Solar connectors are used to connect solar panels to other panels, batteries and junction boxes. The most common type of solar connector is the MC4 connector, a standardised single pole connector that has built in strain relief and interlocks. These interlocks ensure a secure mating and protection against accidental release between plugs and sockets. As they are often used outside MC4 connectors are weather-proof, and are paired with cable that is double-insulated and UV resistant.
Branch Connectors are available to assist the connection of solar panels in parallel or series, for example linking multiple panels to a single battery for increased power.
The RS Range of solar connectors includes plugs, sockets and adapters suitable for applications from 15A to 69A applications.
Solar Connectors
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| Description | Price | Type | Gender | Cable CSA | Mounting Type | Termination Method | Keying | IP Rating | Current Rating | Voltage Rating | Plug/Socket | Thread Size | Maximum Operating Temperature | Minimum Operating Temperature | Series | |
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RS Stock No.
560-947
Mfr. Part No.32.0018+32.0019
BrandStaubli
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SGD35.84
1 Set of 1
Set(s)
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Branch Connector | Female to Male | 2.5 → 4.0mm² | - | - | - | - | 30A | 1kV | Plug, Socket | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
696-2207
Mfr. Part No.PV-KST4/6II-UR-100
BrandStaubli
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SGD390.23
1 Bag of 100
Bag(s)
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Coupler | Male | 4 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | - | - | - | 30A | 1kV | - | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
560-997
Mfr. Part No.32.0017P0001
BrandStaubli
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SGD4.864
Each (In a Pack of 5)
units
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Coupler | Male | 4 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | - | - | - | 30A | 1kV | - | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
696-2193
Mfr. Part No.PV-KBT4/6II-100
BrandStaubli
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SGD655.96
1 Bag of 100
Bag(s)
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Coupler | Female | 4 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | - | - | - | 30A | 1kV | - | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
560-975
Mfr. Part No.32.0016P0001
BrandStaubli
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SGD9.78
Each (In a Pack of 5)
units
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Coupler | Female | 4 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | Quick Connect | - | - | 30A | 1kV | - | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
794-7234
Mfr. Part No.32.0076P0001+32.0077P0001
BrandStaubli
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SGD14.15
1 Pair
Pair(s)
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Connector | Female, Male | 1.5 → 2.5mm² | Panel Mount | Crimp | - | - | 17 A, 22.5A | 1kV dc | Socket | M12 | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
794-7243
Mfr. Part No.32.0078P0001+32.0079P0001
BrandStaubli
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SGD11.40
1 Pair
Pair(s)
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Connector | Female, Male | 4 → 6mm² | Panel Mount | Crimp | - | - | 30A | 1kV dc | Socket | M12 | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
698-7243
Mfr. Part No.1394462-4
BrandTE Connectivity
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SGD8.001
Each (In a Pack of 10)
units
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Coupler | Female | 4mm² | Cable Mount | - | Minus | - | 25A | 1kV dc | - | - | +150°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
769-8711
Mfr. Part No.1790784
BrandPhoenix Contact
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SGD12.70
Each
units
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Connector | Male | 6 → 16mm² | Cable Mount | Spring Cage | Plus | - | 65A | 1.5kV | Plug | - | +85°C | -40°C | PV-CF-S 6-16 |
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RS Stock No.
190-2037
Mfr. Part No.1-2306314-2
BrandTE Connectivity
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SGD9.39
Each
units
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Junction Box | - | - | - | - | Minus | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SOLARLOK PV |
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RS Stock No.
190-2040
Mfr. Part No.1-2306314-5
BrandTE Connectivity
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SGD9.49
Each
units
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Junction Box | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SOLARLOK PV |
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RS Stock No.
175-0094
Mfr. Part No.32.0088P0001-UR
BrandMulti Contact
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SGD4.11
Each (In a Pack of 5)
units
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Coupler | Female | - | Cable Mount | Crimp | - | - | 53A | 1.5kV dc | Socket | - | +85°C | -40°C | MC4-Evo2 |
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RS Stock No.
188-2915
Mfr. Part No.1621325
BrandPhoenix Contact
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SGD74.14
Each
units
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Test Plug | Male | 1.5 → 6 mm², 4 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | Screw | - | - | 35A | 690V | Plug | - | - | - | PRC 5-TC-FS6 8-21 |
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RS Stock No.
193-1802
Mfr. Part No.H4CFC4DIS
BrandAmphenol Industrial
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SGD4.168
Each (In a Bag of 5)
units
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Solar Connector | Female | - | Cable Mount | Quick Connect | - | - | - | - | Socket | - | +85°C | -40°C | H4 |
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RS Stock No.
193-1798
Mfr. Part No.H4CMC4DI
BrandAmphenol Industrial
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SGD3.714
Each (In a Bag of 5)
units
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Solar Connector | Male | - | Cable Mount | Quick Connect | - | - | - | - | Plug | - | +85°C | -40°C | H4 |
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RS Stock No.
175-0096
Mfr. Part No.32.0092P0001-UR
BrandMulti Contact
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SGD4.11
Each (In a Pack of 5)
units
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Coupler | Female | - | Cable Mount | Crimp | - | - | 69A | 1.5kV dc | Socket | - | +85°C | -40°C | MC4-Evo2 |
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RS Stock No.
193-1807
Mfr. Part No.UTXCMA4AM
BrandAmphenol Industrial
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SGD2.247
Each (In a Box of 800)
units
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Solar Connector | Male | - | Cable Mount | - | - | - | - | - | Plug | - | +90°C | -40°C | UTX |
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RS Stock No.
711-7559
Mfr. Part No.1774674
BrandPhoenix Contact
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SGD4.62
Each
units
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Connector | Female | 2.5 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | Spring Cage | - | - | 40A | 1.1kV | Plug | - | +85°C | -40°C | PV-CF-S 2.5-6 |
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RS Stock No.
190-2009
Mfr. Part No.1-2306314-5
BrandTE Connectivity
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SGD7.968
Each (In a Box of 72)
units
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Junction Box | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SOLARLOK PV |
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RS Stock No.
161-8595
Mfr. Part No.1740277-2
BrandTE Connectivity
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SGD26.46
Each (In a Box of 20)
units
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T-Branch | Male to Female | - | Through Hole | Solder | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
