Custom DB62 Cable
- 62-position high-density D-sub interface in three rows
- PVC-molded and serviceable metal-shell gender combinations
- Male or female DB62 to identified bare-wire ends
- DB62-to-8×DB9 passive breakout for a host-specific branch map
- 1:1, partially populated, grouped, or fully custom wiring
- Custom length, branch geometry, shielding, labels, and packaging
- Complete continuity, shorts, reserved-open, and branch-label verification
Custom DB62 Cable Assemblies for High-Density Industrial I/O
A custom DB62 cable provides 62 positions in a compact, three-row high-density D-sub interface. It is used in automated test equipment, multi-axis control, data acquisition, and other systems that must carry many circuits through a limited panel opening.
DB62 describes connector geometry rather than signal function. BespokeCable supplies molded and metal-shell DB62-to-DB62 cables, male or female DB62-to-bare-wire assemblies, and a DB62-to-8×DB9 breakout. Each build should follow an approved connection schedule covering gender, circuit groups, current allocation, shield treatment, branch layout, retention, and labels.
If your project needs a different connector capacity, compare the D-Sub cable range against the equipment drawing.
DB62 Cable Specifications
| Parameter | Available Choices | Confirmation Needed |
| Main connector | 62-position high-density D-sub | Mating part, gender, and face view |
| Second end | DB62, labeled bare wire, or 8 × DB9 | Exact gender and branch arrangement |
| Wiring | 1:1, partial, grouped, or custom | Structured 62-contact schedule |
| Conductors | Selected for each circuit group | Pairing, returns, power/current allocation |
| Hood | PVC molded or metal shell by model | Bundle capacity and panel clearance |
| Shield | Project-defined foil, braid, or combined | Shell/drain termination and ground plan |
| Length | Custom | Trunk and branch datums/tolerances |
| Identification | End, conductor, and branch labels | Text, sequence, revision, serialization |
| Verification | Continuity, shorts, opens, and label check | Additional report/acceptance criteria |
The approved quotation and drawing define final materials, dimensions, electrical limits, environmental ratings, and compliance requirements.
1# PVC-Molded DB62 Cables
P/N: BC-CBD012-MMP
Molded male-to-male HD62 assembly for two female ports, produced from an approved 62-contact connection schedule.
P/N: BC-CBD012-MFP
Male-to-female molded DB62 cable for an equipment link or extension when the contact map and retention match on both interfaces.
P/N: BC-CBD012-FFP
Female-to-female molded HD62 assembly for two male ports. Gender does not define signal direction, protocol, or crossover.
2# Metal-Shell DB62 Cables
P/N: BC-CBD012-MMM
Male-to-male DB62 metal-shell assembly for projects needing serviceable hoods, defined shield termination, or field access.
P/N: BC-CBD012-MFM
Male-to-female metal-shell DB62 cable. Specify the circuit map, bundle diameter, shield termination, hood clearance, and retention.
P/N: BC-CBD012-FFM
Female-to-female metal-shell HD62 assembly for two male ports, built to the released schedule rather than an assumed null-modem map.
3# DB62 to Bare Wire
P/N: BC-CBD012-MT
Male DB62 fan-out with identified loose conductors for terminals, custom PCBs, ATE fixtures, or prototype harnesses.
P/N: BC-CBD012-FT
Female DB62 to labeled bare wires. Define fan length, strip/tin dimensions, terminals, and shield/drain finish.
4# DB62 to DB9 Breakout Harness
P/N: BC-CBD012-M62M9
Passive DB62-to-8×DB9 male breakout for equipment with a documented multi-channel map. It distributes host circuits and does not create active ports.
Use the Correct 62 Position High Density Interface
The DB62 family uses a high-density 62-position D-sub commonly designated DC-62 or HD62. Confirm the contact layout and mating connector rather than choosing only by a familiar shell outline. Other D-sub arrangements can look similar from a distance but won’t mate correctly.
Send the equipment connector reference or a clear front view. Include the surrounding panel if the port is recessed or close to another connector. The sample must demonstrate both mating and practical access to the retaining hardware in that space.
Define Signal Groups Before Selecting the Cable
Sixty-two contacts are not sixty-two independent twisted pairs. A pair requires two conductors, and the signal schedule determines which conductors belong together. Some positions may carry returns or control signals, while others may be unused.
List the required pair assignments and any individual shielding before the cable construction is selected. An overall shield cannot replace that information. We can review the resulting bundle against the hood envelope so the electrical requirements and mechanical termination remain compatible.
Make Eight DB9 Branches Distinct
The DB62-to-eight-DB9 format distributes selected circuits to individual connectors. Each branch needs a name, length, and contact map. Don’t assume every contact on every DB9 is populated or that each branch is a standard RS-232 port.
Specify which signals originate at the main port and identify any shared or intentionally open connections. A branch drawing with equipment-end names makes installation clearer than numbering identical plugs after the harness is built.
Choose Construction for the Cabinet or Fixture
Molded, metal-shell, and bare-wire versions serve different installation tasks. A finished cable links defined ports; an open-ended harness supports terminal or fixture wiring with controlled lead lengths. The jacket, strain relief, and support arrangement need to match how the assembly is handled.
Tell us whether the cable stays fixed, disconnects during service, or moves repeatedly. Review temperature, fluid exposure, and flex requirements for the proposed build. They should not be inferred from generic references to automated test equipment or industrial control.
Provide connector drawings and genders, the structured 62-contact schedule, pair/ground/current groups, trunk and branch lengths, quantity, hood, shield bond, labels, open-end preparation, and inspection document needs.
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Often, yes, use a verified drawing or known-good sample. Identify the equipment revision and known sample faults before reverse engineering.
Yes. Specify the part number or dimensions, conductor mapping, strip length, crimp requirement, stagger, and fan-out length.
Provide a length schedule for each variant and identify how it will be recognized. A dimensional suffix or separate customer part number is clearer than one description covering several routings.
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Keeping a DB62 Breakout Drawing and Test Record Consistent
Build the branch schedule from the main connector
Use one master connection schedule that can be read from either the DB62 or a destination branch. Include signal names as well as connector and contact references. This avoids maintaining separate tables that can drift apart when a circuit is revised.
If the harness has bare wires, use the same schedule to define their identities and termination lengths. Treat the mechanical branch drawing as another view of the same design, not a separate informal instruction.
Check what the harness must not connect
High-contact-count designs need explicit records of unused positions and intentional separation. Include these in the agreed inspection scope alongside required continuity paths. A branch connected to the wrong source can be difficult to detect from external appearance alone.
For a first article, make the report easy to relate to the labeled harness. Agree whether reporting is required by assembly, branch, or individual circuit before quotation so the evidence matches your receiving process.
Validate routing with the full destination set
Fit every branch during the pilot, including connectors that are inconvenient to reach. Check for crossed routing, label visibility, and tension at the main hood. A test using only the first branch does not establish whether the complete harness is installable.
After approval, record any branch-length or labeling changes in the drawing revision. This gives production and future replacement orders one consistent definition instead of a collection of sample annotations.
