The part number **PXPPVC08RAM05BCL050PVC** refers to a high-quality industrial sensor/actuator cable assembly, typically manufactured by companies like **Bulgin** (as part of their Buccaneer range). Below is the technical breakdown of the electronic and mechanical components: ### Technical Specifications Breakdown | Segment | Code | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Series** | PXP | Buccaneer M8 Series (Plastic Circular Connector) | | **Material** | PVC | Cable Jacket Material: Polyvinyl Chloride | | **Size/Type** | 08 | M8 Connector Size (8mm thread) | | **Orientation** | RAM | Right Angle Male Connector | | **Pole Count** | 05 | 5-Pole (5 Pins/Wires) | | **Coding** | B | B-Coded (Standardized keying to prevent mismating) | | **Locking** | CL | Capped/Screw Lock (Threaded coupling nut) | | **Length** | 050 | 5.0 Meters cable length | | **Jacket** | PVC | Secondary confirmation of PVC outer sheath | --- ### Component Analysis #### 1. The Connector (M8) * **Form Factor:** Small-scale M8 circular connector designed for space-constrained industrial environments. * **B-Coding:** This specific internal keying is often used for Fieldbus connections or specialized sensor signals to ensure it cannot be plugged into a standard A-coded power socket. * **Pins:** 5 Gold-plated brass contacts for high conductivity and corrosion resistance. #### 2. Electrical Characteristics * **Voltage Rating:** Typically rated up to **30V - 60V AC/DC** (depending on specific safety certifications). * **Current Rating:** Generally rated for **1.5A to 3A** per contact. * **Contact Resistance:** < 10mΩ. #### 3. Environmental & Mechanical * **IP Rating:** Usually **IP67 or IP69K** when mated, meaning it is dust-tight and can withstand immersion in water or high-pressure jets. * **Cable Jacket (PVC):** Best suited for static applications. It offers good resistance to moisture and chemicals but is less flexible than PUR (Polyurethane) in continuous motion/robotic environments. * **Right Angle (RAM):** The 90-degree bend reduces the "strain" on the cable in tight enclosures and allows for lower profile installations. --- ### Common Applications * **Industrial Automation:** Connecting proximity sensors, limit switches, and photoelectric sensors. * **Robotics:** Data transmission in non-flexing parts of the machinery. * **Process Control:** Connecting small actuators to PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) I/O modules.