B&R 8CM005.12-8
UL/CSA listed Can be used in cable drag chains Not pre-assembled Motor cable, length 5 m, 4x 35 mm² + 2x (2x 1.5 mm²), not pre-assembled, can be used in cable drag chains
Lifecycle & replacement
No manufacturer-published lifecycle data for B&R part numbers is indexed here yet. Ask IAC to check availability and an upgrade path.
Servo amplifiers, motors, encoders and cables are matched sets. If this part is no longer available in its original form, the manufacturer's newer generation usually will not pair with the rest of the axis, so an upgrade normally covers the drive, motor and cables together. Send us the nameplate details and we will confirm availability of an exact spare or scope a compatible upgrade.
IAC stocks legacy spares and exchange units and quotes upgrade paths. Send us the nameplate details and we will confirm a compatible replacement.
Technical specifications
General information
| Certifications / CE | Yes |
| Certifications / UKCA | Yes |
| Certifications / CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) | Not applicable |
| Certifications / UL | cULus E225616 Power conversion equipment |
| Cable cross section | 4x 35 mm² + 2x (2x 1.5 mm²) |
| Durability | Hydrolysis resistance per EN 50396 Halogen-free per EN 60754-1 PWIS per VW PV 3.10.7 Oil resistance per EN 60811-404 Flame propagation per EN 60332-1-2 |
| Certification | E170315 cRUus AWM STYLE 21209 VW-1 I/II A/B 90°C 1000 V FT1 |
Cable construction
| Power lines / Quantity | 4 |
| Power lines / Wire insulation | PP |
| Power lines / Wire colors | Green/Yellow, Black, labeled in white U/L1/C/L+, V/L2, W/L3/D/L- |
| Power lines / Variant | Copper stranded wire |
| Power lines / Cross section | 35 mm² |
| Power lines / Shield | No |
| Power lines / Stranding | No |
| Signal line / Quantity | 4 |
| Signal line / Wire insulation | PP |
| Signal line / Wire colors | Black, labeled in white 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Signal line / Variant | Copper stranded wire |
| Signal line / Cross section | 4x 1.5 mm² |
| Signal line / Shield | Shielded in pairs, tinned copper braiding, optical coverage approx. 85% and foil shield |
| Signal line / Stranding | No. 5+6, no. 7+8 |
| Outer jacket / Material | PUR |
| Outer jacket / Color | Orange, similar to RAL 2003 flat |
| Outer jacket / Labeling | 4x 35+ 2x (2x 1.5) C E170315 cRUus AWM STYLE 21209 VW-1 I/II A/B 90°C 1000 V FT1 |
| Cable stranding | With filler elements |
| Cable shield | Tinned copper braiding, optical coverage approx. 85% |
Electrical properties
| Test voltage / Wire - Wire | 4 kV |
| Test voltage / Wire - Shield | 4 kV |
| Conductor resistance / Power lines | ≤0.554 Ω/km |
| Conductor resistance / Signal line | ≤13.3 Ω/km |
| Current-carrying capacity per DIN VDE 0298 part 4, table 11 / Wall mounting | 133.77 A |
| Current-carrying capacity per DIN VDE 0298 part 4, table 11 / Installed in conduit or cable duct | 116.48 A |
| Current-carrying capacity per DIN VDE 0298 part 4, table 11 / Installed in cable tray | 143.78 A |
| Operating voltage | Max. 1000 VAC (UL) |
| Current-carrying capacity | 35 mm²: 135 A 1.5 mm²: 18 A |
| Insulation resistance | ≥500 MΩ*km |
Ambient conditions
| Temperature / Storage | -30°C to +90°C |
| Temperature / Transport | -30°C to +90°C |
| Temperature / Moving | -30°C to +90°C |
| Temperature / Static | -50°C to +90°C |
Mechanical properties
| Dimensions / Length | 5 m |
| Dimensions / Diameter | 30.5 mm ±0.5 mm |
| Bend radius / Single bend | ≥124 mm |
| Bend radius / Moving | ≥232.5 mm |
| Drag chain data / Acceleration | 50 m/s² up to 3 m travel path 15 m/s² up to 10 m travel path 5 m/s² up to 20 m travel path |
| Drag chain data / Flex cycles | ≤10,000,000 |
| Drag chain data / Velocity | ≤5 m/s |
| Weight | 9.73 kg |
Documentation & CAD
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