Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen-Bradley 889D-F8AB-10?
Allen-Bradley 889D-F8AB-10 is a Bulletin 889 DC Micro M12 cordset with an eight-pin straight female connector, a 10-meter black PVC cable and eight color-coded flying leads at the opposite end.
How long is the 889D-F8AB-10 cable?
The manufacturer specifies a cable length of 10 meters, equivalent to approximately 32.8 feet. The full catalog number identifies this particular length within the 889D-F8AB cordset family.
What connector does 889D-F8AB-10 use?
It has one straight female eight-pin DC Micro M12 connector. The mating equipment must have a compatible male connector with the correct mechanical interface and electrical pin assignments.
Does the second end have a connector?
No. The second end consists of eight flying leads without a connector. These conductors are intended for termination in compatible field wiring or control circuits using the applicable wiring diagram.
What cable material and conductor size are used?
The specified cable has a black, oil-resistant PVC jacket and eight unshielded 24 AWG conductors. The wires are identified using IEC standard color coding.
What is the voltage and current rating of 889D-F8AB-10?
The connector assembly is rated for 1.5 A at 30 VAC or 36 VDC. The separately listed 300 V cable insulation rating does not increase the permitted operating voltage of the complete connector assembly.
Is 889D-F8AB-10 shielded?
No. Rockwell Automation identifies this model as an unshielded cable assembly. Applications requiring a shielded cable must use a separately verified compatible product.
Is 889D-F8AB-10 waterproof?
The manufacturer lists IP67 and IP69K protection ratings for the properly mated connector assembly, together with NEMA 6P classification. Protection depends on correct mating, sealing and installation. The unterminated flying-lead end is not independently sealed by the M12 connector rating.
What is the difference between 889D-F8AB-10 and 889D-R8AB-10?
The 889D-F8AB-10 uses a straight eight-pin female M12 connector, while the 889D-R8AB-10 uses a right-angle female M12 connector. Both are listed in ten-meter configurations, but their connector orientations differ.
What is the difference between 889D-F8AB-10 and 889D-F8ABDM-10?
The 889D-F8AB-10 is a single-ended cordset with an M12 female connector and flying leads. The 889D-F8ABDM-10 is a double-ended patchcord configuration. Verify both connector ends before choosing a replacement.
Can 889D-F8AB-10 be used with safety light curtains?
Yes, where specified by the equipment manufacturer. Rockwell Automation lists 889D-F8AB-10 as a ten-meter eight-pin M12 receiver cordset in GuardShield light curtain connection documentation. The exact safety device model, wiring pinout and system requirements must be verified before installation.
What should be checked before ordering 889D-F8AB-10?
Verify the complete catalog number 889D-F8AB-10, eight-pin straight female M12 connector, 10-meter length, black PVC jacket, unshielded 24 AWG conductors, IEC wire color identification, flying-lead termination, 1.5 A connector rating, 30 VAC or 36 VDC maximum assembly voltage, required environmental protection and mating equipment pin assignments. For safety-related installations, follow the complete equipment manufacturer's wiring and validation instructions.