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Stäubli Electrical Connectors is a leading Stäubli develops, produces, sells and ser- Our customers depend on our expertise and
international manufacturer of high-qual- vices products for markets with the high- our active support, even when dealing with
ity electrical contacts and connector est productivity and safety standards. As unusual challenges. With Stäubli, you’re en-
systems and solutions for industrial recognized specialists, our focus is always tering into a long-term partnership built on
applications. We are part of the Stäub- on solutions and customers. Many new reliability, dedication, and exceptional qual-
li mechatronics group, the technology developments got their start here and are ity in both products and services.
leader in connection solutions, robotics now becoming established as worldwide
and textile machinery. standards.
Pioneering contact technology for in- distribution sector rely on our consistent, and reliability of our products are essential
creased efficiency loss-free transmission performance in all for test and measurement technology.
The entire Stäubli Electrical Connectors voltage ranges. The automotive industry In the growing field of alternative energy,
product range meets market expectations depends on our high-efficiency connections our products have been setting standards
for high performance, the highest number for spot-welding applications in production since the 1990s. About half of the solar
of mating cycles, and long-lasting reliabil- lines. Harsh conditions in the transporta- energy generated worldwide is transmitted
ity for safe, durable operation. Our proven tion sector require high vibration resistance, through safe, long-lasting, high-perfor-
MULTILAM technology is ideal for all types maximum reliability, and compact design. mance Stäubli connectors.
of connections in industrial applications. These attributes are vitally important for rail-
Customers in the power transmission and way and e-mobility applications. The safety
Offering a wide range of connection sys- Thanks to the tried and tested MULTILAM Stäubli PV connectors guarantee proper op-
tems and accessories for photovoltaics, advanced contact technology, our connec- eration over their whole lifetime (>25 years).
plug connectors, junction boxes and ca- tors keep your PV installation up and run- By minimizing risk and maximizing the return
bles, we have been connecting any type ning efficiently and safely. in the long term, our components influence
of PV installation to the sun for more than These apparently minor components can LCOE positively and have a decisive impact
20 years. As a pioneer and global mar- have a massive impact. Outstanding reli- on the bankability of photovoltaic projects.
ket leader for PV connectors, Stäubli has ability and consistently low contact resis-
been setting the industry standard since tance guarantee:
the introduction of the original MC4 con- ■ Low service cost and reduced downtime
nector. In 2017, over 1 billion original MC4 ■ Elimination of risks for hotspots and fire
connectors were installed to connect ■ Low power losses
more than 150 GW which comes up to
almost 50 % of the PV power worldwide.
www.staubli-alternative-energies.com
Page 34 Cables
■ Flex-Sol-Evo
■ In-line-Fuse
Page 40 Accessories
Page 44 Tools
Page 50 Forms
■ Forms for customer-specific products
Page 52 Appendix
■ Technical information
■ Alphabetical index
General information
Colour code Changes / Provisos RoHS ready
For those items available in various colours, All data, illustrations and drawings in the cata- Directive 2011 / 65 / EC on the restriction of
replace the asterisk “*” with the appropriate logue have been carefully checked. They are the use of certain hazardous substances in
colour code. in accordance with our experience to date, but electrical and electronic equipment.
no responsibility can be accepted for errors.
MULTIL AM Technology
MULTIL AM are specially formed and This makes the MULTIL AM Technology the
resilient contact elements. All Stäubli best choice for applications with demanding
Electrical Connectors products benefit requirements:
from the unique and outstanding perfor- ■ Reliable and longlife operation due to
mance of the MULTIL AM Technology. constantly high performance
Thanks to their constant spring pressure, ■ Safe operation under highest environ-
MULTIL AM louvers ensure continuous con- mental demands on temperature, vibra-
tact with the contact surface, resulting in a tion and shock
constantly low contact resistance. ■ Suitable for data and signal contacts as
MULTIL AM Technology allows to find solu- well as high-current connectors
tions for connectors within the severest con- ■ Automated solutions with a high number
straints and in certain products for up to 1 of mating cycles
million mating cycles.
5 8 5
Advantages of the
MC4 connector range
Protected
UV IP68
Safety class II
10 mm² 8 AWG
6 mm² 10 AWG
4 mm² 12 AWG
2.5 mm² 14 AWG
1.5 mm²
Locking system
TÜV 1000 V / 1500 V
UL 1000 V / 1500 V
Compatibility
MC4 MC4-Evo 2
MC4 MC4-Evo 2
Certificates
These products
are certified by
TÜV Rheinland
LGA GmbH
cTÜVus
UL recognized
EAC
CSA
CQC
Approvals ¹⁾
Plug connectors
MC4
MC4-Evo 2
MC4-Evo AC
Panel receptacles
MC4
MC4-Evo 2
Branch connectors
MC4
Legend
Sealing caps
Safety class
system (UL)
protection
spray test
Degree of
Features
Salt mist
Ambient
Locking
(max.)
