Connection technology for buildingintegrated photovoltaics bipv find out more with the web code you can find web codes in this brochure. Mc4 connectors are singlecontact electrical connectors commonly used for connecting solar panels. Locking by safety lock clip pvssh4 in accordance with. Advanced contact technology mc4 mc4 mc4plus for plug side for socket side description 32. This description report offers technical information for nonpv application of. All manufacturing sites are iso 9001certified and therefore meet the highest quality demands. Solar applications the connection offering for acdc photovoltaic installations leading player in the solar power industry since the early 1990s, abb has gathered the best products on the market to meet your connection needs.
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Awg2 tr models three pairs of mc4 connectors mc4 models battery terminals 35mm. The mc in mc4 stands for the manufacturer multicontact now staubli electrical connectors and the 4 for the 4 mm diameter contact pin. Solar connectors and cable assemblies founded in 1932, amphenol corporation in america, is a leading manufacturer of connectors and related products and one of top 500 companies in the world. About 96% of these are other solar energy related products, 12% are connectors. Mc4 multicontact connectors xmultiples mc42 kit contains 1 male and 1 female mc4 solar panel connector.
Mc4 30a male female mf wire pv cable connector set solar panel us. Cable can be cut in half to create two cables with mc4 connectors on one end and a bare wire on the other end to allow for the use of a wide range of alternate connectors. Using these ul recognized plugandplay connectors significantly reduces installation costs for solar modules and permits timesaving, dependable series or parallel cabling of solar panels. How to use mc4 connectors and mc4 extension cables. Mc4evo2 photovoltaic connectors, dbl distribution blocks and snk terminal blocks. The components of the mc connector system for pho tovoltaics are designed to allow timesaving and safe serial and parallel wiring of pv modules for building. Internationally certified with iec, ul, jet, ctuvus. These connectors require a mc4 crimping tool in order to meet ul standards and pass inspection. Small, lightweight and highly reliable, our d38999. This type of connector system is easy to install and uses snapin safety locking tabs to lock two mating connectors, thereby avoiding unintentional disconnection. Smartsolar charge controllers with screw or mc4 pv connection. Almost all modern solar panels come equipped with prewired connectors on the back of the panel, allowing easy connection to other panels to form a string to make this as easy as possible, most solar panels use a snapfit solar panel. Unplugging mc4 connections mc4 connections will consist of a male. Sold as a pair, these y connectors will maintain the voltage of the solar panel configuration to match the battery size.
Multilam technology, has proven the quality and durability several 100 million times since 2004. Input connector multicontact mc4 output connector multicontact mc4 wire maximum system voltage 600 ul iec vdc maximum current 30 a wire size 4 mm2 rated temperature 40 90 c 4module branch cable part number. Grape solar plastic solar panel cable in the portable. Max admissible temperature of attached cable 70 c cable 90 c cable or higher connector mc4 mc4 evo 2 mc4 mc4 evo 2 2. It can be used for permanent installation and outdoor enviroment with high quality and ip67 class waterproof material. Staubli formerly multicontact, branch connector, mc4, pvazs4, 2 male1 female. Grape solar plastic solar panel cable in the portable solar.
Conector mc4 pdf products offers conectores mc4 products. Proven multilam technology with high longterm stability. Renogy mc4 to sae adaptor 12 awg panel mc4 type connector to rv caravan trailor solar plug, mc4sae 4. Amphenol corporation is divided into 8 business units based on product markets. Mc4s allow strings of panels to be easily constructed by pushing the connectors from adjacent panels together. Plug connectors that are not made by mc but can be mated with mc elements and are sometimes also. Abb mc4evo2 photovoltaic connectors 3 mc4 and mc4evo2 manufactured by multicontact rohs eac hazloc dnv rina rohs eac rohs eac 1 mc4evo2 pv connectors ensure connections of the dc circuits on commercial, industrial and residential rooftop pv installations. Mc4 branch connectors for solar panels, wiring, and connector components. High power models with prewired quickconnect system with mc4 pvst01 connectors. Mc4 evo2 pv connectors are the latest generation of mc4 pv connectors. Abzweigbuchse, stecker branch socket, branch plug mc4. Staubli electrical connectors ag offers electrical and electronic connector systems for power generation and distribution, railway, automation, medical and solar industries.
