With the MC4-Evo ready Stäubli launches a new crimp-free cable coupler within its Original MC4 product portfolio. The MC4-Evo ready is an easy-to-use and quickly-to-assemble PV connector for solar installations up to 1500 V DC.
The assembly of this new connector is crimp-free based on Stäubli’s snap-in-technology. This feature eases and speeds up assembly and installation time while still offering safe and reliable operation for in-string and homerun applications. The new MC4-Evo ready is mateable with the existing connectors of the Original MC4 product portfolio.
Crimp-free connectors do not require special tools as the contact is made by an automatically closing spring clamp. The connectors come pre-assembled and are eady to use. Simply insert the stripped PV cable, listen to the click, screw on the cap nut and you’re ready to connect.
Product main features
- Suited for cable cross sections of 4 mm² and 6 mm²
- Outer cable diameter: 5.4 – 7.6 mm
- Mateable with Original MC4 product portfolio
- Rated DC 1500 V
- Ambient temperature range: -40 °C … +85 °C (IEC)
- Upper limit temperature: 115 °C (IEC)
- Degree of protection, mated: IP65/IP68 (1 m, 1 h)
- Type of connection: Spring clamp (tool free connection)
- Fire protection class: UL94-V0
- TÜV Rheinland certified according to IEC 62852:2014+Amd. 1:2020
— Solar Builder magazine
[source: https://solarbuildermag.com/news/staubli-touts-crimp-free-mc4-connector/]
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