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Reduce I/O Wiring Time with Bulletin 1492 Wiring Systems

10/2/2026

Wiring I/O modules using traditional point-to-point methods can require significant time for wire preparation, labeling, installation, and connection checks. To simplify this process as well as future troubleshooting and maintenance, Allen-Bradley® by Rockwell Automation® created the Bulletin 1492 I/O Wiring Systems. These systems use interface modules (IFMs) and pre-wired cables to reduce installation time and minimize wiring errors.

The expanded Bulletin 1492 Wiring Systems portfolio supports all Allen-Bradley 5069 Compact I/O modules, including digital, analog, safety, relay, and high-speed counter applications. The 5069 cables provide quick connections between 5069 I/O and field-side IFMs and can also connect to existing IFMs, providing access to feed-through, fused, LED, relay, and thermocouple options. Together, these options can help panel builders, system integrators and manufacturers simplify wiring when upgrading legacy control systems, such as SLC™ 500, to a more manageable architecture.

Features & Benefits

Simplified I/O Wiring

  • Up to 75% decrease in wiring time from in-panel controllers to field devices
  • Pre-wired cables reduce wire preparation, labeling, and point-to-point connections
  • Replace 20-40 individual control wires with one IFM and cable
  • Helps minimize installation errors and conserve DIN-rail space

5069 I/O Coverage

  • Solutions available for all 25 5069 I/O cards
  • Supports digital, analog, safety, relay and high-speed counter applications
  • 17 cable variants, including 11 digital and six analog options
  • New 5069 cables connect to existing IFMs with feed-through, fused, LED, relay and thermocouple options

Flexibility

  • Standard (up to 5 meters) and build-to-order cable lengths (up to 30 meters)
  • Cable options include pre-wired, IFM-ready, and I/O-ready
  • Available for several Allen-Bradley controller families, including 1756 ControlLogix®, 1769 CompactLogix®, 1746 SLC™ 500, and select MicroLogix™ platforms

Questions or Requests

Looking for a simpler way to wire a new control system or modernize legacy Allen-Bradley equipment? Contact your McNaughton-McKay account manager or visit your local branch to discuss Bulletin 1492 I/O Wiring Systems and the right approach for your application.

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