Product mc4 30a male female mf wire pv cable connector set solar panel us. Also when locked, the mating contacts are sealed against ingress of dust. M an s olte mi unb dgse n, b vor m ad asp uk t vrwend e t. Shop grape solar plastic solar panel cable in the portable solar panel accessories department at lowe. Staubli electrical connectors is a leading international. Staubli pv catalog staubli electrical connectors ag staubli. Approved for 1500 v dc iec, jet, v dc ul unrestricted access. Gx12, gx16, gx20, gx25, gx30 connectors presentation with different connector type, including straight plug, panel mount socket, docking cable plug, angled plug, 3 hole circular flange, 4 hole square flange, bulkhead, etc. If you have been running small solar panels or a kit system, all of the real work is done for you. Mc4 connectors for solar panels technical specifications published on mc4 connectors for solar panels technical.
We offer support in qualifying cable for customer applications. Two pairs solar panel mc4 t branch connectors cable splitter coupler. Abb has selected the best and most reliable products on the market, manufactured by multicontact. User friendly designed for easy installation and compatibility. Renogy mc4 branch connectors are used for parallel wiring solar panels pv modules. There are 83 divisions with more than 40,000 employees around the world. Renogy 20 feet 12awg solar extension cable with mc4 female.
Wire, cable, test and measurement accessories complete our broad connector family. Connect the pv modules and inverter using mc4 connectors below. Xnnexa welcome to xmultiple worldwide web connectors. Jul 20, 2014 details on how to install renogys mc4 connectors onto a multistranded copper cable. Abb mc4 evo2 photovoltaic connectors 3 mc4 and mc4 evo2 manufactured by multicontact rohs eac hazloc dnv rina rohs eac rohs eac 1 mc4 evo2 pv connectors ensure connections of the dc circuits on commercial, industrial and residential rooftop pv installations. Mc4evo2 photovoltaic connectors solar applications abb. Mc4evo2 pv connectors are the latest generation of mc4 pv connectors. This multicontact female mc4 connector comes with the housing and the metal crimp contact. If the user needs to unplug mc4 cables, then only one mc4 assembly tool is needed.
Unfollow mc4 connector to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Different contact pinout option for gx1216202530 with contact arrangement drawing for reference. The new connector from the market leader for pv connectors has been approved for 1500 v dc iec, tuv and v dc ul. Bluesolar monocrystalline panels bluesolar monocrystalline 305w article number description net weight electrical data under stc 1 nominal power maxpower voltage maxpower current opencircuit voltage shortcircuit current pmpp vmpp impp voc isc. Mc4s allow strings of panels to be easily constructed by pushing the connectors from adjacent panels together by hand, but require a tool to disconnect them to. Details on how to install renogys mc4 connectors onto a multistranded copper cable.
For mc4 connectors and more solar products, visit our learn page s. Male and female cable couplers mc4 including insulating part. H4 connectors technical specifications rated current 36a 2. Catalog solution series mc4evo2 photovoltaic connectors. Mc4 t branch connectors 1 pair mmf and ffm tuv standards diy up to vdc. Solar panel connectors mc4 solar panel connectors mc4. These connectors are widely used in the solar panel industry and are industry standard. Chris warren march 27, 2016 march 27, 2016 11 comments on an introduction to mc4 connectors. Mc connector systems the components of the mc connector system for photovoltaics are designed to allow timesaving and safe. Multicontact ag was founded in 1962 and is currently employing more than 700 staff. Otherwise, two mc4 tools are required for assemblydisassembly of connectors. Contents mc4 mc3 safety note plug connectors that are not made by mc but can be mated with mc elements and are sometimes also described by their manufacturers as mc compatible, do not conform to the requirements for a safe electrical connection with longterm stability and for.
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