Stäubli Original MC4 Connectors
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Original MC4
Renewable Energies | Solar Photovoltaics
THE ORIGINAL MC4 SINCE 1996
Coupling Socket, Coupling Plug MC4
Single component with open crimp contact (including insulating part)
Coupling socket PV-KBT4...
- According to NEC 2023, unlockable only with a tool.
- Proven, long-term stable MULTILAM technology, resulting in consistently low power loss over the entire service life of the connector.
- Approved for DC 1100 V (IEC) and DC 1500 V (UL).
- Proven connectors, over 25 years of field experience.
- Can also be processed with conductor cross-sections of up to 10 mm².
Coupling plug PV-KST4...
- Also available as pre-assembled cables according to customer specifications.
- For use with suitable connectors from the MC4 connector family and suitable cable.
Technical Data
| Technical Data | |
| Ambient temperature range | -40 °C...+85 °C (TÜV/UL) |
| Upper limit temperature | 105 °C |
| Protection class, connected | IP65/IP68 (1 m, 1 h) |
| Protection class, disconnected | IP2X |
| Degree of pollution | 3 |
| Max. contact resistance of the connector | < 0.25 mΩ |
| Rated impulse voltage | 16 kV |
| Contact system | MULTILAM |
| Connection type | Crimp |
| Contact material | Copper, tinned |
| Insulation material | PC/PA |
| Locking system | Locking type |
| Fire protection class | UL94:V-0 |
| Ammonia resistance (according to DLG) | Yes |
| Salt spray test, severity level 6 | Yes |
| TÜV Rheinland Certificate Number | R 60127190 |
| TÜV Rheinland 2 PfG 2330 | R 60087448 |
| UL Certificate Number | E343181 |
| (UL File Number (UL6703 and CSA C22.2 No. 182.5) (cULus listed and UL recognized) | E343181 |
| CQC Certificate Number | CQC20024256431 |
| JET Certificate Number | B19T0013 |
1) The extension of the IEC voltage range to DC 1100 V for cable-bound MC4 connectors applies to the cable cross-sections 2.5 mm², 4.0 mm² and 6 mm² used in the PV application. However, this does not apply to 10 mm² cable cross-sections; these remain at DC 1000 V.
Technical Drawings
Coupling socket PV-KBT4...
Dimensions: Length ~58 mm, A, Ø4, b
Coupling plug PV-KST4...
Dimensions: Length ~61 mm, A, Ø4, b
Ordering Information
| Order No. | Type | Socket | Plug | Outer diameter of the cable (mm) | Distance (mm) | Crimp opening (mm²) | IEC 62852 DC V |
IEC 62852 A | AWG | UL 6703 DC V | UL 6703 A | TÜV | cULus | UR | CQC | JET |
| 32.0010P0001-UR | PV-KBT4/2,51-UR | X | 5.0-6.0 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1100 | 22.5 | 14 | 1500 | 30 | X | X | X | X | ||
| 32.0011P0001-UR | PV-KST4/2,51-UR | X | 5.0-6.0 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1100 | 22.5 | 14 | 1500 | 30 | X | X | X | X | ||
| 32.0140P0001-UR | PV-KBT4/2,5X-UR | X | 5.5-7.4 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1100 | 22.5 | 14 | 1500 | 30 | X | X | X | X | ||
| 32.0141P0001-UR | PV-KST4/2,5X-UR | X | 5.5-7.4 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1100 | 22.5 | 14 | 1500 | 30 | X | X | X | X | ||
| 32.0012P0001-UR | PV-KBT4/2,5II-UR | X | 7.0-8.8 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1100 | 22.5 | 14 | 1500 | 30 | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 32.0013P0001-UR | PV-KST4/2,5II-UR | X | 7.0-8.8 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1100 | 22.5 | 14 | 1500 | 30 | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 32.0014P0001-UR | PV-KBT4/61-UR | X | 5.0-6.0 | 5.8 | 4 | 1100 | 39 | 12 | 1500 | 35 | X | X | X | X | ||
| 6 | 1100 | 39 | 10 | 1500 | 50 | |||||||||||
| 32.0015P0001-UR | PV-KST4/61-UR | X | 5.0-6.0 | 5.8 | 4 | 1100 | 39 | 12 | 1500 | 35 | X | X | X | X | ||
| 6 | 1100 | 39 | 10 | 1500 | 50 | |||||||||||
| 32.0142P0001-UR | PV-KBT4/6X-UR | X | 5.5-7.4 | 5.8 | 4 | 1100 | 39 | 12 | 1500 | 35 | X | X | X | X | ||
| 6 | 1100 | 39 | 10 | 1500 | 50 | |||||||||||
| 32.0143P0001-UR | PV-KST4/6X-UR | X | 5.5-7.4 | 5.8 | 4 | 1100 | 39 | 12 | 1500 | 35 | X | X | X | X | ||
| 6 | 1100 | 39 | 10 | 1500 | 50 | |||||||||||
| 32.0016P0001-UR | PV-KBT4/611-UR | X | 7.0-8.8 | 5.8 | 4 | 1100 | 39 | 12 | 1500 | 35 | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 6 | 1100 | 39 | 10 | 1500 | 50 |
Further Information
Notes:
For detailed information on suitable cable glands, please refer to the corresponding installation manual (see "Further Information").
