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

rscasny

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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  • in reply to scottiebabe

    Could perhaps continue on with your Pico carrier type board concept but with jumpered connections to some of those Wago pluggable connectors. These jumpers could be cuttable PCB tracks between pads that allow expansion headers to be soldered in only if you need them. That carrier board gives basic GPIO connectivity to the Pico through the Wago connectors.

    Then if you want to add the likes of the  ADS1115 sampling board functionality you remove the jumpers and drop in a shield/proto board on top of the headers which then reroutes the Pico pins to the shield/proto board and then back to the Wago pluggable connectors, allowing you to add in in whatever additional feature you want.

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