The Bosch Rexroth IKS0230 is a 7-pin encoder cable engineered for precision feedback transmission in industrial automation and motion control systems. It connects encoders directly to control units, delivering the signal integrity required for accurate positioning and velocity feedback in demanding manufacturing environments. The cable is available in both PVC and TPE jacket variants, with TPE formulations rated for extreme chemical exposure and mechanical cycling.
## Technical Specifications
• **Connector:** 7-pin configuration
• **Cable Lengths:** Standard offerings of 5 m, 7 m, 9 m, and 11 m; custom lengths available in 0.5 m increments up to 75 m maximum (dependent on drive equipment, operating parameters, and installation conditions)
• **Jacket Materials:** PVC (10xd) or TPE (7.5xd) outer jacket
• **Shielding:** Integrated for EMC immunity in industrial electrical environments
• **Operating Life:** 30,000 operating hours and 5 million bending cycles (standard parameters)
## Key Features
• **TPE Variant Benefits:** Oil-resistant per DIN EN 60811-404 and VDMA 24568; resistant to bio-oils, silicones, halogens, hydrolysis, and microbial attack
• **Material Compliance:** TPE options are halogen-free, silicone-free, and PVC-free
• **Enhanced Durability:** TPE construction extends cable life in heavy-duty applications involving chemical exposure or extreme mechanical cycling
• **Installation Requirements:** Cables must be routed without twisting and maintain specified bending radius limits; avoid tensile and torsion loads; disconnect by pulling connector only; maintain separation between power and encoder conductors
## Typical Applications
Motion control feedback in industrial automation, servo systems with encoder feedback loops, and CNC equipment control architectures.
## Compatibility & Integration
Designed for Bosch Rexroth automation systems and control units. Compatible with Bosch Rexroth IKS0230 encoder assemblies and confirmed suitable with BOSCH REXROTH drive systems.
