Staubli Multicontact MC3 Solar Panel Cable 12AWG Male Female Pair 15 Inch PV

Staubli Multicontact MC3 Solar Panel Cable 12AWG Male Female Pair 15 Inch PV

This is a male/female pair of Staubli Multicontact MC3 solar panel connector cables with 12 AWG wire and a total length of 15 inches. Each cable terminates in an MC3-style connector on one end and a spring-clip terminal on the other, allowing direct attachment to solar panel contact tabs or connection to a charge controller without cutting existing panel leads.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Staubli Multicontact
• Connector Type: MC3
• Wire Gauge: 12 AWG
• Configuration: Male and female connector pair (one of each)
• Cable Length: 15 inches total
• Panel-Side Termination: 3/8 in. spring-clip terminal ends (can be bent and soldered to panel contacts)
• Jacket: Dark gray, braided cable jacket
• Quantity: One male/female pair

Applications

MC3 connectors were an early industry-standard solar PV interconnect developed by Staubli Multicontact, widely used in photovoltaic panel arrays before the MC4 connector became dominant. These cable assemblies are suited for connecting solar panels to charge controllers, combiner boxes, or other MC3-compatible equipment, and for extending or repairing existing MC3 wiring runs without splicing into the panel's factory leads. The terminal clip ends allow attachment directly to bare panel contact tabs, making them useful in DIY solar installations, panel repair, and small off-grid or hobby PV systems where MC3 compatibility is required.