโยชน์: Spare part replacement on site without prefabricated cables, shortening downtime. Stainless steel nut resists cleaning chemical corrosion.

กรณี 2: สายการแปรรูปอาหาร (Meat / Bakery cutting & sorting conveyors)

อุปกรณ์: สายพานลำเลียง, metal detectors, cutting stations, silo level detection

สภาพการทำงาน: มีความชื้นสูง, food residue, periodic foam and high-pressure water cleaning; wide temperature fluctuation (-20~85℃)

แอปพลิเคชัน: Level sensors, belt misalignment detectors, photoelectric sensors at metal detector inlets/outlets. Side-mounted on machine frames with limited installation space; angled M12 is the optimal choice.

เหตุผลในการคัดเลือก: EVF566 EPDM is resistant to food cleaners. PA66 housing withstands washdown. Screw terminals allow fast on-site rewiring and adding/removing sensor points.

กรณี 3: Valve Manifolds & Pipeline Monitoring in Breweries

อุปกรณ์: Wort mashing, filtration pipelines, pneumatic valve position feedback sensors (IFM MVQ valve sensors), pipeline pressure/flow sensors

สภาพการทำงาน: Damp steam environment, periodic in-place cleaning, heavy pipeline vibration

สารละลาย: EVF566 field wiring at sensor cable outlets. Angled profile avoids interference with valve bodies and prevents connector impact damage. Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation in humid environments for stable transmission of valve switch status / IO-Link diagnostic signals.

โอ&M Advantage: Maintain only connector + cable inventory for valve manifold zones; reduce SKUs of different prefabricated cables.

กรณี 4: Packaging Automation (Carton Packaging, Palletizing Lines)

อุปกรณ์: Around palletizing robots, carton-in-place detection, pallet recognition proximity sensors, lift cylinder position sensors

สภาพการทำงาน: ฝุ่น, continuous mechanical vibration, compact mounting space with side cable exit from sensors

แอปพลิเคชัน: Digital sensors for PNP/NPN signals. EVF566 screw terminals resist vibration and prevent loose connections. Cable can be cut to required length on-site to avoid waste of fixed-length prefabricated cables.

บันทึก: Usable in non-washdown environments, but EVF566 is preferred where high-pressure cleaning will be implemented later.

กรณี 5: Cleanroom Process Vessels in Pharmaceutical Plants

อุปกรณ์: Purified water tanks, batching tanks, ระดับ, flow and temperature sensors

ความต้องการ: Silicone-free material to prevent product contamination; periodic SIP/CIP cleaning and high humidity

แอปพลิเคชัน: 4-pin M12 IO-Link hygienic sensors. EVF566 silicone-free construction meets cleanroom specifications. 316L locking nut resists corrosive cleaning agents. IP68/IP69K withstands on-site washdown.

กรณี 6: General Automation Retrofit (Old Line Upgrade)

สถานการณ์: Adding proximity / photoelectric sensors to legacy production lines. Fixed-length prefabricated cables rarely match site dimensions; scattered sensor points for small-batch wiring.

จุดปวด: Procuring many different-length pre-made M12 cables is costly with long lead times.

สารละลาย: Standardize EVF566 angled field connectors; cut cables to length on demand. Suitable for commissioning and later point adjustments. Angled design fits side mounting on frames and equipment walls to avoid excessive cable bending.

คู่มือการเลือกใช้งาน (EVF566 vs EVF565)

1. EVF566: 90° angled → Frame sidewalls, confined spaces, beside valve bodies, side cable exit from sensors
2. EVF565: Straight → Axial cable exit, ample available space
3. ข้อจำกัด: Not recommended under immersion of aromatic hydrocarbons or strong ketone solvents; EPDM seals will degrade.

Typical Compatible Sensor List (4-pin A-coded M12 for EVF566)

IFM II series inductive proximity sensors

O5, O6 series photoelectric sensors

MVQ pneumatic valve position sensors

LMT level sensors, PN pressure sensors (4-pin IO-Link versions)

IFM EVF565~EVF572 Series List

(ecolink M12 A-coded field screw terminal connectors, subfamily of EVF566)

คุณสมบัติทั่วไป: silicone-free, EPDM sealing, 316L stainless locking nut, IP65/IP67/IP68/IP69K, PA6.6 housing, screw terminals 0.25~1 mm², cable OD φ3.5~6 mm, -25℃ ~ +100℃, designed for food and washdown applications

คู่มือการเลือกฉบับย่อ

1. ซ็อกเก็ต (to mate with sensor male plug): EVF565 / EVF566 / EVF569 / EVF570
2. ปลั๊ก (to mate with sensor female socket): EVF567 / EVF568 / EVF571 / EVF572
3. 4-เข็มหมุด: Standard DI/DO sensors, IO-ลิงค์ (II proximity, O5/O6 photoeyes)
4. 5-เข็มหมุด: Analog signal, dual-channel sensors
5. ตรง: Sufficient axial clearance; Angled: Frame side mounting, tight spaces, reduce cable bending stress

Summary of Electrical Ratings

4-pin models: ≤250V AC / ≤300V กระแสตรง, 4ก

5-pin models: ≤60V AC/DC, 4ก

หมายเหตุเสริม

This group EVF565~EVF572 are field-assemble (custom cable) subseries. Not the same category as prefabricated EVF0xx/EVF2xx/EVF3xx cables.