Ungesteckte Steckverbinder müssen mit Verschlusskappen von Stäubli vor Verschmutzungen geschützt werden. Bestellinformationen zu Verschlusskappen von Stäubli finden Sie im zugehörigen Katalog (siehe "Weiterführende Informationen").
Further Information
Tools and Accessories
Information on suitable tools and accessories from Stäubli can be found here:
www.staubli.com/re-downloads.html → Deutsch Katalog → Werkzeuge und Zubehör
Installation Manual
An installation manual for "Coupling socket and plug MC4" can be found here:
www.staubli.com/re-downloads.html → Deutsch Montageanleitung - MA231
Surface mount socket and plug MC4
As a single component (including insulating part)
Surface mount socket PV-ADBP4-S2...
- MC4 surface mount connectors form the interface between an inverter or distribution box and a string.
- Mounting directly via the thread or in the mounting plate with a lock nut (included in the scope of delivery).
- Fast and clean plugging.
- The protection class (IP65 and IP68) guarantees high tightness.
- For use with suitable connectors from the MC4 connector family and suitable cable.
- With pre-assembled flat seal.
Surface mount plug PV-ADSP4-S2...
Technical Data
| Technical Data | |
| Ambient temperature range | -40 °C...+85 °C (TÜV/UL) |
| Upper limit temperature | 105 °C |
| Protection class, connected | IP65/IP68 (1 m, 1 h) |
| Protection class, disconnected | IP2X |
| Degree of pollution | 3 |
| Max. contact resistance of the connector | < 0.25 mΩ |
| Rated impulse voltage | 16 kV |
| Contact system | MULTILAM |
| Connection type | Crimp |
| Contact material | Copper, tinned |
| Insulation material | PC/PA |
| Locking system | Locking type |
| Fire protection class | UL94:V-0 |
| TÜV Rheinland Certificate Number | R 60127181 |
| UL Certificate Number | E343181 |
Technical Drawings
Surface mount socket PV-ADBP4-S2...
Dimensions: 49.6, 34.6, 15, M12x1.5, Ø4, b
Surface mount plug PV-ADSP4-S2...
Dimensions: 51.9, 36.9, 15, M12x1.5, Ø4, b
Roll with contacts
Dimensions: Ø590, 60.5, Ø56
Ordering Information
| Order No. | Type | Socket | Plug | Cable diameter (mm) | Distance (mm) | Crimp opening (mm²) | IEC 62852 DC V | IEC 62852 A | AWG | UL 6703 DC V | UL 6703 A | TÜV | cULus | UR | CQC | JET |
| 32.0076P0001-UR | PV-ADBP4-S2-UR/2,5 | X | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1250 | 17.5 | 14 | 1500 | 30 | X | X | ||||
| 32.0077P0001-UR | PV-ADSP4-S2-UR/2,5 | X | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1250 | 22.5 | 14 | 1500 | 30 | X | X | ||||
| 32.0078P0001-UR | PV-ADBP4-S2-UR/6 | X | 5.8 | 4 | 1250 | 39 | 12 | 1500 | 35 | X | X | |||||
| 6 | 1250 | 45 | 10 | 1500 | 50 | |||||||||||
| 32.0079P0001-UR | PV-ADSP4-S2-UR/6 | X | 5.8 | 4 | 1250 | 39 | 12 | 1500 | 35 | X | X | |||||
| 6 | 1250 | 45 | 10 | 1500 | 50 | |||||||||||
| 32.0150P0001 | PV-ADBP4-S2/10 | X | 6.5 | 10 | 1250 | 51 | 1500 | X | X | |||||||
| 32.0151P0001 | PV-ADSP4-S2/10 | X | 6.5 | 10 | 1250 | 51 | 1500 | X | X |
Further Information
Notes:
For detailed information on suitable cable glands, please refer to the corresponding installation manual (see "Further Information").
Ungesteckte Steckverbinder müssen mit Verschlusskappen von Stäubli vor Verschmutzungen geschützt werden. Bestellinformationen zu Verschlusskappen von Stäubli finden Sie im zugehörigen Katalog (siehe "Weiterführende Informationen").
Further Information
Tools and Accessories
Information on suitable tools and accessories from Stäubli can be found here:
www.staubli.com/re-downloads.html → Deutsch Katalog → Werkzeuge und Zubehör
Installation Manual
An installation manual for "Surface mount socket and plug MC4" can be found here:
www.staubli.com/re-downloads.html → Deutsch Montageanleitung - MA275
