Overview
The Allen-Bradley 871A-TS4-DM1 is a DC Micro (M12) terminal chamber designed for field-attachable connector applications in industrial automation and control systems. This 4-pin straight male connector provides reliable electrical connectivity for inductive proximity sensors, photoelectric switches, and other factory automation components requiring standard M12 micro connections.
Key Features
- Field-attachable design for flexible on-site installation
- Straight male connector configuration with 4 pins
- DC Micro (M12) connection system for standard industrial compatibility
- Rated for 250VAC/VDC, 4 Amps per pin
- Accepts cable jackets 4–6mm in diameter
- PG 7 rear nut thread for secure mounting
Technical Specifications
- Connection Type: DC Micro (M12), Straight Male
- Pin Count: 4 pins
- Cable Jacket Diameter: 4–6mm (0.16–0.24 inches)
- Rated Voltage: 250VAC/VDC
- Current Rating: 4 Amps
- Rear Nut Thread Size: PG 7
- Connector Configuration: Straight Male
- Installation Method: Field-Attachable Terminal Chamber
- Series: Allen-Bradley 871A
Typical Applications
- Inductive proximity sensor connections
- Photoelectric switch termination
- Industrial sensor field wiring and cordsets
- Automotive assembly and welding equipment
- Food processing and washdown environments
- Machine control and automation signal routing
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Allen-Bradley M12 DC Micro connection systems
- M12 A-coded (2 m/s) 4-pin sensor networks
- Industrial sensors and switches using standard M12 connectors
- Rockwell Automation control systems with M12 sensor inputs
- EtherCAT, PROFINET, and IO-Link-enabled fieldbuses (with appropriate gateway modules)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- 871A-TS4-DM (non-IDC base model)
- Verify exact compatibility with your integrator before ordering alternate M12 connectors
Works With
- Allen-Bradley Micro Logix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix PLCs with M12 sensor modules
- Rockwell Studio 5000 (Logix Designer) programming environment
- Standard M12 4-pin industrial sensor protocols (IO-Link supported with compatible modules)
- EtherNet/IP and PROFINET gateway-enabled installations
