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Brad M12 Power L-Code Connector System

Providing the power required for Industry 4.0 electric propulsion while being both compact and reliable, the Brad M12 Power L-Code Connector System meets PROFIBUS and PROFINET International (PI) standards for PROFINET systems. Weld-Slag and Oil-Resistant (WSOR) cables from Molex Manufacturing provide protection for the cordset and wiring system in harsh environments. 

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Features and Benefits

Manufacturing plants are facing rising power requirements within smaller spaces. However, current power connector systems tend to be large. The Brad M12 Power L-Code Connector System provides a foundation for a new standard device connection while providing space savings in keeping with the trend toward miniaturization that is driving Industry 4.0 developments. Details below:
• 16.0A @ 63V with M12 size 2.50mm²
• 12.0A @ 63V with M12 size 1.50mm²

Industry 4.0 developments require improved connectivity with more connections/nodes and more power. Ethernet on the factory floor is the future (i.e., digital manufacturing). However, connectors need to meet international standards. Brad M12 Power L-Code connectors meet the new standard for PROFINET applications:
• IEC Standard IEC 61076-2-111
• PNO listing/acceptance
• Full intermateability with competitors M12 Power L-Code

To keep up with Industry 4.0, plant managers need connectivity that is equal to or better than the performance/reliability of established M12 connector systems. The Brad M12 Power L-Code Connector System delivers the following cutting-edge advantages:
• Pre-assembly processes mitigate wiring and assembly errors while saving valuable time due to Molex’s exact production processes.
• Flamar WSOR cabling further protects the entire cordset and wiring system even in the harshest of environments.

Decentralization plays a key role in the digitization of industrial automation technology. True to the zero-cabinet philosophy, there is a trend toward shifting applications and components out of the traditional control cabinet and into the field as part of smaller units or machines. As applications move out of the cabinet and into the field, Brad M12 Power L-Code connectors deliver the IP67-rated sealed interface, which can withstand harsh conditions.

Brad M12 Power L-Code Connector System

The Brad M12 L-Code Connector System provides space-saving flexibility with the power capacity needed for modern Industry 4.0 innovation. The system delivers up to 4 times the power of standard M12 connectors – as much as 16.0A current per pin at 63V AC or DC.

Brad M12 Power L-Code Single- and Double-Ended Cordsets

Reliability and durability are highlights of Brad M12 Power L-Code Cordsets. Pre-assembly processes mitigate wiring and assembly errors, while Flamar WSOR cabling provides protection for the cordset and wiring system in harsh environments. An IP67-sealed interface enhances protection against dust and water ingress.

Brad M12 Power L-Code Connector System Standards

The Brad M12 Power L-Code Connector System is appropriate for a range of industrial applications. Connectors are designed for compatibility with existing infrastructure and full intermateability with competitors’ M12 Power L-Code products. It also meets PROFIBUS and PROFINET International (PI) standards for PROFINET systems.

Brad M12 Power L-Code Field Attachable Connectors

Molex’s M12 L-Code Field Attachable Connectors are built to withstand and ensure reliable performance in harsh and challenging operating conditions. They have a standardized design that makes them universally compatible with a wide range of equipment and systems. It also helps in simplifying circuit integration and maintenance.

IP67-sealed interface:
• Provides a sealed connection ideal for use in harsh and wet industrial environments
• Includes a dust-proof connector that can be temporarily submerged in up to 1 meter of water

L-Code mating interface:
Prevents mis-mating with other M12 connectors being used for input, output, signal or industrial network connections

Pins enclosed in contact carrier:
Enhances operator safety by eliminating the chance of electrical shock due to exposed pins

63V AC/DC; up to 16.0A current per pin:
• Delivers 4 times the power of standard M12 connectors
• Allows installations over a longer distance and reduced voltage drop due to 2.50mm² thick wires

PI Selected:
• Enables immediate implementation into PROFINET applications
• Saves time and costs

Products developed according to IEC Standard 61076-2-111:
Establishes an open-industry connector standard to increase adoption among a wide array of platforms and manufacturers

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Applications by Industry

Automotive plants
Fieldbus-controlled I/O boxes
Power supplies of decentralized I/O
Small server/DC motors and drives

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What current can the Brad M12 Power L-Code deliver?
With the use of thicker 2.50mm² wires, the M12 Power L-Code Connector System can power your application with 16.0A.
If you don’t need to take advantage of the full 16.0A, there is also a cost-reduced 12.0A version with 1.50mm² wires available.

What is the advantage of the Brad M12 Power L-Code?
The smaller form factor and higher amperage makes the M12 Power L-Code more attractive than physically larger or electrically lower performing products.