Omron XS3F-M8PUR3A5M M8 Angled 3-Pin PUR Sensor Cable

Technical Overview

The Omron XS3F-M8PUR3A5M is a high-performance industrial sensor and actuator cable assembly belonging to the XS3F series. It features a watertight, IP67-rated 3-pin M8 right-angle receptacle on one end and a 5-meter unshielded Polyurethane (PUR) flying lead on the other. Designed to reduce equipment maintenance downtime, the PUR jacket provides excellent mechanical durability, making it ideal for challenging industrial automation environments involving fixed or occasionally moving installations.

Key Features

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90-degree angled socket configuration for compact routing
5-meter (16.4 ft) unshielded cable length
Polyurethane (PUR) cable jacket for robust industrial resilience
IP67 watertight protection rating for harsh washdown areas
3-position/pole connectivity

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Connector A	M8 Receptacle, 3-Pin, 90° Angled
Connector B	Free End / Unterminated
Cable Length	5 meters (16.4 ft)
Cable Material	PUR (Polyurethane)
Current Rating	1 A
IP Rating	IP67
Contact Resistance	60 mΩ max.
Dielectric Strength	1,000 VAC for 1 min

Industrial Applications

1. Machine Tool Proximity Sensing in Oily Environments

The XS3F-M8PUR3A5M utilizes a PUR (polyurethane) jacket which provides superior resistance to machine oils, cutting fluids, and mechanical wear. The 5m length and angled M8 connector allow for clean routing to proximity sensors mounted on tight CNC machine axes.

Problem Solved

Standard PVC cables degrade, swell, or become brittle when exposed to cutting fluids in CNC routing environments, causing premature sensor failure.

PUR jacketOil-resistantProximity sensorCNC machineIP67

2. Automated Packaging Conveyor Control

With an IP67 watertight rating, this M8 sensor cable perfectly connects photoelectric sensors to remote PLCs. The right-angle connector profile minimizes cable strain in compact conveyor rails and avoids accidental snagging during operation.

Problem Solved

Washdown procedures and continuous mechanical vibration lead to sensor disconnection and water ingress in food or logistics packaging lines.

IP67 watertightPhotoelectric sensorPackaging lineRight-angle connectorVibration resistance

3. Robotic Arm End-Effector Wiring

Thanks to its highly flexible PUR construction and unshielded 3-wire design, this cable is highly suitable for dynamic and occasionally moving applications on robotic arms, ensuring reliable signal transmission to end-effector limit switches.

Problem Solved

Constant flexing and twisting on robotic manipulator arms cause standard static sensor wires to fatigue, pinch, and snap prematurely.

Robotic end-effectorDynamic flexingPolyurethane PUR1A ratingLimit switch