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Fast, Simple, Convenient – BEGA and WAGO Improve Exterior Light Connection

  • 2/20/2019

    • The two companies BEGA and WAGO have arrived at an extremely efficient connection – and this, in the truest sense of the word. WAGO's 221 Series Compact Splicing Connector, popular among electrical installers, has inspired the lighting manufacturer BEGA to develop a new junction box that makes commissioning exterior lights with conductor cross sections up to 6 mm⊃2; (AWG 10) even handier, faster and safer.

    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 6 mm²; 3-conductor; transparent housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 85°C (T85); 6,00 mm²; transparent
    Item no. 221-613

    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 6 mm²; 3-conductor; transparent housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 85°C (T85); 6,00 mm²; transparent

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    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 6 mm²; 2-conductor; transparent housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 85°C (T85); 6,00 mm²; transparent
    Item no. 221-612

    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 6 mm²; 2-conductor; transparent housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 85°C (T85); 6,00 mm²; transparent

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    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 4 mm²; 3-conductor; transparent housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 85°C (T85); 4,00 mm²; transparent
    Item no. 221-413

    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 4 mm²; 3-conductor; transparent housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 85°C (T85); 4,00 mm²; transparent

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    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 4 mm²; 2-conductor; transparent housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 85°C (T85); 4,00 mm²; transparent
    Item no. 221-412

    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 4 mm²; 2-conductor; transparent housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 85°C (T85); 4,00 mm²; transparent

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    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 4 mm²; 5-conductor; transparent housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 85°C (T85); 4,00 mm²; transparent
    Item no. 221-415

    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 4 mm²; 5-conductor; transparent housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 85°C (T85); 4,00 mm²; transparent

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    PUSH WIRE® splicing connector; for solid conductors; max. 2.5 mm²; 3-conductor; transparent housing; orange cover; Surrounding air temperature: max 60°C (T60); 2,50 mm²; transparent
    Item no. 2273-203

    PUSH WIRE® splicing connector; for solid conductors; max. 2.5 mm²; 3-conductor; transparent housing; orange cover; Surrounding air temperature: max 60°C (T60); 2,50 mm²; transparent

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    PUSH WIRE® splicing connector; for solid conductors; max. 2.5 mm²; 5-conductor; transparent housing; yellow cover; Surrounding air temperature: max 60°C (T60); 2,50 mm²; transparent
    Item no. 2273-205

    PUSH WIRE® splicing connector; for solid conductors; max. 2.5 mm²; 5-conductor; transparent housing; yellow cover; Surrounding air temperature: max 60°C (T60); 2,50 mm²; transparent

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    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 4 mm²; 3-conductor; gray housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 40°C; 2,50 mm²; gray
    Item no. 222-413

    Splicing connector with levers; for all conductor types; max. 4 mm²; 3-conductor; gray housing; Surrounding air temperature: max 40°C; 2,50 mm²; gray

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    PUSH WIRE® splicing connector; for solid conductors; max. 2.5 mm²; 2-conductor; transparent housing; white cover; Surrounding air temperature: max 60°C (T60); 2,50 mm²; transparent
    Item no. 2273-202

    PUSH WIRE® splicing connector; for solid conductors; max. 2.5 mm²; 2-conductor; transparent housing; white cover; Surrounding air temperature: max 60°C (T60); 2,50 mm²; transparent

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    PUSH WIRE® splicing connector; for solid conductors; max. 2.5 mm²; 4-conductor; transparent housing; red cover; Surrounding air temperature: max 60°C (T60); 2,50 mm²; transparent
    Item no. 2273-204

    PUSH WIRE® splicing connector; for solid conductors; max. 2.5 mm²; 4-conductor; transparent housing; red cover; Surrounding air temperature: max 60°C (T60); 2,50 mm²; transparent

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    Functional Housing for Ingenious Technology

    The BEGA junction box with the WAGO 221 Series Compact Splicing Connector is technically refined, with a focus on the user: Glass fiber reinforced material ensures the well-known robust functionality expected from BEGA. The transparent housing cover can be easily dismounted within the lights, to enable convenient working. It also has an additional safety function: If even one of the WAGO Splicing Connectors is not connected, it will not be possible to close the box.

    Practical Time Savings of about 30%.

    The arrangement of the terminal modules on the DIN-rail makes it possible for the installer to insert the wires from the front side. Even in the smallest spaces, wiring is faster and easier than with conventional screw connection. A comparison test involving BEGA factory installers showed an average time gain of thirty percent per light connection. The junction box is ready for series production. It has two versions: a standard model and one with integrated overvoltage protection (protection class IP54).

    In-House Product Development

    At BEGA, the Applications Technology section of the Service department is where product developments like these take shape. Department manager Markus Schnitker and his coworkers are continually looking for possible approaches to product improvements in BEGA light applications Why? Schnitker explains: “We want to continually improve not only our products, but their handling as well. Since corresponding developments on the market often take too long for us, ultimately we are faster when we take on these developments ourselves.” What has emerged is a new generation of terminal boxes with a price that is very attractive to the market. Furthermore: “The WAGO 221 Series Terminal Blocks are extremely simple and intuitive to operate. Nearly every installer is familiar with and values them,“ explain Schnitker and Andreas Brettschneider, 221 Product Manager at WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG.

    The WAGO 221 Series Terminal Blocks are extremely simple and intuitive to operate. Nearly every installer is familiar with and values them.

    Toward Innovation with Courage, Trust and Conviction

    Yet how did this cooperation between BEGA and the interconnection specialist WAGO come to be? It was a talk between long-term partner companies about projects, problems and challenges – and the new developments that were being pursued at that time. “The place and time just fell into place perfectly,” reflects Schnitker. Andreas Brettschneider adds: “Then it was the sum of quick decisions on both sides and the courage to say to each other, ‘OK, then let’s just do it ourselves.’” This also takes trust, since the entire development effort is based on an exchange of prototypes. “We put this to the test,” says Markus Schnitker. “The internal echo from both designers and factory installers was completely positive.”

    Easy Use Boosts Product Acceptance

    In addition to the long-term partnership with reliable, trustworthy junction box suppliers, which remain unaffected by the new development – for BEGA, the new terminal box is an additional product that only reemphasizes and underscores that the high quality of the lights extends to their installation as well. “Very often, installers take an advisory role for planners and end customers. And when the handworker can connect the lights more comfortably as well as more quickly, then everyone involved benefits,“ as Schnitker and Brettschneider sum up the partnered cooperation of WAGO and BEGA.

    For further information about the new junction boxes and lights from BEGA and the WAGO products, see www.bega.com and www.wago.com

    Text: Linda Bögelein
    Photos: BEGA Gantenbrink-Leuchten KG

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