Product Description:

The IKS0259 cable is manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat and belongs to the IKS Encoder Cables series. It is supplied as a complete encoder interconnect for servo axes, linking position transducers to drive controllers so that motion feedback reaches the control loop without latency. Using this pre-assembled harness eliminates field crimping and ensures that shielding, pair twist, and drain continuity meet the tolerances required in industrial automation. With its factory-molded connectors and thermoplastic jacket, the assembly is intended for dynamic cable chains as well as fixed routing inside machine bases.

On the encoder side, an INS0352 connector mates directly with SinCos and EnDat sensor heads, while a matched INK0208 plug terminates the drive-controller end; the keyed shells prevent polarity errors during connection. Signal mapping follows the AEH interface, assigning dedicated pairs for incremental channels, reference marks, and power conductors. The cable’s dielectric is rated for 300/500 V, so it can share energy chains with low-power actuator wiring without violating clearance rules. Continuous copper braid and foil form an overall shield, limiting capacitive crosstalk and improving noise rejection over extended runs.

As an encoder cable, the assembly uses a TPE outer jacket that endures continuous flexing while resisting cutting fluids. The jacket is both coolant-resistant and oil-resistant, so insulation integrity is maintained in machine-tool splash zones. Fire load is reduced because the construction is halogen-free, PVC-free, and silicone-free, which also minimizes residue on optical sensors. The material additionally blocks ultraviolet light, allowing installation on overhead axes exposed to skylights. Internally, pair lay length and strain relief preserve signal geometry throughout rapid-cycle motion.