MC4 connecter / this could be an issue

[syclonedriver]

I just found this on my meter lead.

I have no idea where it came from or how long its been there. I use this meter a lot.

Could this be from inside an MC4 style connector?

 

[syclonedriver]

Here is a better picture

 

[Boondock Saint]

Wow what are the chances? Send the pic to Stäubli and ask them. You can call them on the phone too, I spoke with them last week.



Stäubli Electrical Connectors, Inc. Corporate Headquarters

100 Market Street

Windsor, California, US 95492

1-707-838-0530

www.staubli.com/electrical

Hillsboro, OR 97124

United States

Office: +1 503 747 3008

Mobile: +1 707 548 6090





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[syclonedriver]

Wow what are the chances? Send the pic to Stäubli and ask them. You can call them on the phone too, I spoke with them last week.



Stäubli Electrical Connectors, Inc. Corporate Headquarters

100 Market Street

Windsor, California, US 95492

1-707-838-0530

www.staubli.com/electrical

Hillsboro, OR 97124

United States

Office: +1 503 747 3008

Mobile: +1 707 548 6090





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Thanks, I might just do that.

 

[syclonedriver]

I just text the mobile number.
We'll see if I get a response.

 

[syclonedriver]

Stäubli got right back to me.

It's not form one of their units. Suggested that I check my probe accessories.

What terrific customer services!
If and when I need connectors I'll contact Stäubli.

 

[Boondock Saint]

I'm glad it isn't from some defective connector!

They're the "MC4 and MC4-EVO2" people. Trina made their own version of this and published a compatibility paper in 2019.

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[Bud Martin]

I just found this on my meter lead.

I have no idea where it came from or how long its been there. I use this meter a lot.

Could this be from inside an MC4 style connector?

That looks too small to be from MC4 terminal, the Male terminal will not fit that.