MCS: Continuous System Wiring with PCB Connectors

The new MCS MICRO PCB Connector, with 2.54 mm pin spacing, combines an extremely compact design with high connection density. Integrated lever actuation enables tool-free, one-handed wiring — ideal for miniaturized applications and field connections. Customizations such as lever printing are available via the WAGO Configurator Smart Designer. Conductor cross-sections from 0.08 to 0.5 mm² can be connected.

Your Benefits:

• Perfect for tight spaces, such as drives

• Tool-free wiring thanks to lever technology

• Efficient and reliable signal transmission

• Direct insertion of solid and ferruled fine-stranded conductors via Push-in CAGE CLAMP^®

Saves space in your applications: The smallest connector in the MCS MICRO family, with 2.5 mm pin spacing, is ideal for extremely confined spaces. This connector terminates conductors ranging in size from 0.08 to 0.5 mm² (28–20 AWG).

Your Benefits:

• 100% protected 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

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% protected 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

High packing density in the smallest space: With its double-row design, MCS MINI HD enables numerous I/O connections in the smallest possible footprint. It is available with a 3.5 mm (0.138 inch) pin spacing and supports conductor cross-sections from 0.08 to 1.5 mm² (28–14 AWG).

Your Benefits:

• 100% protected 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

Ultra-flat with maximum connection density, only 7.8 mm (0.307 inch) high: MCS MINI SL impresses with its low profile combined with a conductor cross-section range of 0.2 mm² to 1.5 mm² (24–14 AWG) and 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

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% protected 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

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

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

• Tool-free, intuitive lever operation

• Push-in CAGE CLAMP^® termination

• Wider conductor range and higher current carrying capacity

• Wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connections

• 100% protected against mismating

• 600 V per UL 1059 for standard male and female connectors

• Mechanically reinforced via optional strain relief plates

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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