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Allen-Bradley Kinetix 2090 Motor Cable Specifications (Bulletin 2090)
Complete cable-specification reference for Allen-Bradley Kinetix 2090 and ArmorKinetix 2090 servo motor cables (Bulletin 2090). Covers single-cable (combined power + feedback + brake) designs with SpeedTec DIN connectors, separate power/brake and feedback cables for all Kinetix VP / VPC / VPF / VPH / VPS / VPAR / TL / TLY / TLP motors and actuators, plus continuous-flex variants, extension cables, and bulkhead adapter kits. Cables use TPE, PVC, or Halogen-free PUR jackets in DESINA orange (RAL 2003); 18, 14, 10, 8, and 6 AWG power conductors; UL AWM 1000V 105 degC construction; NFPA-79 compliant and included in the Rockwell servo-system Declaration of Conformity.
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Specifications
Electrical
| Rated voltage | 1000V (bulk cable, UL AWM rating) |
|---|---|
| Temperature rating | 105 degC (TPE); 90 degC (PVC, PUR) |
| Power conductor gauges | 18, 14, 10, 8, and 6 AWG (single-cable); 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 AWG (separate power cables) |
| Conductor count - single motor cable with brake | 4 power + 2 feedback (digital communication) + 2 brake |
| Conductor count - single motor cable without brake | 4 power + 2 feedback (digital communication) |
| UL AWM construction | 1000V, 105 degC (TPE); 1000V, 90 degC (PVC, PUR) |
| cUR listing | AWM I/II A/B, 600V 105 degC (6, 8 AWG); 1000V 105 degC (TPE) |
| CSA listing | AWM I/II A/B, 1000V 105 degC (10, 14, 18 AWG TPE); 1000V 90 degC (PVC, PUR) |
| UL bulk-cable type (extension cables) | PLTC-ER, flexible VFD servo cable (18/14 AWG); UL AWM for 10/8/6 AWG |
Mechanical
| Static (installation) bend radius - standard non-flex | 7x cable diameter (2090-CSBM1xx-xxAA/AFxx cables) |
|---|---|
| Static bend radius - continuous-flex PVC/PUR | 5x cable diameter (2090-CSBM1xx-xxVA/LFxx cables) |
| Continuous bend radius - TPE continuous-flex | 10x cable diameter (2090-CSBM1xx-xxAFxx) |
| Continuous bend radius - PUR continuous-flex | 7x cable diameter (2090-CSBM1xx-xxLFxx, Halogen-free) |
| Rated flex-cycles - TPE (10/14/18 AWG) | 20 million at 10x diameter; 10 million in reverse-bending (tic-toc) |
| Rated flex-cycles - TPE (6/8 AWG) | 6.5 million at 10x diameter |
| Rated flex-cycles - PVC/PUR (6/8/10/14/18 AWG) | 10 million at 7x or 15 million at 10x; 5 million in tic-toc |
| Connector diameter (18 AWG single cable) | 28.0 mm (1.1 in.) |
| Connector diameter (10-6 AWG single cable) | 46.0 mm (1.8 in.) |
| Cable diameter (18 AWG) | 12.2 - 17.0 mm (0.48 - 0.67 in.) per jacket type |
| Cable diameter (14 AWG) | 13.0 - 17.0 mm (0.51 - 0.67 in.) |
| Weight (18 AWG, TPE, no brake) | 0.136 kg/m (0.091 lb/ft) |
| Weight (14 AWG, TPE, with brake) | 0.261 kg/m (0.175 lb/ft) |
| Weight (10 AWG, TPE continuous-flex, with brake) | 0.551 kg/m (0.370 lb/ft) |
| Weight (6 AWG, TPE continuous-flex, with brake) | 1.2 kg/m (0.80 lb/ft) |
| Standard cable lengths - CSxM1DF/DG | 1 to 50 m (3.3 to 164 ft) in 1 m (3.3 ft) increments |
| Standard cable lengths - CSxM1DE | 1 to 90 m (3.3 to 295 ft) in 1 m (3.3 ft) increments |
| Standard cable lengths - extension | 1 to 30 m (3.3 to 98.4 ft) in 1 m increments |
Environmental & Jacket
| Jacket materials | TPE (standard non-flex AA and continuous-flex AF); PVC (standard non-flex VA); Halogen-free PUR (continuous-flex LF) |
|---|---|
| Jacket color | DESINA orange, RAL 2003 (standard for all variants) |
| Halogen-free compliance | PUR (LF) meets IEC 60754, UL 2885 |
| Flame test - TPE | FT4 rated (vertical tray) |
| Flame test - PVC/PUR | FT1 rated |
| NFPA-79 compliance | All single motor cables comply (industrial machinery wiring) |
| Low-capacitance design | Yes - maximizes system power density |
Shielding & EMC
| Overall shield - TPE cable | Tinned copper braid with aluminum/polyester tape, 100% coverage |
|---|---|
| Overall shield - PVC/PUR cable | Tinned copper braid, 85% coverage |
| EMC/EMI testing | Tested for excellent EMC/EMI performance; permits power and signal conductors in a single cable |
| Feedback conductors | Individual shielded data pair with state-of-the-art noise rejection (digital encoder communication) |
| DESINA compliance | Orange jacket RAL 2003 aids identification and separation in the machine |
Connectors & Feedback Protocols
| Motor-end connector (single cable) | SpeedTec DIN (M1) - 1/8 to 1/4 turn bayonet attach |
|---|---|
| Motor-end connector (power cables, separate) | M6 circular plastic, M4 threaded DIN, or M7 SpeedTec DIN |
| Drive-end termination (CSxM1DF) | Flying-leads, optimized for Kinetix 5500 drives |
| Drive-end termination (CSxM1DE) | Flying-lead power plus 2198-KITCON-DSL pre-wired feedback connector kit for Kinetix 5700 drives |
| Drive-end termination (CSxM1DG) | Flying-leads, longer lead preparation to fit either Kinetix 5500 or 5700 drives |
| Feedback protocol - single cable | Hiperface DSL, SIL 2 / PLd rated (single-turn or absolute multi-turn digital encoder) |
| Feedback protocols - separate feedback cable | Serial incremental / Serial absolute (CB), Serial incremental (CC), SIN/COS High-resolution / Incremental (CD), SIN/COS High-resolution / Resolver (CE) |
| Extension receptacle | SpeedTec-ready E1 receptacle; mates bulkhead adapters 2090-KPB47-12CF (28 mm) and 2090-KPB47-06CF (46 mm) |
Catalog Number Format
How to read an Allen-Bradley 2090 catalog number. Each position encodes a specific configuration attribute.
