Turck PKG Cordset Series Modules — 6M-2/CS10922

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Product Details And Specifications

Turck PKG Cordset Series: Comprehensive Module Range and Technical Overview

The Turck PKG cordset series represents one of the most widely deployed families of industrial connector cables in global heavy industry. Installed across chemical processing plants, nuclear facilities, oil refineries, and automotive assembly lines, PKG cordsets serve as the standardized interconnect solution between field sensors, actuators, and control system I/O modules. The series is built around the M12 circular connector standard — the dominant interface in IEC 61076-2-101 compliant automation environments — and is manufactured to IP67/IP68 ingress protection ratings, making it suitable for wash-down, high-humidity, and submersion-rated installations. Turck's PKG line is a direct-fit replacement reference for Siemens ET 200, Rockwell 1734 POINT I/O, and Beckhoff EtherCAT terminal wiring harnesses where M12 field wiring is specified. The series designation encodes cable length (e.g., 6M = 6 meters), pin count (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 8), and catalog suffix (CS-series = straight connector body). The 6M-2/CS10922 is a 6-meter, 2-pin, single-ended straight cordset with a male M12 connector, rated for 60 VDC / 4A per contact, with PUR outer jacket for oil and UV resistance.

The Evolution of PKG Series Architecture

Turck introduced the PKG cordset family in the early 1990s as a response to the DIN 43650 and IEC 60947 push toward standardized field wiring in modular PLC architectures. The first-generation PKG cables used PVC jacketing and were rated to IP65 only, limiting their use in outdoor or wash-down environments. By the mid-1990s, Turck transitioned the series to PUR (polyurethane) jacketing, extending the IP rating to IP67 and adding resistance to hydraulic oils, cutting fluids, and UV exposure — critical for automotive and food processing deployments.

The second architectural shift came with the adoption of the M12 A-coding standard as the dominant pin format for DC sensor/actuator wiring, displacing earlier 7/8" and DIN-style connectors in new installations. The PKG series was expanded to include B-coded (AC power), D-coded (Ethernet/Profinet), and X-coded (Gigabit Ethernet) variants, allowing a single cable family to serve both legacy 24VDC sensor loops and modern Industrial Ethernet backbones. Current PKG variants are fully compatible with Profibus, DeviceNet, AS-Interface, and IO-Link physical layer wiring requirements. For installations using older Turck BL20 or BL67 remote I/O gateways, PKG cordsets remain the specified field wiring interface and are still actively manufactured, ensuring long-term availability for brownfield maintenance programs.

PKG Series Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified, commonly stocked configurations within the Turck PKG cordset series. Each entry reflects a distinct cable length, pin count, connector gender, or jacket specification:

6M-2/CS10922: 6m, 2-pin, M12 male straight, single-ended, PUR jacket, 60VDC/4A
2M-2/CS10922: 2m, 2-pin, M12 male straight, single-ended, standard sensor wiring
5M-2/CS10922: 5m, 2-pin, M12 male straight, single-ended, PUR jacket
10M-2/CS10922: 10m, 2-pin, M12 male straight, extended-reach sensor loop
6M-3/CS10922: 6m, 3-pin, M12 male straight, single-ended, 3-wire sensor interface
2M-3/CS10922: 2m, 3-pin, M12 male straight, compact 3-wire actuator wiring
5M-3/CS10922: 5m, 3-pin, M12 male straight, PUR jacket, IP67
6M-4/CS10922: 6m, 4-pin, M12 A-coded male straight, standard 4-wire sensor/actuator
2M-4/CS10922: 2m, 4-pin, M12 A-coded male straight, short-run I/O wiring
5M-4/CS10922: 5m, 4-pin, M12 A-coded male straight, mid-length field wiring
10M-4/CS10922: 10m, 4-pin, M12 A-coded male straight, extended field run
6M-5/CS10922: 6m, 5-pin, M12 A-coded male straight, 5-wire valve/actuator interface
2M-5/CS10922: 2m, 5-pin, M12 A-coded male straight, compact 5-wire wiring
5M-5/CS10922: 5m, 5-pin, M12 A-coded male straight, PUR jacket, IP67
10M-5/CS10922: 10m, 5-pin, M12 A-coded male straight, long-run 5-wire actuator loop
6M-4/CS10920: 6m, 4-pin, M12 male straight, alternate catalog suffix, PVC jacket
6M-4/CS10921: 6m, 4-pin, M12 male angled (90°), single-ended, space-constrained mounting
6M-5/CS10921: 6m, 5-pin, M12 male angled, single-ended, valve manifold wiring

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete PKG Series Parts

DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory program for Turck PKG cordset variants that have been discontinued from standard distribution channels or are subject to extended lead times due to raw material constraints. As the PKG series has matured into a stable, long-lifecycle product family, certain cable length and pin-count combinations — particularly 8-pin M12 X-coded variants and legacy PVC-jacketed configurations — are no longer stocked by regional distributors. DriveKNMS sources these through certified secondary market channels, including factory-surplus lots, OEM decommissioning programs, and authorized broker networks. All sourced units are verified against Turck's published dimensional and electrical specifications before dispatch. For brownfield chemical and refinery installations where cable replacement requires exact OEM part number matching (due to hazardous area documentation requirements), DriveKNMS provides full traceability documentation including country of origin, manufacturing date codes, and test records. Customers requiring ATEX or IECEx-rated cordset variants for Zone 1/Zone 2 environments are advised to specify this requirement at the time of inquiry, as these configurations carry separate certification documentation.

Quality Control for the PKG Series Range

Each PKG cordset processed through DriveKNMS undergoes a structured inspection protocol prior to shipment. Connector body inspection covers the M12 thread profile (per IEC 61076-2-101), locking ring torque, and contact pin alignment using a calibrated pin gauge. Electrical continuity is verified for each conductor using a 4-wire Kelvin resistance measurement, with maximum allowable conductor resistance calculated per cable length and cross-section (typically 0.075 Ω/m for 0.34 mm² conductors). Insulation resistance between conductors and shield is tested at 500 VDC for a minimum of 60 seconds, with a pass threshold of ≥100 MΩ. For PUR-jacketed variants, jacket integrity is verified by visual inspection for cuts, abrasion, and connector overmold adhesion. Connector IP rating is validated by confirming the presence and condition of the O-ring seal at the mating face. Units that fail any parameter are quarantined and not returned to stock.