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M8 A-code power and I/O cables for CT cameras

The 8-pin M8 A-code connector carries power and I/O lines: one opto-isolated input, one opto-isolated output and one bi-directional non-isolated line. The connector is the same across all CT variants — BASE, PRO and MAX. The open end is wired on site. Flex classes ST, HF, SF; water-proof versions for IP67 cameras.

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Lead time: from 5 days
Warranty: 36 months

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Part numbers and versions

Jacket material	PVC¹
Ingress protection	IP67 @ when connected to camera¹
Working temperature	-20…75 °C¹
Certification	RoHS2.0, UL¹
Torsion endurance	≤5000000 (max.) @ ±180° torsion¹
Cable color	black¹

Standard (ST)

Cable type	M8 8-Pin A-Code Standard Power & I/O Cable; 26#2P+26#2C+26AWG*2C+AB
Connector A	M8 8-pin A-coded male
Connector B	open leads
Cable construction	2 twisted pairs 26 AWG + 2 cores 26 AWG + 2 cores 26 AWG + shield (AB)
Cable diameter	5.5 mm
Minimum bending radius	≥66 mm (min.)
Cable installation scenario	static
Maximum cable voltage	≤30 V (max.) @ DC
Connector mating durability	≥750
Interface wiring	1 / Red 2 / Yellow 3 / White/Yellow Show all (8) 4 / Blue 5 / White/Blue 6 / Purple 7 / Brown 8 / Black
Pin wire colors	Pin 1: red, Pin 2: yellow, Pin 3: white / yellow, Pin 4: blue, Pin 5: white / blue, Pin 6: purple, Pin 7: brown, Pin 8: black

Part number	PN	Integral cable length
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-1m	310102706	1 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-3m	310102707	3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-5m	310102708	5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-7m	310102709	7 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-10m	310102710	10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-15m	310102711	15 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-20m	310102712	20 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-30m	310102713	30 m

Standard (ST) · water-proof

Cable type	I/O and power²
Connector A	M8 8-pin male
Connector B	open leads 8-pin
Cable installation scenario	static

Part number	PN	Integral cable length
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST(WP)-3m	310102753	3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST(WP)-5m	310102754	5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST(WP)-10m	310102755	10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST(WP)-15m	310102756	15 m

High flex (HF), drag chain

Cable type	M8 8-Pin A-Code High-Flex Power & I/O Cable; 26#2P+26#2C+26AWG*2C+AB
Connector A	M8 8-pin A-coded male
Connector B	open leads
Cable construction	2 twisted pairs 26 AWG + 2 cores 26 AWG + 2 cores 26 AWG + shield (AB)
Cable diameter	6.8 mm
Minimum bending radius	≥81.6 mm (min.)
Bending endurance	≤5000000 (max.) @ U-type bending
Cable installation scenario	static, drag chain
Maximum cable voltage	≤30 V (max.) @ DC
Connector mating durability	≥750
Interface wiring	1 / Red 2 / Yellow 3 / White/Yellow Show all (8) 4 / Blue 5 / White/Blue 6 / Purple 7 / Brown 8 / Black
Pin wire colors	Pin 1: red, Pin 2: yellow, Pin 3: white / yellow, Pin 4: blue, Pin 5: white / blue, Pin 6: purple, Pin 7: brown, Pin 8: black

Part number	PN	Integral cable length
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-1m	310102714	1 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-3m	310102715	3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-5m	310102716	5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-7m	310102717	7 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-10m	310102718	10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-15m	310102719	15 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-20m	310102720	20 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-30m	310102721	30 m

High flex (HF), drag chain · water-proof

Cable type	I/O and power²
Connector A	M8 8-pin male
Connector B	open leads 8-pin
Cable installation scenario	drag chain (min.)

