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| Key distinction | An M12 shell does not identify the coding; D-coded and X-coded Ethernet interfaces are different keyed forms. | M12 X-coded and D-coded forms differ in coding and position layout even though both use an M12 shell. | Physical coding is an identification layer; it does not by itself establish protocol, power behavior or end-to-end compatibility. |
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| Nominal contacts | 4S237Source-backed nominal position count: 4. | 8S238Source-backed nominal position count: 8. | 8S299Source-backed nominal position/contact/conductor count for identification: 8. Not a wiring diagram or installation instruction. |
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| Positions / cavity span | 4 (Claim C233A); 4 (Claim C233B); 4 (Claim C233C); 4 (Phoenix Contact 1561797 / connection 1 (M12 end))S237 · S256 · S500 · S500Source-scoped examples are separate; select the exact variant and measured axis. V39 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility proof. V40 engineering-reference fact only; independent human review remains pending. This claim does not approve fabrication, rewiring, substitution, electrical safety, protocol support or end-to-end compatibility. V121 named-product or explicitly scoped manufacturer distinction only; no wiring instruction, independent engineering approval or end-to-end compatibility guarantee. Phoenix Contact 1561797 / connection 1 (M12 end). Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. | 8 (Claim C234A); 8 (Claim C234B); 8 (Claim C234C); 8 (Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 1); 8 (Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 2)S238 · S256 · S501 · S501Source-scoped examples are separate; select the exact variant and measured axis. V39 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility proof. V40 engineering-reference fact only; independent human review remains pending. This claim does not approve fabrication, rewiring, substitution, electrical safety, protocol support or end-to-end compatibility. V121 named-product or explicitly scoped manufacturer distinction only; no wiring instruction, independent engineering approval or end-to-end compatibility guarantee. Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 1. Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 2. Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. | 8 (Claim C270A); 8 (Claim C270B); 8 (Phoenix Contact 1276285)S299 · S331 · S331Source-scoped examples are separate; select the exact variant and measured axis. V47 identification fact only; the cited product establishes the named connector/configuration and narrow position/conductor context, not universal wiring, mating, installation safety or interchangeability. V48 product-specific hybrid/coding reference only; no universal Y-coded pin assignment, device compatibility or safe power budget is inferred. Phoenix Contact 1276285. Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. |
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| Populated contacts | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
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| Contact rows | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
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| Contact pitch | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
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| Dimensions / axis | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
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| Connector role | Straight M12 cable plug; other assembly end is RJ45 (Phoenix Contact 1561797 / connection 1 (M12 end))S500Source-scoped examples are separate; select the exact variant and measured axis. Phoenix Contact 1561797 / connection 1 (M12 end). Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. | Straight M12 cable plug (Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 1); Straight M12 cable socket (Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 2)S501Source-scoped examples are separate; select the exact variant and measured axis. Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 1. Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 2. Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. | Hybrid cable assembly with straight M12 plugs at both ends (Phoenix Contact 1276285)S331Source-scoped examples are separate; select the exact variant and measured axis. Phoenix Contact 1276285. Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. |
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| Coupling / latch | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
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| Keying / polarization | D coding (Phoenix Contact 1561797 / connection 1 (M12 end))S500Source-scoped examples are separate; select the exact variant and measured axis. Phoenix Contact 1561797 / connection 1 (M12 end). Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. | X coding (Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 1); X coding (Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 2)S501Source-scoped examples are separate; select the exact variant and measured axis. Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 1. Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. Phoenix Contact 1851772 / connection 2. Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. | Y coding (Phoenix Contact 1276285)S331Source-scoped examples are separate; select the exact variant and measured axis. Phoenix Contact 1276285. Named primary-source example only. Identification facts do not certify mating, electrical compatibility, fabrication or powered use. |
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| Documented identification | M12 D-coded Ethernet connector; 4 positions in the documented product.C233A | M12 X-coded Ethernet connector; 8 positions in the documented product.C234A | 8-position/contact/conductor recognition fact in the cited implementation.C270A |
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| Evidence | C233A,C233C,C233D → Independent review pending | C234A,C234C,C234D → Independent review pending | C270A,C270C → Independent review pending |
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