WAGO, the pioneer of CAGE CLAMP® spring pressure connection technology, offers an extensive range of automation solutions for electrical connections, interfacing, control, and regulation. With their unique connection technology, WAGO terminal blocks and other products provide a reliable maintenance-free solution for electrical connections that significantly improve deployment & integration time.
WAGO terminal blocks are reliable connectors available to terminate a single wire while connecting it to another system. This solution is available in several orientations with various features to match your intended use. The WAGO terminal block is also reusable for repeated, efficient service.
Insulated and secure, the modular blocks and interconnectors available through WAGO can provide a dependable connection between two wires in various work environments. This solution prioritizes safety while offering different conductor sizes to fit compact spaces and unique connection requirements. Vibration-proof, WAGO terminal blocks also provide integrated test points to deliver an optimized and secure connection for your applications.
WAGO's TOPJOB® S Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks offer three ways to wire: lever, push-button and operating slot. The comprehensive line of through and function terminal blocks for conductor cross-sections from 0.14 to 25 mm2(26–4 AWG) offers a variety of advantages. With push-in termination of solid and stranded conductors, as well as fine-stranded conductors with ferrules, TOPJOB S offers a single rail-mount terminal block system for virtually any application in the world. TOPJOB® S Through Terminal Blocks are available as single-, double- and triple-deck versions, as well as quadruple-deck terminal blocks.
The WAGO X-COM®S-SYSTEM Pluggable Terminal Blocks are available in two different cross-sections (2020 and 2022 Series). It is compatible with TOPJOB® S Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks and the wide range of accessories from the TOPJOB® S Rail-Mount Terminal Block family. Push-in CAGE CLAMP® for fast wiring allows you to terminate conductors up to 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG) in a terminal block width of just 3.5 mm (0.138 inch) and up to 4 mm2 (12 AWG) in a width of just 5.2 mm (0.205 inch).
The WAGO Classic rail-mount terminal block program with proven CAGE CLAMP® Connection Technology has the right terminal block for any application: fuse, disconnect/test, diode and LED terminal blocks, pluggable terminal blocks – even rail-mount terminal blocks for wiring sensors and actuators.
WAGO's Mini Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks are ideal for space-limited applications and small conductor sizes. With WAGO's proven CAGE CLAMP® technology, these terminal blocks provide vibration-proof and reliable connections. They mount on DIN-15 or DIN-35 rail, requiring minimal enclosure space.
Whether in a junction or distribution box, WAGO's wire splicing connectors offer you the right product for every installation job. Featuring push-in termination or lever-actuated, these solutions save time and money. Wago’s wide range of PCB terminal blocks and pluggable connectors provide permanent, secure conductor termination via spring pressure connection technology.
WAGO's pluggable connectors quickly and easily connect to the widest variety of applications including on the printed circuit board, in the control cabinet or for lighting connection. Conductors are always securely clamped via spring pressure connection technology, Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination of both solid and ferruled conductors.
WAGO's versatile panel feedthrough connection technology offers you limitless flexibility in finding solutions. Select between different combinations of permanent and push-in device connections with direct conductor or solder contacts. They feature direct ground contact to the housing and universal spring pressure connection for all conductor types.
WAGO’s signal conditioners and WAGO's isolation amplifiers isolate, amplify, filter and convert, handling a large number of functions in various application areas and provide secure and error-free signal transmission.
Uses of Power Supply Products
For dependable units to power your operations seamlessly in daily use, WAGO innovative connections include a select line of power supplies to meet your needs. These solutions are available to manage requirements ranging from peak power to efficient and economical operations.
As you manage your facility's needs, WAGO's CLASSIC power supplies and other offerings can provide optimized capabilities for your specific applications. You can use WAGO solutions to power equipment safely in demanding environments, securely mount power supplies directly by the operation site, and support several different output types.
The Pro 2 Power Supply slim line power supplies combine exceptional high-power density with excellent efficiency requiring less space in the control cabinet. With 6 units ranging from 120-960 W, the Pro 2 is setting new industry communication and parameterization benchmarks as part of WAGO's innovative connections solutions.
