Can M12 connectors of different codes be inserted into each other? What would be the consequences if they are forcibly inserted?

Intermateability of Different Coded M12 Connectors & Risks of Forced Mating

Fundamental Matching Principle

Cannot Be Plugged Into Each Other : M12 connectors with different coding types are completely incompatible for mutual insertion, the different positions of lock buckle slot are professional fool-proof design for industrial safety.

Consequences of Forcible Mating

Structural Damage Risk

Forced plugging and mating will directly cause irreversible damage to the precision metal pins and lock buckle structure of the connector, such as pin bending, fracture and lock slot deformation.

Electrical Fault Hidden Danger

If forced insertion is successful by accident, the inconsistent pin definition will lead to circuit misconnection, which will cause equipment short circuit, signal burnout and even damage to the internal main control board of the equipment.

Technical Note: The fool-proof structural design is to avoid equipment failure caused by wrong insertion, please strictly select the M12 connector that is completely matched with the equipment interface coding type for use.

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