Page
Category
unmated
UL/CSA
mated
(V DC)
(V DC)
(V AC)
(V AC)
TÜV
TÜV
UL
°C
A
16 / 20 / 26 / IP65
– – – 250 600 Locking IP2X II -40...+85 × 20
32 / 43 IP67
22.5 / 39 / IP65 22
– 1250 1500 – – Locking IP2X II -40...+85 ×
45 / 51 IP68 24
IP65 -40...+90 26
– 32 / 42 / 47 1500 1500 – – Locking IP2X II ×
IP68 (UL) 28
-40...+85
– 50 – 1500 – – Locking IP67 IP2X II × 30
(UL)
1) Certifications
are in some cases limited to
specific types or still pending. Details are given on the
Suitable for customer-specific assembly relevant product pages.
PV-KBT4...
PV-KST4...
Male cable coupler
cross section
Female cable
cable gland
Conductor
Ø range of
Approvals
Order No.
coupler
Type
Note:
For more detailed information concerning the suitable cable gland range, please consult MA231
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Technical data
-40°C...+85°C (TÜV)
Ambient temperature range
-40°C...+75°C (UL)
Upper limiting temperature 105°C (TÜV)
Degree of protection, mated IP65, IP68 (1 h / 1 m)
unmated IP2X
Overvoltage category / Pollution degree CATIII / 3
Contact resistance of plug connectors ≤ 0.25 mΩ
1000 V DC: II
Safety class
1500 V DC: 0
Contact system MULTILAM
Type of termination Crimping
Contact material Copper, tin plated
Insulation material PC / PA
Locking system (UL) Locking type
Flame class UL94-V0
Ammonia resistance (acc. to DLG) 1500 h, 70°C / 70% RH, 750 ppm
Salt mist spray test, degree of severity 6 IEC 60068-2-52
PV-KBT4...
PV-KST4...
cable gland
Conductor
Ø range of
Approvals
Order No.
coupler
Type
Note:
For more detailed information concerning the suitable cable gland range, please consult MA231
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Technical data
5) For PV junction boxes in accordance with IEC62790, lines in accordance with EN50618 must be used
PV-KBT4-EVO 2/...-UR
PV-KST4-EVO 2/...-UR
Conductor cross
Approvals
Order No.
section
Type
Note:
For more detailed information concerning the suitable cable gland range, please consult MA273.
MA
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Assembly Instructions MA273
www.staubli.com/electrical
Technical data
1500 V DC (TÜV) ¹⁾
Rated voltage 1500 V DC (UL) ²⁾
1500 V DC (JET) ³⁾
39 A (2,5 mm² / 14 AWG)
45 A (4,0 mm² / 12 AWG)
Rated current TÜV (85°C)
53 A (6,0 mm² / 10 AWG)
69 A (10,0 mm² / 8 AWG)
PV-KBT4-EVO 2/...-UR
PV-KST4-EVO 2/...-UR
Crimping tool
Approvals
Order No.
section
Type
Note:
For more detailed information concerning the suitable cable gland range, please consult MA273.
MA
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Assembly Instructions MA273
www.staubli.com/electrical
Technical data
1500 V DC (TÜV) 3⁾
Rated voltage 1500 V DC (UL) 4⁾
1500 V DC (JET) 5⁾
39 A (2,5 mm² / 14 AWG)
45 A (4,0 mm² / 12 AWG)
Rated current TÜV (85°C)
53 A (6,0 mm² / 10 AWG)
69 A (10,0 mm² / 8 AWG)
5) The connectors are to be used with cables with the “S-JET mark” label
MC-K...PV-AC1/B...
MC-K...PV-AC1/S...
Rated voltage
Approvals
Order No.
Cable
Type
Length TÜV UL
mm² AWG Type
(cm) (V AC) (V AC)
MA
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Technical data
1.5 mm²: 16 A
Rated current TÜV (85°C) 2.5 mm²: 20 A
4.0 mm²: 26 A
16AWG: 26 A
Rated current UL (85°C) 14AWG: 32 A
12AWG: 43 A
PV-ADBP4-S2...
PV-ADSP4-S2...
cable coupler
cable coupler
cross section
Conductor
Approvals
Order No.
Female
Type
Male
Note:
For more detailed information concerning the suitable cable gland range, please consult MA275.
MA
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Assembly Instructions MA275
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Technical data
Note:
Custom made special versions with cable
are also available. Lengths and choice of
cable ends on request, see page 50
PV-ADBP4-S2...
PV-ADSP4-S2...
Conductor cross
Crimping tool
Approvals
Order No.
section
Type
Note:
For more detailed information concerning the suitable cable gland range, please consult MA275.
