Product Description:

The IKS0077 is an encoder/control cable produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat within the IKS Encoder Cables series. Designed for feedback loops between servo drives and position transducers, the cable carries differential signals and supply lines that synchronize motion axes in automated machinery. Its construction supports continuous movement in cable tracks while maintaining the electrical integrity required for high-resolution encoder channels used throughout plant-wide control architectures. In motion-control systems, stable encoder feedback helps the drive correct position error and maintain commanded speed under changing loads.

The drag-chain suitability is expressed through a mechanical life of 5,000,000 cycles, allowing repeated reciprocation without conductor fatigue. At one end, a 25-pin D-Sub screw-locking plug mates with Indramat controller interfaces, while the opposite side terminates in a 9-pin D-Sub connector that attaches directly to standard motor encoders. The cable is rated for 300 V operation, so control electronics can share low-voltage power and feedback lines in a common sheath. A dense tinned copper braid surrounds the cores to shunt high-frequency noise and help preserve signal quality during axis movement. This shielding also helps reduce interference from nearby motor leads and switching devices.

Dynamic routing is simplified by a minimum bending radius of 10 x D during motion and 5 x D for fixed runs, allowing compact routing channels without stressing the conductors. The outer sheath is molded from PUR, giving abrasion resistance and resilience against hydraulic oils and coolant splash. The jacket color of Orange (RAL 2003) makes the cable easier to identify in crowded machine wiring. The combination of a flexible jacket and controlled bend radius helps the assembly pass through tight cable guides without sharp kinks or jacket damage.