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True PV Safety. Anywhere.

The worldwide expansion of photovoltaic (PV) installations is also giving rise to new areas of application in challenging environmental conditions. About 35 % of the Earth’s land surface is covered by deserts, leading to a push for efficient uses of these otherwise unpopulated areas with little economic potential – like the installation of PV solar power plants in hot, dry deserts in South America, Africa, southern Europe and the Middle East.

Requirements for operating electrical installations in ambient temperatures over 70 °C or at altitudes higher than 2000 m differ from the requirements for standard installations due to the different climate conditions. Yet, it is precisely in areas with such harsh conditions, like deserts and high mountain ranges, that offer large spaces and optimal solar radiation for efficient photovoltaic systems. The original Stäubli MC4 connector portfolio has a proven track record for such kind of applications.



The first PV connectors for harsh environment

For over 25 years, Stäubli connector systems for DC photovoltaic applications have been known for their high contact quality and durability. Even more, they are also certified for use in harsh environment.

  • High temperature
    The Original MC4 products from Stäubli are the first PV connectors to meet the requirements for installations in PV systems with module temperature level 2 according to the TÜV Rheinland test procedure. This means that Stäubli PV connectors have been successfully tested for PV installations in climate conditions up to at least 105 °C.
  • High altitudes
    TÜV Rheinland has also verified the suitability of the Original MC4 products for use at elevations of up to 5000 m above sea level.
  • Enhanced water resistance
    The Stäubli MC4-Evo 2 cable couplers are the only ones to provide an enhanced IP degree. They are certified for IP68 (1 m, 168 h) having been successfully tested by TÜV Rheinland to withstand water penetration for seven days at a depth of 1m.
  • Salt mist resistance
    With an IEC 61701 approval, the Stäubli MC4 connector portfolio is also salt mist resistant.
  • Ammonia resistance
    The Stäubli MC4 cable couplers also successfully passed the DLG test procedures for ammonia resistance. 

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