MA
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Assembly Instructions MA275
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Technical data
PV-ADB4-EVO 2
PV-ADS4-EVO 2
cable coupler
cable coupler
cross section
Conductor
Approvals
Order No.
Female
Type
Male
Note:
For more detailed information concerning the suitable cable gland range, please consult MA285.
MA
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Assembly Instructions MA285
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Technical data
Connector system Ø 4 mm
1500 V DC (TÜV)
Rated voltage
1500 V DC (UL)
PV-ADB4-EVO 2
PV-ADS4-EVO 2
Conductor cross
Crimping tool
Female cable
Contacts per
Approvals
Order No.
coupler
section
Reel²⁾
Type
Note:
For more detailed information concerning the suitable cable gland range, please consult MA285.
MA
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Assembly Instructions MA285
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Technical data
Connector system Ø 4 mm
1500 V DC (TÜV)
Rated voltage
1500 V DC (UL)
PV-AZS4
MA
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Assembly Instructions MA250
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Technical data
PV-JB/TB-BT4
32.7242-UR PV-JB/TB-BT4-UR Socket junction box, complete with cover and adhesive foil
32.7243-UR PV-JB/TB-ST4-UR Plug junction box, complete with cover and adhesive foil
MA
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Assembly Instructions MA263
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Technical data
1) The
rated voltage of the components and connectors used
must be checked in the certificates.
2) 1500 V DC(IEC) according 2PFG2330: only for restricted
access locations
Order No. Type Conductor Conductor Ø Outer-Ø Strand design Conductor Approvals
cross section resistance
Technical data
2000 V (UL)
Nominal voltage
1500 V / max. 1800 V (U0) (IEC)
Test voltage according to EN 50395-6 7.5 kV AC / 15 kV DC (5 min.)
Order No. Type Conductor Conductor Ø Outer-Ø Strand design Conductor Approvals
cross section resistance
Technical data
Type of
Order No. Type Safety Length Approvals
connector/socket
A / V mm cm
55000140-0050UL PV-K/ILF4/6N0050UL 4 / 1000
55000127-0050UL PV-K/ILF10/6N0050UL 10 / 1000
55000128-0050UL PV-K/ILF15/6N0050UL 15 / 1000 MC4 50
55000129-0050UL PV-K/ILF20/6N0050UL 20 / 1000
55000130-0050UL PV-K/ILF30/6N0050UL 30 / 1000
55000189-0055UL PV-K/1500ILF4/6N0055UL 4 / 1500
55000190-0055UL PV-K/1500ILF10/6N0055UL 10 / 1500
MC4 55
55000191-0055UL PV-K/1500ILF15/6N0055UL 15 / 1500
55000192-0055UL PV-K/1500ILF20/6N0055UL 20 / 1500
Technical data
Adapter leads
Adapter test lead MC4
One end equipped with Stäubli PV con- Ø 4 mm safety sockets ensuring safe current
nector, the other end with Ø 4 mm Stäubli and voltage measuring on PV-modules and
safety plug for measuring instruments with systems.
PV-AMLB4/150 PV-AMLS4/150
Technical data
PV-KBT4II-P AU PV-KST4II-P AU
instruction
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Technical data
PV-PST
PV-EVO-PST
PV-BVK4 PV-SVK4
PV-BVK-EVO AC PV-SVK-EVO AC
Order No Type Suitable for plug side Suitable for socket side System
MC4,
32.0716 PV-BVK4 ×
MC4-Evo 2
MC4,
32.0717 PV-SVK4 ×
MC4-Evo 2
32.0748 PV-BVK-EVO AC × MC4-Evo AC
32.0749 PV-SVK-EVO AC × MC4-Evo AC
Technical data
Material TPE
Degree of protection, mated IP67
MA
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Assembly Instructions MA258
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Assembly tools
Stripping pliers PV-AZM-...
PV-AZM-...
sections
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mm2
32.6027-156 PV-AZM-156 Pliers with Insert 1.5; 2.5; 4; 6 MA231, MA260, MA267
32.6027-410 PV-AZM-410 Pliers with Insert 4; 6; 10 MA231, MA267
Individual parts
PV-M-AZM-156 PV-M-AZM-410
Only the tools stated below may be used These are suited for the processing of high changeable locators and crimp inserts.
for the assembly of UL- and TÜV-approved numbers of pieces and can be adjusted to
products. the product to be processed with the help of
PV-CZM...
instruction
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PV-LOC
Suitable for the assembly of products ap- Complete tool for the assembly of the origi-
proved by TÜV in small amounts. nal MC4.
