FAQ

Our light cables connect an existing light output on the drive to the lighting. Without a light output there is no product for that in our range — we do not offer anything that generates a power supply or taps it elsewhere. The drive or bicycle manufacturer can tell you which connection options your drive provides; a specialist workshop carries out the work.

For Yamaha¹ PW-X3¹ / PW Series S2 we manufacture cable YX2YCT1Bc130 — YX2YCT1Bc130bs as a single pack, YX2YCT1Bc130bw as a workshop pack. The data: 1300 × 3.0 mm, Yamaha¹ PW-X3¹ / PW Series S2 plug on the drive side, CT1B (HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible) on the headlight side, AWG24, IPX6, max. 3 A plug current. The connection is made at the light output of the front light; check the technical requirements of light and motor beforehand.

For the light output on Bosch Smart System¹ (BES3), use cable B3F1CT1Bc130 — B3F1CT1Bc130bs as a single pack, B3F1CT1Bc130bw as a workshop pack of ten. The data: 1300 × 3.0 mm, Bosch¹ front light plug blue Smart System (BES3) on the drive side, CT1B (HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible) on the headlight side, AWG24, IPX6, max. 3 A plug current. The cable is intended for Bosch Smart System¹ from model year 2022 onwards. The system connection is made at the light output of the front light; check the technical requirements of light and motor beforehand.

Use a cable with an open cable end on the drive side and CT1B on the headlight side: SHCT1Bc130, SHCT1Bc190 or SHCT1Bc230 in 1300, 1900 or 2300 mm, each AWG24, IPX6 and max. 3 A plug current. Join the open end to the drive light cable with the CT22 single-wire connector; it is included in every single pack, accepts conductors of 0.4–0.7 mm (AWG 21–26) and is moisture-resistant and self-sealing — not waterproof. The installation steps¹ are in the guide on making a moisture-resistant connection.

On the system side is the Higo Micro M¹ plug (Female | Higo¹ Z405MM), which we list as HG01. On the light side it is CT1B or an open cable end, depending on the article; you join the open end with the supplied CT22 connector.

We manufacture a system plug for Bosch Smart System¹ (BES3), Yamaha¹ PW-X3¹ / PW Series S2 and Avinox¹ M1 & M2. For all other drives, use our cables with an open cable end: SHCT1Bc130, SHCT1Bc190 and SHCT1Bc230 in 1300, 1900 and 2300 mm with CT1B on the light side, or Y-cable YCc50b with 500 mm and three open ends for headlight and rear light. Join the open end to your drive light cable with CT22. You can extend an existing CT1 run by 300 mm with CAc30ct1Act1B.

On the drive side is the Bosch¹ front light plug blue Smart System (BES3); on the headlight side is the CT1B plug (HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible). The connection is made at the light output of the front light.

For Avinox¹ M1 & M2 we have three variants. AVHG01CT1Bc40b: 400 × 3.0 mm, HG01 to CT1B — for headlights with a CT1 plug. AVHG01c30b: 300 × 3.0 mm, HG01 to an open cable end, with one CT22 connector in the single pack. YCHG01c30b: Y-cable, 300 × 3.0 mm, HG01 to two open cable ends, with two CT22 connectors — this supplies headlight and rear light from one connection. All three are specified as AWG26, IPX6 and max. 2 A plug current. The system connection is made at the Central Control Display, and on the M2 system also at the motor. When connecting open ends, observe the colour coding.

Cable B3F1CT1Bc130 is intended for Bosch Smart System¹ (BES3) from model year 2022 onwards. Check the model year and system variant of your drive before ordering.

No. Cables SHCT1Bc130, SHCT1Bc190 and SHCT1Bc230 have an open cable end on the drive side and the CT1B plug on the headlight side. You join the open end to the existing light cable of the drive — each single pack includes one CT22 single-wire connector. The workshop pack contains ten cables without CT22; order the connectors separately as the 100-piece box CT22-BO100.

