Cradlepoint 170680-001 GPIO Cable, SATA with Lock, 1.7 m for IBR900, IBR600C and R500-PLTE

The Cradlepoint GPIO Cable, SATA with Lock (part number 170680-001) extends the I/O of Cradlepoint's compact ruggedized routers. It connects to the router's 9-wire extensibility port through a SATA-style connector with a positive lock, which keeps the cable seated. The cable is 1.7 meters (5.58 ft) long and black, and it ships as the cable only. According to Cradlepoint, the cable adds three capabilities to a compatible router. It adds four GPIO lines for discrete inputs and outputs such as door sensors, alarm contacts, status lamps or relays. It adds a second ignition sense input for vehicle installations. It also adds a redundant power connection so the router can be fed from a second source. Cradlepoint lists the cable for the IBR900, IBR600C and R500-PLTE routers. The R500-PLTE data sheet rates it for -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F). For fleet and public-safety installers, this cable moves ignition and I/O wiring off the router's standard power connector onto a dedicated harness. For industrial and IoT deployments, it turns a small cellular router into a basic remote I/O point for monitoring and control. The part is active in Cradlepoint's catalog and is offered in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa & Middle East and Asia-Pacific.