A standard and its success story

The standardisation of the pin assignments for AC and DC applications in accordance with the international standard IEC 61076-2-116 and the resulting guaranteed manufacturer-independent compatibility have further boosted this trend.

Murrelektronik's highlight: the fast connection system reduces assembly time by up to 80 percent – and the connection is sealed to IP67.

According to Murrelektronik, the MQ 15 connectors fit perfectly with the company's DNA: to make industrial automation as simple, seamless and cost-efficient as possible with smart solutions.

In this case, there is another important advantage: the compact design. The MQ 15 connectors transmit high currents in the smallest of spaces – making them perfect for systems where space is limited.  

So, instead of always relying on expensive M23 connectors – and thus incurring unnecessary costs in some cases without any meaningful benefit – Murrelektronik has also developed an extensive series of MQ 15 connectors that can cover a wide range of applications with power transmission values of up to 16A continuous loadm at a voltage of 600V for AC applicationsm and 20A at a voltage of 48V for DC applications. And this is all over the world, thanks to CE certification and UL approval.

Superior quality and very attractive price/performance ratio
In addition to these benefits due to the standard, Murrelektronik's MQ 15 connectors have a number of technical features that make life easier for customers.

For example, the quick-release system reduces the time required for installation, service and maintenance by up to 80 percent. A quarter turn, an audible and perceptible ‘CLICK’ to indicate a successful connection – and the power is flowing. 

The connection is dust- and splashproof to IP67, as well as shock and vibration resistant, making it fully suitable for industrial use, even in harsh conditions. 

And the hard silver-plated contacts guarantee long life (up to 500 mating cycles). Another important quality feature is the full PUR overmoulding of the ready-to-connect cables. 

Murrelektronik also uses high-performance plastics instead of expensive metal parts.