{"product_id":"staubli-mc4-evo-2-fused-y-connector-20a-1500v-32-0384","title":"Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Fused Y-Connector 20A 1500V | 32.0384","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Staubli MC4-Evo 2 Fused Y-Connector 20A 1500V | 32.0384 | IP68 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#222222;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#222222; line-height:1.65;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStäubli MC4-Evo 2 Fused Y-Connector, 20 A per string (32.0384, type PV-K-SPL-Y\/2-ILF3-20\/6\/E-SSP)\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a \u003cstrong\u003eY-splitter\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e20 A gPV string fuse protection\u003c\/strong\u003e in a single factory-assembled unit rated at \u003cstrong\u003e1500 V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e. It joins \u003cstrong\u003etwo PV strings in parallel\u003c\/strong\u003e into one output and gives each string \u003cstrong\u003eovercurrent protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing separate branch connectors and in-line fuses with \u003cstrong\u003eone sealed component\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#222222; line-height:1.65;\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eSSP configuration: one plug and two sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e. The connections are \u003cstrong\u003ecrimped to 6 mm² cable\u003c\/strong\u003e with an \u003cstrong\u003e84 cm lead length\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving a \u003cstrong\u003elong-lasting, stable connection with minimal energy loss and low heat generation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003evulcanised IP68 housing (1 m, 1 h when mated)\u003c\/strong\u003e uses \u003cstrong\u003ePA, EVA and XLPE insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003etin-plated copper contacts\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003emaximum contact resistance below 0.25 mΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#222222; line-height:1.65;\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003eTÜV Rheinland certified to 2PfG 2380 and 2PfG 1913\u003c\/strong\u003e with an \u003cstrong\u003e8 kV test voltage, safety class II and overvoltage category CAT III\u003c\/strong\u003e. The manufacturer states that the \u003cstrong\u003esum of the string fuse ratings must not exceed 53 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, so two 20 A strings (40 A in total) sit inside that limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin:22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e1500 V DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003eRated voltage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e20 A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003egPV fuse, per string\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e2-to-1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003eParallel Y connection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; line-height:1.2;\"\u003eIP68\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003eMated, 1 m \/ 1 h\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e84 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003eLead length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e6 mm²\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003eCable cross-section\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #c62828; background:#fdecea; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 18px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#c62828; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSafety - isolate before you touch anything\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eSolar strings stay live whenever light falls on the modules. \u003cstrong\u003eNever disconnect the unit under load\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ede-energise the PV system before mating or unmating any connector\u003c\/strong\u003e. Installation must be carried out by a competent person in line with \u003cstrong\u003eBS 7671 (including Section 712)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the manufacturer's installation manual. \u003cstrong\u003eNever reconnect a string without its in-line fuse\u003c\/strong\u003e if the fuse has been disconnected, \u003cstrong\u003enever bypass it\u003c\/strong\u003e with a parallel line or another fuse, and never use a unit that is visibly damaged.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #ef6c00; background:#fff4e5; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 18px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#b35200; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eConnector gender - check before ordering\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis part is the \u003cstrong\u003eSSP version: 1 plug and 2 sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e. The manufacturer also lists the opposite arrangement as the \u003cstrong\u003ePPS version: 1 socket and 2 plugs (32.0383)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check which connector gender your string ends and output cable use before ordering, so the Y-connector mates correctly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #ef6c00; background:#fff4e5; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 18px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#b35200; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFuse total, mating connectors and temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eKeep the \u003cstrong\u003esum of the string fuse ratings at or below 53 A\u003c\/strong\u003e and select the fuse rating in line with the applicable standards and your \u003cstrong\u003emodule's maximum series fuse rating\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mate only with \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Stäubli MC4 or MC4-Evo 2 connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the rated data depends on the mating connectors used. The ambient temperature range is \u003cstrong\u003e-40°C to +50°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (upper limiting temperature 115°C), so allow for hot roofs and enclosed or bundled cable runs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #008377CF; background:#e6f4f2; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 18px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAccessories to note\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eUnmated connector ends should be protected with sealing caps: manufacturer order numbers \u003cstrong\u003e32.0716 (socket)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e32.0717 (plug)\u003c\/strong\u003e. For MC4-Evo 2 connectors, the manufacturer's assembly and unlocking tool is the \u003cstrong\u003ePV-MS-PLS (32.6058)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px; color:#008377CF; border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom:6px; margin:34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFuse-Protected Parallel Connection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6; font-size:15px;\"\u003eCombines two strings into one output with \u003cstrong\u003e20 A gPV fuse protection per string\u003c\/strong\u003e, the primary function the manufacturer specifies for this product: parallel connection of PV strings with overcurrent protection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eY-Splitter and Fuse in One\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6; font-size:15px;\"\u003eOne sealed unit instead of a branch connector plus separate fuses means \u003cstrong\u003efewer connection points and less material\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003eready-to-use, factory-assembled\u003c\/strong\u003e design that removes the risk of incorrect on-site assembly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e1500 V DC Rated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1500 V DC rated voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e8 kV test voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esafety class II\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCAT III \/ pollution degree 3\u003c\/strong\u003e for modern high-voltage arrays.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eIP68 Vulcanised Housing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6; font-size:15px;\"\u003eRated \u003cstrong\u003eIP65 \/ IP68 (1 m, 1 h) when mated\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eIP2X unmated\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003ePA, EVA and XLPE insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for lasting protection against moisture and dust ingress.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eCrimped, Low-Resistance Connections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimped connections on 6 mm² cable\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003etin-plated copper contacts\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003econtact resistance below 0.25 mΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e keep energy loss and heat generation low.