Cables

Connection cables, Ethernet cables, communication cables, and programming cables for AutomationDirect industrial automation components and field devices

Many AutomationDirect product lines include connection cables, programming cables or communication cables as accessories, or as components in an integrated process control system. Cables are listed here by product type. Information on the various types of Ethernet cables, connection cables and programming cables is also available in the applicable product category sections.

Ethernet Patch Cables (3 to 50 ft.) ... New!
Ethernet is a multi-purpose communication protocol that has become the data standard for the industrial market. These Cat5e STP (Twisted Pairs with overall foil Shield) Ethernet patch cables and crossover cables are ideal for AutomationDirect PLCs, HMIs, drives and other devices that support the Ethernet protocols.
Sensors / Switches
Switch and sensor connection cables and quick-disconnect cables are available for inductive, photoelectric, fiber optic, and ultrasonic proximity sensors as well as pressure and temperature sensors. Cable types include Pico (M8) quick-disconnect, Micro (M12) quick-disconnect, Enhanced 50 Series photoelectric sensor cables and Micro (M12) quick-disconnect cables with LED power and activity indicators. New! ... Micro (M12) and Micro AC (1/2 IN.) Harsh Duty / Food and Beverage (IP69K) Quick Disconnect Cables.
Drives
Keypad cables for GS Series and DURApulse AC Drives. PC programming cable for GS2 Series AC Drives.
PLC Programming Cables & Expansion I/O
Programming and communication cables for: CLICK PLCs and DirectLogic PLCs.
PAC Programming Cables & Expansion I/O
Programming and communication cables for Productivity3000® Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs).
Field I/O Expansion
Expansion I/O cables for the Terminator I/O system with remote I/O, distributed I/O and digital I/O module capabilities.
Operator Interface / HMI
Programming cables and communication cables for: C-more touch panels, C-more micro-graphic panels, Optimate text panels, EZTouch & EZText panels and other operator interface panels.
Industrial Monitors (LCD)
Connection cables, communication cables, and power cables for ATLAS industrial monitors. VGA cables, DVI video cable, serial communication cables and USB cables.
Motion Control (Servo / Stepper Systems)
Connection cables, programming cables and communication cables for SureStep stepper systems and SureServo servo positioning systems.
ZipLink Pre-Wired Connection Cables & Modules
The ZIPLink connector module and cable system eliminates the tedious process of wiring PAC I/O, PLC I/O or other devices to terminal blocks. Plug one end of a ZIPLink cable into a Productivity3000 PAC I/O module, DirectLOGIC I/O module, CLICK CPU or I/O module, or GS Series/DuraPulse/SureServo AC Drive and the other end into a ZIPLink connector module. ZIPLink cables use half the space, at a fraction of the total cost of terminal blocks.
Profibus
Connectors and connection cables for the Terminator I/O PROFIBUS base controllers.

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