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Continuous System Wiring with PCB connectors MCS

The MULTI CONNECTION SYSTEM (MCS) is WAGO’s versatile pluggable connection system, which provides leading solutions for your wiring applications. The system includes seven product lines with pin spacings from 2.5 mm to 10.16 mm (0.98 inch to 0.4 inch) and terminates conductors ranging from 0.08 to 25 mm2 (28 to 4 AWG), offering a wide range of possible applications.

The Benefits for You:

  • Versatile pluggable connection system for continuous system wiring
  • Easy cable pre-assembly and on-unit wiring via vertical and horizontal actuation for the CAGE CLAMP® variants
  • Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination of both solid conductors and fine-stranded conductors with ferrules
  • 100 % protection against mismating that’s easy to implement
  • Compact and versatile designs
  • Easy-to-customize coding options
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Product Overview

Discover Our MCS Product Line

MCS MICRO

Saves space in your application: The smallest connector, the MCS MICRO, is offered with 2.5 mm (0.098 inch) pin spacing and is ideal for applications where space is at a premium. This connector terminates conductors ranging in size from 0.08 to 0.5 mm2 (28–20 AWG).

Your Benefits:

  • 100% protection against mismating
  • Easy cable pre-assembly and on-unit wiring via vertical and horizontal actuation for the CAGE CLAMP® variants
  • Wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connections
  • Custom coding options
  • Rated voltage up to 320 V for pin spacing as low as 2.5 mm (0.984 inch)
  • THR (Through-Hole Reflow) male headers available in tape-and-reel packaging for automated SMT assembly

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MCS MINI

The compact connectors for signaling applications: WAGO’s compact MCS MINI Connectors are offered with 3.5 mm (0.138 inch) and 3.81 mm (0.15 inch) pin spacing for conductors ranging from 0.08 to 1.5 mm (28–14 AWG).

Your Benefits:

  • 100% protection against mismating
  • Versions available with both vertical and horizontal CAGE CLAMP® actuation
  • Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination of solid conductors and fine-stranded conductors with ferrules – with integrated push-buttons
  • Wire-to-board, wire-to-wire, board-to-board and board-to-wire connections
  • Custom coding options
  • THR (Through-Hole Reflow) male headers available in tape-and-reel packaging for automated SMT assembly
  • Versions with press-in pins provide solder-free connection to PCB
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MCS MINI HD

High-density connections in very confined spaces: WAGO’s double-row MCS MINI HD Connector is designed for control circuit applications (e.g., I/O interfaces) in compact spaces. This connector is offered with 3.5 mm (0.138 inch) pin spacing for conductors ranging from 0.08 to 1.5 mm2 (28–14 AWG).

Your Benefits:

  • 100% protection against mismating
  • Universal CAGE CLAMP® connection for all conductor types and external operating slots that are easily accessible
  • Double-row pole arrangement allows high-density, wire-to-board connections in very confined spaces
  • Optional locking levers prevent accidental disconnection
  • Custom coding options
  • Strain relief plates mount in central position for optimal handling
  • THR (Through-Hole Reflow) male headers available in tape-and-reel packaging for automated SMT assembly
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MCS MINI SL

Ultra-low profile for high-density wiring: WAGO’s MCS MINI SL Connector is just 7.8 mm (0.307 inch) tall, accommodates conductors from 0.2 mm2 to 1.5 mm2 (24–14 AWG) and offers 3.5 mm (0.138 inch) pin spacing.

Your Benefits:

  • Extremely low profile – just 7.8 mm (0.307 inch)
  • Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination of solid conductors and fine-stranded conductors with ferrules – with integrated push-buttons
  • Wire-to-board connections
  • Testing parallel to conductor entry
  • Custom coding options
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MCS MIDI

Versatile connectors with additional safety: WAGO’s MCS MIDI Connectors are available with 5 mm (0.197 inch) and 7.5 mm (0.295 inch) pin spacing and offer additional connection safety and reliability. Only mating halves with the same number of poles can be combined. Custom coding options ensure 100% protection against mismating. Mismating is also prevented by selecting a different number of poles. Connect all conductor types ranging in size from 0.08 to 2.5 mm2 (28–14 AWG).