Position
Meaning
Example
2090
Bulletin prefix for Kinetix 2090 motor cables
2090-CSBM1DF-18AA05 -> Bulletin 2090
C
Accessory component type (C = cable)
C = Cable
Sx
Cable type. SB = single motor power with brake wires; SW = single motor power only (single-cable family). Separate cables use CP (power/brake), CF (feedback)
CSB = single with brake; CSW = single power-only
M1
Motor-end connector type. M1 = Single SpeedTec DIN connector (single-cable family)
M1 = SpeedTec DIN
Dx (or Ex)
Drive-end connector type. DF = flying-leads optimized for Kinetix 5500; DE = flying-lead power + pre-wired 2198-KITCON-DSL for Kinetix 5700; DG = flying-leads, longer for either 5500/5700; E1 = extension receptacle (SpeedTec-ready)
DF = Kinetix 5500; DE = Kinetix 5700; E1 = extension
-xx (wire gauge)
Power-conductor gauge: 18, 14, 10, 8, 6 AWG (single-cable); separate power cables extend to 16, 12, 4, 2 AWG
-18 = 18 AWG power; -06 = 6 AWG power
xx (material code)
Cable material / flex rating. AA = TPE standard non-flex; AF = TPE continuous-flex; VA = PVC standard non-flex; LF = Halogen-free PUR continuous-flex
AA = TPE non-flex; LF = PUR continuous-flex Halogen-free
xx (length)
Cable length in meters. 01 = 1 m (3.3 ft), 05 = 5 m (16.4 ft) ... up to 50 m (CSxM1DF/DG) or 90 m (CSxM1DE) in 1 m increments. Extensions up to 30 m (98.4 ft)
05 = 5 m; 90 = 90 m
Communication Protocols
Supported industrial networks and field buses for the products covered by this publication.
Hiperface DSL (Digital Servo Link) Single-cable integrated feedback - one data pair carries encoder, position, and diagnostics. SIL 2 / PLd rated. Used on Kinetix VP, VPC, VPF, VPH, VPS, VPAR with Kinetix 5500 and 5700 drives.
Serial absolute / serial incremental (separate feedback) CB (battery-backup) or CC (incremental) feedback cables for legacy Kinetix MP/TL motors.
SIN/COS high-resolution Analog SIN/COS pair with incremental or resolver track. CD and CE feedback cable variants.
Resolver (analog) CE feedback cable variant for resolver-equipped motors (MPL resolver option, TL series).
Single-cable SpeedTec DIN Physical layer - combines 4 power + 2 feedback + optional 2 brake conductors under one SpeedTec DIN connector at the motor end. Rotary 1/8 to 1/4 turn attach.