Our system cables end on the headlight side with the CT1B plug (HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible). It connects headlights with a CT1 plug (Litemove¹), Lupine¹ headlights with a HIGO¹ plug and the Supernova¹ Power-Connection-System. If your headlight has open cable ends instead, choose a cable version with an open end and join it with the CT22 single-wire connector. Check the technical requirements of light and motor before installation.

Yes, we have two Y-cables for that. YCc50b: 500 × 3.2 mm, three open cable ends, AWG24, IPX6, max. 3 A, with three CT22 connectors in the single pack — it splits your drive light cable to headlight and rear light. YCHG01c30b: 300 × 3.0 mm, HG01 plug for Avinox¹ M1 & M2 to two open cable ends, AWG26, IPX6, max. 2 A, with two CT22 connectors. Both are connected via open ends — observe the colour coding and check the technical requirements of light and motor beforehand.

System cable B3F1CT1Bc130: BES3 on the drive side, CT1B (HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible) on the headlight side, 1300 × 3.0 mm, AWG24, IPX6, max. 3 A plug current, for Bosch Smart System¹ from model year 2022. The same CT1B side also connects Lupine¹ headlights with a HIGO¹ plug and the Supernova¹ Power-Connection-System. If the length is not enough, insert extension cable CAc30ct1Act1B (300 mm) in between.

Then you need a cable that also has an open end on the light side: AVHG01c30b or Y-cable YCHG01c30b for Avinox¹, or universal Y-cable YCc50b with 500 × 3.2 mm and three open ends. The joint is made with the CT22 single-wire connector included with these articles in the single pack: 2-2 pole, for conductors of 0.4–0.7 mm (AWG 21–26), moisture-resistant and self-sealing thanks to the grease filling — not waterproof. Observe the colour coding. Our cables with CT1B on the light side do not fit here, because they have a plug rather than an open end.

Yes. CT1B is our designation for the plug in HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible form — it connects Lupine¹ headlights with a HIGO¹ plug. Every one of our cables with CT1B on the light side fits there: B3F1CT1Bc130 for Bosch Smart System¹, SHCT1Bc130 / 190 / 230, YX2YCT1Bc130 for Yamaha¹ and AVHG01CT1Bc40b for Avinox¹. Check the technical requirements of light and motor before installation.

Connect the Supernova¹ Power-Connection-System to our CT1B plug. Use the system cable for your drive with CT1B on the light side: B3F1CT1Bc130 for Bosch Smart System¹, YX2YCT1Bc130 for Yamaha¹ PW-X3¹ / PW Series S2, SHCT1Bc130 / 190 / 230 for Shimano¹ and other drives with an open light cable, or AVHG01CT1Bc40b for Avinox¹. For extension there is CAc30ct1Act1B, 300 × 3.2 mm, CT1A to CT1B.

We state the maximum plug current per cable. For the CT1B cables for Bosch Smart System¹, Shimano¹ and Yamaha¹ PW-X3¹ / PW Series S2 it is 3 A, as it is for extension cable CAc30ct1Act1B and Y-cable YCc50b. For the Avinox¹ cables we state 2 A. That is the current rating of our connector — not the permitted power draw at the light output of your drive; the drive manufacturer sets that limit.

Higo¹ is a third-party brand; Higo Micro B¹ and Higo Micro M¹ are connector form factors. We use these designations so you can match the plug form of our connectors: CT1B is HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible, CT1A is HIGO Micro B¹ Female compatible, and the Avinox¹ system plug HG01 is a Higo Micro M¹ (Female | Higo¹ Z405MM). The statement describes the plug form and is not an approval by HIGO¹.

