Overview
The Allen-Bradley 1585J-M8CBJM-0M15 is a Cat5e Ethernet media cable engineered for industrial PLC and motion control applications. This 0.15-meter patch cord delivers 100BASE-TX speeds at 100 Mbit/s, making it suitable for standard Ethernet communication between controllers, HMIs, remote I/O devices, and network switches. The teal PVC jacket with foil and braided shielding protects your automation network from electromagnetic noise common in manufacturing environments.
Key Features
- 8 conductors (4-pair) — standard twisted-pair construction for Ethernet applications
- Foil and braided shield — dual-layer shielding reduces EMI/RFI interference
- 26 AWG wire gauge — optimized for short-distance industrial runs
- RJ45 straight-male connectors — standard connectors rated for IP20 environments
- Teal PVC jacket — color-coded for easy identification and visual troubleshooting
- 100 Mbit/s data rate — supports 100BASE-TX Ethernet speed
Technical Specifications
- Cable Length: 0.15 m (0.49 ft)
- Number of Conductors: 8 (4-pair twisted)
- Wire Gauge: 26 AWG
- Jacket Material: PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
- Shielding: Foil and braided shield
- Data Rate: 100BASE-TX, 100 Mbit/s
- Connector Type: RJ45 straight-male on both ends
- Connection Type: Standard
- Weight: 0.05 lb (0.023 kg)
- Certifications: C-TICK, CCC, KC, UL Listed
Typical Applications
- PLC-to-network switch connections in factory automation
- CompactLogix and ControlLogix Ethernet communication
- Industrial HMI device networking
- Remote I/O and distributed control system links
- Short-run patch applications in control enclosures or panel-mount scenarios
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs (with Ethernet modules)
- Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs (with integrated Ethernet ports)
- Rockwell Automation industrial switches and routers
- Standard Ethernet network equipment (switches, hubs, managed devices)
- Any device with RJ45 Ethernet port supporting 100BASE-TX
- Industrial automation networks requiring Cat5e or better performance
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- 1585J-M8CBJM-1 (1 meter version)
- 1585J-M8CBJM-2 (2 meter version)
- 1585J-M8CBJM-5 (5 meter version)
- Generic Cat5e RJ45 patch cords rated for industrial use
Works With
- EtherNet/IP protocol (Rockwell Automation industrial Ethernet standard)
- Studio 5000 and RSLogix 5000 (PLC programming software)
- FactoryTalk HMI and SCADA platforms
- IEC 61918 and TIA 568-B wiring standards
- M3I3C3E3 noise-rated industrial environments




















