{ "metadata": { "id": "rev-19-2491-pk50-wago-221-splice-12awg", "name": "WAGO 221 Inline Splicing Connector 12 AWG - 50 Pack", "type": "connector", "description": "Lever-actuated inline splicing connector (WAGO 221-2401) using WAGO CAGE CLAMP technology. Two-conductor inline splice: each connector joins two stripped conductors into one electrical node. Accepts up to 12 AWG solid (20-12 AWG), stranded (18-12 AWG), and fine-stranded (18-12 AWG) copper conductors. Toolless lever actuation, transparent housing with printed strip-length guide (11 mm / 0.43 in strip). Rated 32 A / 450 V per EN 60664 and 20 A / 600 V per UL 486C. Commonly used for NEO / NEO 550 to SPARK MAX high-power connections on FRC robots. Sold as a 50-pack.", "manufacturer": "REV Robotics", "part_number": "REV-19-2491-PK50", "datasheet_url": "https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-19-2490-DS.pdf", "tags": [ "FRC", "FTC", "REV", "WAGO", "221", "221-2401", "splice", "splicing connector", "inline connector", "CAGE CLAMP", "lever", "12 AWG", "power", "NEO", "SPARK MAX" ], "schema_version": "1.5.0", "version": "1.0", "taxonomy": [ "connector.power_connector", "robotics.frc" ], "thumbnail": "https://storage.googleapis.com/protoboard-delta.firebasestorage.app/protoparts/rev-19-2491-pk50-wago-221-splice-12awg/thumbnail.png" }, "domains": [ { "domain": "electrical", "power_domains": [ { "id": "splice_node", "name": "Splice Node", "nominal_voltage_V": 0, "voltage_range_V": [ 0, 600 ], "max_current_mA": 20000, "isolation_type": "non_isolated", "ground_reference": "floating", "description": "Passive wire-to-wire splice node. The connector imposes no voltage of its own; it carries whatever the spliced circuit applies. Voltage range upper bound 600 V is the UL 486C rating (450 V per EN 60664). Current bound 20 A (20000 mA) is the UL Use Group C rating; the EN 60664 rated current is 32 A. Port A and Port B are electrically common (same node)." } ], "resources": [ { "id": "port_a", "name": "Port A", "domain": "electrical", "description": "First CAGE CLAMP conductor port. Lever-actuated clamp accepting one stripped copper conductor: solid 20-12 AWG, stranded 18-12 AWG, fine-stranded 18-12 AWG. Strip length 11 mm (0.43 in). Electrically common with Port B (inline splice).", "functions": [ { "name": "Splice Connection A", "description": "Carries the spliced circuit's current/voltage at Port A. Common node with Port B (Splice Connection B). Bidirectional: a splice does not impose a source/sink direction.", "direction": "bidirectional", "shareable_with": [], "signal_class": "power" } ], "power_domain_id": "splice_node", "current_rating": { "source": { "max_continuous_mA": 32000 }, "sink": { "max_continuous_mA": 32000 } }, "has_internal_pullup": false, "has_internal_pulldown": false, "connector_type": "cage_clamp_lever", "notes": "Max continuous current 32 A per EN 60664 (32000 mA); UL Use Group C rating is 20 A." }, { "id": "port_b", "name": "Port B", "domain": "electrical", "description": "Second CAGE CLAMP conductor port. Lever-actuated clamp accepting one stripped copper conductor: solid 20-12 AWG, stranded 18-12 AWG, fine-stranded 18-12 AWG. Strip length 11 mm (0.43 in). Electrically common with Port A (inline splice).", "functions": [ { "name": "Splice Connection B", "description": "Carries the spliced circuit's current/voltage at Port B. Common node with Port A (Splice Connection A). Bidirectional: a splice does not impose a source/sink direction.", "direction": "bidirectional", "shareable_with": [], "signal_class": "power" } ], "power_domain_id": "splice_node", "current_rating": { "source": { "max_continuous_mA": 32000 }, "sink": { "max_continuous_mA": 32000 } }, "has_internal_pullup": false, "has_internal_pulldown": false, "connector_type": "cage_clamp_lever", "notes": "Max continuous current 32 A per EN 60664 (32000 mA); UL Use Group C rating is 20 A." } ], "interfaces": [ { "id": "inline_wire_splice", "name": "Inline Wire Splice", "domain": "electrical", "protocol": { "type": "power", "role": "peer" }, "requires": [ { "function": "Splice Connection A", "count": 1, "shareable_with": [ "all" ] }, { "function": "Splice Connection B", "count": 1, "shareable_with": [ "all" ] } ], "constraints": { "max_connections": 2, "min_wire_gauge_awg": 12 }, "power_delivery": { "max_voltage_V": 600, "max_current_mA": 32000 }, "description": "Two-conductor inline splice: Port A (Splice Connection A) and Port B (Splice Connection B) join into a single electrical node so the two conductors are connected together. Both functions are required together so the two CAGE CLAMP ports share the node. Passive, bidirectional, no source/sink direction imposed. Datasheet 'Connection data' (REV-19-2490-DS, p.1): total connection points 2; max_current 32000 mA is the EN 60664 32 A rating, max_voltage 600 V is the UL 486C rating." } ], "supply_voltage_V": [ 0, 600 ], "pin_count": 2, "metadata": { "supports_hot_plug": false, "package_type": "WAGO 221-2401 inline splicing connector (2-conductor)" } } ], "design_rules": [ "Strip conductors to 11 mm (0.43 in) per the printed-on strip-length guide before insertion.", "Do not exceed 12 AWG conductor size; solid 20-12 AWG, stranded 18-12 AWG, fine-stranded 18-12 AWG.", "Use copper conductors only.", "Both clamp ports form one electrical node; this connector splices exactly two conductors together." ], "usage_notes": "WAGO 221-2401 lever-actuated inline splicing connector, rehosted by REV as REV-19-2491-PK50 (50-pack). Joins two stripped copper conductors into a single node. Toolless: lift lever, insert conductor (11 mm strip), close lever. Transparent housing allows visual inspection of full conductor insertion. Rated 32 A / 450 V (EN 60664, overvoltage cat. II / pollution degree 2) and 20 A / 600 V (UL 486C, Use Group C). Max surrounding air temperature 85 C (T85). Flammability UL94 V2. Commonly used for NEO / NEO 550 motor to SPARK MAX power connections on FRC robots.", "application_examples": [ "Splicing NEO / NEO 550 motor leads to SPARK MAX power input", "Extending or joining high-power 12 AWG robot wiring", "Tool-free field-serviceable power connections on FRC robots", "Joining solid, stranded, and fine-stranded conductors without crimping" ], "compatibility_notes": "Equivalent to WAGO 221-2401 (GTIN 4055144067040). Optional WAGO 221-25xx mounting carriers (1- to 5-way, screw or snap-in) provide structural mounting; sold separately. Max conductor 12 AWG (4 mm2).", "warnings": [ "Do not exceed the rated current (32 A per EN 60664 / 20 A per UL Use Group C) or 600 V.", "Use copper conductors only; do not use aluminum.", "Maximum surrounding air temperature 85 C.", "Ensure conductors are stripped to 11 mm and fully inserted before closing the lever; verify through the transparent housing." ], "artifacts": [ { "id": "art_thumbnail", "name": "Thumbnail", "type": "image", "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/protoboard-delta.firebasestorage.app/protoparts/rev-19-2491-pk50-wago-221-splice-12awg/thumbnail.png" }, { "id": "art_datasheet", "name": "WAGO 221-2401 Datasheet (REV-19-2490-DS)", "type": "datasheet", "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/protoboard-delta.firebasestorage.app/protoparts/rev-19-2491-pk50-wago-221-splice-12awg/artifacts/art_datasheet.pdf", "storagePath": "protoparts/rev-19-2491-pk50-wago-221-splice-12awg/artifacts/art_datasheet.pdf", "mimeType": "application/pdf", "size": 536154 }, { "id": "art_hero_image", "name": "Product Image", "type": "image", "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/protoboard-delta.firebasestorage.app/protoparts/rev-19-2491-pk50-wago-221-splice-12awg/artifacts/art_hero_image.png", "storagePath": "protoparts/rev-19-2491-pk50-wago-221-splice-12awg/artifacts/art_hero_image.png", "mimeType": "image/png", "size": 204582 }, { "id": "art_product_page", "name": "REV Robotics Product Page", "type": "link", "url": "https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-19-2491/" } ], "previewArtifactId": "art_thumbnail" }