Woodhead Industries expands its BradControl(TM) IP67 discrete I/O offering with the Classic 60mm wide Modules for PROFIBUS(R)

       Modules incorporate BradConnectivity's new Ultra-Lock(TM)
 technology, which provides for fast, simple and secure connections in
                          harsh environments

   Woodhead Industries, Inc., (NASDAQ:WDHD) a designer and
manufacturer of industrial communication products for the global
automation market, has announced the addition of its Classic 60mm wide
family of IP67 BradControl(TM) discrete I/O modules for PROFIBUS(R).
   The BradControl Classic 60mm wide I/O modules for PROFIBUS come in
an 8-port 16-channel format with the availability of four I/O
configurations supporting both PNP and NPN input devices. When
applications require a smaller I/O count, users should choose the
BradControl PROFIBUS Compact 30mm wide discrete I/O range of products
which provide an 8-channel format. PROFIBUS slave DP-V0 is supported
in accordance to EN 50170 specifications. Each BradControl Classic
60mm I/O module comes equipped with diagnostic LEDs providing status
information on network, power, inputs and outputs. To facilitate input
and output device wiring BradControl Classic 60mm I/O modules accept
standard threaded M12 connectors or BradConnectivity's new
Ultra-Lock(TM) connection system.
   The new Ultra-Lock(TM) 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. Woodhead
Industries provides a complete line of PROFIBUS connectivity solutions
through its PC & PLC interfaces, gateways, diagnostic tools, physical
media, and I/O modules.

   About Woodhead Industries, Inc.

   Woodhead Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:WDHD) 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 operates from 21 locations in 10 countries spanning North
America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. 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 global names such as
Aero-Motive(R), Daniel Woodhead(R), Watertite(R) and Super-Safeway(R).