Datalogic CAB-550 USB A to USB C coiled cable 2.4 m

Purpose-built coiled cable

The Datalogic CAB-550 is a 2.4 m coiled cable with USB A to USB C connectors designed for computer peripherals such as scanners and printers. Its coiled construction keeps excess length tidy at a workstation while still reaching devices up to 2.4 m away. The cable is supplied new and was first listed by the manufacturer on 17 June 2022. It suits environments where a fixed, retractable link between a host USB A port and a USB C peripheral is required.

Fit for fixed USB A hosts

This cable suits setups where the host side remains USB A and the peripheral uses USB C, such as barcode scanners or receipt printers mounted at a counter. It does not suit hosts that only provide USB C ports, nor devices that need a straight, non-coiled run for routing through tight conduit. Buyers who need a USB C to USB C connection or a longer reach should look at something else. The coiled design also adds bulk compared with a flat cable of the same span.

Length and stretch headroom

The 2.4 m extended length gives comfortable reach across a typical desk or service counter without pulling tight. When relaxed the coil contracts to a compact bundle that stays out of the way of other equipment. The cable runs out of slack if the peripheral is moved beyond the 2.4 m limit or if the coil is forced to stretch further than its natural extension. For permanent installations that need extra length a different cable would be required.