Start from the drive system, then the plug side is unambiguous: Bosch Smart System¹ (BES3) has the blue Bosch¹ front light plug, Yamaha¹ PW-X3¹ / PW Series S2 the Yamaha¹ system plug, Avinox¹ M1 & M2 the Higo Micro M¹ (Female | Higo¹ Z405MM). For Shimano¹ and other drives we manufacture cables with an open cable end that joins the existing light cable via CT22. On the headlight side, CT1B (HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible) is the plug form for Litemove¹ headlights with a CT1 plug, Lupine¹ with a HIGO¹ plug and the Supernova¹ Power-Connection-System. Every product page states the connection type with both plug sides; if you are unsure, contact us or have the fit assessed in a specialist workshop.

Both describe the same plug. CT1B is our product designation; “HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible” states the form factor — so you can match headlights with that plug form. The counterpart is CT1A in our range and is HIGO Micro B¹ Female compatible; it is used on extension cable CAc30ct1Act1B.

They are two different form factors for two different connection sides. Higo Micro B¹ describes the light side: CT1B is HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible, the counterpart CT1A is HIGO Micro B¹ Female compatible. Higo Micro M¹ (Female | Higo¹ Z405MM) — HG01 in our range — is the system-side plug of the Avinox¹ cables. The two form factors are not interchangeable.

CT1 is our plug family for headlight connections. CT1B is the male side (HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible) and sits on the headlight side of all our system cables. CT1A is the female side (HIGO Micro B¹ Female compatible); it is used on extension cable CAc30ct1Act1B, which runs CT1A to CT1B (300 × 3.2 mm). CT22 is not part of the CT1 family: it is our 2-2 pole single-wire connector with grease filling for open cable ends of 0.4–0.7 mm (AWG 21–26), moisture-resistant and self-sealing.

TPU stands for thermoplastic polyurethane. It is the insulation material of all our light cables and is PVC-free; the cables are specified for −25 °C to +80 °C, and the conductors are copper. For the CT22 single-wire connector we use PC (polycarbonate) for the housing and bronze for the contacts.

AWG stands for American Wire Gauge, the North American measure of conductor cross-section — the larger the number, the thinner the conductor. AWG24 is the cross-section of our cables for Bosch Smart System¹, Shimano¹ and Yamaha¹ and of Y-cable YCc50b; the Avinox¹ cables and extension cable CAc30ct1Act1B are AWG26. We do not convert these figures into mm².

The permitted power draw is set by the drive manufacturer — it is a property of the drive light output, not of our cable. On our side the limit is the maximum plug current: 3 A for the cables for Bosch Smart System¹, Shimano¹ and Yamaha¹ PW-X3¹ / PW Series S2, for extension cable CAc30ct1Act1B and for Y-cable YCc50b, and 2 A for the Avinox¹ cables. Stay within both limits — the figure for your drive and our plug current.

All our light cables are specified for −25 °C to +80 °C. The CT22 single-wire connector is rated for −30 °C to +70 °C.

We use TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) as the insulation material and copper as the conductor material — no PVC. All our light cables are specified for −25 °C to +80 °C and meet the legally required RoHS substance restriction.

The voltage at the light output is defined by the drive manufacturer; it is a property of the drive, not of our cable, which is why we publish no values for it. For our cables we state the withstanding voltage: AC250V for the cables for Bosch Smart System¹, Shimano¹ and Yamaha¹ as well as for the extension and Y cables, and a rated voltage of 48 V AC/DC at 500 V withstanding voltage for the Avinox¹ cables. The CT22 single-wire connector is rated for a maximum of 75 V/DC or 50 V/AC. Check the technical requirements of light and motor before installation.

UL20549 is the UL style number of our cable material. We state it together with RoHS and REACH for the cables for Bosch Smart System¹, Shimano¹ and Yamaha¹, and together with RoHS for the Avinox¹ cables and extension cable CAc30ct1Act1B. For Y-cable YCc50b we state RoHS; for the CT22 single-wire connector we state none of these.

