Turck U2281-3 Actuator And Sensor Extension Cordset

Description:

The Turck RSM RKM 46-3M Actuator and Sensor Extension Cordset U2281-3 is a double-ended industrial connection cable featuring a straight 7/8"-16 UN 4-pin Mini Fast male connector and a straight 7/8"-16 UN 4-pin Mini Fast female connector with a 3-meter yellow PVC flexible service cable for reliable power and signal transmission in industrial automation systems. Commonly installed in PLC control panels, conveyor systems, machine tools, distributed I/O stations, motor controls, sensors, actuators, and factory automation equipment requiring rugged Mini Fast extension connectivity. Maintenance teams, OEM machine builders, and system integrators use this cordset for equipment replacement, machine retrofits, new installations, and control system expansion.

Applications:

The Turck RSM RKM 46-3M U2281-3 is widely used in industrial automation, packaging machinery, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, process automation, robotics, machine tools, and distributed I/O systems where a 4-pin Mini Fast male-to-female extension cordset provides dependable power and signal transmission between PLCs, controllers, sensors, actuators, valve manifolds, and field devices.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Turck
• Part Number: RSM RKM 46-3M
• Identification Number: U2281-3
• Product Type: Actuator and Sensor Extension Cordset
• Design: Double-Ended Extension Cable
• Connector A: 7/8"-16 UN Male, Straight, 4-Pin Mini Fast
• Connector B: 7/8"-16 UN Female, Straight, 4-Pin Mini Fast
• Cable Length: 3 m
• Cable Jacket Material: Yellow PVC
• Cable Type: Flexible Service Cable
• Number of Conductors: 4 × 16 AWG (1.5 mm²)
• Conductor Material: Bare Copper
• Rated Voltage: 600 V
• Rated Current: 10 A
• Cable Diameter: 10.01 mm
• Contact Material: Brass (CuZn), Gold-Plated
• Contact Carrier Material: TPU, Yellow
• Connector Body Material: TPU, Yellow
• Coupling Nut Material: Brass (CuZn), Nickel-Plated
• Tightening Torque: 2 Nm
• Mechanical Life: >100 Mating Cycles
• Pollution Degree: 3
• Protection Rating: IP67, IP68, IP69, IP69K; NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6P, 12 (when mated)
• Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +105 °C (Static), +5 °C to +105 °C (Flexible), Installation: -10 °C to +105 °C
• Minimum Bending Radius: ≥5× Cable Diameter (Static), ≥10× Cable Diameter (Dynamic)
• Special Features: Flexible Service Cable, Sunlight Resistant, Oil Resistant, -40 °C Cold Bend Rated, UL 1100 Flame Rated, CSA FT2 Flame Rated
• Approvals: UL 2238, CSA C22.2 No. 182.3, CE, UKCA, RoHS

Common Replacements:

• Turck RSM RKM 46-1M
• Turck RSM RKM 46-5M
• Turck RSM RKM 46-10M