Industrial camera I/O trigger and power supply cables. Wrong selection directly causes signal frame loss and equipment shutdown. This article breaks down the tested parameters of three Hirose 6 pin female connector high‑flex cables — flex life, conductor specification, jacket material, and provides a purchasing comparison table and selection priority.
Core Breakage & Unstable Signal of Hirose 6 Pin Female Connector: Root Cause Lies In Conductors And Shielding
In industrial camera drag‑chain environments, cables bend repeatedly. Metal fatigue and breakage of conductors are common failures. Ordinary cables use thick solid conductors, and they break after only a few bends.
High‑flex cables adopt fine multi‑stranded twisted copper wires. The 24AWG conductor is twisted from 41 pieces of 0.08 mm bare copper wires, and the 26AWG conductor is twisted from 30 pieces of 0.08 mm bare copper wires. Stress spreads to each thin wire during bending, greatly improving service life. This Hirose 6 pin female connector cable uses bare‑copper conductors to guarantee low resistance and good bending resistance.
All three cables apply double‑layer shielding: aluminum foil plus tinned copper braid, with 85% braid coverage. Frequency converters and servo drives on industrial sites produce electromagnetic interference. Cables without shielding act like antennas, coupling noise into signals. This will cause camera trigger delay or frame loss. High‑flex cables matching the Hirose 6 pin female connector must come with shielding; otherwise signal quality cannot be guaranteed.
Three‑Product Parameter Direct Comparison Of Hirose 6 Pin Female Connector
The three Oklab Hirose 6 pin female connector high‑flex cables share the same core wire set: 2 pcs 24AWG power wires + 4 pcs 26AWG signal wires. Bare copper conductor material, PVC insulation layer, outer diameter ø5.0±0.3 mm. Differences lie in connector angle and cable exit direction.
| Model | Connector Angle | Application Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| OLA‑ANA‑2‑X‑5M‑4 | 90° Right‑Angle‑4 | Compact space, side cable exit |
| OLA‑ANA‑2‑X‑3M‑1 | 90° Right‑Angle‑1 | Compact space, opposite‑side cable exit |
| OLA‑ANA‑2‑X‑3M | Straight | Straight standard outlet, ample space |
Unified Core Parameters:
- Connector: HR‑10A‑7P‑6S (Hirose 6 pin female connector)
- Wire Gauge: 2×24AWG + 4×26AWG
- Certifications: UL20276, Flame Retardant VW‑1
- Fixed‑installation Temperature: -20°C ~ 80°C
- Moving‑installation Temperature: -10°C ~ 50°C
- Minimum Bending Radius (Fixed): 4 × cable outer diameter
- Minimum Bending Radius (Moving): 8 × cable outer diameter
How To Choose Between 90° Right‑Angle And Straight Connectors
Straight type (OLA‑ANA‑2‑X‑3M) features a direct cable route with minimum signal loss and the lowest price. However, if the bending radius inside the drag‑chain is insufficient, sharp bending on the straight‑end cable will speed up jacket wear.
90° right‑angle types (Right‑Angle‑4 and Right‑Angle‑1) solve two problems. First, they save installation space; the connector body will not protrude from the device panel. Second, they reduce bending stress at the cable outlet to prevent jacket cracking. These two Hirose 6 pin female connector right‑angle models are specially designed for narrow spaces.
Selection Rules:
- Distance from device panel to drag‑chain entry ＞100 mm → Straight type
- Limited compact space & restricted cable outlet direction → 90° right‑angle type, select ‑4 or ‑1 according to cable routing direction
Drag‑Chain Service Life and Jacket Material of Hirose 6 Pin Female Connector
PVC jacket. Bending radius for fixed installation: 4 × outer diameter (approx. 20 mm); for moving installation: 8 × outer diameter (approx. 40 mm). When selecting Hirose 6 pin female connector high‑flex cables, make sure the actual drag‑chain bending radius is no less than 8D.
Drag‑Chain Service Life Is Directly Related To Three Factors:
- Bending radius: Service life drops sharply if less than 8 × outer diameter
- Bending cycle frequency: Higher frequency leads to faster fatigue
- Travel length: Longer drag‑chain travel means larger bending amplitude per cycle
The jacket reaches VW‑1 flame retardant grade, with good wear resistance, torsion resistance and heat resistance. However, PVC becomes hard at low temperatures (below ‑10°C). Custom PUR version is required for cold‑storage environments.
Which Industrial Cameras Are Compatible
All three cables work with industrial cameras equipped with Hirose 6 pin male connector. The Hirose 6 pin female connector plugs directly into the male connector on the camera side; no adapter is needed:
- Basler racer GigE, runner series
- Sony industrial CCD cameras
- Allied Vision cameras
- Other machine‑vision cameras with Hirose 6‑pin male connector
Application: Camera power supply + I/O trigger signal + data transmission
Stock & Lead Time of Hirose 6 Pin Female Connector
All three standard models are in stock. Goods will be shipped within 4‑10 working days after order placement.
Selection Procedure
Step 1: Confirm Camera Interface
- Verify the camera side is Hirose 6 pin male connector (male)
- This product is Hirose 6 pin female connector (female), direct plug‑and‑play
Step 2: Check Routing Space
- Ample space for straight outlet → OLA‑ANA‑2‑X‑3M (straight, $29)
- Compact space requiring 90° turn → Right‑Angle‑1 ($32) or Right‑Angle‑4 ($36), select according to cable exit direction
Step 3: Confirm Cable Length
- Standard lengths: 3M, 5M
Step 4: Place Order
- Standard models in stock, ship within 4‑10 working days
Why Choose the Hirose 6 Pin Female Connector of Oklab
Hirose 6 pin female connector high‑flex cables supplied by Oklab match original industrial‑camera interfaces directly. They are not copies or alternative replacements.
- Verifiable specifications: 41/0.08 stranded conductors, 85% braid shielding, UL20276 certification. Every parameter is traceable.
- Sufficient stock: Straight, Right‑Angle‑1 and Right‑Angle‑4 are regularly stocked, shipped in 4‑10 working days.
- Technical support: Assistance for camera‑interface verification, elbow‑direction matching and drag‑chain bending‑radius calculation.
For purchasing Hirose 6 pin female connector high‑flex cables, contact Oklab for selection proposals and quotations.
FAQ of Hirose 6 Pin Female Connector
Q1: Can the Hirose 6 pin female connector of these three cables plug directly into Basler cameras?
A1: Yes. Basler racer and runner‑series cameras are fitted with Hirose 6 pin male connector. This female connector plugs in directly, no adapter required.
Q2: Which has longer drag‑chain service life, straight or 90° right‑angle type?
A2: It depends on installation space. The straight type delivers smoother routing and longer service life when space is sufficient. In compact spaces, the right‑angle version avoids sharp bends at the cable outlet and lasts longer instead. The key requirement is bending radius ≥ 8 × outer diameter.
Q3: What current can the mixed 24AWG & 26AWG cable carry?
A3: 24AWG (41/0.08) for power supply, approx. 2 A current‑carrying capacity; 26AWG (30/0.08) for signals. Total power capacity depends on two parallel 24AWG wires, approx. 4 A.
Q4: Is the PVC jacket suitable for oily environments?
A4: Yes. PVC offers moderate oil resistance and works well for light oil contamination. For long‑term exposure to cutting fluid or strong solvents, custom PUR‑jacket version is recommended, lead‑time 50‑60 working days.
Q5: The minimum operating temperature for moving installation is ‑10°C. Can it work in cold‑storage warehouses in winter?
A5: No. PVC turns rigid below ‑10°C and tends to crack under bending.