Technical data

Encoder	EL5101
Technology	Incremental encoder interface, differential (RS422), single-ended (TTL*), counter, pulse generator
Additional inputs	Gate, latch (24 V DC, both max. 1 MHz permitted), Signal voltage: “0”: -3 V…+5 V (EN 61131-2, type 3) “1”: 11 V…30 V (EN 61131-2, type 3) Status input (max. 5 V DC, potential-free, switching to negative potential)
Encoder connection	A, ¬A, B, ¬B, C, ¬C (RS422 differential inputs) also single-ended connection (5 V ±20%) possible from (hardware 09)
Encoder operating voltage	5 V DC(-5% to +10%)(generated from the 24 V DC power contacts)
Sensor output current	0.5 A
Counter	16 bit, 16/32 bit switchable (from firmware 14 / hardware 09)
Zero pulse latch	16 bit, 16/32 bit switchable (from firmware 14 / hardware 09)
Limit frequency	1 MHz (equals 4 million increments with 4-fold evaluation)
Quadrature decoder	4-fold evaluation

Notice * Signal level see chapter „Signal types”

Function and communication	EL5101
Distributed clocks	in the extended operation mode (starting with firmware 14 / hardware 09)
Cycle time	min. 100 µs
Wire break detection to encoder	in the extended operation mode (starting with firmware 14 / hardware 09)
Bit width in process image	up to 6 bytes outputs, 22 bytes inputs, depends on parameterization
Configuration	via TwinCAT System Manager (see the EtherCAT system manual, chapter “EtherCAT subscriber configuration”)
Special features	wire break detection latch and gate functions period value and frequency measurement microincrements timestamping of edges filter

Supply and potentials	EL5101
Current consumption from the E‑bus	typ. 130 mA
Current consumption from the power contacts	0.1 A (excluding sensor load current)
Electrical isolation	500 V (E-bus/field voltage)

Environmental conditions	EL5101
Approved ambient temperature range during operation	-25°C…+60°C
Approved ambient temperature range during storage	-40°C…+85°C
Approved relative air humidity	95%, no condensation

General data	EL5101
Weight	approx. 100 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)	approx. 27 mm x 100 mm x 70 mm (width aligned: 24 mm)
Mounting	on 35 mm mounting rail conforms to EN 60715
Installation position	variable

Standards and approvals	EL5101
Enhanced mechanical load capacity	yes, see also Installation instructions for terminals with increased mechanical load capacity
Vibration/shock resistance	according to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27
EMC immunity/emission	conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4
Protection rating	IP20
Approvals/markings	CE, EAC, UKCA, CCC, cULus ATEX, IECEx

*) Real applicable approvals/markings see type plate on the side (product marking).

Ex markings

Standard	Marking
ATEX	II 3 G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
IECEx	Ex ec IIC T4 Gc