The connector (10) has insertion openings of plug receivers for contact elements arranged in longitudinal direction of socket housing front side in a successive series. A guide element is provided in a mounted state of the male connector (14) on the base strip (12) between two insertion openings of male connector and between two plug receivers of the base strip. The guide element arranged in a connection area between elements is selected from the group consisting of base strip elements (34) and male connector elements (32).
