Bosch/Rexroth/Indramat MKE Motors

The MKE series of motors are designed for working in harsh environments. The motors are constructed of "Flameproof Enclosures" and are heavily sealed off to prevent ingress of water, oil, dust, and other contaminants. They do not have external power and feedback connectors, but instead have internal terminal blocks to make those connections.

The MKE series can cover both the legacy 'Indramat Digital' motors using the I2C protocol (MDD, MHD, MKD, etc), and the newer Rexroth series that uses Hiperface and EnDat encoders (MSK series). Because of all these possible setup options, it is very important to read the motor model breakdown to determine the type of feedback that is used.

Even encoders with labels on them may not specify the serial protocol. For example, this encoder pictured below could use the newer EnDat serial protocol or the legacy I2C protocol. The encoder label does not specify. In this case, it is actually a legacy I2C encoder.       

MKE Motor Model Breakdown

Here is a complete list of all possible feedback types used on the MKE motor series. 

Feedback types codes A and C with Stegmann Hiperface encoders will use our direct-to-encoder cable TI-5094 and the TI-5104 adapter module. They will use the Stegmann Hiperface encoder selections and the BRI_Hiperface Memory Test. 

Feedback types codes B and D with Heidenhain EnDat encoders will use our direct-to-encoder cable TI-5079 and the TI-5101 adapter module. They will use the Heidenhain EnDat encoder selections and the BRI_EnDat Memory Test. 

For feedback types codes G and K with Indramat MKD digital resolvers, please read this article: Indramat/Rexroth MKD/MKE Resolver and Digital Board Test Procedures 

Feedback types codes N and P with legacy Indramat Digital encoders will use our direct-to-encoder cable TI-5076 and the TI-5104 adapter module. They will use the Indramat encoder selections and the Indramat Memory Test.