Turck RSC RKC 493-20M Cordset Double-Ended M12

Description:

The Turck RSC RKC 493-20M Double-Ended Fieldbus Cordset is a 4-pole M12 male-to-female extension cable with a 20-meter shielded cable designed for FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus communication and power distribution systems. Commonly installed in process automation equipment, PLC control panels, distributed I/O systems, chemical processing plants, and industrial fieldbus networks requiring reliable long-distance communication and power connectivity. Maintenance teams, OEM machine builders, and system integrators use this cordset for equipment replacement, machine retrofits, fieldbus network expansion, and industrial control system upgrades.

Applications:

The Turck RSC RKC 493-20M is widely used in FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus networks, process control systems, oil and gas facilities, chemical and petrochemical plants, water and wastewater treatment systems, power generation plants, and industrial automation applications where a rugged M12 male-to-female extension cordset provides dependable communication and power transmission between PLCs, remote I/O modules, transmitters, valve positioners, and other field devices.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Turck
• Part Number: RSC RKC 493-20M
• Product Number: #196600
• Product Type: FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus Double-Ended Cordset
• Connector A: M12 × 1 Male, Straight, A-Coded, 4-Pole
• Connector B: M12 × 1 Female, Straight, A-Coded, 4-Pole
• Cable Length: 20 m
• Design: Double-Ended Extension Cordset
• Fieldbus Protocol: FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus
• Cable Jacket Material: Blue PVC
• Shielding: Aluminum/Polyester Foil with Tinned Copper Braid
• Number of Conductors: 2 × 18 AWG (0.82 mm²) with Shield
• Rated Voltage: 600 V
• Rated Current: 9 A
• Contact Material: Gold-Plated Brass
• Coupling Nut Material: Stainless Steel, Passivated
• Protection Rating: IP67, IP68, IP69K (when mated)
• Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +105 °C
• Special Features: Shielded, Tray Cable Rated, Exposed Run Rated, Oil Resistant, Sunlight Resistant, FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus Certified
• Approvals: UL Listed, UL 2238, CSA C22.2 No. 182.3, FM Class I Division 2, CSA Class I Division 2, ABS, CE, RoHS

Common Replacements:

• Turck RSC RKC 493-10M
• Turck RSC RKC 493-15M
• Turck RSC RKC 493-30M