The Allen Bradley-Rockwell Automation 1403-CF003 fiber optic assembly is used with Powermonitor II from the 1403 product line. The Power monitor II is a versatile tool for power management designed for applications demanding top performance and specific needs of the end user in regard to control and monitoring of power sources, voltages, status input, relay connections and similar. The Powermonitor II provides all the necessary information in order to maintain a fully functional and protected system. This powerful tool is specially customized for industrial applications and it serves as a modern alternative for standard metering devices. The 1403-CF003 fiber optic package is used for creating a connection between the Display Module and Master Module. All of the main communication is done through fiber optics and the use of such technology certainly improves the overall performance of the device. In order to communicate with the Display Module, the Master Module uses a fiber optic serial communications link and one Master Module can be connected to one to three Display Modules, for a better view and easier control.

While there are many custom lengths available, the 1403-CF003 package for F-Link includes two cables with a 3-meter (118-inch) length. The Rockwell Automation manufacture fiber optic cables from 25 centimeters (10 inches) to 500 meters (1650 feet), depending on user needs and requirements. It is important to note that these cables should have at least 25.4 millimeters (1 inch) inside bend radius in order to avoid permanent damage to the cable. If inside bend radius is not as required per specification, it is likely that signal attenuation would be increased. Usually, the fiber optic cables for the 1403 series are cut in advance in lengths that the user needs or prefers. Every fiber optic cable of such type can be ordered in a bulk spool package with cable ends termination kit if necessary.