RG2-500ABT Bosch Rexroth Indramat
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The Bosch Rexroth Indramat RG2-500ABT is an analog encoder cable from the RG2 Encoder Cables series. This second generation cable features a bending cycle rating of 5,000,000 and supports a dynamic bending radius of 7.5 times the cable diameter. It is designed for operating temperatures ranging from -40 to 80 degrees Celsius and is equipped with an M17 encoder connector.
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The RG2-500ABT is a Bosch Rexroth Indramat 2nd Generation encoder cable engineered for high-cycle applications with a rated durability of 5,000,000 bending cycles. Designed as an analog cable with an M17 encoder connector, it reliably operates in demanding industrial environments. This cable stands out for robust performance across a wide temperature range, making it a dependable choice for motion control systems.
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The RG2-500ABT is a flexible signal lead manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat for the RG2 Encoder Cables series. It connects rotary or linear feedback devices to drive controllers in industrial automation, carrying low-level analog position signals from the encoder to the motion amplifier. The cable supports analog feedback hardware used in servo axes that require accurate closed-loop positioning. Its flexible design accommodates moving machine sections where rigid wiring would be unsuitable, while the shielded construction helps protect sensitive feedback signals from electrical interference generated by nearby power cables and switching equipment.
Built for dynamic routing inside cable tracks, the RG2-500ABT withstands 5,000,000 flex cycles without conductor fatigue under the stated routing conditions. Its stranded copper cores have a cross-sectional area of 0.50 mm², balancing current capacity with a compact cable diameter and the flexibility needed for repeated motion. The shielded bundle is suitable for moving cable-chain applications because its minimum dynamic bend radius is 7.5 × D. Stationary installations permit a tighter minimum bend radius of 5 × D. As a second-generation design, the cable uses an updated outer jacket compound and filler system to reduce microcracking during repeated bending. Its analog cabling arrangement preserves the electrical characteristics needed to transmit high-resolution feedback signals from the connected encoder to the drive controller.
The cable mates directly with an M17 encoder connector at the motor end and terminates in a standard plug at the drive end. This connection arrangement is compatible with the analog feedback format used by the intended encoder hardware. The cable remains pliable at temperatures as low as -40 °C and supports continuous operation at temperatures up to 80 °C. The same temperature range applies during storage, allowing the cable to retain its physical properties when it is not installed. Its jacket polymer maintains elasticity at low temperatures and resists thermal creep near the upper operating limit. Proper bend-radius control helps protect the shield, insulation, and internal conductors throughout repeated movement in automated machinery.