AWG24 for the cables for Bosch Smart System¹, Shimano¹ and Yamaha¹ and for Y-cable YCc50b. AWG26 for the Avinox¹ cables and for extension cable CAc30ct1Act1B. We do not convert AWG into mm²; the AWG figure on the respective product datasheet is authoritative.

RoHS is the EU directive on the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. All our light cables meet RoHS requirements. For the cables for Bosch Smart System¹, Shimano¹ and Yamaha¹ we additionally state REACH and UL20549; for the Avinox¹ cables and extension cable CAc30ct1Act1B, UL20549.

IPX6 means protection against powerful water jets. All our light cables are specified as IPX6. The rating applies to the cable product itself — not automatically to every joint you make with it, and not to the bicycle as a whole. We do not state a protection rating for the CT22 single-wire connector; it is moisture-resistant and self-sealing, but not waterproof.

Yes. All our light cables are PVC-free and meet RoHS requirements. We use TPU as the insulation material and copper as the conductor material. For the cables for Bosch Smart System¹, Shimano¹ and Yamaha¹ we additionally state UL20549 and REACH; for the Avinox¹ cables and the CAc30ct1Act1B extension cable, UL20549.

That is decided by the drive or bicycle manufacturer in its warranty and guarantee terms, not by futurelectric. Our cables do not intervene in the drive: they are plugged into the existing light output or joined to the existing light cable. Clarify any possible effects with the manufacturer or your dealer before installation.

We stock these lengths: 1300, 1900 and 2300 mm for the cables with an open cable end and CT1B (SHCT1Bc130 / 190 / 230), 1300 mm for Bosch Smart System¹ (B3F1CT1Bc130) and Yamaha¹ (YX2YCT1Bc130), 400 mm for Avinox¹ with CT1B (AVHG01CT1Bc40b), 300 mm for the Avinox¹ variants with open ends (AVHG01c30b, YCHG01c30b), 500 mm for Y-cable YCc50b and 300 mm for extension cable CAc30ct1Act1B. Which length you need depends on the frame and routing path — measure along the planned route. If a CT1 run is not long enough, insert the 300 mm extension.

With our CT22 single-wire connector: 2-2 pole, 23 × 4 × 8 mm, PC housing, bronze contacts, for conductors of 0.4–0.7 mm (AWG 21–26), up to 75 V/DC or 50 V/AC, −30 °C to +70 °C. The grease filling protects the contact from moisture on a lasting basis; the connector is moisture-resistant and self-sealing, it is not waterproof. The conductors are stripped and contacted during crimping — use a parallel-action crimping tool for wire connectors and do not remove the gel. Some gel escaping is normal and depends on the conductor diameter. CT22 is included with every single pack that has open cable ends; for the workshop there is the 100-piece box CT22-BO100. The full instructions are in the guide.

For the system plugs and the CT1B plug you need no tools — they are plugged in. For open cable ends with CT22 you need a parallel-action crimping tool for wire connectors; the conductors are stripped and contacted during crimping. Add the usual workshop materials for strain relief and abrasion protection on the frame.

The plug ends are factory-terminated — they are not shortened. You may cut an open cable end to length and reconnect it with CT22; our cables in AWG24 and AWG26 fall within the connector’s conductor range of 0.4–0.7 mm (AWG 21–26). Never leave a shortened end unterminated. If you are unsure about making a new termination, contact us or have it done by a specialist workshop.

Work through the checklist in order. Is the system-side end on the correct connection, and is it fully inserted? Does the light side match — CT1B only on a headlight with a CT1 or Higo Micro B¹ compatible plug form, otherwise the open-end variant? Do length and system variant match the article number and EAN on your invoice? For open ends: is the conductor in the 0.4–0.7 mm range, is the CT22 cleanly crimped, and is 2-2 polarity assigned correctly? Is voltage present at the light output — we publish no limit values for that; it is in the documentation for the drive and headlight. If it stays dark, contact a specialist workshop or us.

