Configured for serial communication between a MicroLogix controller and a handheld programmer, the Allen-Bradley 1761-CBL-HM02 (1761CBLHM02 Communication Cable) provides an 8-pin Mini-DIN connection with a 2 m cable length and right-angle PLC-side connector.

Model Identification

The supplied data identifies 1761CBLHM02 as the compact reference for 1761-CBL-HM02. No additional suffix interpretation is assigned because no manufacturer-defined character breakdown was supplied.

Cable Specifications

Serial Communication Characteristics

The 1761-CBL-HM02 is a physical communication interface cable intended for connection between a MicroLogix 1000 controller and a handheld programmer.

The specified communication rate is up to 115.2 kbps. Actual communication speed depends on the connected devices and their configured serial communication parameters.

The 24 AWG conductors provide the physical signal path between the connected interfaces. The cable should not be treated as an Ethernet cable or as a general-purpose USB programming lead.

Allen-Bradley PLC Interface

The PLC-side interface uses an 8-pin Mini-DIN connector with a right-angle configuration. This connector geometry positions the cable exit closer to the controller body and can reduce the required clearance around the connector.

The cable is associated with the MicroLogix 1000 platform. Compatibility with other Allen-Bradley controllers should not be assumed solely from the connector shape, because electrical pin assignments and communication protocols must also match.

Environmental Characteristics

The specified operating temperature range is 0 deg C to +60 deg C. Storage temperature is specified from -40 deg C to +85 deg C.

Humidity is specified as 5-95% RH without condensation. The cable should be installed so that moisture does not accumulate at the connector interface.

Ordering Information

• 1 x Allen-Bradley 1761-CBL-HM02 Communication Cable
• Cable length: 2 m
• 1 x 8-pin Mini-DIN PLC-side connector
• Connector configuration: right angle
• Intended platform: MicroLogix 1000
• No separate programming adapter or accessory kit is identified in the supplied information.

Installation and Handling Guidelines

• Verify the connector type and pin configuration before connection.
• Align the Mini-DIN connector correctly before insertion.
• Do not rotate or force the connector while it is partially engaged.
• Maintain the cable bend radius appropriate for the cable construction.
• Avoid routing the communication cable parallel to high-current power conductors for extended distances.
• Keep the connector free from dust, oil, and moisture.
• Secure long cable runs to prevent mechanical loading at the connector.
• Do not use the cable as a substitute for an Ethernet or USB communication cable.
• Disconnect the cable from the equipment before performing wiring or connector maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What controller platform is the 1761-CBL-HM02 designed for?

  The supplied product information identifies the cable for the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000 platform and handheld programmer communication.

• What connector is used on the PLC side?

  The cable uses an 8-pin Mini-DIN connector on the PLC side. The supplied specification further identifies the connector as a right-angle configuration.

• What is the cable length?

  The specified cable length is 2 m. The length is measured as the complete communication cable assembly.

• What communication speed is supported?

  The supplied data specifies communication rates up to 115.2 kbps. Actual operating speed depends on the connected equipment configuration.

• What conductor size is specified?

  The cable uses 24 AWG conductors according to the supplied technical information. No conductor material specification is provided.

• What is the operating temperature range?

  The specified operating temperature is 0 deg C to +60 deg C. This range applies to the supplied cable specification.

• What is the storage temperature range?

  Storage temperature is specified as -40 deg C to +85 deg C. Storage conditions should prevent mechanical or moisture damage to the connectors.

• Is external power consumption applicable to this cable?

  No. The supplied information identifies the item as a communication cable, so no separate power consumption rating is specified.