Title: HEIDENHAIN 324 955-14 High-Flex Shielded Encoder Connection Cable - 5 Meter

Product Overview:
The HEIDENHAIN 324 955-14 is a premium, high-performance connection cable meticulously engineered to provide reliable and precise data transmission between HEIDENHAIN rotary encoders, linear encoders, or angle encoders and your control system. Designed for demanding industrial environments, this robust 5-meter cable ensures optimal signal integrity, minimizing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) through its advanced multi-layered shielding. As a critical component in any high-precision motion control application, the 324 955-14 guarantees stable and accurate position feedback, essential for maintaining the performance and reliability of your machinery. Trust in HEIDENHAIN's legacy of German engineering excellence for unparalleled quality and durability in your automation and metrology systems, ensuring your systems operate with the highest possible accuracy and minimal downtime.

Key Features & Benefits:

 Superior Signal Integrity: Advanced multi-layered shielding, including a tinned copper braid and aluminum foil wrap, effectively suppresses electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring clean, accurate data transmission for precise position feedback in electrically noisy environments.
 High-Flex Durability: Constructed with a robust, industrial-grade PUR (Polyurethane) outer jacket, this cable is specifically designed for dynamic applications, offering exceptional resistance to continuous bending, torsion, abrasion, oils, coolants, and a wide range of chemicals commonly found in harsh manufacturing environments.
 Optimized for HEIDENHAIN Encoders: Specifically engineered to meet the stringent electrical and mechanical requirements of HEIDENHAIN's extensive range of encoders (e.g., ROD, ERN, EQN, ECN series), ensuring perfect compatibility and seamless integration with your existing HEIDENHAIN systems.
 Enhanced System Reliability: By providing a stable, low-noise, and secure connection, the 324 955-14 minimizes signal loss, intermittent errors, and data corruption, significantly reducing costly downtime and maintenance while maximizing overall operational efficiency and productivity.
 Long-Term Performance: Built to withstand the rigors of continuous motion and challenging industrial conditions, this cable delivers consistent, high-resolution performance over its extended service life, protecting your valuable investment in high-precision machinery and automation equipment.
 Pre-Assembled Connectors: Features high-quality, factory-installed M23, 12-pin male screw-locking connector on the encoder side for quick, reliable, and error-free installation, saving valuable setup time and ensuring a secure physical and electrical connection.

Applications:

This versatile HEIDENHAIN connection cable is indispensable for a wide array of high-precision industrial applications where reliable and accurate position feedback is critical, including:
 CNC Machine Tools: Essential for milling machines, lathes, grinding machines, and machining centers requiring highly accurate axis positioning and motion control.
 Robotics and Automation Systems: Ideal for industrial robots, pick-and-place machines, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems where dynamic motion and precise control are paramount.
 Metrology and Inspection Equipment: Crucial for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), optical comparators, profile projectors, and other precision measuring instruments demanding the highest levels of accuracy and repeatability.
 Semiconductor Manufacturing: Utilized in wafer handling, lithography, and inspection equipment where ultra-precise motion control and cleanroom compatibility are critical.
 Medical and Laboratory Equipment: Employed in advanced diagnostic imaging systems, laboratory automation, and analytical instruments requiring reliable and precise sensor data.
 General Industrial Automation: Any application requiring robust, reliable, and high-resolution position feedback from HEIDENHAIN encoders in challenging and dynamic industrial environments.

Technical Specifications:

 Part Number: HEIDENHAIN 324 955-14
 Alternative Part Number: HEIDENHAIN 32495514
 Cable Type: High-Flex Shielded Multi-Conductor Encoder Cable
 Length: 5.0 meters (16.4 feet)
 Conductors: 12 x 0.14 mm² (equivalent to AWG 26) + Drain Wire
 Shielding: Tinned Copper Braid with Aluminum Foil Wrap, providing excellent EMI/RFI protection
 Outer Jacket Material: PUR (Polyurethane), highly resistant to oils, coolants, abrasion, and chemicals
 Outer Diameter: Approximately 7.5 mm (0.295 inches)
 Minimum Bending Radius (Dynamic): 10 x Outer Diameter (75 mm)
 Minimum Bending Radius (Static): 5 x Outer Diameter (37.5 mm)
 Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +80°C (-4°F to +176°F)
 Connector (Encoder Side): M23, 12-pin, Male, Screw Locking
 Connector (Control Side): Bare Wire Ends (for custom termination to control system)
 Weight: 0.55 kg (1.21 lbs)
 Compliance: RoHS Compliant, CE Marked, ensuring adherence to environmental and safety standards