Your Benefits:

  • 100% protection against mismating
  • Versions available with both vertical and horizontal CAGE CLAMP® actuation
  • Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination of solid conductors and fine-stranded conductors with ferrules – with integrated push-buttons
  • Wire-to-board, wire-to-wire, board-to-board and board-to-wire connections
  • Custom coding options
  • Long contact pins connect to rail-mount terminal blocks
  • Versions with press-in pins provide solder-free connection to PCB
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MCS MIDI Classic

Standard connectors for device connections: The versatile MCS range – MCS MIDI Classic Connectors are available with 5, 5.08, 7.5 and 7.62 mm (0.197, 0.2, 0.295 and 0.3 inch) pin spacing. Included universal CAGE CLAMP® connection is suitable for all conductor types from 0.08 to 2.5 mm2 (28–14 AWG). Connectors equipped with locking levers or screw flanges secure connections by preventing accidental disconnection.

Your Benefits:

  • Easy cable pre-assembly and on-unit wiring via vertical and horizontal actuation for the CAGE CLAMP® variants
  • Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination of solid conductors and fine-stranded conductors with ferrules – with or without integrated push-buttons
  • Group arrangement of female connectors in a single header without loss of pin spacing
  • Wire-to-board, wire-to-wire, board-to-board and board-to-wire connections
  • Custom coding options
  • Long contact pins connect to rail-mount terminal blocks
  • Mechanically reinforced via optional strain relief plates or housings
  • THR (Through-Hole Reflow) male headers available in tape-and-reel packaging for automated SMT assembly
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MCS MAXI 6

High-current connectors: WAGO’s new MCS MAXI 6 Pluggable Connection System extends the power electronics family with levers. Accommodating conductors ranging from 0.5 to 10 mm2 (20–8 AWG), the MCS MAXI 6 Connectors have increased current carrying capacity, making them ideal for higher current requirements. The intuitive lever allows conductors to be wired directly in-hand. MCS MAXI 6 is available with 7.62 mm (0.3 inch) pin spacing.

Your Benefits:

  • Easy in-hand wiring via lever actuation
  • Intuitive tool-free lever operation
  • Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination
  • Wider conductor range and higher current carrying capacity
  • Wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connections
  • 100% protection against mismating
  • 600 V per UL 1059 for standard male and female connectors
  • Mechanically reinforced via optional strain relief plates

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MCS MAXI 16

The only pluggable connection system with a lever for power electronics in the world: With its innovative lever, the MCS MAXI 16 Pluggable Connection System with a conductor cross-section range from 0.75 to 25 mm2 (18–4 AWG) is ideal for your power electronics applications. The MCS MAXI 16 is available with 10.16 mm (0.4 inch) pin spacing.

Your Benefits:

  • Easy in-hand wiring via lever actuation
  • Intuitive tool-free lever operation
  • Wider conductor range and higher current carrying capacity
  • 100% protection against mismating
  • Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination of both solid conductors and fine-stranded conductors with ferrules
  • Wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connections
  • Coding and locking options available

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New Products

Maximum Security without Loss of PCB Space

The MCS MAXI 16 PCB Connector offers additional locking options with a central front lock.

The MCS MAXI 16 PCB Connector with a center locking mechanism provides greater security against accidental disconnection in particularly tight spaces. This locking variant features front actuation from above the conductor entry, allowing the connector to be placed directly next to other components. The MCS MAXI 16 with Push-in CAGE CLAMP® connection reliably transmits high currents up to 101 A for conductor cross-sections up to 25 mm² and is ideal for applications in drive technology, inverters and battery storage systems. The lever technology allows tool-free wiring. With its center locking device, the MCS MAXI 16 thus offers the perfect combination of power, size and a comfortable actuating force.

