{"product_id":"staubli-mc4-evo-2-branch-connector-set","title":"Stäubli MC4-Evo 2 Branch Connector Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-title\"\u003eStäubli MC4-Evo 2 Branch Connectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eBuild reliable parallel solar connections using genuine \u003cstrong\u003eStäubli MC4-Evo 2 branch connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. This matched set includes one of each connector for combining PV circuits in systems up to \u003cstrong\u003e1500V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eFeaturing Stäubli’s proven \u003cstrong\u003eMULTILAM contact technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, IP65 \/ IP68 environmental protection, and internationally recognized certifications, these connectors are a premium alternative to generic MC4-style Y-connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-blue\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003eOriginal MC4 Manufacturer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eStäubli (Staubli) developed the original MC4 connector platform used throughout the solar industry. When long-term reliability matters, genuine Stäubli connectors remain the benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sapphire-checklist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Stäubli MC4-Evo 2 components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and safe connector system trusted across the solar industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated for photovoltaic systems up to 1500V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60A (IEC) \/ 95A (UL) current rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMULTILAM low-resistance contact system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP65 \/ IP68 environmental protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sapphire-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePV-AZS4-EVO 2-UR + PV-AZB4-EVO 2-UR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × Branch Plug (PV-AZS4-EVO 2-UR)\u003cbr\u003e1 × Branch Socket (PV-AZB4-EVO 2-UR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC4-Evo 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStäubli MC4 and MC4-Evo Product Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated Current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60A (IEC) \/ 95A (UL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated Impulse Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 kV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContact Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.5 mΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSafety Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContact Technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMULTILAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContact Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin-Plated Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInsulation Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocking System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlammability Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL94-V0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngress Protection (Mated)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65 \/ IP68 (1 m, 168 h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +85°C (IEC)\u003cbr\u003e-40°C to +90°C (UL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUV Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 4892-2 \/ ISO 4892-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSalt Mist Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 60068-2-52 Severity 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTÜV Certification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 62852:2014 + Amd.1:2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUL Listing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 6703 (File E343181)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCSA Certification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCSA C22.2 No. 182.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-sand\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003eRecommended Accessories\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eComplete your installation with genuine Stäubli MC4 connectors and quality PV cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/mc4-solar-cable-connectors-staubli-pair-ip68\" class=\"sapphire-cta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMC4 Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/10awg-solar-pv-cables-bulk\" class=\"sapphire-cta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePV Wire \u0026amp; Cable\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included with this set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne PV-AZS4-EVO 2-UR branch plug and one PV-AZB4-EVO 2-UR branch socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is to say you get both splitters, so you have a Male-Male-Female (MMF) \u0026amp; Female-Female-Male (FFM) connector.  This will let you connect 2 panels (or 2 strings) together in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to get the proper \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10-awg-solar-panel-pv-extension-cables-w-mc4?variant=51582782243135\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Stäubli MC4 PV Extension Cables\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ematching solar cables\u003c\/a\u003e to run to your controller\/inverter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these genuine Stäubli connectors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. These are genuine Stäubli MC4-Evo 2 components, not generic MC4-compatible branch connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means you are getting the safest, and best quality, components available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan these be used in 1500V systems?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. MC4-Evo 2 branch connectors are certified for photovoltaic systems up to 1500V DC when installed according to manufacturer specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre they compatible with standard MC4 connectors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are compatible with the Stäubli MC4 and MC4-Evo connector families. For best performance and certification compliance, genuine Stäubli mating connectors are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneric and other branded connectors will generally fit, but it is highly recommended to stick with matching components to guarantee the highest quality \u0026amp; performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stäubli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53523174555967,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/6803\/8463\/files\/Staubli_Branch_Catalog_Cap_1200px.webp?v=1780807510","url":"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/products\/staubli-mc4-evo-2-branch-connector-set","provider":"Sapphire Energy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}