Technical data

Encoder	EL5101-0010
Technology	Incremental encoder interface, differential (RS422)
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)
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
Zero pulse latch	16 bit, 16/32 bit switchable
Limit frequency	5 MHz (equals 20 million increments with 4-fold evaluation)
Quadrature decoder	4-fold evaluation

Function and communication	EL5101-0010
Distributed clocks	yes
Cycle time	min. 100 µs
Wire break detection to encoder	yes
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 timestamping of edges filter no single-ended operation

Supply and potentials	EL5101-0010
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	EL5101-0010
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	EL5101-0010
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	EL5101-0010
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