Product Description:

The IKS0200 is an encoder feedback cable manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat as a component of the IKS Encoder Cables series. It links motor-mounted encoders to Rexroth drive controllers so that position, speed, and diagnostic data reach the control loop reliably. By providing a dedicated conductor arrangement and shielding, the cable supports stable communication in machining centers, gantries, and packaging lines where motion accuracy is critical. Its role is to carry low-level feedback signals in environments where nearby motor power wiring and repeated machine movement can interfere with unprotected connections. That makes it suitable for axes that depend on continuous position updates during acceleration, deceleration, and holding moves.

This model is rated for 5,000,000 bending cycles, which indicates how many reciprocating movements it can endure in continuous operation before conductor fatigue becomes likely. It is also rated for drag chain use, so the outer jacket and conductor bundle resist abrasion when laid in energy-guiding chains. Installation requires a 5 × D fixed bend radius for stationary runs and a 7.5 × D dynamic bend radius for moving sections, which helps prevent kinking that can raise impedance or damage the conductors. Keeping the cable within these bend limits also helps preserve shield continuity and conductor geometry over repeated motion. The cable uses a PUR outer jacket with a matte, adhesion-free surface that reduces sticking to adjacent cables during routing. Torsional loading is not recommended, so the cable should not be twisted along its axis in robotic wrists or rotary tables.

Visual identification in control cabinets is supported by the RAL 2003 orange jacket, and the cable can carry encoder supply or signal lines up to a 300 V control voltage. The insulation compound is halogen-free, which reduces smoke toxicity and corrosive gas release during fire events in confined production halls. Oil splash from hydraulic machinery does not degrade the sheath because it meets the EN 60811-2-1 / EN 50363-10-2 oil-resistance criteria. This oil-resistant sheath is useful near hydraulic equipment and lubricated machine sections where ordinary jackets can harden or swell. Clear jacket visibility also makes cable paths easier to follow inside crowded enclosures and along machine frames.