A 5-meter M12-to-open-end cable for IO-Link and SIMATIC RF device connections—the shorter counterpart to the 10-meter 6GT2891-4LN10. The straight M12 socket mates with the device; color-coded ferrules terminate directly on cabinet terminals. TPE-U jacket construction handles oil, grease, UV, and repeated flexing in industrial machine environments.

5 meters or 10 meters—how do I choose?

Measure the cable path from the device M12 port to the cabinet entry point, adding 300mm for service loops at both ends. If the routed distance is under 4 meters, the 5m cable leaves adequate slack without excess coil in the wireway. For distances between 4 and 8 meters, step up to the 10m 6GT2891-4LN10. Excess cable coiled in a wire duct adds unnecessary inductance and clutter—pick the length that fits the actual route.

What devices does this cable connect to?

The M12 4-pole A-coded socket mates with IO-Link sensors and actuators, SIMATIC RF200/RF300 readers, and RF600 series readers operating in 4-pole mode. For RF600 readers in full RS422 mode requiring 12 poles, this 4-pole cable is insufficient—use the 12-pole 6GT2891-0CH50 instead.