RG2-007AAB by Bosch Rexroth Indramat

The RG2-007AAB cable is an encoder interconnect produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat within the RG2 Encoder Cables series. It links MS2 synchronous motors to Rexroth drives for position feedback in industrial automation. As a digital encoder cable, it transmits incremental or absolute signals without extra adapters, supporting motion tasks that need precise feedback in tight routing spaces. It is suited to compact machine layouts where cable paths must bend around moving components without interrupting feedback transmission.

It carries differential encoder data along a conductor cross-section of 0.50 mm², a size that balances signal integrity with flexibility. During continuous motion, the jacket tolerates a dynamic bending radius of 7.5xD, so energy-chain installation does not overstress the cores. Endurance is rated for 5,000,000 cycles, supporting high-duty pick-and-place axes. Field use from cold-storage areas to hot machinery bays is possible because the operating temperature window spans -40 to 80 °C. The cable connects directly to Rexroth's ctrlX DRIVE platform, so no intermediate terminal blocks are required. Its digital cable construction and encoder shielding help reduce electromagnetic interference while keeping capacitance low across long runs.

Mechanical strain during assembly is governed by a static bend radius of 5xD, allowing permanent cabinet routing without compression damage. On the motor side, the molded M17 Encoder plug mates with MS2x family feedback ports, and signal protocols match the 2nd Generation motor encoders to support multi-turn position tracking. As a second-generation member of the RG2 line, the cable uses refined insulation materials that help keep dielectric behavior stable during storage and operation. The direct motor-to-drive connection helps reduce extra connection points in the feedback path.