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Kollmorgen CB20560

Product Name: Kollmorgen CB Series — Cable Assembly (Motor Feedback Cable)
Product Series: CB Series
Model Code: CB20560

Product Overview:
The CB20560 is a pre-configured encoder feedback cable assembly manufactured by Kollmorgen, designed for connecting S700, MTC, and other Kollmorgen encoders to AKD or AKM series servo drives.

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Technical Specifications:

Parameter Value
Cable Type Shielded twisted pair + power pair
Conductor Count 8 cores + drain wire
Conductor Gauge 24 AWG (signal) / 20 AWG (power)
Shielding 100% braided copper shield + aluminum foil
Outer Jacket PUR (polyurethane) — oil and abrasion resistant
Jacket Color Orange (standard Kollmorgen)
Length 5 m (standard)
Connector A (Encoder End) M23 12-pin male
Connector B (Drive End) M23 12-pin female
Voltage Rating 300 V
Temperature Range (Flexing) -5°C to +80°C
Temperature Range (Static) -40°C to +100°C
Bend Radius (Min) 75 mm (5× cable diameter)
Protection Rating IP67 (with connectors mated)
Weight ~0.35 kg
Compliance CE, UL, RoHS

Functional Features:

  • Pre-terminated — eliminates field wiring errors
  • PUR jacket — resistant to oils, coolants, and abrasion
  • Full shielding — provides EMI/RFI protection for encoder signals
  • Drain wire — for 360° shield grounding
  • Color-coded for quick identification

Structural Characteristics:

  • Double-shielded construction
  • Strain relief boots on both connectors
  • Twisted pair layout optimized for signal integrity
  • PUR outer jacket with high flexibility

Working Principle:
The cable transmits encoder feedback signals (BiSS-C, SSI, or resolver sin/cos) from the encoder to the servo drive, along with 5 VDC power to the encoder. The shielding prevents electromagnetic interference from corrupting the high-speed digital signals.

Key Advantages:

  • Factory-tested — guaranteed signal integrity
  • PUR jacket — exceeds standard PVC in industrial durability
  • Exact length matching — reduces excess cable in cable chains
  • Kollmorgen OEM quality — full compatibility guarantee

Applicable Industries:

  • All Kollmorgen servo motor installations
  • Robotics
  • CNC machines
  • Packaging equipment

Installation Requirements:

  • Maintain minimum bend radius of 75 mm
  • Route away from high-current power cables (min 100 mm separation)
  • Ground drain wire at drive end only

Usage Precautions:

  • Do not kink or crush cable
  • Replace immediately if jacket is cut or connectors are damaged
  • Do not exceed rated temperature range

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