Connecting a CAN logger to a CANopen machine network or NMEA 2000 marine bus often requires a cable that pairs an M12 5-pin connector with a standard DB9 port. Grid Connect stocks two DB9-to-M12 cables that are, for all practical purposes, identical — they share the same pinout, construction, -operating range, and full compatibility with the CANedge and CLX000 data loggers. The only real differences are cable length (2 m vs. 1.5 m) and manufacturer (Grid Connect vs. CSS Electronics). This chart puts the full spec sheet side by side so you can confirm the match in seconds.
| Product features | CAN bus cable M12 connector - 2 meter cable | M12 to DB9 Cable Adapter (5-pin Connector, CAN bus) |
|---|---|---|
| Product identification | ||
| Manufacturer | Grid Connect | CSS Electronics |
| MPN | GC-CAN-CAB-M12-2M-GC | A015 |
| SKU | GC-CAN-CAB-M12-2M-GC | GC-CSS-DB9-M12-CABLE |
| Price (USD) | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Connectors | DB9 female to M12 5-pin male | DB9 female to M12 5-pin male |
| Cable length | 2 m (6.6 ft) | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
| Cable thickness | 22 AWG (0.50 mm²) | 22 AWG (0.50 mm²) |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +80°C (-4°F to +176°F) | -20°C to +80°C (-4°F to +176°F) |
| Overmolded construction | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Applications | ||
| NMEA 2000® (marine) | Yes | Yes |
| CANopen | Yes | Yes |
| CANedge / CLX000 data logger compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Pinout | ||
| CAN High pin | DB9 pin 7 → M12 pin 4 (NET-H) | DB9 pin 7 → M12 pin 4 (NET-H) |
| CAN Low pin | DB9 pin 2 → M12 pin 5 (NET-L) | DB9 pin 2 → M12 pin 5 (NET-L) |
| Power pin | DB9 pin 9 → M12 pin 2 (NET-S) | DB9 pin 9 → M12 pin 2 (NET-S) |
| Ground pin | DB9 pin 3 → M12 pin 3 (NET-C) | DB9 pin 3 → M12 pin 3 (NET-C) |
| DB9 pinout standard | CiA® 303-1 | CiA® 303-1 |
