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Staubli MC4-Evo2 Series, Male Cable MC4 Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1.5 kV, 45A

Staubli MC4-Evo2 Series, Male Cable MC4 Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1.5 kV, 45A

RS Stock No. 175-0092

Brand Staubli

  • Better World Product: Yes
  • Plug/Socket: Plug
  • Type: Coupler

AED 56.46

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 45A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 45A

RS Stock No. 287-2954

Brand Staubli

  • Series: MC4-Evo 2
  • Termination Method: Crimp
  • Type: Connector

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 45A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 45A

RS Stock No. 287-2948

Brand Staubli

  • Better World Claim: Renewable energy solution
  • Current Rating: 45A
  • Gender: Female

AED 18.82

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 45A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 45A

RS Stock No. 287-2950

Brand Staubli

  • Gender: Male
  • Series Number: PV-KST4
  • Voltage Rating: 1.5 kV

AED 13.43

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 45A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 45A

RS Stock No. 287-2952

Brand Staubli

  • Current Rating: 45A
  • Series Number: PV-KBT4
  • Voltage Rating: 1.5 kV

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1.5 kV, 42A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1.5 kV, 42A

RS Stock No. 287-2968

Brand Staubli

  • Better World Product: Yes
  • Category: Solar Connectors
  • Series Number: PV-ADS4

AED 28.20

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1.5 kV, 42A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1.5 kV, 42A

RS Stock No. 287-2966

Brand Staubli

  • Minimum Operating Temperature: -40°C
  • Section: Connectors
  • Voltage: 1.5 kV

AED 35.33

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, 1500 V, 60A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, 1500 V, 60A

RS Stock No. 287-2939

Brand Staubli

  • Better World Claim: Renewable energy solution
  • Better World Product: Yes
  • Gender: Female

AED 63.25

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Mount Solar Connector, 1500 V, 60A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Mount Solar Connector, 1500 V, 60A

RS Stock No. 287-2941

Brand Staubli

  • Better World Product: Yes
  • Category: Solar Connectors
  • Type: Connector

AED 62.19

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Staubli MC4 Series, Spanner Set

Staubli MC4 Series, Spanner Set

RS Stock No. 172-2325

Brand Staubli

  • Category: Solar Connector Accessories
  • Series: MC4
  • Type: Spanner Set

AED 219.14

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 10 mm², 1.5 kV, 69A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 10 mm², 1.5 kV, 69A

RS Stock No. 287-2956

Brand Staubli

  • Mounting Type: Panel Mount
  • Section: Connectors
  • Voltage Rating: 1.5 kV

AED 33.48

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 10 mm², 1.5 kV, 69A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 10 mm², 1.5 kV, 69A

RS Stock No. 287-2959

Brand Staubli

  • Contact Gender: Male
  • Section: Connectors
  • Termination Type: Crimp

AED 25.22

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 2.5 mm², 1.5 kV, 32A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 2.5 mm², 1.5 kV, 32A

RS Stock No. 287-2963

Brand Staubli

  • Better World Product: Yes
  • Category: Solar Connectors
  • Contact Gender: Male

AED 28.20

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 2.5 mm², 1500 V, 39A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 2.5 mm², 1500 V, 39A

RS Stock No. 287-2944

Brand Staubli

  • Gender: Female
  • Series Number: PV-KBT4
  • Super Section Link: https://ae.rsdelivers.com/category/electronic-components-power-connectors/connectors/power-connectors

AED 29.15

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 2.5 mm², 1500 V, 39A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Male Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 2.5 mm², 1500 V, 39A

RS Stock No. 287-2946

Brand Staubli

  • Category: Solar Connectors
  • Mounting Type: Panel Mount
  • Series Number: PV-KST4

AED 22.02

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Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 2.5 mm², 1500 V, 32A

Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 2.5 mm², 1500 V, 32A

RS Stock No. 287-2961

Brand Staubli

  • Current: 32A
  • Series: MC4-Evo 2
  • Super Section: Power Connectors

AED 35.33

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Staubli PV-KST4 Series, Male Cable MC4 Connector, Cable CSA, 4 to 6 mm², 1 kV, 39A

Staubli PV-KST4 Series, Male Cable MC4 Connector, Cable CSA, 4 to 6 mm², 1 kV, 39A

RS Stock No. 056-4855

Brand Staubli

  • Current: 39A
  • Series: PV-KST4
  • Super Section: Power Connectors

AED 14.32

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Staubli PV Series, Female Panel MC4 Connector, Cable CSA, 4 to 6 mm², 1 kV, 30A

Staubli PV Series, Female Panel MC4 Connector, Cable CSA, 4 to 6 mm², 1 kV, 30A

RS Stock No. 794-7243

Brand Staubli

  • Category: Solar Connectors
  • Gender: Female, Male
  • Thread Size: M12

AED 52.52

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Staubli PV Series, Female Cable MC4 Connector, Cable CSA, 4 to 6 mm², 1 kV, 30A

Staubli PV Series, Female Cable MC4 Connector, Cable CSA, 4 to 6 mm², 1 kV, 30A

RS Stock No. 696-2193

Brand Staubli

  • Cable CSA: 4 → 6mm²
  • Maximum Operating Temperature: +90°C
  • Minimum Operating Temperature: -40°C

AED 23.968.81

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Staubli PV Series, Female Cable MC4 Connector, Cable CSA, 4 to 6 mm², 1 kV, 30A

Staubli PV Series, Female Cable MC4 Connector, Cable CSA, 4 to 6 mm², 1 kV, 30A

RS Stock No. 696-2207

Brand Staubli

  • Current Rating: 30A
  • Mounting Type: Cable Mount
  • Type: Coupler

AED 1.360.95

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Staubli Cable Coupler MC4 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 39A

Staubli Cable Coupler MC4 Series, Female Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 39A

RS Stock No. 287-2934

Brand Staubli

  • Cable CSA: 4mm²
  • Category: Solar Connectors
  • Voltage Rating: 1.25 kV

AED 32.36

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Staubli Cable Coupler MC4 Series, Male Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 39A

Staubli Cable Coupler MC4 Series, Male Panel Mount Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1500 V, 39A

RS Stock No. 287-2937

Brand Staubli

  • Current Rating: 39A
  • Gender: Male
  • Series: Cable Coupler MC4

AED 20.90

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Staubli Cable Coupler MC4 Series, Female Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1 kV, 39A

Staubli Cable Coupler MC4 Series, Female Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1 kV, 39A

RS Stock No. 287-2925

Brand Staubli

  • Cable CSA: 4mm²
  • Termination Method: Crimp
  • Voltage Rating: 1 kV

AED 265.15

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Staubli Cable Coupler MC4 Series, Female Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1 kV, 39A

Staubli Cable Coupler MC4 Series, Female Panel Solar Connector, Cable CSA, 4 mm², 1 kV, 39A

RS Stock No. 287-2926

Brand Staubli

  • Better World Product: Yes
  • Mounting Type: Panel Mount
  • Termination Method: Crimp

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What are Staubli MC4 connectors?

Staubli MC4 connectors are a widely adopted family of weatherproof, quick-disconnect DC power connectors designed for photovoltaic (PV) systems and other low and medium voltage applications. Manufactured by Staubli (Stäubli), these connectors consist of a male and female plug pair with a fumeless locking mechanism and an integrated sealing system to prevent ingress of dust, moisture, and UV exposure. They provide reliable, plug-and-play connections for solar panels, junction boxes, inverters, and battery enclosures, and are compatible with standard PV cables and crimp termination processes.

What is the Staubli MC4 connector used for in solar and energy systems?