Item Numbers:

832-1102/320-000
832-1103/320-000
832-1104/320-000
832-1105/320-000
832-1106/320-000

Available: in stock

The Benefits for You:

  • Central front lock for particularly tight spaces

  • Incredible simplicity thanks to clear, intuitive, tool-free snap-in locking with one hand

  • Ideal for high currents up to 101 A

  • Tool-free wiring thanks to lever technology

Maximum Safety in Minimum Space

The MCS MAXI 6 PCB Connection System offers flexibility for selecting the right locking system

Maximum safety in minimum space and greater flexibility for device design – this is what the three MCS MAXI 6 locking systems offer, giving electronics developers the perfect locking options to protect their applications against accidental connector disconnection.

All three locking solutions are intuitive and can be operated with one hand. The side locking lever is optimized for applications where there is enough space next to the connector to operate it. The center locking lever is particularly suited to applications where connectors are located right next to each other on the front of a device, since it offers a compact locking mechanism without additional pin spacing width. However, if there’s no space left, an additional center locking mechanism is available. This option is operated from the front, above the conductor entry, to secure connections in extremely tight spaces.

Users in the field benefit from universal, intuitive, quick and easy operation thanks to a clear color scheme and an automatic, tool-free latching mechanism that provides both audible and haptic feedback when mated.

Item Numbers:

831-1102/038-000 to 831-1109/038-000
831-1102/322-000 to 831-1109/332-000
831-1102/306-000 to 831-1106/306-000

The Benefits for You:

  • Maximum security and flexibility for device design

  • Three space-saving models for compact, robust designs

  • Incredible simplicity thanks to clear, intuitive, tool-free snap-in locking with one hand

     

Screw Locking Mechanism for Maximum Protection

WAGO’s MCS MAXI 6 Pluggable Connection System offers a screw locking mechanism for protection and extra stability.

Maximum protection against accidental disconnection and greater mechanical stability for connecting power electronics – that’s what WAGO’s new screw locking system for MCS MAXI 6 female connectors and male headers with Push-in CAGE CLAMP® offers to users across all industries.

With this new screw locking system, WAGO’s 1-wire male headers have an additional surface-mounting option, making it easy to secure flying leads to a panel. Additionally, the optional board screw connection lends extra stability to WAGO’s angled THT male headers. This gives users benefit maximum reliability when connecting their power electronics.

The Benefits for You:

  • Maximum protection against accidental disconnection
  • Screw locking mechanism for extra stability
  • Easy to secure flying leads to a panel

Item Numbers:

831-3102/107-000 to 831-2109/107-000
831-3202/109-000 to 831-3209/109-000
831-3602/108-000 to 831-3609/108-000
831-3622/108-000 to 831-3629/108-000

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Flexible Mounting Adapters for Secure DIN-Rail and Panel Mounting

Secure, flexible mounting: This is what WAGO’s new mounting adapters offer for the MCS MAXI 6 and 16 PCB Connection Systems with levers. They allow you to easily secure flying leads with cross-sections up to 25 mm2 to a DIN-35 rail or panel.

Easy Wiring – Simple – Tool-Free – Pluggable!

MCS MINI Pluggable PCB Connectors with levers and push-in connection offer greater wiring convenience for conductor cross-sections up to 1.5 mm2.

Maximum Safety in Minimum Space

The center locking lever and strain relief plate for WAGO MCS MAXI 16 Pluggable PCB Connectors offer safety in the most compact design.

The center locking lever, with or without strain relief plate, for WAGO’s 832 Series MCS MAXI 16 Pluggable PCB Connectors provides both maximum safety and an easy-to-use design, even in the smallest spaces. This makes WAGO’s solution the market’s most compact for locking pluggable PCB connectors within power electronics.
The intuitive center locking lever protects against unintentional disconnection of the connector – without additional pin spacing width, allowing the connectors to be placed directly next to each other. In combination with the strain relief plate, conductors are secured against pull-out forces. At the same time, a solid gripping plate makes plugging and unplugging the connector easier for users.

Your Benefits:

  • The most compact center locking lever on the market for pluggable PCB connectors for power electronics
  • Intuitive mechanism allows easy locking and unlocking with one hand
  • The strain relief plate secures the connected conductors and serves as a gripping surface to facilitate installation

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