Route the cable and plugs so they are not crushed, chafed or bent tightly, and provide strain relief and abrasion protection on the frame. Join open cable ends with CT22 and do not leave them exposed. The cables themselves are specified for this use: TPU insulation, IPX6, −25 °C to +80 °C; the resulting connection is mechanically firm, moisture-resistant, electrically safe and vibration-proof.

We develop the cable systems for professional workshop use. The plug connections are mated without tools; for open cable ends you need a crimping tool and must assign the colour coding correctly. If you do not do this routinely, contact us or have the installation carried out in a specialist workshop. Whether it is mandatory depends on the bicycle, the drive and the terms of your manufacturer.

Yes. For CT1 plug connections we manufacture extension cable CAc30ct1Act1B: 300 × 3.2 mm, CT1A (HIGO Micro B¹ Female compatible) to CT1B (HIGO Micro B¹ Male compatible), AWG26, IPX6, max. 3 A plug current. You insert it between the system cable and the headlight. Extend open cable ends with CT22 instead. Then check that the overall length matches your routing path.

Technically, any headlight whose plug form matches our CT1B, or which has open cable ends, will fit — provided its voltage and power requirements match the light output of your drive. Whether a particular headlight is permitted in public road traffic is not something we assess: that depends on the applicable rules. If you are unsure, contact us or ask at a specialist workshop.

We manufacture connection cables and do not give legal advice. Which lighting is required on your pedelec depends on the rules that apply to you and on the classification of your bicycle — clarify this with a specialist workshop or a testing organisation. Independently of that, the technical rule is: plugs and the electrical requirements of drive and headlight must match.

Speak to us about this directly. In the catalogue we list fixed lengths: 300, 400, 500, 1300, 1900 and 2300 mm, depending on the article. Enquiries from bicycle and drive manufacturers about other lengths and assemblies are answered individually via the contact page.

We manufacture light cables for Bosch Smart System¹ (BES3), Shimano¹, Yamaha¹ PW-X3¹ / PW Series S2 and Avinox¹ M1 & M2, plus universal versions with open cable ends. Bosch¹, Yamaha¹ and Avinox¹ cables carry a system plug on the drive side. The Shimano¹ and universal cables have an open cable end there and are joined to the existing light cable with the supplied CT22 single-wire connector. The compatibility page lists the matching articles for every system.

Under Downloads you can search the datasheet by EAN or article number. The full technical data is also on every product page: connection type, dimensions, insulation and contact material, temperature range, wire gauge, ingress protection, Standards and compliance, withstanding voltage and maximum plug current.

We clarify supply routes directly — write to us via the contact page and we will name the right route for your needs. Every product page lists the article number and EAN; your dealer can order with those. We advise dealers and workshops on the workshop packs of ten cables and on the 100-piece box CT22-BO100.

No. There are no corporate, licensing or cooperative relationships with Bosch¹, Shimano¹, Yamaha¹ or DJI¹/Avinox¹ — we name these brands solely to describe which system our cables fit. One disclosed exception: we are the distributor for Litemove¹ in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. futurelectric is an independent manufacturer. Third-party brand names are used solely to describe product compatibility and do not imply approval or testing by the respective manufacturer. More details: see Trademark notice.

The technology is identical — quantity and scope of delivery differ. The single pack contains one cable; if it has open cable ends, the matching CT22 connectors are included: one with SHCT1Bc130 / 190 / 230 and AVHG01c30b, two with Avinox¹ Y-cable YCHG01c30b, three with Y-cable YCc50b. The workshop pack contains ten cables of the same specification, without CT22. For the workshop, order the connectors separately as the 100-piece box CT22-BO100.

We develop our cable systems for professional workshop use — for original equipment as well as retrofit. The resulting connection is mechanically firm, moisture-resistant, electrically safe and vibration-proof; the materials are PVC-free, and the cables meet the legally required RoHS substance restriction. Every cable specification is available as a single pack and as a workshop pack of ten.