{"product_id":"staubli-mc4-evo-2-solar-connector-pair-4-6mm2","title":"Stäubli MC4-Evo 2 Solar Connector Pair 4-6mm² 1500V Original MC4","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eStäubli MC4-Evo 2 Solar Connector Pair 4-6mm² 1500V Original MC4\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Original Stäubli MC4-Evo 2 is the connector the MC4 name comes from. This male and female pair is made for 4mm² and 6mm² solar PV cable, rated to 1500V DC and up to 53A, and uses Stäubli's MULTILAM contact technology for a consistently low contact resistance over the life of the array. It is the right choice for installers who want the genuine connector at every joint in the string, not a lookalike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Stäubli MC4-Evo 2, the original MC4 connector system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor 4mm² and 6mm² PV cable (12 and 10 AWG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated 1500V DC, 45A on 4mm² and 53A on 6mm² to IEC 62852\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMULTILAM contact technology with contact resistance below 0.2 mΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP65 and IP68 (1 m, 168 h) when mated, for permanent outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating range of -40 °C to +85 °C, UV and ammonia resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive locking system to prevent accidental separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTÜV Rheinland certified to IEC 62852 and UL recognised to UL 6703\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every watt your panels produce passes through a connector, and connectors spend decades under modules and on rooftops through heat, frost, rain and UV. A poorly made or badly crimped connector can develop rising contact resistance over time. That means heat, power loss and, in the worst case, a melted connector and a fault that is costly to find on a finished roof. Choosing the original connector at installation costs pennies compared with tracing a failed joint later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMC4 is Stäubli's own connection system. The MC4-Evo 2 uses MULTILAM contacts, spring-loaded louvres that keep many contact points pressed against the pin, so resistance stays low and stable through years of thermal cycling. The copper contacts are tin plated and the housing is UL94-V0 rated PA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pair gives you one male and one female connector, ready to crimp onto 4mm² or 6mm² PV cable. The locking system holds the mated pair together until it is deliberately released, and once mated the connection is rated IP65 and IP68, suitable for installation under modules, on roofs and on ground-mounted arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar panel string connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking up PV extension leads with 4mm² or 6mm² cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting strings to inverters, charge controllers and combiner boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing damaged or non-original connectors on existing arrays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential, commercial and ground-mounted PV systems up to 1500V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Stäubli MC4-Evo 2 female connector (socket) for 4 to 6mm² cable, with contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Stäubli MC4-Evo 2 male connector (plug) for 4 to 6mm² cable, with contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable and crimping tool are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eInstallation and Safety Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation should be carried out by a qualified solar installer or electrician. Crimp the contacts with the crimping tool specified by Stäubli for this contact size and follow Stäubli assembly instructions MA298, available from staubli.com. Check that your cable's outer diameter suits the connector's cable gland, as an incorrect crimp or a gland that does not grip the cable will compromise both the electrical connection and the IP rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever connect or disconnect under load. Isolate the DC circuit with a suitable DC isolator before working on any string. Mate only with connectors from the Stäubli MC4 connector family, as mixing brands is not covered by Stäubli's certification. Unmated connectors are IP2X only, so fit sealing caps to any connector left unmated outdoors. The complete system must use correctly sized cable, suitable overcurrent protection, isolation and surge protection, and comply with BS 7671 and local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stäubli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61000001388878,"sku":"003109","price":4.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3698\/8238\/files\/Staublimc4connectors.jpg?v=1790679090","url":"https:\/\/voltaconsolar.com\/products\/staubli-mc4-evo-2-solar-connector-pair-4-6mm2","provider":"VoltaconSolar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}