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System Wiring

Wire individual components in your automation system quickly, systematically, and easily with WAGO's system wiring solutions. As systems and control cabinet solutions grow increasingly complex, our solutions will save you time and costs related to planning, assembly and commissioning.

Your benefits:

Reliable, fault-free connection of individual components
Pre-assembled system cables permit fast wiring
Interface modules for up to 16 channels
Various marking options for clear identification

Interface Cables

WAGO's interface cables provide fast and easy connection of WAGO I/O Modules to appropriate interface or relay modules equipped with a 10- or 20-pole female connector.

Advantages:

Fast, simple connection between connection levels (sensors and actuators) and controllers
For greater flexibility in system planning, also available with open cable ends
Time savings through pre-assembled interface cables

Interface Modules for System Wiring

WAGO's interface modules for system wiring ensure reliable, maintenance-free connections at the control level and can be easily connected to the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM and many other controllers by using pre-assembled interface cables. With this approach, you significantly cut your expenditures for system wiring.

Advantages:

Space-saving, high-density control cabinet wiring
Use of digital and analog input/output modules
Fast pre-wiring and simple relocation of the connection point
Reliable, maintenance-free connections via CAGE CLAMP^® Connection Technology

All Products

Discover the diversity of WAGO's system wiring products.

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Interface Electronic

Interface Modules

WAGO's interface modules offer you safe and maintenance-free connections for flexible signal wiring applications.

Interface Electronic

Signal Conditioners and Isolation Amplifiers

Isolate, amplify, filter and convert: WAGO's JUMPFLEX^® Signal Conditioners and Isolation Amplifiers handle a large number of functions in various application areas and provide secure and error-free signal transmission.