Selection table servo motor cables & VFD cables

Choosing the right cable is essential for the safe and reliable operation of servo drives and frequency converters. To help you quickly find the best solution, we have summarized the key product features in two clear selection tables.

Servo cables: The table includes different cable types such as motor connection cables as well as encoder and feedback cables for precise signal and power transmission. Important selection criteria include the required voltage rating, flame resistance, available UL/CSA approvals, and oil and chemical resistance. In addition, low-capacitance designs ensure high EMC safety and enable reliable servo drive operation even over long cable lengths.

VFD cables: The second table presents our range of VFD and UL motor connection cables, specially developed for use with variable frequency drives. Key selection parameters include flame resistance according to UL 1277 (Power and Control Tray Cable) / FT4, cULus and WTTC approvals, RHW-2, the IEEE 1202 (Vertical Flame Test), exposed run approval, direct burial suitability, the cold bend test, and verified moisture resistance – ensuring safe performance even under demanding industrial and outdoor conditions.

The product links in the tables take you directly to further technical details. As an experienced cable manufacturer, we also design customized servo hybrid cables according to your specifications, which are perfectly matched to your application.

Selection table for servo cables

cable type		SL 834 C	SL 835 C	SL 851 C - Exploration	SL 893 C	SL 875 C	SL 891 C
application	transmission and feedback cable				⬤
	motor connection cable	⬤	⬤	⬤		⬤	⬤
	screen	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
temperature range fixed laying*	+90 °C
temperature range fixed laying*	–50 °C
voltage	peak operating voltage max. 350 V						⬤
	peak operating voltage max. 500 V					⬤
	nominal voltage Uo/U 0,6/1 kV	⬤	⬤	⬤		⬤	⬤
	voltage UL 30 V				⬤
	voltage UL 300 V				⬤
	voltage UL 1000 V	⬤	⬤	⬤		⬤	⬤
	voltage cUL 1000 V		⬤	⬤			⬤
	voltage CSA 300 V					⬤
	voltage CSA 1000 V	⬤				⬤
	testing voltage 600 V				⬤
	testing voltage 2000 V				⬤		⬤
	testing voltage 3000 V					⬤
	testing voltage 4000 V	⬤	⬤	⬤		⬤	⬤
standards	fire performance: flame retardant and self-extinguishing acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 + VDE 0482-332-1-2	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	fire performance: acc. to cUL FT1, FT2		⬤	⬤	⬤		⬤
	fire performance: acc. to CSA FT1, FT2	⬤				⬤
	halogen-free acc. to IEC 60754-1 + VDE 0482-754-1	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	UL recognized	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	cUL recognized		⬤	⬤	⬤		⬤
	CSA recognized	⬤				⬤
	DESINA® colours	⬤			⬤	⬤	⬤
characteristics	PWIS uncritical**	⬤	⬤		⬤	⬤	⬤
	low capacity construction	⬤	⬤		⬤	⬤	⬤
	outer sheath surface: low adhesion	⬤	⬤		⬤	⬤	⬤
	very good oil resistance acc. to EN 50363-10-2 + VDE 0207-363-10-2	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	good resistance against acids, alkalines, solvents, hydraulic liquids etc.	⬤	⬤		⬤	⬤	⬤
	very good weather resistance		⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	MUD resistance acc. to IEC 60092-360, IEC 61892-4, NEK TS 606			⬤
	sunlight resistance acc. to HD 605			⬤
	ozone resistance acc. to DIN EN 50396			⬤
	saltwater resistance acc. to UL 1309			⬤

Selection table VFD cables

cable type		VFD XLPE TR	VFD Combo XLPE	VFD Symmetrical XLPE TR	VFD XLPE 2KV TR
application	Variable frequency drive cable	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	UL motor connection cable	⬤	⬤	⬤
	screen	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
temperature range	(UL) / c(UL) / CSA-AWM: up to +90 °C
	(UL): up to +90 °C
	fixed laying: +105 °C
	fixed laying: -25 °C
	fixed laying: -40 °C
voltage	voltage (UL) / c(UL) 600 V	⬤	⬤	⬤
	voltage CSA-AWM / (UL) WTTC 1000 V	⬤	⬤	⬤
	voltage (UL) 2000 V				⬤
	testing voltage 3000 V	⬤	⬤	⬤
	testing voltage 7500 V				⬤
standards	fire performance: (UL) / c(UL) FT4, c(UL) / CSA-AWM FT1, FT2	⬤	⬤	⬤
	fire performance: (UL) FT4 / IEEE 1202				⬤
	(UL) recognized	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	c(UL)us recognized	⬤	⬤	⬤
	CSA recognized	⬤	⬤	⬤
characteristics	NFPA 79	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	WTTC approval	⬤	⬤	⬤
	UL 90°C wet	⬤	⬤	⬤
	WTTC: UL subject 2277	⬤	⬤
	TC-ER: UL standard 1277	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	Class 1 Div 2 per NEC Article 501.4 (B)	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	RHW-2: UL standard 44				⬤
	IEEE 1202/FT4				⬤
	oil resistance I & II	⬤	⬤	⬤
	sunlight resistance	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	exposed runs	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	cold bend test -40 °C	⬤	⬤	⬤
	direct burial	⬤	⬤	⬤	⬤
	moisture resistance				⬤

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* The temperature range for flexible application is mentioned on the corresponding catalogue page

** PWIS = paint-wetting impairment substances

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