Coding: All A-coded, standard sensor/actuator M12, NOT D/X-code for Ethernet.

All support CIP/SIP high-pressure washdown, silicone-free formulation for food and coating production lines.

IFM EVF566 (M12 A-coded 4-pin Angled Field-Wirable Socket) ขั้นตอนการติดตั้ง

Precondition: Power OFF before work; cable OD φ3.5~6mm, conductor cross-section 0.25~1 mm²; flathead screwdriver recommended; torque wrench mandatory for food / สายการผลิต.

ขั้นตอนที่ 1: Disassemble Connector & Cable Preparation

1. Disassemble the rear assembly of EVF566: unscrew 316L stainless steel locking nut, cable gland, EPDM sealing sleeve. Keep all components safe.
2. Strip outer cable jacket: Remove outer sheath to ensure the outer jacket can be fully clamped by the rear sealing sleeve.
3. Strip core insulation: Strip approx. 5mm insulation from each inner conductor. No fraying or broken copper strands allowed.

บันทึก: For food washdown environments, use MPPE/PUR wash-resistant cables.

ขั้นตอนที่ 2: Thread Cable (Sequence Cannot Be Reversed)

Thread the cable through the rear components in order: Stainless steel locking nut → Cable gland → EPDM sealing sleeve, then feed into the wiring cavity of the angled housing.

วิกฤต: Cable outer sheath must enter inside the EPDM seal. Only inner conductors enter terminal compartment. IP protection will fail if this rule is violated, leading to water ingress during high-pressure washing.

ขั้นตอนที่ 3: Terminate Conductors to Screw Terminals (4-pin A-code)

Standard M12 A-coded 4-pin pinout (EVF566 socket)

พิน1: สีน้ำตาล → DC24V+

พิน2: White → Spare I/O

พิน3: Blue → 0V/GND

พิน4: Black → Signal / IO-ลิงค์

1. Loosen terminal screws and insert fully stripped copper conductors into terminal openings.
2. Tighten terminal screws to clamp wires. No bare copper may protrude outside terminals (short-circuit risk).
3. Gently pull each wire to verify secure clamping.

Do not over-tighten terminal screws to prevent thread stripping or damage to plastic base.

Step4: Reassemble Strain Relief & Sealing Assembly

1. Push EPDM sealing sleeve fully into the rear of connector body.
2. Screw in cable gland and tighten firmly. The sleeve clamps cable outer jacket to implement strain relief.

Strain relief is critical: Prevent cable pulling force from transferring directly to terminals, avoiding loose connections or wire breakage under vibration.

3. Refit stainless steel locking nut.

Step5: Mate with Sensor M12 Male Plug and Tighten Thread

Mate EVF566 socket to sensor M12 male plug. แรงบิดในการขัน: 0.6~1.2 N·m. Do not exceed the maximum torque rating of the mating sensor.

For food / high-pressure washdown applications, use torque wrench. General maintenance: hand tighten then 1/4 additional turn.

Never over-torque; risk of cracking sensor plastic housing.

การตรวจสอบ: EPDM gasket intact, no offset, no dirt trapped on sealing surface.

Step6: Pre-Power Check

1. Continuity test with multimeter: Verify correct pin-to-pin continuity, no short-circuit between pins and no short to ground.
2. การตรวจสายตา: Complete components, proper sealing, cable bend radius greater than minimum limit of the 90° elbow to avoid long-term fatigue failure.
3. Confirm all screws are tight.

✅ Operation & แนวทางการบำรุงรักษา (Critical for Food Lines)

1. Confirm connector tightness before CIP cleaning. Avoid aromatic or ketone cleaning chemicals which degrade EPDM.
2. Recheck thread torque periodically (every 3~6 months for high-vibration lines).
3. การถอดชิ้นส่วน & re-assembly: Inspect EPDM gasket each time. Replace immediately if aged or deformed.
4. Never pull the cable by gripping the connector body; always pull on the cable jacket.

❌ Common Mistakes (Causes Loss of IP69K Rating)

1. Cable outer jacket not inserted into sealing sleeve; only thin conductors pass through seal.
2. Frayed copper strands touching adjacent pins.
3. Excessive torque cracking sensor threads or plastic housing.
4. Gasket missing, trapped dust or debris on sealing face.
5. Cable outer diameter outside φ3.5~6mm range; seal cannot clamp cable securely.