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2TLA020055R2100 ABB M12 Protection Cap for Male Connector
ABB 2TLA020055R2100 M12 Protection Cap is a compact safety accessory designed to protect unused M12 male connectors on industrial devices and cables from dust.
£2.49
Why Choose the ABB M12 Protection Cap?
The ABB M12 Protection Cap, reference 20-055-21 and order code 2TLA020055R2100, is a compact protective cap for unused M12 male connectors in industrial safety and automation installations. Part of the ABB safety accessories range, it provides a simple way to protect an exposed M12 male connection from dust when the connector is not in use.
M12 connections are widely used throughout industrial machinery for sensors, safety devices, cables and associated control equipment. Leaving an unused male connector exposed can allow contamination to reach the connector interface, so the ABB M12 Protection Cap provides a purpose-designed protective covering for unused connection points.
Designed for devices and cables with M12 male connectors, this lightweight ABB connection accessory is straightforward to fit wherever a compatible unused connector requires protection. Its small dimensions make it an unobtrusive addition to machine-safety and industrial automation installations.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed protective cap for M12 male connectors.
- Helps protect unused M12 connections from dust.
- Suitable for devices and cables equipped with M12 male connectors.
- Compact design integrates easily into industrial equipment.
- Useful for maintaining unused connection points in machine-safety systems.
- Genuine ABB safety accessory for industrial connectivity applications.
Key Features
- ABB M12 Protection Cap.
- Designed specifically for unused M12 male connectors.
- Provides protection against dust contamination.
- Suitable for compatible M12-equipped devices and cables.
- Compact connection accessory format.
- 24 V rated control supply voltage associated with the product specification.
- Very low product weight for convenient field installation.
Reliable Protection for Unused M12 Connections
Industrial machines can contain numerous M12 connection points for sensors, safety equipment and control devices, and not every connection is necessarily occupied throughout the equipment's operating life. Protecting unused male connectors helps prevent dust from reaching exposed connector interfaces while they are not connected to a mating cable or device.
The ABB M12 Protection Cap provides a simple purpose-made solution for these unused connection points. Its compatibility with devices and cables featuring M12 male connectors makes it a useful accessory for machine builders, automation engineers and maintenance personnel working with ABB industrial safety systems.
Typical Applications
- Protection of unused M12 male connectors.
- Industrial machine-safety installations.
- Sensor and actuator connection points.
- Factory automation machinery.
- Industrial control and safety equipment.
- Maintenance and protection of spare M12 connection points.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Cable / Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Product group | Safety accessories | |
| Product | M12 Protection Cap | |
| Reference | 20-055-21 | |
| ABB order code | 2TLA020055R2100 | |
| Product type | M12 connector protection accessory | |
| Application | Protection of unused M12 male connectors from dust | |
| Suitable for | Devices and cables with M12 male connectors | |
| Rated control supply voltage | 24 V | |
| Product net dimensions (H × W × D) | 10 × 5 × 5 mm | |
| Product net weight | 0.002 kg | |
| GTIN / EAN | 7350024452334 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABB M12 Protection Cap used for?
The ABB M12 Protection Cap is designed to protect an unused M12 male connector from dust when no mating connector or cable is fitted.
What is the ABB order code for the M12 Protection Cap?
The ABB order code is 2TLA020055R2100, with reference 20-055-21.
Which connectors is this protection cap suitable for?
The cap is designed for devices and cables with M12 male connectors.
Why should an unused M12 connector be covered?
Covering an unused M12 male connector helps prevent dust contamination from reaching the exposed connector interface while it is not in use.
Where is the ABB M12 Protection Cap typically used?
It is suitable for industrial machinery, machine-safety systems, sensors, automation equipment and other installations containing unused compatible M12 male connection points.
Trusted ABB Machine-Safety Connectivity
ABB safety accessories provide practical connection and protection solutions for machine builders and automation engineers, helping maintain organised and dependable M12 connectivity throughout industrial safety and control installations.
