binder Launches B23 Hybrid Connector: Power and Data in One Cable for Servo Systems
In May 2026, German connector manufacturer binder introduced the B23 series hybrid connector, a new-generation solution designed to support One Cable Automation concepts for servo motors and drive systems .
The B23 combines power supply and shielded data transmission in a compact circular connector, enabling servo motors and drive systems to be connected using just a single cable. This significantly reduces cabling effort, shortens installation times, and minimizes potential sources of error compared to traditional multi-cable setups .
Key Technical Specifications:
Parameter | Rating |
|---|---|
Power Transmission | Up to 28A at up to 630V |
Data Transmission | Shielded Ethernet/EtherCAT, up to 100 Mbit/s (Cat 5) |
Standardization | IEC 61076-2-118 |
Locking System | Bayonet quick-locking |
Termination | Screw clamp technology (field-attachable) |
The connector addresses the growing trend toward decentralized automation, where control functions are increasingly moved directly into machines rather than centralized in control cabinets. The B23 supports modular machine architectures, making it suitable for robotics, flexible manufacturing systems, and servo drive applications .
binder offers the B23 in both field-attachable and panel-mount versions, with single-wire termination and THT contact options. The screw clamp termination technology enables fast assembly without special crimping tools, while the bayonet locking system ensures secure connections and reduced assembly time .
Philipp Zuber, Head of Product Management at binder, commented: "Our new B23 connector combines power supply and data transmission in a unique, compact system. It is therefore a key building block for the further establishment of One Cable Automation. With our field-attachable version in particular, we are setting new standards in terms of efficiency and flexibility in electrical connection technology" .