Applications with high output requirements call for professional power supplies capable of reliably handling power peaks. WAGO's EPSITRON® PRO Power Supplies are capable of handling power peaks making them ideally suited for applications with high output requirements. Single- and three-phase power supplies with output voltages of 12/24/48 VDC and nominal output currents from 5 to 40 A for nearly every application. PowerBoost function: Provides 200% of output power for four seconds.
EPSITRON® CLASSIC Power is the robust power supply with optional TopBoost integration. A wide input range and extensive list of international approvals open up WAGO’s CLASSIC Power Supplies to a wide variety of applications. With CAGE CLAMP Connection technology the EPSITRON CLASSIC Power features TopBoost: cost-effective, secondary-side fusing via standard circuit breakers (≥ 120 W).
Many applications only require 24 VDC. Here, WAGO's EPSITRON® ECO Power Supplies are the economical solution. With a rugged metal housing and compact design, they support basic applications with Output current: 1.25 ... 40 A and wide input voltage range for use internationally: 90 ... 264 VAC.
WAGO's compact, high-performance EPSITRON® COMPACT Power Supplies in DIN-rail-mount housings are available with output voltages of 5, 12, 18 and 24 VDC, as well as nominal output currents up to 6.5 A. With a wide input voltage range for use internationally: 85 ... 264 VAC, it offers improved cooling due to a removable front plate: ideal for alternative mounting positions.
WAGO’s EPSITRON® Electronic Circuit Breakers (ECBs) are the space-saving and precision solutions for fusing DC voltage circuits. 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-channel ECBs with fixed or adjustable currents ranging from 0.5 to 12 A, They include communication capability for remote monitoring and reset.
Consisting of a 24 V UPS charger and controller with one or more connected batteries, WAGO's EPSITRON® Uninterruptible Power Supply reliably powers an application for several hours. Trouble-free machine or system operation is guaranteed – even in the event of brief power supply failures.
Instead of using an additional power supply, WAGO's EPSITRON® DC/DC Converters are ideal for specialty voltages, allowing sensors and actuators to be reliably supplied. These DC/DC converters can be used instead of an additional power supply for applications with specialty voltages. Common profile with 857 and 2857 Series Signal Conditioners and Relays: Enables full commoning of the supply voltage.
WAGO's EPSITRON® redundancy modules are ideal for reliably increasing power supply availability. These modules decouple two parallel-connected power supplies and are ideal for applications where an electrical load must be reliably supplied – even in the event of a power supply failure. These modules offer solutions for 12, 24 and 48 VDC supply, up to 76 A supply: suitable for nearly every application.
In addition to reliably ensuring trouble-free machine and system operation – even through brief power failures – WAGO's EPSITRON® Capacitive Buffer Modules offer power reserves that may be required when starting heavy motors or triggering a fuse.
Uses of Electrical Interface Products
WAGO's line of safe and efficient interface products provides versatile signal wiring capabilities for your applications. This solution securely connects electrical systems to electronics and facilitates high-performance signal transmission. All Interface modules are optimized for power distribution across field and control levels. WAGO also offers bulkhead connectors, bulkhead interface ports, and system wiring and power supplies products.
With electrical interface solutions, you can leverage an economical configuration to minimize the number of wiring modules required for your operations. Our interface modules are maintenance-free, delivering optimized performance without requiring preventive maintenance. The reliable connections are designed for faster troubleshooting and wiring through straightforward pole marking and clear wiring.
WAGO's array of relay sockets, pluggable relays and optocoupler modules offer a solution for any requirement. Use them in any sector of industry and control cabinet applications. With a large range of coupling and timer relays features switchable loads from 1 mA to 16 A. These relays can easily connect conductors from 0.34 to 2.5 mm2 (22–12 AWG) without preparation.
WAGO's space-saving Electronic Circuit Breakers come into play when the focus is on both safety and a superior price-performance ratio. They offer reliable protection against overload and short circuit. They also enable activation of high-capacity loads of 50,000 microfarad and higher – without having to increase the nominal current setting. One, two-, four- and eight-channel models with 0.5 to 12 A current ratings offer you the flexibility you need for setting the nominal current to suit your individual applications.