Certifications & Compliance
UL Listed bulk cable (10, 8, 6 AWG) - flexible VFD servo cable; 18, 14 AWG - PLTC-ER
UL AWM, 1000V, 105 degC (TPE) / 90 degC (PVC, PUR)
cUR AWM I/II A/B, 600V / 1000V, 105 degC (TPE 6/8 AWG)
CSA AWM I/II A/B, 1000V, 105 degC (10/14/18 AWG TPE) / 90 degC (PVC, PUR)
NFPA-79 compliant (industrial machinery)
PUR (LF) Halogen Free per IEC 60754 and UL 2885
FT4 rated flame test (TPE); FT1 rated flame test (PVC, PUR)
Included in the Rockwell Automation servo system Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
CE / RoHS compliant (per Rockwell servo DoC)
Document Contents
Full PDF covers the following topics in detail:
- Kinetix 2090 single motor cables (combined power + feedback + brake) with SpeedTec DIN connectors - TPE, PVC, and Halogen-free PUR jackets, 18/14/10/8/6 AWG power
- Catalog numbering scheme for single cables (2090-CSxM1Dx-xxMMxx) with drive-end variants DF (Kinetix 5500), DE (Kinetix 5700 with 2198-KITCON-DSL), and DG (universal length)
- Single motor cable technical specifications - per-gauge weight, cable OD, standard length increments, and continuous-flex ratings
- Bend radius definitions for static and continuous-flex operation (7x, 10x, or 5x cable diameter depending on jacket)
- Dimensional tables (18, 14, 10, 8, 6 AWG) showing connector diameter, cable OD, bend radius, and shield termination length
- Single motor cable selection by motor family - VPL (200V/400V low inertia), VPC (continuous duty), VPF (food grade), VPH (hygienic stainless steel), VPS (stainless), VPAR (electric cylinders)
- Single extension cables (2090-CSBM1E1-xxxAxx) and bulkhead adapter kits 2090-KPB47-12CF / -06CF for cabinet pass-through
- Separate Kinetix motor power and feedback cables - catalog numbering for 2090-CPxMx- and 2090-CFBMx- with encoder types CB, CC, CD, CE (serial, SIN/COS, resolver)
- ArmorKinetix 2090 cables - IP-rated armored variants added August 2023 (section 57)
- Kinetix TL and TLY motor power and feedback cables (section 65)
- Kinetix TLP motor power and feedback cables (section 70)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Kinetix 2090 single motor cable and a separate power plus feedback cable?
Single motor cables (2090-CSBM1 / CSWM1) combine four power conductors, two feedback (digital-communication) conductors, and optionally two brake conductors under one jacket with a single SpeedTec DIN connector at the motor end. They are designed specifically for Kinetix 5500 and 5700 drives driving Kinetix VP-family motors over Hiperface DSL. Separate cables (2090-CPxMx power + 2090-CFBMx feedback) are used when your motor supports serial, SIN/COS, or resolver feedback (Kinetix MP, TL, legacy families) and when drive-end requirements differ for power and feedback.
What is the difference between SpeedTec DIN and legacy threaded DIN connectors?
SpeedTec DIN connectors (M1 / M7 codes) attach with a 1/8 to 1/4 turn rotary bayonet - no tools required, and they self-lock. Threaded DIN (M4 code) requires rotating a threaded coupling nut to mate. SpeedTec is standard on all Kinetix VP single motor cables and is designed for machine-builder convenience: faster installation, repeatable torque, and lower risk of cross-threading. The Kinetix 2090 bulkhead adapter kits (2090-KPB47-12CF / -06CF) use SpeedTec for the same reason.
What bend radius do I need for a continuous-flex Kinetix 2090 cable?
Continuous-flex minimum bend radius depends on jacket material. TPE continuous-flex cables (2090-CSBM1xx-xxAFxx) require a 10x-cable-diameter minimum bend radius in the continuous-flexing area. Halogen-free PUR continuous-flex cables (2090-CSBM1xx-xxLFxx) can run at 7x cable diameter. Static (installation) bend radius is tighter at 7x diameter for standard non-flex cables and 5x for PVC/PUR non-flex. Never begin a static bend inside the continuous-flexing area, and install the cable along the neutral axis of the carrier so it never contacts the inner radius.
What is the maximum length of a Kinetix 2090 single motor cable?
Standard cable lengths are 1 m (3.3 ft) to 50 m (164 ft) for 2090-CSxM1DF and DG variants, and 1 m to 90 m (295 ft) for 2090-CSxM1DE variants. Extension cables (2090-CSBM1E1-xxxAxx) add up to 30 m (98.4 ft). Actual usable length is capped by the drive-system power supply, AC input voltage, and feedback type - see the Kinetix 5700/5500/5300/5100 Servo Drives Technical Data publication KNX-TD003 for the system-level maximum. In continuous-flex applications on Kinetix 5500 (frame 1) drives, the maximum cable length is 30 m (98 ft).
Can I build my own Kinetix single motor cable or use a third-party cable?
No. Rockwell Automation explicitly states that field-modifying a factory-delivered cable or using a third-party cable is not an option for the single-cable technology used with Kinetix 5500 / 5700 drives and Kinetix VP motors. The cables are designed, tested, and certified as an integrated system, and the pre-wired 2198-KITCON-DSL feedback connector kit on -DE variants requires factory assembly to meet the DSL signal-integrity and SIL 2 / PLd feedback rating.
When do I use 2090-CSxM1DF vs CSxM1DE vs CSxM1DG?
CSxM1DF has flying-leads with drive-end lead preparation optimized for Kinetix 5500 (the 2198-KITCON-DSL feedback connector kit ships with the drive). CSxM1DE has pre-wired 2198-KITCON-DSL feedback conductors and is the preferred choice for Kinetix 5700 drives - no on-site lead prep is required. CSxM1DG has longer flying leads that work with either Kinetix 5500 or Kinetix 5700 drives (for 5700 you order 2198-KITCON-DSL separately), making DG the universal choice when the drive family is not yet fixed at time of ordering.
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