RKG4201T008 Bosch Rexroth Indramat
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The Bosch Rexroth Indramat RKG4201T008 is a ready-made encoder cable and part of the RKG Encoder Cables series. This cable offers 5,000,000 bending cycles, features RGS1001 and RGS1002 connectors, and supports a dynamic bending radius of 7.5xD and a static bending radius of 5xD. It can operate in temperatures ranging from -40 to 80 degrees Celsius.
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The RKG4201T008 cable is produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat for its RKG Encoder Cables series. It is an encoder feedback lead assembled with molded connectors, used to transmit position data between servo motors and their drives in automated machinery. By maintaining signal integrity during constant motion, the cable supports precise closed-loop control on gantries, pick-and-place units, and other dynamic axes. Its molded construction also helps protect the connection points from vibration and repeated movement during normal machine operation.
The cable is rated for 5,000,000 flex cycles, indicating how many reciprocal movements it can perform before conductor fatigue is expected. Because it is delivered as a ready-made assembly, it can be installed without additional connector preparation, and the over-molded ends help protect the terminations. One side terminates with the circular encoder plug coded as RGS1001, while the opposite end is potted to resist vibration and uses a dynamic bending radius of 7.5xD. Maintaining that curvature helps reduce tensile stress on the copper when the carrier chain articulates at high speed. The cable remains functional down to -40 °C, allowing cold-start operation in refrigerated or outdoor equipment.
In steady installations, the static routing can be tighter and is limited to a minimum bend radius of 5xD, which eases cabinet wiring where movement is not continuous. The second connector, identified as RGS1002, mates directly with compatible drive controllers and supports straightforward connection in the feedback circuit. Within the feedback loop, the shielded conductors of this encoder cable help preserve signal quality so high-resolution position data can be transmitted with minimal disturbance. Thermal endurance reaches up to 80 °C, and operation above that temperature can shorten insulation life during prolonged duty cycles. During storage, the cable should be kept within its stated temperature range so the PVC jacket and internal conductors remain in suitable condition before installation.
Frequently Asked Questions about RKG4201T008:
Q: How many bending cycles can the RKG4201T008 encoder cable withstand?
A: The RKG4201T008 supports up to 5,000,000 bending cycles for extended dynamic use.
Q: What type of connector is used on one end of the RKG4201T008 cable?
A: Connector 1 on the RKG4201T008 is an RGS1001 type, providing secure connections to compatible devices.
Q: What is the minimum operating temperature for the RKG4201T008?
A: This encoder cable can operate in temperatures as low as -40 °C.
Q: What is the dynamic bending radius of the RKG4201T008?
A: The dynamic bending radius for the RKG4201T008 is specified as 7.5 times the cable diameter.
Q: Is the RKG4201T008 supplied as a ready-made cable or as bulk wire?
A: The RKG4201T008 is a ready-made cable designed specifically for encoder connections.
