{"product_id":"staubli-mc4-evo2-branch-connector-female-32-0196-male-32-0197","title":"Stäubli MC4-EVO2 Branch Connector — Female (32.0196) \/ Male (32.0197)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── INTRO ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eStäubli MC4-EVO2 Branch Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e enables \u003cstrong\u003esafe, tool-free parallel or serial-parallel connection of PV modules\u003c\/strong\u003e. Available as a \u003cstrong\u003eFemale (32.0196)\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMale (32.0197)\u003c\/strong\u003e variant, each unit combines two MC4 or MC4-EVO2 cable connectors into one — with no crimping or specialist tools required. Stäubli's \u003cstrong\u003eMULTILAM contact technology\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps resistance below 0.5 mΩ throughout the connector's life, protecting against power loss and hotspots.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── STAT STRIP ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:130px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e1500 V DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:3px;\"\u003eIEC 62852 \u0026amp; UL 6703\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:130px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e60 A\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:3px;\"\u003eRated current (IEC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:130px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eIP68\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:3px;\"\u003eMated, 1 m \/ 168 h\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:130px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.5 mΩ\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:3px;\"\u003eContact resistance\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:130px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e–40 to +85°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:3px;\"\u003eOperating range (IEC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── RED SAFETY CALLOUT ─────────────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #c0392b;background:#fff5f5;padding:10px 16px;margin-bottom:14px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#c0392b;\"\u003e⚠ Installer Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eNever disconnect under load.\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolate the PV array before making or breaking any connection. Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── AMBER COMPATIBILITY CALLOUT ───────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #f59e0b;background:#fff8e1;padding:10px 16px;margin-bottom:22px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#b45309;\"\u003e⚡ Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compatible with \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Stäubli MC4 and MC4-EVO2 single-pole connectors only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not mix with third-party MC4-style connectors — mismatched contacts risk arcing and fire. The \u003cstrong\u003ePV-MS-MC4-EVO unlocking tool (32.6066)\u003c\/strong\u003e is required for safe disconnection.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── VARIANT COMPARISON TABLE ──────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    Choose Your Variant\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:22px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#005c54;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eFemale — 32.0196\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eMale — 32.0197\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eType Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003ePV-AZB4-EVO 2-UR\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003ePV-AZS4-EVO 2-UR\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eDesignation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eBranch socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eBranch plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 male in → 2 female out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 female in → 2 male out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003ePositive rail string combiner\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eNegative rail string combiner\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSealing Cap (unused ports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e32.0716 (PV-BVK4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e32.0717 (PV-SVK4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── TECH SPEC TABLE ────────────────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    Technical Specifications\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:22px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eStäubli Electrical Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eMPN — Female (32.0196)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003ePV-AZB4-EVO 2-UR\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eMPN — Male (32.0197)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003ePV-AZS4-EVO 2-UR\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eRated Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC 1500 V\u003c\/strong\u003e (IEC 62852:2014 + AMD1:2020 \u0026amp; UL 6703)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eTest Voltage \/ Impulse Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e8 kV \/ 16 kV\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eRated Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 A\u003c\/strong\u003e (IEC) \/ \u003cstrong\u003e95 A\u003c\/strong\u003e (UL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e–40°C to +85°C (IEC) \/ –40°C to +90°C (UL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eUpper Limiting Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e115°C (IEC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eIngress Protection (mated \/ unmated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP65 \/ IP68\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 m, 168 h) \/ IP2X\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eContact Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\u0026lt; 0.5 mΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eCable Cross-Section\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e2.5 mm² – 10 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eContact Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eTin-plated copper (MULTILAM technology)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003ePA (Polyamide) \u0026amp; PC (Polycarbonate), UV-stabilised, UL94-V0\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003ePollution Degree\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e55 × 10 × 42.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e22 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eEnvironmental Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eUV, ammonia, salt mist spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eIEC 62852:2014 + AMD1:2020, UL 6703, TÜV\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── FAQ ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    Frequently Asked Questions\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-top:none;border-radius:0 0 6px 6px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:13px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#f0faf9;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the female (32.0196) and male (32.0197)?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efemale (32.0196)\u003c\/strong\u003e has one male input splitting to two female outputs — used on the positive rail. The \u003cstrong\u003emale (32.0197)\u003c\/strong\u003e has one female input splitting to two male outputs — used on the negative rail. For a standard parallel string combination, \u003cstrong\u003euse one of each as a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:13px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#fff;\"\u003eAre these compatible with my existing MC4 connectors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eYes — they mate directly with \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Stäubli original MC4 and MC4-EVO2 cable connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not use with third-party MC4-style products, as pin geometry differences can cause arcing or fire and may void your system warranty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:13px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#f0faf9;\"\u003eDo I need any tools to install these?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo tools needed to connect\u003c\/strong\u003e — the branch connector clicks directly onto compatible MC4\/EVO2 cable connectors by hand. To disconnect safely, use the \u003cstrong\u003eStäubli PV-MS-MC4-EVO unlocking tool (32.6066)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Never force or use improvised tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:13px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#fff;\"\u003eWhat happens to unused ports?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eUnmated ports are only rated IP2X. Fit \u003cstrong\u003esealing cap 32.0716\u003c\/strong\u003e on unused socket-side ports and \u003cstrong\u003e32.0717\u003c\/strong\u003e on unused plug-side ports to restore weatherproofing and prevent debris ingress.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Staubli","offers":[{"title":"Female 32.0196","offer_id":64052613874013,"sku":"PV-AZB4-EVO 2-UR","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male 32.0197","offer_id":64052613906781,"sku":"PV-AZS4-EVO 2-UR","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/MC4-EVO2Malebranchconnector32.0197.png?v=1775013616","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/staubli-mc4-evo2-branch-connector-female-32-0196-male-32-0197","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}