The decision you're facing
When you're building out control cables and connector I/O, the first fork in the road is whether you need a control cable or a connection you create from the receptacle side. The Keyence OP-87529 is a dedicated control cable. The Lapp Epic 10.1710 is a screw-terminated receptacle. They are both new, but they belong to different parts of the wiring workflow: one supplies the cable run, the other supplies the connection point. Choosing between them is not about picking the better part; it's about matching the component to the job.
Quick verdict
Your choice comes down to whether you want a cable that already matches a specific controller platform or a receptacle you wire yourself. The OP-87529 is the direct, model-specific option for anyone working with Keyence's controller line. The Lapp Epic 10.1710 is the more hands-on option: a receptacle that lets you terminate wires as part of your cabinet build. If you have the flexibility to choose either path, the Lapp is easier to justify for custom wiring, while the Keyence makes sense when you need a cable without extra assembly.
Price and specifications at a glance
The table below shows the listed prices and the main focus of each component.
| Product | Listed price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Keyence OP-87529 Industrial Control Cable | USD 167.32 | New 1PC control cable for Keyence Automate platform, Japan origin |
| Lapp Epic 10.1710 6-Contact Screw Terminated Industrial Connector Receptacle | USD 50.00 | New 6-contact screw-terminated receptacle with copper contacts |
Where each product wins
Keyence OP-87529
If your controller platform is Keyence and you don't want to piece together a cable from separate parts, the OP-87529 wins as the direct cable match. This is the choice when the job is mostly about replacing or adding a cable quickly.
Lapp Epic 10.1710
If your wiring plan calls for a receptacle you can terminate at the connection, the Lapp wins hands-on. You can take the wires you've already run and build the exact length you need without ordering a specific cable assembly. This is the pick when you want to keep the cable side generic and make the connection at the receptacle instead.
Product notes
Keyence OP-87529 Industrial Control Cable
Need a cable that pairs directly with Keyence's Automate controller? The OP-87529 is a single control cable built around that platform. Model-specific design is the reason to choose it: it comes as a one-piece unit with Japan as its country of origin, so you know what you're getting when you're working with a Keyence-based setup. The limitation is cost-at the listed price, it is the more expensive of these two items, and that difference is easier to justify when you specifically need a Keyence cable. If the project doesn't require a Keyence-specific cable, the higher price is harder to defend.
Lapp Epic 10.1710 6-Contact Screw Terminated Industrial Connector Receptacle
When you'd rather build the wire run yourself, the Lapp Epic 10.1710 gives you a 6-pin screw-terminated receptacle with copper contacts. That combination is the main reason to choose it: you can terminate your own wiring into the screw contacts and create the exact length your cabinet needs. The trade-off is that this is a connector component, so wiring and termination are part of your cabinet work rather than handed to you as a finished cable. If the cable is already routed, the practical pick becomes the Lapp because it fits neatly at the receptacle end and keeps your cable options open.
Final choice by use case
- For a Keyence controller setup: Choose the Keyence OP-87529. It is the model-specific cable for that platform, so you spend your time installing rather than matching components.
- For a wiring project with your own cable: Choose the Lapp Epic 10.1710. Its screw-terminated receptacle lets you terminate each contact yourself and keeps the connection where you need it.
If you're weighing both paths and the controller requirement is not fixed, the Lapp gives you more termination flexibility and still covers the connector side of the job.
