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31.03.2026
C - Automation
CIB2X
Remote interface box offers interface variety even for ultra-compact 36 mm encoders.
In standard applications, interface cables are routed directly to the encoder. For encoders with Industrial Ethernet and an additional direct interface, this can be up to four cables (network with forwarding, power supply, etc.). If space is very tight at the installation site, this can present a challenge. It is not uncommon for the union nuts of several M12 connectors to have to be tightened by hand or with special tools, which requires that there is sufficient room to move on the side with the connectors. With the freedom of choice for axial and radial connection fields in TR encoders, some of the situations can be mitigated, but sometimes there is simply no space for standardized bus cabling directly on the shaft, motor or measuring wheel. TR Electronic now offers a solution for this with the “Compact Interface Box” CIB2X: the encoder and interface box are mounted separately from each other and connected via a single cable. The interface box is therefore located where the required cables have sufficient space for routing and installation. As the encoders only require one cable, the installation space can be much more compact.