MC4 connectors from Staubli are purpose-built for solar power installations. They enable safe, low-resistance DC connections between solar modules, combiner boxes, and other components in a PV array. Typical use cases include rooftop solar installations, off-grid solar systems, portable solar kits, and battery-ready setups. The design supports quick mating/unmating, secure retention, and excellent environmental resistance, helping maintain system efficiency and reducing installation time while complying with common PV installation standards.

Are Staubli MC4 connectors weatherproof and UV resistant?

Yes. Staubli MC4 connectors are purpose-built to withstand outdoor conditions. They feature UV-stable housings, weatherproof seals, and a robust crimp termination that maintains electrical integrity in sun, rain, dust, and temperature variations. Typical performance expectations include long-term resistance to moisture ingress and reliable operation in environments ranging from high humidity to direct sunlight, making them a trusted choice for rooftop solar and harsh outdoor installations.

How do I identify male and female Staubli MC4 connectors?

The MC4 system uses a male and a female counterpart. The male connector typically presents a protruding contact pin within a rugged protective sleeve, while the female connector houses a corresponding receptacle. Visual cues include a slightly different contact orientation and the locking/retention feature that requires a simple push and twist to mate. Proper identification helps ensure correct mating with compatible MC4 connectors and avoids intermittent contacts or improper sealing.

How do I connect and disconnect MC4 connectors safely?

To connect, align the male and female connectors and push firmly until you hear or feel a click indicating a secure mate. Avoid forcing connections that don’t align, as this can damage the seals or contacts. To disconnect, depress the release collar or tab (as designed for the specific Staubli MC4 variant) and gently pull apart. Always ensure the mating surfaces are clean, dry, and free of debris. Use appropriate PPE and follow standard safety practices for DC power systems, including verifying voltage is de-energized before handling connectors.

What tools and cables are compatible with Staubli MC4 connectors?

Staubli MC4 connectors are designed for standard PV cables commonly used in solar installations. Typical compatible cable sizes range from around 2.5 mm² to 4.0 mm² (or equivalent cross-sections for flexible PV wire). Crimp termination is the preferred method for a reliable, high-quality seal, using a compatible MC4 crimping tool set and dies specified by Staubli. When selecting tools, ensure they match the connector series and the conductor type (solid or stranded). For maintenance or repairs, keep spare housings, seals, and contact pins on hand to preserve system integrity.

What maintenance, inspection, and replacement considerations apply to Staubli MC4 connectors?

Regular inspection is recommended to ensure ongoing performance. Look for signs of wear, deformation, cracked housings, compromised seals, loose crimp joints, or corroded contacts. If any damage is found, replace the affected connector pair or the contact insert immediately to maintain seal integrity and electrical performance. Clean connectors with appropriate non-abrasive cleaners if needed, and avoid immersion in solvents. Keep connectors dry when not in use and protect them from prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures and abrasion. In high-use installations, carry spare MC4 components such as seals, contact pins, and replacement housings to minimize downtime.

Where can I source Staubli MC4 connectors and what variants exist?

Staubli MC4 connectors are available through major electronics distributors, solar supply houses, and RS Components listings. Variants include standard MC4 male and female pairs, weatherproof versions with enhanced seals, high-vibration or high-cycle variants for demanding environments, and MC4-compatible adapters that join MC4 systems to other PV connector types. When selecting variants, consider cable size compatibility, current and voltage ratings, environmental sealing (IP rating), and whether you need inline straight, 90-degree, or panel-mount configurations for your installation. Always verify the exact Staubli MC4 series and part numbers to match your project requirements.

What certifications and safety standards do Staubli MC4 connectors meet?

Staubli MC4 connectors are designed to meet common PV and electrical safety standards applicable to DC connectors used in solar installations. Typical compliance areas include electrical safety for low to medium voltage DC systems, insulation integrity, contact reliability under mechanical stress, and watertight sealing performance. Depending on the variant, these connectors may reference standards such as IEC 62852 for PV connectors or other regional equivalents. Always check the specific product datasheet for exact certifications, temperature ratings, and warranty coverage before deployment in critical installations.