Part number	PN	Integral cable length
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF(WP)-3m	310102757	3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF(WP)-5m	310102758	5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF(WP)-10m	310102759	10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF(WP)-15m	310102760	15 m

Super flex (SF), drag chain

Cable type	M8 8-Pin A-Code Super-Flex Power & I/O Cable; 26#2P+26#2C+26AWG*2C+AB
Connector A	M8 8-pin A-coded male
Connector B	open leads
Cable construction	2 twisted pairs 26 AWG + 2 cores 26 AWG + 2 cores 26 AWG + shield (AB)
Cable diameter	6.8 mm
Minimum bending radius	≥81.6 mm (min.)
Bending endurance	≤10000000 (max.) @ U-type bending; ≤3000000 (max.) @ ±90° bending
Cable installation scenario	static, drag chain, robot arm
Maximum cable voltage	≤30 V (max.) @ DC
Connector mating durability	≥750
Interface wiring	1 / Red 2 / Yellow 3 / White/Yellow Show all (8) 4 / Blue 5 / White/Blue 6 / Purple 7 / Brown 8 / Black
Pin wire colors	Pin 1: red, Pin 2: yellow, Pin 3: white / yellow, Pin 4: blue, Pin 5: white / blue, Pin 6: purple, Pin 7: brown, Pin 8: black

Part number	PN	Integral cable length
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-1m	310102722	1 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-3m	310102723	3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-5m	310102724	5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-7m	310102725	7 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-10m	310102726	10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-15m	310102727	15 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-20m	310102729	20 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-30m	310102728	30 m

Super flex (SF), drag chain · water-proof

Cable type	I/O and power²
Connector A	M8 8-pin male
Connector B	open leads 8-pin
Cable installation scenario	drag chain (min.)

Part number	PN	Integral cable length
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF(WP)-3m	310102761	3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF(WP)-5m	310102762	5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF(WP)-10m	310102763	10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF(WP)-15m	310102764	15 m

Control adapter cable

Cable type	M12 8-Pin Expansion Control Cable
Integral cable length	0.19 m
Connector A	M12 8-pin A-coded male
Connector B	SM 3-pin female, PicoBlade 4-pin male
Cable construction	2 twisted pairs 28 AWG + 28#*AC + shield (AB)
Cable diameter	6 mm
Minimum bending radius	72 mm (min.)
Cable installation scenario	static, waterproof
Maximum cable voltage	30 V (max.) @ DC
Connector mating durability	>750
Interface wiring	X1: 1 / X2: 1 X1: 2 / X2: 1 X1: 3 / X2: 3 Show all (8) X1: 4 / X2: 3 X1: 5 / X3: 4 X1: 6 / X3: 3 X1: 7 / X3: 2 X1: 8 / X3: 1
Pin wire colors	Pin 1: red Pin 2: red Pin 3: black Show all (8) Pin 4: black Pin 5: green Pin 6: yellow Pin 7: gray Pin 8: orange

Part number	PN
MV-ACP-M12A8Mu-SMRFPB4-ST-0.19m	310102779

¹ not stated for all variants
² unofficial data

Compatible cameras and code readers

MV-CT0MG0004/G MV-CT1MG0004/G MV-CT2MG0004/G MV-CT0CG0004/G MV-CT1CG0004/G MV-CT2CG0004/G MV-CT0MG0016/G MV-CT1MG0016/G MV-CT2MG0016/G MV-CT0CG0016/G MV-CT1CG0016/G MV-CT2CG0016/G

and 89 more — Area scan cameras →

Equipment categories this accessory is matched to:

Area scan cameras

Series per manufacturer data:

CT BASECT PROCT MAX

FAQ

Does one M8 connector family serve every CT camera variant?

Yes. The M8 A-code connection is stated as common to CT BASE, CT PRO and CT MAX. The cable provides an 8-pin male camera end and open leads for on-site wiring of power and I/O.

How should ST, HF and SF construction be selected?

ST identifies the standard cable branch. HF and SF are the two branches identified for drag-chain use. After choosing the motion class, select the required length and whether the water-proof WP form is needed.

Which lengths are available for the non-WP cable groups?

ST, HF and SF non-WP versions share the listed lengths of 1 m, 3 m, 5 m, 7 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m and 30 m. The construction code remains part of the exact model at every length.

What changes when a water-proof WP version is chosen?

WP versions are provided for IP67 cameras in ST, HF and SF forms. Their stated length choices are 3 m, 5 m, 10 m and 15 m, rather than the wider length set used by the non-WP branches.

Which power and signal lines pass through the 8-pin cable?

The M8 A-code cable carries power, one opto-isolated input, one opto-isolated output and one bi-directional non-isolated line. The open end is terminated during on-site wiring.

How is the control adapter different from the open-lead cables?

MV-ACP-M12A8Mu-SMRFPB4-ST-0.19m has an M12 8-pin male end and splits to an SM 3-pin female and Pico Blade 4-pin male. It is 0.19 m long and does not use the M8-male-to-open arrangement.