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.
794-7243
Mfr. Part No.32.0078P0001+32.0079P0001
BrandMulti Contact
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£5.18
1 Pair
Pair(s)
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Connector | Female, Male | 4 → 6mm² | Panel Mount | Crimp | - | IP2x (Un Mated), IP67 (Mated) | 30A | 1 kV dc | Socket | M12 | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
560-997
Mfr. Part No.32.0017P0001
BrandMulti Contact
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£1.356
Each (In a Pack of 5)
Units
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Coupler | Male | 4 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | - | - | IP2x (Un Mated), IP67 (Mated) | 30A | 1 kV | - | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
696-2207
Mfr. Part No.32.0017P0001-100
BrandMulti Contact
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£183.58
1 Bag of 100
Bag(s)
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Coupler | Male | 4 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | - | - | IP2x (Un Mated), IP67 (Mated) | 30A | 1 kV | - | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
560-947
Mfr. Part No.32.0018+32.0019
BrandMulti Contact
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£16.29
1 Set of 1
Set(s)
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Branch Connector | Female to Male | 2.5 → 4.0mm² | - | - | - | IP67 | 30A | 1 kV | Plug, Socket | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
700-9736
Mfr. Part No.PV-090508-F
BrandAmphenol
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£2.08
Each (In a Pack of 10)
Units
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Connector | Female | 4mm² | Cable Mount | - | - | IP2x (Un Mated), IP65 (Mated) | 45A | 1 kV dc | - | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
696-2193
Mfr. Part No.32.0016P0001-100
BrandMulti Contact
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£308.59
1 Bag of 100
Bag(s)
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Coupler | Female | 4 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | - | - | IP2x (Un Mated), IP67 (Mated) | 30A | 1 kV | - | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
560-975
Mfr. Part No.32.0016P0001
BrandMulti Contact
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£4.442
Each (In a Pack of 5)
Units
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Coupler | Female | 4 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | Quick Connect | - | IP2x (Un Mated), IP67 (Mated) | 30A | 1 kV | - | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
794-7234
Mfr. Part No.32.0076P0001+32.0077P0001
BrandMulti Contact
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£5.18
1 Pair
Pair(s)
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Connector | Female, Male | 1.5 → 2.5mm² | Panel Mount | Crimp | - | IP2x (Un Mated), IP67 (Mated) | 17 A, 22.5 A | 1 kV dc | Socket | M12 | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
711-7552
Mfr. Part No.1774687
BrandPhoenix Contact
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£2.24
Each
Units
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Connector | Male | 2.5 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | - | - | IP65, IP68 | 40A | 1.1 kV | Plug | - | +85°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
794-8628
Mfr. Part No.93301-0101
BrandMolex
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£2.48
Each
Units
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Power | Female | 2.5 - 6mm² | Cable Mount | Crimp | N/A | IP67 | 30A | 1 kV | Socket | N/A | +85°C | -40°C | SolarSpec |
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RS Stock No.
711-7559
Mfr. Part No.1774674
BrandPhoenix Contact
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£2.24
Each
Units
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Connector | Female | 2.5 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | - | - | IP65, IP68 | 40A | 1.1 kV | Plug | - | +85°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
794-8621
Mfr. Part No.93301-0201
BrandMolex
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£2.58
Each
Units
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Housing | Male | 2.5 → 6mm² | Panel Mount | Crimp | - | IP2x (Un Mated), IP67 (Mated) | - | 1 kV | Plug | - | +85°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
769-8708
Mfr. Part No.1789821
BrandPhoenix Contact
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£4.29
Each
Units
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Connector | Male | 2.5 → 6mm² | Cable Mount | Quick Connect | Plus | IP66, IP68 | 40A | 1.5 kV | Plug | - | +85°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
769-8711
Mfr. Part No.1790784
BrandPhoenix Contact
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£5.13
Each
Units
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Connector | Male | 6 → 16mm² | Cable Mount | Quick Connect | Plus | IP66, IP68 | 65A | 1.5 kV | Plug | - | +85°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
789-3086
Mfr. Part No.130244-0204
BrandMolex
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£2.48
Each
Units
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Power | Male | 2.5mm² | Cable Mount | Crimp | Plus | IP67 | 15A | - | Plug | - | +80°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
698-7243
Mfr. Part No.1394462-4
BrandTE Connectivity
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£2.46
Each (In a Pack of 10)
Units
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Coupler | Female | 4mm² | Cable Mount | - | Minus | IP67 | 25A | 1 kV dc | - | - | +150°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
769-8714
Mfr. Part No.1790797
BrandPhoenix Contact
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£5.13
Each
Units
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Connector | Female | 6 → 16mm² | Cable Mount | Quick Connect | Minus | IP66, IP68 | 65A | 1.5 kV | Socket | - | +85°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
561-013
Mfr. Part No.32.0010P0001
BrandMulti Contact
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£2.384
Each (In a Pack of 5)
Units
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Coupler | Female | 1.5 → 2.5mm² | Cable Mount | - | - | IP2x (Un Mated), IP67 (Mated) | 22A | 1 kV | - | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
789-3089
Mfr. Part No.130244-0203
BrandMolex
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£2.37
Each
Units
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Power | Female | 2.5mm² | Cable Mount | Crimp | Minus | IP67 | 15A | - | Socket | - | +80°C | -40°C | - |
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RS Stock No.
560-987
Mfr. Part No.32.0011P0001
BrandMulti Contact
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£1.852
Each (In a Pack of 5)
Units
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Coupler | Male | 1.5 → 2.5mm² | Cable Mount | - | - | IP2x (Un Mated), IP67 (Mated) | 22A | 1 kV | - | - | +90°C | -40°C | - |
