Industrial automation wiring usually forces a straightforward choice: do you need the cable that carries the signal, or the connector that terminates it? If you are working with a Keyence controller platform, the Keyence OP-87529 industrial control cable is one option. If you are building a panel and need a fixed six-pin termination point, the Lapp Epic 10.1710 screw-terminated connector receptacle is the other. These two parts do different jobs, so the real question is which gap in your I/O setup you are trying to close. Before you compare prices, decide which side of the connection is missing. That decision determines whether the higher-priced complete cable or the lower-priced receptacle makes sense.
Quick verdict
If your controller platform is Automate-compatible and you need a complete control cable, choose the Keyence OP-87529. If you already have cabling in place and need a secure 6-pin receptacle, choose the Lapp Epic 10.1710. Both address the same wiring connection from opposite ends, so the right pick depends on which end is missing.
Price and part type at a glance
| Product | Price | Condition | Price bar |
| Keyence OP-87529 control cable | $190.00 | New | |
| Lapp Epic 10.1710 6-contact receptacle | $50.00 | New | |
The Keyence cable is the higher-priced component in this comparison; the Lapp receptacle is the lower-priced one. The price gap matters only if you actually need a cable, because a receptacle cannot do the job of a cable, and a cable cannot do the job of a receptacle.
Where each product wins
- Keyence OP-87529 wins when you need a complete control cable for an Automate controller platform. Its listed details tie it to the Automate environment.
- Lapp Epic 10.1710 wins when you need the receiving side of a six-wire connection. It gives you a screw-terminated receptacle and copper contacts.
Keyence OP-87529 Industrial Control Cable
The Keyence OP-87529 is a control cable designed for the Automate controller platform, sold under the Keyence brand, and it carries a Japanese country of origin. If your I/O setup is built around Automate, this is the cable that matches that environment. The limitation is that it is a control cable, not a receptacle, so it does not solve the termination side of the connection. Use it when you need the cable run between a controller and the next I/O point, and your system already speaks the Automate platform language. If you only need a termination point, this is more part than the job requires.
Lapp Epic 10.1710 6-Contact Screw Terminated Industrial Connector Receptacle
The Lapp Epic 10.1710 gives you a fixed 6-pin receptacle with copper contacts and screw termination. That makes it a practical match for a panel or machine where you need to land six wires and want a serviceable connection point. The limitation is the opposite side of the same coin: it is a receptacle only, so it will not replace a control cable. Reach for it when the wiring run is already in place and you need a secure termination point for six pins, with the screw terminals giving you a straightforward way to secure each conductor.
Final choice by use case
If your next step is to connect an Automate-based controller and you do not already have the cable, choose the Keyence OP-87529. If your wiring run is already in place and you just need a reliable six-pin receptacle to terminate it, choose the Lapp Epic 10.1710. The deciding factor is not which part is better in the abstract; it is whether you are missing the cable or the connector.
