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

The Turck RSC RKC 493-20M Double-Ended Fieldbus Cordset is a 20 m, 4-pole M12 male-to-female extension cable designed for FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus networks and power distribution in industrial environments. It features M12 × 1, A-coded, 4-Pole connectors on both ends, a blue PVC jacket, and an aluminum/polyester foil shield with a tinned copper braid, with two 18 AWG (0.82 mm²) conductors and shield. Rated at 600 V and 9 A, it operates from -40 °C to +105 °C and provides IP67, IP68, IP69K protection when mated. Gold-plated brass contacts and a stainless steel passivated coupling nut add durability in harsh settings. Common applications include process automation equipment, PLC control panels, distributed I/O systems, chemical processing plants, oil and gas facilities, water and wastewater treatment, and broader industrial fieldbus networks, enabling dependable long-distance communication and power transmission between PLCs, remote I/O modules, transmitters, valve positioners, and other field devices. The cordset is shielded, tray cable rated, exposed run rated, oil-resistant, and sun­light-resistant, and it carries FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus certification with approvals including UL Listed, UL 2238, CSA C22.2 No. 182.3, FM Class I Division 2, CSA Class I Division 2, ABS, CE, and RoHS. It is commonly used by maintenance teams, OEM machine builders, and system integrators for equipment replacement, machine retrofits, fieldbus network expansion, and industrial control system upgrades.