Technical data

Encoder

EL5101

Technology

Incremental encoder interface,
differential (RS422), single-ended (TTL), counter, pulse generator

Additional inputs

Gate, latch (24 VDC, 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 VDC, 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 VDC (-5% to +10%)
(generated from the 24 VDC 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

Function and communication

EL5101

Distributed Clocks

in enhanced operating mode
(from firmware 14 / hardware 09)

Cycle time

min. 100 µs

Broken wire detection to sensor

in enhanced operating mode
(from 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

Special features

  • Wire breakage detection,
  • latch and gate function,
  • period duration and frequency measurement,
  • microincrements,
  • timestamping of edges,
  • filters

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

Permissible ambient temperature range during operation

-25°C ... +60°C (extended temperature range)

Permissible ambient temperature range during storage

-40°C ... +85°C

Permissible relative 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 class

IP20

Approvals/markings

CE, EAC, UKCA, cULus
ATEX, IECEx

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

Ex markings

Standard

Marking

ATEX

II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc

IECEx

Ex nA IIC T4 Gc