Instead of using an additional power supply, WAGO's DC/DC Converters are ideal for specialty voltages, allowing sensors and actuators to be reliably supplied. These DC/DC converters can be used instead of an additional power supply for applications with specialty voltages. Common profile with 857 and 2857 Series Signal Conditioners and Relays: Enables full commoning of the supply voltage.
Isolating, amplifying, filtering and converting: WAGO's JUMPFLEX® Signal Conditioners and Isolation Amplifiers handle a large number of functions in various application areas and provide secure and error-free signal transmission – thanks to a comprehensive range of approvals for worldwide applications.
WAGO's interface modules offer you safe and maintenance-free connections for flexible signal wiring applications. They connect electronics to electrical systems at the control level and handle signal transmission and distribution on the control and field levels (system, machine). Here, the control signals from pre-assembled, plug-in connections are applied to terminal block connections providing safe, maintenance-free connection of signal lines using reliable terminal blocks equipped with CAGE CLAMP® Spring Pressure Connection Technology.
WAGO terminal block's overvoltage protection and specialty electronic products have many uses. Interface modules with specialty functions provide safe, error-free signal processing and adaptation. Our overvoltage protection solutions provide reliable fuse protection against high voltages for electrical equipment and systems.
Uses of Ethernet Switches
Facilitating secure scalability for your Ethernet network infrastructure, this solution from WAGO can help meet industrial requirements for various high-end applications. The available Ethernet switches can work optimally for small to medium-sized networks that require economical management solutions.
With dependable Ethernet switches, you can select a range of solutions for secure data communication, redundant DC power supply, and an extended operating range. WAGO switches offer uncompromising reliability and performance for various operating environments and applications.
The Industrial ECO series of switches are economical and compact for small to medium-sized data networks. With DIN rail adapter and metal housing, they feature autonegotiation and autocrossing for easy network creation and extension.
WAGO’s industrial switches feature a redundant power supply and switchable ring redundancy providing uninterruptible data communication. With a short recovery time of under 20 ms, the Xpress Ring increases your process reliability. The productivity and network availability of your machines and systems is always ensured. In addition to communication link redundancy, a redundant power supply – which can also be monitored using an alarm relay – is integrated into the switches.
Wago managed switches support comprehensive security functions (e.g., MAC Limitation, Port Security). This provides additional data flow control and system protection. WAGO’s managed switches, 852-303, and 852-1303, offer several methods for configuring Ethernet ring topologies for increased reliability.
This industrial managed MACsec switch is easy to configure and install; thus, it can be used in numerous applications including residential applications. It is ideal for plug-and-play local area network protection with embedded MACsec key agreement that offers security protection. Providing point-to-point security on ETHERNET links between nodes, MACsec uses GCM-AES to ensure the integrity of all network traffic.
Uses of Controllers & IO
Seamless automation is more accessible for your requirements outside and inside the control cabinet with versatile IO systems from WAGO. This product selection can deliver optimal performance for a range of operating environments and applications.
Compatible with all Ethernet standards and fieldbus requirements, WAGO controllers and IO can deliver dependable performance for many different applications. These solutions meet both national and international operational standards and are available with a broad selection of accessories to optimize functionality and safety.
The PFC100 Controller offers an excellently equipped controller at a compelling cost-benefit ratio for WAGO innovative connections solutions. This PLC combines the best from both the Linux® and CODESYS worlds into one device. This compact controller (PLC) offers a flexible solution not only for industrial process applications, but also for mechanical engineering applications.
The PFC200 Controller is the efficient control solution for your automation applications. Generation 2 PFC controllers offer higher speed processors of 1GHz and increased memory for multifaceted applications. Engineer, control and visualize your projects even more easily and conveniently with the PFC200 Controller thanks to e!COCKPIT (CODESYS V3 and Linux®. The PFC200 is enabled with the capability to function as an EtherCAT master controller.
