FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
n Mini-Change and Micro-Change are proven,
rugged connector designs
n IP67-rated connectors provide a dust-tight and
water-tight connection
n Quick-connect, modular wiring system with
keyed, pre-wired molded connectors provide
fast installation that eliminates field wiring errors
n Foundation Fieldbus ‘Type A’ compliant shielded
cables allows users to take full advantage of the
maximum run lengths possible per the protocol while
minimizing the potential for communication errors
n Stainless steel or nickel plated cordset coupling nuts
and receptacle shells ensure corrosion resistance in
demanding environments
Features and Benefits
Mini-Change Micro-Change
Molex releases the Brad Mini-Change and Micro-Change molded connection systems for fast,
error-free Foundation Fieldbus installations
Foundation Fieldbus is a communication protocol used
to interconnect field-level instrumentation and control
devices to a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
or DCS (Distributed Control System) controller in
a process automation control system. Foundation
Fieldbus is employed in the control systems of oil & gas
production, refineries, petrochemical plants, chemical
manufacturing and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
At the physical-layer level, Foundation Fieldbus allows
multiple devices to communicate digitally over the
same wire. The Foundation Fieldbus physical layer,
i.e., cable/transmission signal requirements, is
specified in the ISA SP50.02 and IEC 1158-2 standard
for fieldbuses. The cable specifications are listed in
the Cable Standard FF-844 , which is issued by the
Fieldbus Foundation, the organization that controls
Brad
®
Foundation Fieldbus
Cordsets and Receptacles
130041 Mini-Change
®
FF
Cordsets
130042 Micro-Change
®
FF
Cordsets
130040 Micro-Change &
Mini-Change FF
Receptacles
130045 Micro-Change &
Mini-Change Tees
130044 Micro-Change &
Mini-Change Field
Attachables
and maintains this open standard. Brad Foundation
Fieldbus products from Molex are fully complaint to
these specifications.
Brad Foundation Fieldbus products from Molex are
based on the proven Mini-Change and Micro-Change
circular, circular connector families. These sealed,
watertight connectors offer the ruggedness required
in the most demanding industrial applications. The
pre-wired, keyed connectors provide a modular
wiring system that is not prone to field wiring
termination errors.
For additional product information visit:
www.molex.com/link/fieldbus.html.
Electrical
Voltage (max.): 300V AC/DC
Amperage (max.): 10A
Initial Contact Resistance: < 5mΩ avg. @ 3
Resistance after Durability Testing: < 5mΩ avg. @ 3
Mechanical
Molded Body: PVC
Insert: PVC
Contact: Patented, Quad-Beam Design. Brass with
Gold Plate. Stainless Steel Outer Sleeve
Coupling Nut / Receptacle Shell: 316 Stainless Steel
or Nickel Plated Brass
Axial Pull Strength: 100 lbs
Side Load Strength: 20 lbs
Environmental
Environmental Seal: IP67
Cable Temperature: -40° to +105°C (-40° to +221°F)
Electrical
Voltage (max.): 250V AC / DC
Amperage (max.): 4A
Initial Contact Resistance: < 5mΩ avg. @ 3
Resistance after Durability Tests: < 5mΩ avg. @ 3
Mechanical
Molded Body: PVC
Insert: Nylon
Contact: Brass with Gold Plate.
O-ring: Viton
Coupling Nut / Receptacle Shell: 316 Stainless Steel
or Nickel Plated Brass
Axial Pull Strength: 50 lbs.
Side Load Strength: 20 lbs.
Environmental
Environmental Seal: IP67
Cable Temperature: -40° to +105°C (-40° to +221°F)
