The 1403-CF001 fiber optic cable assembly is an Allen Bradley-Rockwell Automation product used with a Powermonitor II power management tool from the Bulletin 1403. The first four digits of the product code represent the 1403 family of products, while “CF” stands for “Fiber Cable”. This model of fiber optic cable has a pre-cut finished length of 1 meter, so the last digit of the product code point exactly at that. In regard to communications architecture of the Powermonitor II, the intended design implies that the Master Module and Display Modules are interconnected to create a fiber optic ring. The Powermonitor II can incorporate up to three Display Modules. The fiber optic ring is considered to be completed when all of the components of the unit are properly connected. The cable lengths for this unit can go from 25 centimeters (10 inches) up to 500 meters (1650 feet), depending on requirements of the system. It must be noted that the inside bend radius should be at least 25.4 millimeters (1 inch), or there would be a significant risk of damaging the fiber optic cable. The signal attenuation is increased if the inside bend radius is not at the suggested minimum.

The Powermonitor II has many innovative features for power management and, besides the fact that it is a completely independent tool, this unit provides top-grade performance and multiple benefits in comparison to other similar tools. The 1403 unit is used for monitoring, control, archival and analysis of different voltages, currents, frequencies and other factors in a power grid. This tool will help sustain the proper operation of a complete system and it represents the perfect solution for those who want to maximize the equipment at hand. This stand-alone solution functions as a recording meter and it has a wide variety of different functions that could be beneficial for users and the machinery which is being controlled.