High-power M12 connectors
20 March 2013
Interconnection
Molex recently introduced the Brad M12 power connector system to meet the demand for higher power consumption requirements of control, sensing and actuators in automation control systems, while maintaining a small footprint.
Submitted for IEC and ANSI/EIA acceptance, Molex aims to establish an open-industry connector standard to increase adoption among a wide array of platforms and manufacturers.
Designed for factory automation applications requiring up to 630 V and 16 A – three times the power of standard M12 connectors – Brad M12 power connectors accommodate the common wire gauge sizes used in power applications.
The connector system provides robust keying and polarisation for enhanced performance and blind mating, plus enclosed electrical contacts for finger safety; connectors are available with 4-pin and 4-pin plus PE (protective earth) ground pin.
The IP67-sealed interface ensures a sealed connection, ideal for use in harsh and wet industrial environments. For additional system safety, the centre (AC version) or 4th pin (DC version) PE ground pin provides first-mate-last-break engagement.
The connectors are available in AC (630 V, 12 A, 2 to 4 pins plus PE ground pin) and DC (63 V, 16 A, 2 to 4 pins with optional PE ground pin) versions. The AC version carries 630 V (2Y(120/208 V), 3Y(277/480 V) and 3D(120/208/240V)) power circuits (pins for L1, L2, L3, N plus PE ground circuits), while the DC version accommodates up to 2 DC power circuits (2x V-/2x V+) or 1 DC circuit plus PE.
For more information contact Roger Young, Molex, +27 (0)72 327 1012, [email protected], www.molex.com
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