Overview
Molex Woodhead / Brad Micro-Change Series – M12 Industrial Cordsets | IEC Standard Connectors:
Micro-Change connectors are designed to withstand harsh-industrial and weather environments with superior quality that assures very reliable connections for control elements in automated equipment. These high-quality connectors allow fast and simple replacement of sensors, encoders, switches and other input and output devices in industrial machinery.
Available in 2- through 5-, 8- and 12-pole IEC compliant configurations, single- and dual-keyway designs, with straight and 90° plugs, the Micro-Change comprehensive offering provides a complete connectivity solution. With the introduction of Harsh Duty receptacles, Molex expands the applicability of M12 connectors to more demanding environments, Brad Micro-Change M12 Harsh-Duty Receptacles offer a sealed connection with superior EMI/RFI shielding in high-vibration systems, which makes them ideal for petrochemical, and commercial-vehicle Class 2 applications.
Features:
Industry-standard interface compatible with a wide array of sensors and switches
Micro-change connectors are designed to withstand harsh environments
Moisture resistant construction provides NEMA 6P and IP68 protection
Allow fast and simple replacement of 12 to 18mm sensors, encoders and other input and output devices
Available in 2- through 5-, 8- and 12-pole IEC compliant configurations
Single- and dual-keyway designs
Complete LED Machine Lighting Solutions
Machine Lights package includes LED light, mounting brackets and M12 cordsets and connectors
Simplifies ordering by condensing an entire lighting systems into single order numbers
Harsh-Duty Receptacle
Water-tight panel-mount design
Enables enclosure meets NEMA 6P and IP67 protection
Gold over palladium/nickel plating design
Provides a longer-lasting, high-performance electrical contact
Rated to 250V AC/DC, up to 4.0A
Ideal for Class 2 power and network circuit applications
Harsh-Duty Receptacle
Heavy-duty die-cast construction and IEC 61076-2-101 compliant design
Robust housing provides superior Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) protection
Meets CE industry requirements
Anti-vibration feature
Prevents the coupler from loosening even under extreme vibration
Applications:
Automated assembly equipment
Conveyor systems
Material handling
Packaging equipment
Pick-and-place robots
Construction and mining equipment
C4ISR
Ground vehicle networks
Shelters
Sensors
