{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1746-c9-slc-500-chassis-cable","title":"Allen-Bradley 1746-C9 SLC 500 Chassis Cable","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-C9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Allen-Bradley is a chassis expansion interconnect cable designed for SLC 500 programmable controller systems. This cable provides communication linkage between local and expansion chassis assemblies, enabling stable backplane data transfer within distributed SLC architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a factory-defined length of 3 feet (0.91 m), the cable is intended for short-distance chassis interconnection inside industrial control panels and rack systems. It supports reliable communication between processor racks and extended I\/O chassis while maintaining proper system synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable is commonly used in SLC 500 installations requiring additional rack capacity for analog, digital, or specialty I\/O modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designed for SLC 500 chassis expansion systems\u003cbr\u003e• Supports communication between local and remote chassis\u003cbr\u003e• Factory-assembled cable for reliable installation\u003cbr\u003e• 3-foot cable length optimized for compact cabinet layouts\u003cbr\u003e• Compatible with modular PLC rack configurations\u003cbr\u003e• Stable backplane communication performance\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for industrial automation control panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley \/ Rockwell Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-C9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLC 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Interconnect Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ft (0.91 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Expansion \/ Interconnect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLC 500 PLC Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Rack Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36-inch Rack Interconnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current at 5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current at 24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Usage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Assembly Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory-Assembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.35 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-C9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecable is used to establish communication between SLC 500 chassis configurations where additional I\/O capacity is required. It is typically installed between a primary rack and an expansion rack within the same control enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible systems commonly include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• SLC 5\/01 processors\u003cbr\u003e• SLC 5\/02 processors\u003cbr\u003e• SLC 5\/03 processors\u003cbr\u003e• SLC 5\/04 processors\u003cbr\u003e• SLC 5\/05 processors\u003cbr\u003e• 1746 modular chassis assemblies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interconnect cable is commonly installed in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• PLC expansion rack systems\u003cbr\u003e• Manufacturing automation lines\u003cbr\u003e• Material handling systems\u003cbr\u003e• Process control panels\u003cbr\u003e• Packaging machinery\u003cbr\u003e• Industrial machine control cabinets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the primary purpose of the 1746-C9 cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable is used to connect SLC 500 chassis assemblies and enable backplane communication between racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the 1746-C9 be used with ControlLogix systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This model is specifically designed for Allen-Bradley SLC 500 platform installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cable suitable for long-distance chassis communication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 1746-C9 is a short-length 3-foot interconnect cable intended for nearby rack expansion configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43345366089818,"sku":"1746-C9","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/1746-C92.jpg?v=1778468491","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1746-c9-slc-500-chassis-cable","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}