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Does Anyone Have a Project that Could Use Wago's Pluggable Tools-Free Connectors?

rscasny
rscasny over 2 years ago

imageI was speaking with WAGO who would like to some element14 members to use some of its pluggable connectors.

We first discussed a roadtest. In general, we don't roadtest connectors unless they are part of a larger eval kit. The timing for a design challenge for the remainder of this year isn't quite right as far as scheduling goes.

So, we thought we would ask if any of you would need their products for a project you are doing? If so, we would get some for you.

Let me tell you about the Wago pluggable connectors:

WAGO's pluggable connection system provides a 'tools free' solution for your wiring applications. The system includes seven product lines (2.5–7.62 mm/0.98–0.3 inch pin spacing) and terminates conductors ranging from 0.08 to 10 mm2 (28–8 AWG), offering a wide range of application possibilities.

imageFeatures:

  • 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 and ferruled conductors
  • 100% protection against mismating that's easy to implement
  • Compact and versatile designs
  • Easy-to-customize coding options
  • Intuitive and tool-free lever actuation
  • Universal connection for all conductor types
  • Push-in termination of solid and ferruled conductors
  • Test slot 90° to conductor entry
  • 100% protected against mismating
  • Coding option available
  • Rapid in-the-field connections

Resource Links:

Mfr Page

Rapid Field Connections

If any of you have a project and would like to get some of these connectors, please leave a comment below. 

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  • scottiebabe
    scottiebabe over 2 years ago in reply to anniel747 +5
    Not to be confused with the
  • beacon_dave
    beacon_dave over 2 years ago +4
    scottiebabe 'Scottiebabe Deluxe Edition' PST widget ? /technologies/test-and-measurement/b/blog/posts/pst-program-the-pico-scpi-labtool?CommentId=202841e3-5717-4d6c-b602-fdb848ffb95c
  • neuromodulator
    neuromodulator over 2 years ago +4
    These look very nice. I'm working on a project where I'll need these kind of connectors at some point (probably next year). The low end screw-based terminal blocks have many inconveniences compared to…
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  • kmikemoo
    kmikemoo over 2 years ago

    Oooh!  Very nice.  Right off the bat, I would change out the screw terminals on MODBUS communicating remote annunciators that I use for training.  While it's not exactly what the technicians will see in the field, I want them to be able to focus more on the "logic" of the network and less on the physical act of connecting the wires.  I would use 6-position terminals - three per system (1x6 arrangement), and two 3-position connectors (ideally to replace a stacked 2X3 staggered Euro-terminal block). 2.54mm spacing.  I can provide pictures of the proposed applications, if desired.

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  • robogary
    robogary over 2 years ago in reply to anniel747
    • They do have ribs to prevent plugging in backwards. Actually the half moons I have seen forced into the socket backwards by Neanderthals 
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  • beacon_dave
    beacon_dave over 2 years ago in reply to robogary

    I tend to encounter the metric/imperial 2.5mm vs 2.54mm pitch (or 5mm vs 5.08mm) mismatch crime scene.

    As the number of number of terminals increase, so does the offset, and thus so does the force to make them 'fit'.

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    scottiebabe over 2 years ago in reply to anniel747

    Not to be confused with the

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  • beacon_dave
    beacon_dave over 2 years ago in reply to scottiebabe

    Actually, I think that's the tool that they inserted the connector with.

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  • kmikemoo
    kmikemoo over 2 years ago in reply to anniel747

    I'm not as enamored with these connectors as I used to be - especially after inserting a four pin one 180 degrees out.  Fortunately, the circuit was able to withstand the mistake.

    For robogary ... me not Neanderthal.  Ug.  Laughing  I was genuinely shocked - and disappointed - by how easily the backward insertion went in.  I use the connector as a training aid these days.

    I would be more forgiving if it was some of the cheap eBay stuff I buy, but this was on a commerical board with name brand connectors.  I like the ribs on the Wago's pictured above.  

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  • robogary
    robogary over 2 years ago in reply to kmikemoo

    Me Neanderthal.  Grinning  

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  • michaelkellett
    michaelkellett over 2 years ago in reply to kmikemoo

    I once managed to plug a 25 pin D  connector into the back of a PC the wrong way round. My excuse is that the location was very hard to access and the connector body was unusually weak (for metal).

    Of course I ended up removing the PC from its nest in a rack and replacing the connector so no time was saved by trying to do it by feel !

    MK

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