The 6ES7194-2LN15-1AB0 is a 15-meter ET 200AL power extension cable with angled M8 connectors at both ends. The 90° exit routes the cable horizontally along the module face—solving the most common clearance problem in shallow control panels: a straight connector pointing up into a lid or wireway that leaves no room.

When do angled connectors matter more than straight ones?

In any enclosure where the vertical clearance above the M8 port is less than about 30 mm—the height of a straight M8 plug plus the minimum bend radius as the cable exits upward. Common situations: shallow junction boxes, modules mounted near the top of a panel, cable trays running directly above the DIN rail, or lids that close within millimeters of the connector. The 90° exit collapses that 30 mm requirement to roughly 12 mm—the connector body height plus the cable's horizontal bend. If your module has side-facing ports, the straight variant (1AA0) may work fine; if the ports face upward, angled often makes the difference between fitting and not.

How does this fit into the ET 200AL power distribution chain?

It is an extension cable—plug on one end, socket on the other—designed to sit between two modules or between a module and the next cable segment. The plug inserts into the power output of the upstream module (or the socket of the previous cable). The socket receives the plug of the next cable or device. This is the daisy-chain topology ET 200AL uses to distribute 24 V DC across a block of I/O modules. Unlike the 1AC0 open-end variant, both ends are pre-assembled—no field wiring, no stripping, no termination. Just plug and go.

PVC at 15 meters—what are the real cost and performance trade-offs?

PVC cuts the cable cost versus PUR (2MN series) by roughly 20–40% depending on distributor. Over a 15-meter run, that saving is material. The performance trade-offs are environmental: PVC is not halogen-free, has lower resistance to oils and cutting fluids, and degrades under prolonged UV. For the indoor cable trays and enclosed wireways where 15-meter power extensions are typically deployed, none of these are gating. If the cable must cross an outdoor walkway, a washdown zone, or an occupied public space, PUR is the safer choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mix angled and straight connectors in the same power chain?

Yes. The M8 connectors are mechanically and electrically identical regardless of exit angle—angled and straight cables connect in series without adapters. A common pattern: use an angled cable at the first module where clearance above the port is tight, then continue with straight cables downstream where space opens up.

What is the difference between 1AB0 and 1AA0?

Identical length (15 m), identical jacket (gray PVC), identical core construction (4 × 0.50 mm², PP insulation), identical IP65/IP67 rating. The only difference is connector angle: 1AB0 has 90° angled M8 plug and socket; 1AA0 has straight (180°) connectors. Choose 1AB0 when vertical clearance demands a side exit; choose 1AA0 when a straight exit routes more cleanly.

Is this cable shielded?

No. Gray jacket = unshielded 24 V DC power. Only green-jacket bus cables carry the PROFINET-grade dual shield. The color coding is safety-critical: cross-plugging gray power into a green bus port can destroy the PROFINET interface.