CAN Connector
CAN connector pinouts should match this image. The yellow line is the edge of the board and the connector is mounted on the front in this image.
M12 Connection Standard
Using information from Ultra Librarian on common uses for m12 keying
Type | Mating (From perspective of box-source and box-input) | Use | Digikey Link | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D | Box Source: Female Box Input: Female | Ethernet Connection | ||
D | Box Source: Male Box Input: Male | Standard Data Transfer | DAQ data transfer | |
A | Box Source: Male Box Input: Female | Low DC Power | Standard power connector | |
T | Box Source: Female Box Input: Female | High DC Power | RLCS, Laptop, Antenna |
M12 Pin outs for power:
Pin numbering starts from the left of the notch on a female connector, and goes clockwise
Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: 5V
Pin 3: 12V
Pin 4: 24V
M12 Ethernet Connection
We use D-coded M12s with the following (common in industry) pinout:
The ports on our boxes should have female contacts, and the wires linking the boxes together should be be male-to-male.