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M8 A-code power and I/O cables for CT cameras

The 8-pin M8 A-code connector carries power and I/O lines: one opto-isolated input, one opto-isolated output and one bi-directional non-isolated line. The connector is the same across all CT variants — BASE, PRO and MAX. The open end is wired on site. Flex classes ST, HF, SF; water-proof versions for IP67 cameras.

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Part numbers and versions

Standard (ST)

Part numberPNConnectorsLength
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-1m310102706M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads1 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-3m310102707M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-5m310102708M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-7m310102709M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads7 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-10m310102710M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-15m310102711M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads15 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-20m310102712M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads20 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST-30m310102713M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads30 m

Standard (ST) · water-proof

Part numberPNConnectorsLength
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST(WP)-3m310102753M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST(WP)-5m310102754M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST(WP)-10m310102755M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-ST(WP)-15m310102756M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads15 m

High flex (HF), drag chain

Part numberPNConnectorsLength
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-1m310102714M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads1 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-3m310102715M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-5m310102716M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-7m310102717M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads7 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-10m310102718M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-15m310102719M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads15 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-20m310102720M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads20 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF-30m310102721M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads30 m

High flex (HF), drag chain · water-proof

Part numberPNConnectorsLength
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF(WP)-3m310102757M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF(WP)-5m310102758M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF(WP)-10m310102759M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-HF(WP)-15m310102760M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads15 m

Super flex (SF), drag chain

Part numberPNConnectorsLength
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-1m310102722M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads1 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-3m310102723M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-5m310102724M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-7m310102725M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads7 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-10m310102726M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-15m310102727M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads15 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-20m310102729M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads20 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF-30m310102728M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads30 m

Super flex (SF), drag chain · water-proof

Part numberPNConnectorsLength
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF(WP)-3m310102761M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads3 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF(WP)-5m310102762M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads5 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF(WP)-10m310102763M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads10 m
MV-ACP-M8A8M-open-SF(WP)-15m310102764M8 A-code 8-pin male → open leads15 m

Control adapter cable

Part numberPNConnectorsLength
MV-ACP-M12A8Mu-SMRFPB4-ST-0.19m310102779M12 8-pin male → SM 3-pin female + Pico Blade 4-pin male0.19 m

Compatible cameras and code readers

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Equipment categories this accessory is matched to:

Series per manufacturer data:

CT BASECT PROCT MAX

FAQ

Does one M8 connector family serve every CT camera variant?

Yes. The M8 A-code connection is stated as common to CT BASE, CT PRO and CT MAX. The cable provides an 8-pin male camera end and open leads for on-site wiring of power and I/O.

How should ST, HF and SF construction be selected?

ST identifies the standard cable branch. HF and SF are the two branches identified for drag-chain use. After choosing the motion class, select the required length and whether the water-proof WP form is needed.

Which lengths are available for the non-WP cable groups?

ST, HF and SF non-WP versions share the listed lengths of 1 m, 3 m, 5 m, 7 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m and 30 m. The construction code remains part of the exact model at every length.

What changes when a water-proof WP version is chosen?

WP versions are provided for IP67 cameras in ST, HF and SF forms. Their stated length choices are 3 m, 5 m, 10 m and 15 m, rather than the wider length set used by the non-WP branches.

Which power and signal lines pass through the 8-pin cable?

The M8 A-code cable carries power, one opto-isolated input, one opto-isolated output and one bi-directional non-isolated line. The open end is terminated during on-site wiring.

How is the control adapter different from the open-lead cables?

MV-ACP-M12A8Mu-SMRFPB4-ST-0.19m has an M12 8-pin male end and splits to an SM 3-pin female and Pico Blade 4-pin male. It is 0.19 m long and does not use the M8-male-to-open arrangement.

Typical applications