EP5151-0002 – Introduction
1-channel encoder interface, incremental, 24 VDC HTL, 100 kHz, M12
The EP5151-0002 EtherCAT Box module is an interface for direct connection of 24 V DC single-ended signals. Two additional 24 V digital inputs are available for saving, locking, and setting the counter value. The alarm output of an encoder can be connected and evaluated via the status input. The encoder is supplied with 24 V directly via the M12 socket of the EPP5151-0002.
Special features:
- save, lock, and set the counter
- integrated frequency and period measurement
- can optionally be used as 5 V counter
- microincrements
- synchronous reading of the position value via distributed clocks
- timestamp on the last registered incremental edge
In addition, the EP5151-0002 allows measurement of a period or frequency. Due to the optional interpolating microincrements functionality, the EP5151-0002 can supply even more precise axis positions for dynamic axes. In addition, it supports synchronous reading of the encoder value together with other input data in the EtherCAT system via the high-precision EtherCAT Distributed Clocks (DC). In addition, timestamps are available for the last registered incremental edge. The use of encoder profiles allows the process data to be linked to the motion control application quickly and easily.