PV-CZM-BS
instruction
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PV-WZ-AD/GWD PV-SSE-AD4
To secure To tighten
instruction
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PV-MS
To secure
PV-MS-PLS
PV-MS-MC4-EVO PV-MS-EVO AC
instruction
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MC4
32.6066 PV-MS-MC4-EVO Unlocking tool
MC4-Evo 2
PV-WZ4-SET
Einzelteile
Optional
Cable assemblies
According to customer request
PV-KBT4 PV-KBT4
2.5 4 6 10
PV-KST4 PV-KST4
Length of cable¹⁾:
PV-ADBP4-S2 PV-ADBP4-S2
cm
PV-ADSP4-S2 PV-ADSP4-S2
PV-KST4-EVO 2 PV-KST4-EVO 2
Name
PV-ADB4-EVO 2 PV-ADB4-EVO 2
PV-ADS4-EVO 2 PV-ADS4-EVO 2
Department
Ø Ø
Fax
Partial stripping Partial stripping
E-Mail
Length (max. 45 mm) Length (max. 45 mm)
Date
Other
Other Other
www
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L L L
Customized solutions
PV junction box – Example Technical data
General information
Users wishing to employ products listed in Changes / Provisos tions for design and safety reasons. When
the catalogue for applications we have not All data, illustrations and drawings in the cata- designing equipment incorporating our com-
considered are themselves responsible for logue have been carefully checked. They are ponents, it is therefore advisable not to rely
making certain that the products comply in accordance with our experience to date, but solely on the data in the catalogue but to
with standards other than those stated. no responsibility can be accepted for errors. consult us to make sure this information is up
We also reserve the right to make modifica- to date. We shall be pleased to advise you.
Technical information
Crimped terminations Plugging cycles Unplugging under load
For termination of the conductors to the The maximum life of the PV connectors is PV plug connections must not be unplugged
crimping sleeves of the PV plug connectors 100 plugging cycles. while under load. Plugging and unplugging
we recommend using the stated crimping while under tension is permitted.
tools. For UL certified products only the Rated current
tools mentioned can be used for self-as- See derating diagram Protection against weather
sembly according to the assembly instruc- Sealing caps must be used to protect
tions. The crimping sleeves are designed Max. system voltage unplugged PV-connectors from moisture
for highly flexible conductors of the stated Is the maximum voltage for which the com- and dirt.
cross-section ranges. The use of flexible ponents of the PV plug connector system
conductors is possible. It is advantageous may be used and are rated in accordance Positioning of the junction box
to use tinned conductors. with IEC 60664-1. The junction box must be fixed on the PV
module in such a position that the cable
Connecting cables Contact resistance outlets of the junction box point downwards
To ensure that the cable outlets of the PV is the resistance at the point of contact when in use.
plug connectors are sufficiently watertight, between two contact surfaces.
connecting cables of the specified diameter
ranges for the insulating casings must be Test voltage
used. Is the voltage at which the new components
of the PV plug connector system are tested
Laying conditions under defined conditions without break-
When laying the PV leads, avoid having the down or arcing.
connecting cable resting on a sharp edge
at the exit from the PV connector. We rec-
ommend observing the minimum bending
radius of the connecting cables.
Why tinned multistrand copperwires? Reactions between the copper and the in-
If bright-soft copper stranded wires are sulating material may also occur which have
exposed to temperatures > 90°C, this can a deleterious effect on the mechanical prop-
result in discoloration of the copper and erties of the flexible leads.
an impairment of its soldering properties.
Table mm² / AWG
The nominal cross-section of our multi-
strand wires is stated in sq. mm. The follow-
ing chart gives an indication of their com-
parability with corresponding AWG values.¹⁾
2
[mm ]
0,10
0.10 0,15
0.15 0,25
0.25 0,50
0.50 0,75
0.75 1,0
1.0 1,5
1.5 2,0 2.5
2.0 2,5 4,0
4.0 6,0
6.0 10 16 25 35 50 70 95
1) The
chart is based on values for strandedwires given in UL
758 “UL Standard for Safety for Appliance Wiring Material”.
PV-KST4/8II-UR 12
PV-KST4/10II 12, 14
PV-KST4-EVO 2/2,5II-UR 16, 18
PV-KST4-EVO 2/2,5I-UR 16, 18
PV-KST4-EVO 2/6II-UR 16, 18
PV-KST4-EVO 2/6I-UR 16, 18
PV-KST4-EVO 2/10II-UR 16, 18
PV-KST4II-P AU 41
PV-LOC 45
PV-LOC-B 45
PV-M-AZM-156 44
PV-M-AZM-410 44
PV-MS 48, 49
PV-MS-EVO AC 48
PV-MS-MC4-EVO 48
PV-MS-PLS 48
PV-PST 42
PV-SSE-AD4 47, 49
PV-SVK4 43
PV-SVK-EVO AC 43
PV-WZ4-SET 49
PV-WZ-AD/GWD 47, 49
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