Repairing an encoder and tach cable

[John S]

Unless i'm missing something the pics don't show where the break is unless it's the second pic in which case just shorten the cable and solder back into the plug

[m_c]

If there is any flex in the cable, or it's subject to vibration, then a solder joint is not ideal and is likely to fracture over time.

A suitable crimp join (be that plug&socket or just crimps), should be far more reliable.

[gavztheouch]

The break is quite close to the original connector, I originally thought it would be too short once I had paired back the cable but looking again I think I should be ok. Its hard to tell what connector they are using as there is no marks at all on the plastic or metal apart from a siemens printed logo on the metal casing. The closest thing I can find is by a company called Lapp. If it is a Lapp I will need to buy a new 12 pin insert and crimps to go along with it, at £5 it shouldn't break the bank and much better than buying a complete new metal connector.

[gavztheouch]

Lapp have never seen my connector before so it must be from one of the other manufactuers, I can buy a new connector to solve the issue of sourcing some new inserts but im not sure if all M23 circular connector are compatable with each other. Has anyone had any experience mixing and matching M23 connectors from various different manufactures.

Cheers