Technical data

Encoder

EL5101-0010

Technology

Incremental encoder interface, differential (RS422)

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)

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

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

Broken wire detection to sensor

yes

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,
  • timestamping of edges,
  • filters,
  • 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

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

EL5101-0010

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 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