Product Description
Allen-Bradley 1756-CP3/A ControlLogix Programmer Cable
Product Overview
- Description: The Allen-Bradley 1756-CP3/A is a serial programmer cable designed for the ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and SLC 500 series of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) by Rockwell Automation. It facilitates communication between a PLC and a compatible Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) |
| Series | ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC 500 |
| Model/Part Number | 1756-CP3/A |
| Model Type | RS-232 Programmer Cable |
| Function | Connects PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC 500) to DTE devices for programming and data transfer |
| Display | Not applicable (no display or indicators) |
| Inputs | Not applicable (serial communication cable) |
| Outputs | Not applicable (serial communication cable) |
| Communication Interfaces | RS-232 (9-pin female D-shell, straight; 9-pin female D-shell, 90-degree) |
| Signal Conditioning | Not applicable |
| Accuracy | Not applicable |
| Redundancy | Not applicable |
| Diagnostics | Not applicable (no built-in diagnostics) |
| Compatibility | ControlLogix (e.g., 1756-L61, 1756-L72), CompactLogix, SLC 500 (e.g., SLC 5/03, 5/04, 5/05), MicroLogix (with adapter) |
| Power Supply | Not applicable (passive cable, no external power required) |
| Cable Length | 3 meters (9.8 feet) |
| Connectors | 9-pin female D-shell (straight) to 9-pin female D-shell (90-degree) |
| Communication Rate | Up to 19.2 kbps (typical for RS-232, application-dependent) |
| Environmental Specifications | Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F) Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Enclosure | Not applicable (cable, no enclosure) |
| Dimensions | Length: 3 meters (9.8 feet); connector-specific dimensions vary |
| Weight | Approx. 0.14 kg (0.3 lbs) |
| Mounting | Not applicable (plug-in cable) |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA (inferred, application-dependent) |