M12 Brad® Micro-Change® Connectors

Rugged Micro-Change® M12 connectors provide a high-pindensity, a solution that is ideal for use in industrial and harsh commercial environments.

Brad Micro-Change products are Molex's offering of rugged, high-circuit density, industry-standard M12 circular connectors for industrial automation applications.

Micro-Change connectors are designed to withstand harsh industrial environments and their superior quality assures a very reliable connection for control elements in automated equipment. These IEC 61076-2-101-compliant connectors allow fast and simple connections to 12.00 and 18.00mm sensors, encoders, switches and other input and output devices in industrial machinery.

 FEATURES & BENEFITS  

   Cordsets

• Available in 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 poles; in single and dual-key configurations; with or without LEDs; in straight 
  and 90 degrees; and with different coupling nut materials to provide a wide variety of options to meet
  application requirements

• Intermates with industry standard M12 devices that comply with IEC 61076-2-101

• Rugged, IP68 rated watertight connector is well suited for harsh, wet environments

• Patented, anti-vibration feature prevents back-out in applications that experience high vibration and
  mechanical shock

• Gold-over-nickel-plated contacts provide a durable, corrosion-resistant plating that maintains low electrical
  resistance throughout the life of the connector

  Receptacles, Field Attachables and Accessories

• Large selection of configurations to fit your panel or device design, including front- and back-panel-mount
  receptacles in a variety of materials, with PCB or wire leads

• Epoxy potted receptacles are IP67- and IP68-rated, and are ideal for rugged industrial environments
  3-5p field-attachable connectors with screw-down terminals for easy field installation, allow users to make 
  their own cable assemblies for a custom fit to a machine or application

  Distribution Boxes

• Available in 4, 6 and 8-port distribution boxes; single and dual I/O versions. These pre-wired junction
  boxes comprise the Molex quick-connect wiring system for I/O devices. They eliminate the need for field- 
  installed junction boxes, providing improved wire management

• Fully potted housing ensures performance in high vibration and wet environment applications

• Rugged and compact to allow placement in tight places