With the PFC200 XTR Controller, WAGO offers a rugged device that is second to none and excels in extreme environments. Requiring no additional protective equipment, the controller defies temperature fluctuations of −40 to +70°C (−40 ... +158°F), has extreme resistance to impulse voltage up to 5 kV, is immune to interference and vibration-proof up to 5g. Thanks to the e!RUNTIME environment based on CODESYS V3 and the real-time-capable Linux® operating system, this PLC is the efficient control system for your automation tasks. This includes locations that demand more than a typical automation system can provide.
For optimal automation both inside and outside the control cabinet: the flexible IP20 and IP67 remote I/O systems for all applications and environments. Fieldbus-independent: Compatible with all standard fieldbus protocols and ETHERNET standards. Wide variety of I/O modules available for nearly every application, as well as extensive range of accessories for marking and connection technology.
Uses of Touch Panels
Offering a range of high-performance touch panels to match your requirements, the WAGO product line delivers an intuitive interface for optimized machine and systems management. The innovative technological solutions help you operate systems more efficiently and accessibly for day-to-day applications.
Available to meet requirements in various demanding environments, touch panels from WAGO offer an extensive range of capabilities. The commonsense design features allow for more convenient operations and higher performance for complex automation systems.
The Touch Panel 600 Standard Line devices have resistive touchscreens for standard control cabinet applications. This series is available in screen sizes from 4.3” up to 10.1” and in three configurations; Web Panel, Visu Panel, and Control Panel versions.
The Touch Panel 600 Marine Line comes with black matte anti-reflection surfaces and special marine approvals for use in ship board automation. This series is available in screen sizes from 4.3” up to 10.1” in both Visu Panel and Control Panel models.
The Touch Panel 600 Advanced Line are capacitive multi-touch devices with a glass surface, along with greater mechanical and chemical resistance for more extensive requirements. This series is available in screen sizes of 7.0” and 10.1” in either Visu Panel or Control Panel versions.
For visualization tasks with CODESYS V2 and V3: WAGO’s attractive e!DISPLAY Web Panels are the perfect finishing touch for machines or systems. WAGO offers aesthetically pleasing HMIs that leave a lasting impression while significantly increasing the value and improving the image of your machine or system. Available in four screen sizes (4.3″, 5.7″, 7.0″ and 10.1″) they offer modern visualization via CODESYS V2 and e!COCKPIT (based on CODESYS V3). These panels are a high-performance solution when combined with PFC200 and PFC100 Controllers.
Applications for WAGO Innovative Connections
The highly efficient, uninterruptible power supplies from WAGO provide solutions for diverse applications across many different industries. WAGO innovative connections can address your key operational requirements for handling anything from simple mechanisms to complex high-draw machinery.
The universal connection system we invented in 1977 is known as the CAGE CLAMP® and is the industry standard for electrical interconnection technologies.
All information on CAGE CLAMP® at a glance:
Terminate solid, stranded and fine-stranded conductors ranging from 0.08 to 35 mm² (28–2 AWG). Both CAGE CLAMP® and current bar form a self-contained clamping unit.
The CAGE CLAMP® is made of high-quality chrome nickel spring steel.
The current bar is made of electrolytic copper with a tinned surface.
Simply Push In
Push-in CAGE CLAMP® is the universal connection technology for all conductor types that provides the simplicity of push-in terminations.
All information on Push-in CAGE CLAMP® at a glance:
Terminate solid, stranded and fine-stranded conductors ranging from 0.14 to 25 mm² (24–4 AWG).
Connect rigid conductors by simply pushing them into to the unit – without tools.
The Fastest Connection Technology
The PUSH WIRE® connection system uses the conductor rigidity to offset the clamping force for insertion. PUSH WIRE® is primarily used in junction box connectors.
All information on PUSH WIRE® at a glance:
Connect both solid and stranded conductors.
The conductor rigidity is used to offset the clamping force by simply pushing the conductor into the unit.
Every conductor is clamped in a separate clamping unit.
The funnel-shaped conductor entry prevents connecting multiple conductors in one clamping unit.
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Since its founding in 1951, WAGO has been pioneering innovative connection systems in electrical engineering and electronics. Precisely designed and manufactured, WAGO innovative connections not only guarantee a faster and easier connection, but also offer a higher safety level due to their vibration-proof, fast, and maintenance-free connection technologies.
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