BradControl(TM) IP67 Discrete I/O Offering for DeviceNet(TM) has been Expanded.

Compact design allows space savings for direct machine mount applications

LISLE, Ill. -- Woodhead Industries, a division of Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ:MOLX)(NASDAQ:MOLXA), announces the addition of its Compact 30mm wide family of IP67 BradControl discrete I/O modules for DeviceNet.

The BradControl Compact 30mm wide I/O modules for DeviceNet come in 4- and 8-port formats with a selection of I/O configurations supporting both PNP and NPN input devices. For applications requiring a larger I/O count, users should choose the BradControl Classic 60mm wide I/O modules which provide an 8-port 16-channel format.

Each BradControl Compact 30mm I/O module comes equipped with diagnostic LEDs providing status information on network, power, inputs and outputs. The BradControl modules are easy to set using rotary MAC ID switches, support ADR and Quick-Connect, ODVA([TM]) Group 2 Server Slave functionality and are ODVA conformance tested. To facilitate input and output device wiring, the 4-port BradControl Compact 30mm I/O modules accept standard threaded M12 connectors or the new BradConnectivity([TM]) Ultra-Lock([R]) connection system.

The Ultra-Lock connection system provides an innovative "push-to-lock" mechanism used to provide fast, simple and secure connections between the I/O module and the I/O devices. With the Ultra-Lock connection system, performance and reliability are designed right into the connector. The unique radial seal design provides a reliable, operator-independent seal each and every time, eliminating the risk of under- or over-tightening. When installers hear and feel the connector click, they can be assured that it's locked in place - with no guesswork required.

BradControl discrete I/O modules are ideally suited for use with material handling equipment and automated assembly machinery. They can be machine mounted and are rated for IP67 harsh environments.

The company offers a complete line of DeviceNet([TM]) solutions through its Brad([R]) PC & PLC interfaces, gateways, diagnostic tools, cable, cordsets, connectors, receptacles, and IP67 machine-mount I/O modules.

More information on these and other Brad automation solutions can be found by going to www.woodhead.com.

About Woodhead Industries

Woodhead Industries, a division of Molex Incorporated, (NASDAQ:MOLX)(NASDAQ:MOLXA), is a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of a wide array of Automation and Electrical products engineered for superior performance in demanding, harsh, or hazardous industrial environments. Woodhead Industries "Empowers the Industrial Infrastructure" with innovative products and solutions that extend from mechanical, electrical and electronics, to communications/networking devices and diagnostic software. Woodhead Industries' Brad([R]) lines of Automation products include such globally recognized names as applicom([R]), Direct-Link[TM], mPm([R]), RJ-Lnxx([R]) and SST[TM]. The Woodhead family of Electrical products include globally recognized names such as Aero-Motive([R]), Daniel Woodhead([R]), Watertite([R]) and Super-Safeway([R]). Molex operates from 54 locations in 18 countries spanning North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. For more information, please visit www.woodhead.com or www.molex.com.