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eIndependently Certified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTÜV Rheinland certified to 2PfG 2380 and 2PfG 1913\u003c\/strong\u003e (R 60163375 \/ R 60164319), with a \u003cstrong\u003egPV fuse link certified to IEC 60269-6\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px; color:#008377CF; border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom:6px; margin:34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eParallel Strings Needing Fuses\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6; font-size:15px;\"\u003eArrays where the design requires \u003cstrong\u003eovercurrent protection on strings connected in parallel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e1500 V DC Commercial and Ground-Mount Systems\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6; font-size:15px;\"\u003eHigher-voltage arrays built with \u003cstrong\u003eMC4-Evo 2 connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e and 6 mm² string cable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eNeat, Compact Cable Runs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#222222; line-height:1.6; font-size:15px;\"\u003eA single moulded unit keeps the cabling tidy and cuts the number of separate components to mount, route and seal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px; color:#008377CF; border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom:6px; margin:34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eElectrical Characteristics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eRated voltage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e1500 V DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eRated current, per string (gPV fuse link)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e20 A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eFuse link standard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003egPV, IEC 60269-6:2010+Amd1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eMaximum sum of string fuse ratings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e53 A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eTest voltage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e8 kV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eSafety class\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eII\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eOvervoltage category \/ pollution degree\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eCAT III \/ 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eMaximum contact resistance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eBelow 0.25 mΩ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eUpper limiting temperature (ULT)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e115°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eMechanical and Environmental\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eConnector system\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eMC4-Evo 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eSSP: input plug (1 ×), output sockets (2 ×)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eCable cross-section\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e6 mm²\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eLead length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e84 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eDegree of protection, mated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eIP65 \/ IP68 (1 m, 1 h)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eDegree of protection, unmated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eIP2X\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eInsulation material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003ePA, EVA, XLPE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eContact material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eCopper, tin plated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eAmbient temperature range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e-40°C to +50°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eTransport and storage temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e-40°C to +50°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eTransport and storage relative humidity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eBelow 70%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:10px 14px;\"\u003eApprovals, Mating Parts and Identification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eTÜV Rheinland 2PfG 2380 and 2PfG 1913 (R 60163375 \/ R 60164319)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eMating connectors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eOriginal Stäubli MC4 and MC4-Evo 2 cable couplers and panel receptacles only\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eStäubli\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003eMC4-Evo 2 Y-Splitter and In-line Fuse (PV-K\/SPL-Y\/ILF3)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eOrder number (MPN)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e32.0384\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eType designation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003ePV-K-SPL-Y\/2-ILF3-20\/6\/E-SSP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eOpposite-gender version (PPS)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e32.0383\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#f2f9f8; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eSealing caps (manufacturer order no.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003e32.0716 (socket), 32.0717 (plug)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px; padding:9px 14px; background:#ffffff; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 200px; font-weight:bold; color:#222222;\"\u003eAssembly and unlocking tool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:3 1 240px; color:#222222;\"\u003ePV-MS-PLS, 32.6058\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px; color:#008377CF; border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom:6px; margin:34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; margin:0 0 10px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:12px 16px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat does \"20 A per string\" mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px; color:#222222; line-height:1.65; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eThe unit connects strings in parallel with \u003cstrong\u003eovercurrent protection for each string\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e20 A\u003c\/strong\u003e is the rated current of the gPV fuse link on a string. The manufacturer states that the \u003cstrong\u003esum of the string fuse ratings must not exceed 53 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, so two 20 A strings total 40 A and sit inside the limit.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; margin:0 0 10px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:12px 16px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the SSP and PPS versions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px; color:#222222; line-height:1.65; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eIt is the connector gender. This part (\u003cstrong\u003e32.0384, SSP\u003c\/strong\u003e) has \u003cstrong\u003e1 plug and 2 sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003ePPS version (32.0383)\u003c\/strong\u003e has 1 socket and 2 plugs. Check your string ends and output cable before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; margin:0 0 10px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:12px 16px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat fuse rating do I need for my solar panels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px; color:#222222; line-height:1.65; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eAs a commonly used design guide, choose a string fuse of at least \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 × the module short-circuit current (Isc)\u003c\/strong\u003e and no higher than the \u003cstrong\u003emaximum series fuse rating on the module datasheet\u003c\/strong\u003e. A 20 A fuse suits modules with an Isc of up to roughly 13 A and a maximum series fuse rating of 20 A or more. Always confirm against your design, the module datasheet and the applicable standards.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; margin:0 0 10px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:12px 16px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan I connect more than two strings with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px; color:#222222; line-height:1.65; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-into-one Y connection\u003c\/strong\u003e. For larger parallel arrangements, design the string combining to suit the number of strings and the inverter inputs, and keep the total of the string fuse ratings within the manufacturer's \u003cstrong\u003e53 A\u003c\/strong\u003e limit.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; margin:0 0 10px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:12px 16px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan I disconnect it under load or replace the fuse?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px; color:#222222; line-height:1.65; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eNo to both. \u003cstrong\u003eNever disconnect the unit under load\u003c\/strong\u003e: use your DC isolator to de-energise the system first. It is a sealed, factory-assembled product, and the manufacturer instructs that components must \u003cstrong\u003enot be modified or repaired\u003c\/strong\u003e and that defective components are replaced.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; margin:0 0 10px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; padding:12px 16px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan I use it with other brands' MC4-style connectors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px; color:#222222; line-height:1.65; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eNo. The manufacturer states that only \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Stäubli connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e may be mated with this product. Never connect Stäubli connectors to those of other manufacturers, because the current and voltage ratings depend on the mating connectors used.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Staubli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67623695745414,"sku":"MC4-32.0384","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/MC41500V20AperStringFusedY-Connector32.0384.jpg?v=1791975575","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/staubli-mc4-evo-2-fused-y-connector-20a-1500v-32-0384","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}