{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1746-c9-chassis-interconnect-cable","title":"Allen-Bradley 1746-C9 Chassis Interconnect Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Allen-Bradley 1746-C9 is a specialized 36-inch (0.91-meter) ribbon interconnect cable engineered for the SLC 500 modular control system. This component facilitates reliable communication and power distribution between multiple chassis within an industrial control cabinet, enabling the expansion of I\/O capacity across secondary or tertiary rack configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports the daisy-chaining of SLC 500 modular chassis (1746-A4, A7, A10, A13) to extend system I\/O beyond a single rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a 3-foot reach, ideal for cabinets where chassis are mounted in stacked or adjacent configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully compatible with SLC 5\/01, 5\/02, 5\/03, 5\/04, and 5\/05 processor-based systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribbon-style construction ensures secure signal integrity between backplanes while maintaining flexibility for routing within tight enclosure spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cable is intended for use in Allen-Bradley SLC 500 installations requiring multi-chassis expansion. It is commonly deployed in manufacturing environments where I\/O requirements necessitate additional rack space beyond the primary processor chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLC 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Interconnect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.91 m (36 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax System Expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 chassis total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBend Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101.6 mm (4 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 degC (32 to 140 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the PLC system power is disconnected before installing or removing the interconnect cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the ribbon cable connectors carefully with the backplane ports on both chassis to prevent pin damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain the minimum bend radius of 101.6 mm to avoid stress on the internal ribbon conductors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute the cable away from high-voltage wiring, AC power lines, and sources of significant electromagnetic interference (EMI).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that all chassis are properly grounded to the enclosure backplane to ensure signal stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum distance supported by the 1746-C9?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cable is designed for a maximum reach of 36 inches, allowing for flexible mounting of chassis within an enclosure while maintaining required signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this cable with any SLC 500 chassis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the 1746-C9 is compatible with all modular 1746 chassis, including the 4-slot (A4), 7-slot (A7), 10-slot (A10), and 13-slot (A13) versions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44692294402136,"sku":"1746-C9","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2039\/0488\/files\/wm_1_6443fa41-a822-4d3b-baa2-32cc53f2fc61.jpg?v=1788280687","url":"https:\/\/www.industriaxplc.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1746-c9-chassis-interconnect-cable","provider":"IndustriaX Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}