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EVC811 M12 Wirable Socket: Field-Terminable Connection for Industrial Automation
The ifm EVC811 is a wirable M12 angled socket built for fast, reliable field assembly. You connect wires on site with screw terminals. Moreover, a patented three-way ball clamp holds the cable tight. As a result, this cuts downtime and simplifies spare-part stocking. The EVC series socket suits sensors, actuators, and control cabinets in demanding plants.
Order code: SDOAH040MSSFKPG. The body is moulded PA 6.6 in orange. Contacts are gold-plated for stable signals. In addition, sealing is FKM for wide chemical and temperature resistance. The part is silicone-free. Therefore, it runs from -25 to 90 °C and meets IP 65, IP 67, IP 68, and IP 69K.
Key Benefits
- Fast field wiring: Screw terminals accept 0.25 to 1 mm² wire (AWG 23 to 17). Therefore, no special tools are needed.
- Secure strain relief: A patented three-way ball clamp grips the cable sheath. Cable OD range is 3.5 to 6 mm.
- Strong sealing: The FKM seal and IP 69K rating handle washdown and high-pressure cleaning.
- Wide temperature range: It works from -25 to 90 °C in operating conditions.
- Reliable contacts: Four gold-plated contacts in A-coded layout reduce signal loss.
- Silicone-free: As a result, it is safe for paint shops and sensitive production areas.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: ifm
- Model: EVC811
- Series: EVC wirable socket (connection technology)
- Order code: SDOAH040MSSFKPG
- Connector type: 1 x M12 angled socket, A-coded
- Contacts: 4, gold-plated
- Termination: Screw terminals, 0.25 to 1 mm² (AWG 23 to 17)
- Cable sheath diameter: 3.5 to 6 mm
- Strain relief: Patented three-way ball clamp
- Body material: PA 6.6, orange
- Locking nut: Brass, nickel-plated
- Seal material: FKM
- Tightening torque: 0.6 to 1.2 Nm
- Silicone-free: Yes
- Max. voltage: Less than 250 V AC, less than 300 V DC
- Max. current load total: 4 A at up to 40 °C
- Protection class: II
- Operating temperature: -25 to 90 °C
- Storage temperature: -25 to 55 °C
- Storage humidity: 10 to 100 %, climate class 1K22 per DIN 60721-3-1
- Operating humidity: Not published by the manufacturer
- Protection rating: IP 65, IP 67, IP 68, IP 69K
- Dimensions: Cylindrical Ø 21 mm, overall length 47 mm
- Threads: M12 x 1 socket, M18 x 1 cable thread
- Spanner flat: 19 mm
- Weight: 42.8 g
- Product status: Current ifm product line, page active as of 2026-10
Installation Guide
- First, strip the cable sheath to the length marked on the socket body.
- Then open the M18 x 1 cable thread and slide the parts onto the cable.
- Next, insert wires into the screw terminals and tighten each screw firmly.
- After that, seat the cable in the three-way ball clamp to get strain relief.
- Close the housing. Finally, tighten the locking nut to 0.6 to 1.2 Nm.
- Check that the FKM seal sits clean and free of dirt.
- Plug the M12 socket into the device. Then hand-tighten the coupling nut.
Setup and Maintenance
- No programming or calibration is needed, since the socket is passive.
- Re-open the housing to change wires or shorten the cable.
- Inspect the FKM seal at each service interval. Replace it if worn.
- Clean the body with a damp cloth. However, avoid sharp tools on the seal.
- Check screw terminal torque after the first week of operation.
- Keep spare seals and housings on hand so that you can cut repair time.
Compatibility Notes
- It fits all standard M12 x 1 A-coded male connectors.
- Also, it works with 4-wire sensor and actuator cables.
- It accepts cable sheath diameters from 3.5 to 6 mm.
- Moreover, it suits 0.25 to 1 mm² wire, solid or stranded.
- It is rated for circuits up to 250 V AC or 300 V DC and 4 A total.
- However, it is not for signal frequencies above standard sensor switching rates.
- Use only with A-coded mating parts so that IP ratings stay intact.
Approvals and Standards
- Protection class II per applicable standards.
- Storage climate class 1K22 per DIN 60721-3-1.
- IP 65, IP 67, IP 68, and IP 69K rated housing.
- RoHS and REACH data are available from ifm on request.
- Confirm final machine approvals with your panel builder.
Package Contents
- 1 x EVC811 M12 angled wirable socket
- 1 x cable gland set for M18 x 1 thread
- 1 x FKM seal, pre-fitted
- 1 x printed quick guide
FAQ
Q: Can I assemble this socket without special tools?
A: Yes. A small screwdriver and a 19 mm wrench cover the whole job.
Q: What wire size fits the screw terminals?
A: 0.25 to 1 mm², which equals AWG 23 to 17.
Q: Does the socket hold the cable firmly?
A: Yes. The patented three-way ball clamp grips the sheath, so strain relief stays strong.
Q: What cable diameter works best?
A: Sheath diameters from 3.5 to 6 mm seat well and seal tight.
Q: Which IP ratings does it meet?
A: IP 65, IP 67, IP 68, and IP 69K, so washdown cleaning is safe.
Q: Is it safe in paint shops?
A: Yes. The part is silicone-free, so it will not contaminate paint lines.
Q: Can I reuse the socket after a cable fault?
A: Yes. Open the body, replace the cable, and refit the clamp. Reuse saves cost.
Q: How often should I check the seal?
A: Inspect at each machine service. Replace the FKM seal if it looks worn or cut.
Q: What torque should I use on the coupling nut?
A: Tighten the locking nut to 0.6 to 1.2 Nm. Hand-tighten the M12 coupling nut.
Q: Why does humidity data only cover storage?
A: ifm publishes storage humidity only. Therefore, for operating humidity, contact ifm support.
Q: Is this part still in production?
A: Yes. The ifm EVC811 is a current product, verified as of 2026-10.
Q: Which devices pair with this socket?
A: Any device with an M12 A-coded male port and 4-pin wiring.
Q: Can I use it outdoors?
A: The IP 69K seal and -25 to 90 °C range suit many outdoor tasks. Add a drip loop and check UV exposure on the cable.
Q: What current can it carry at high heat?
A: The 4 A total rating applies up to 40 °C. Above that, derate the load.
Q: Do I need to grease the seal?
A: No grease is needed. Keep the FKM seal clean and dry before closing.
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