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MCS: Continuous System Wiring with PCB Connectors

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 application possibilities.

Your Benefits:

  • 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

Product Overview

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MCS MICRO

Saves application space: WAGO’s smallest MCS MICRO Connector is offered with 2.5 mm (0.098 inch) pin spacing and is designed for applications where space is at a premium. This connector terminates conductors ranging in size from 0.08 to 0.5 mm2 (28 to 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

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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% 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
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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 and is designed for conductors ranging 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 – even when wired
  • 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 center 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 the same 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
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MCS MIDI Classic

Standard connectors for device connections: WAGO’s versatile 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 16

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

Your Benefits:

  • Easy in-hand wiring via lever actuation
  • Tool-free, intuitive lever operation
  • Wider conductor range and higher current carrying capacity
  • 100% protected 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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