1121115001 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) Molex Electronics Ltd. – Brad® Direct-Link® 750&780 Harsh Duty Unmanaged Switches

Introduction
Brad Direct-Link switches provide customers with a faster, simpler and more secure Ethernet connection than any
other system on the market.
Brad^® Direct-Link^® 750&780
Harsh Duty Unmanaged
Switches
1121115 5-Port Modules
1121055 8-Port Modules
As our world becomes more connected, an increasing
number of manufacturers and installers are specifying
Ethernet devices for their harsh applications. The Brad
family of rugged connectivity products is a leading
product line provider of Ethernet infrastructure for
Molex.
Protected cabinet Ethernet switch installations away
from machinery require long wiring runs, enclosures
and glanding. The Molex Direct-Link, harsh-duty,
Ethernet switches have been developed to allow
customers to convert from traditional in-cabinet to
on-machine mounting, moving the switch closer to the
machine and thereby reducing cabling.
The Molex Ultra-Lock^® system of connectors and
cordsets is a major component in the Direct-Link Harsh-
Duty Switches line.
Available in 5-port and 8-port versions, the Molex
durable switches with push/pull connectors save
cabling and reduce installation time and cost compared
with existing cabinet installations. They provide
easier system maintenance and produce a seal when
connected regardless of labour skill. The connections
are tested to IP69K ratings to ensure operation through
dust, pressure-wash and immersion in water. Mechanical
keying and radial seals eliminate the risk for operator
error commonly found in other systems.
Slim dimensions are sized to fit standard extrusions for
easy mounting. Auto-learning features make each unit
truly plug-and-play, suitable for both the novice and
expert in network setup.
Operating temperature ratings of -20 to +75ºC ensure
that networks linked using the harsh-duty switches can
run in extreme environments. Coupled with Class 1,
Division 2 certification these switches can also be used
in Oil and Gas, Mining, and utility applications.
Features and Benefits
„„ Ultra-Lock^® Connection system - faster, simpler
and more secure connections than any other
system on the market
„„ NEMA 6 and IP69k rated environmental
protection - withstands dust, pressure-wash and
submersion in water
„„ Class 1 Div 2 rated - suitable for Oil and Gas
markets where extremely hazardous gases may
be present
„„ Operating temperature to -20 to +75ºC - enables
installation in extreme temperature applications
„„ 30mm and 60mm formats with standard hole
patterns - allows use of standard extrusion
members and mounting holes for installation
„„ Auto-learning with no software or configuration
required - plug-and-play capabilities and less-
skilled labour able to install systems
Markets and Applications
� Industrial Automation
- Manufacturing cells
- Plant-floor data networks
� Machine Builders
- Robots, CNC, packaging machines, textiles,
presses
„„ Entertainment
- Theme parks, rides
- Concerts and carnivals
„„ Signage and advertising
- Traffic signs, billboards
„„ Non-Automotive Transportation
- Railways, subways, marinas