Brad® Foundation Fieldbus
Cordsets and Receptacles
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
130041 Mini-Change® FF
Cordsets
Molex releases the Brad Mini-Change and Micro-Change molded connection systems for fast,
error-free Foundation Fieldbus installations
130042 Micro-Change® FF
Cordsets
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.
and maintains this open standard. Brad Foundation
Fieldbus products from Molex are fully complaint to
these specifications.
130040 Micro-Change &
Mini-Change FF
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.
Receptacles
130045 Micro-Change &
Mini-Change Tees
130044 Micro-Change &
Mini-Change Field
Attachables
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
For additional product information visit:
www.molex.com/link/fieldbus.html.
Features and Benefits
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
SPECIFICATIONS
Mini-Change
Micro-Change
Electrical
Electrical
Voltage (max.): 300V AC/DC
Voltage (max.): 250V AC / DC
Amperage (max.): 10A
Amperage (max.): 4A
Initial Contact Resistance: < 5mΩ avg. @ 3
Initial Contact Resistance: < 5mΩ avg. @ 3
Resistance after Durability Testing: < 5mΩ avg. @ 3 Resistance after Durability Tests: < 5mΩ avg. @ 3
Mechanical
Molded Body: PVC
Insert: PVC
Mechanical
Molded Body: PVC
Insert: Nylon
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
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)
Environmental
Environmental Seal: IP67
Cable Temperature: -40° to +105°C (-40° to +221°F)