SICK YF2A14-050VB3XLEAX Sensor Cable

YF2A14-050VB3XLEAX is a SICK sensor/actuator cable (part no. 2096235) with a female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded on head A and flying leads on head B. The cable is 5 m, 4-wire, PVC, unshielded, with a gray jacket.

An M12 cable with flying leads for sensor wiring

A pre-assembled cable with a moulded M12 female connector on one end and bare conductors on the other is the usual way to connect an M12 plug-in sensor to a terminal box or a cabinet, or to extend a sensor that has an M12 plug. The A-coded 4-pin layout matches the standard 4-pin M12 sensor connection; check the pin assignment against your sensor before wiring the flying leads, and make sure the cable is routed with the stated minimum bending radius.

Cable diameter 5 mm, conductor cross section 0.34 mm², current loading ≤ 4 A and nominal voltage 300 V AC. Allowed applications are uncontaminated zones; Zones with chemicals. The connector is screwed on with a tightening torque of 0.6 Nm and the enclosure rating is IP65 / IP66K / IP67.

Technical specifications

Type code YF2A14-050VB3XLEAX and part number 2096235

In the YF2A14 code the family prefix describes the cable assembly (a straight M12 female head with 4 poles and flying leads at the other end), and the digits after the hyphen include 050, which matches the 5 m length printed in the data sheet; the exact type string is long, so quote the part number 2096235. A shorter or longer cable, an angled head or a shielded version is a different part number.

Other active types in the same SICK family, each with its own part number:

• YG2A14-050VB3XLEAX (part no. 2095897)
• YF2A14-150VB3XLEAX (part no. 2096237)
• YI2A14-050VB3XLEAX (part no. 2096223)
• YF2A14-030VB3XLEAX (part no. 2109405)
• YF2A14-250VB3XLEAX (part no. 2114298)

Wiring and installation notes

Operating temperature is –5 °C … +80 °C for flexible use and –30 °C … +80 °C for fixed installation; the bending radius for flexible use is > 10 x cable diameter. Check the wire colours against the pin assignment of the sensor data sheet, and use a cable gland or sleeve at the flying end suited to the terminal box. The data sheet describes the cable as unshielded.

Choosing this cable for a sensor connection

Picking the right sensor cable comes down to a few practical checks. First, confirm that the device to be connected has an M12, 4-pin, A-coded male plug; a sensor with a different coding or pin count needs a different assembly. Second, measure the actual route from the sensor to the terminal box or cabinet, allowing for drip loops, strain relief and a little slack for future adjustment, and confirm that the 5 m length printed in the data sheet covers it without strain. Third, consider the electrical environment: this cable is unshielded, which is normally fine for switching sensors and short runs, but routes alongside drive output cables or large power conductors deserve a separate path or a shielded alternative from the same family.

Routing and termination practice

• Screw the M12 coupling nut on by hand and finish to the tightening torque stated above; over-tightening does not improve the enclosure rating.
• Respect the minimum bending radius, using the larger value wherever the cable moves with the machine.
• Secure the cable along trays or machine frames so the connector does not carry the weight of the cable.
• At the flying-lead end, strip only as much jacket as the terminal requires and identify each conductor against the sensor pin assignment before connecting.
• Keep the free end clean and dry until it is terminated, so moisture does not travel along the conductors.

Use in Gulf plants and outdoor equipment

On skids, conveyors and packaging lines in Oman, cables often see high surface temperatures, direct sun and fine dust. Keep the cable within the operating temperature limits listed for flexible and stationary use, and avoid laying it on hot surfaces such as uninsulated piping or motor housings. Where washdown or chemical cleaning occurs, the listed applications and enclosure ratings are the reference points; route the cable so that liquids drain away from the connector rather than collecting around it. Protect exposed sections from sun where practical, since prolonged UV exposure can age PVC jackets.

Inspection and RFQ information

During routine maintenance, look for cracked or flattened jacket sections, loose coupling nuts and corrosion on the connector, and check that the cable has not been pulled tight by moving parts. When ordering, give the part number 2096235, the quantity, and, if you need a different length or head, the specific family member from the list above so the correct item is quoted.

Documents and quotation

The SICK data sheet for YF2A14-050VB3XLEAX (part no. 2096235) is attached to this page as a PDF, exactly as SICK publishes it, so you can check it against your wiring and mounting drawings. To request a price, give us the part number, the quantity and where the goods should go, using the RFQ form. Related items are listed under Automation Accessories. Confirm before ordering that the version matches your installation: connection, output type and ratings. The data sheet prevails over this summary.