Overview
The Turck U2027 RKM 30-2M is a single-ended industrial cordset designed for actuator and sensor applications. This 2-meter cable features a 7/8″ straight female connector with 3-pin configuration, making it ideal for panel-mount and quick-disconnect installations in control cabinets and instrumentation tray systems.
Key Features
- Cable Length: 2 meters (6.56 ft), with tolerance of ±50mm or ±4%
- Connector Type: 7/8″ MINIFAST female, straight orientation, nickel-plated brass coupling
- Conductor Configuration: 3 conductors × 18 AWG (0.076″ diameter per conductor)
- Jacket Material: Yellow PVC, oil and sunlight resistant
- Environmental Rating: −40°C cold bend rating, UL 1685 FT4, UL 1061, and CSA FT4 flame ratings
- Certifications: Flexlife® and C-Track approved for field maintenance compatibility
- Cable Diameter: 6.2 mm (Ø) for compact routing and ease of installation
Technical Specifications
The RKM 30-2M meets demanding industrial standards for signal transmission and durability:
- Cable ID: RF50880
- Conductor Diameter: 0.076″
- Total Conductors: 3
- Cable Jacket: Yellow PVC
- Connector Gender/Type: Female, straight
- Operating Temperature Range: −40°C to +80°C (typical for PVC jacket)
- Flame Rating: UL 1685 FT4; UL 1061; CSA FT4
- Oil Resistance: Yes
- Sunlight Resistance: Yes
- Length Tolerance: +50mm or +4% / −0mm
Typical Applications
This cordset is commonly used in:
- Actuator and sensor connections in programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- Instrumentation tray cable runs in machine control panels
- Quick-disconnect signal lines in modular automation cells
- Industrial sensor networks requiring robust cable protection
- Manufacturing equipment with oil-splash or outdoor exposure
- Food and beverage processing systems requiring durable signal cables
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Turck RKM 30 series connectors and quick-disconnect receptacles
- Panel-mount MINIFAST 7/8″ female receptacles
- Industrial sensor and actuator terminals requiring M12 equivalent quick-connect solutions
- Standard instrumentation tray cable channels and conduit systems
- PLC and control module 24 VDC signal inputs/outputs
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Alternative RKM 30 series cordsets with 2m length (same connector type and pin configuration)
- Verify exact OEM compatibility with your system integrator before ordering.
Works With
- Turck M12 and MINIFAST connector ecosystems
- Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and other PLC digital input/output modules
- Turck sensor and actuator product lines (DFS60, TBEN, TLE series)
- Standard 24 VDC discrete signal networks
