Beckhoff EL5112

EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel encoder interface, incremental, 5 V DC (DIFF RS422, TTL, open collector), 5 MHz, 2 x AB/1 x ABC

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EL5112
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What is the Beckhoff EL5112?

The EL5112 EtherCAT Terminal is an interface for the direct connection of two incremental encoders with A and B track or one encoder with A, B and C track. Encoders with differential signals (RS422) or single-ended signals (TTL and open collector) can be

Specifications

Specifications

Technologyincremental encoder interface, differential (RS422), single-ended (TTL, open collector), counter, pulse generator
Number of channels1
Encoder connection1 x A, B, C differential inputs (RS422): A, A̅, B, B̅, C, C̅ single-ended connection (TTL, open collector): A, B, C
Additional inputslatch, gate/latch (24 V DC, TON > 1 µs), status input (max. 5 V DC, negative switching, TON > 10 µs)
Encoder operating voltage5 V DC (default), 12 V DC, 24 V DC switchable, 0.3 A total current (generated from the 24 V DC power contacts)
Counter32 bit (default), 16/32 bit switchable
Limit frequencyRS422: 20 million increments/s with 4-fold evaluation, corresponding to 5 MHz, TTL: 4 million increments/s with 4-fold evaluation, corresponding to 1 MHz, open collector: 400 kilo increments/s with 4-fold evaluation, corresponding to 100 kHz
Quadrature decoder4-fold evaluation (default), 2-fold, 1-fold evaluation switchable
Distributed clocksyes
Resolution1/256 bit microincrements
Current consumption power contactstyp. 10 mA + load
Current consumption E-bustyp. 190 mA
Wiring fail indicationyes, for RS422 encoder
Electrical isolation500 V (E-bus/field potential)
Special featuresopen circuit detection, frequency, period duration, speed and duty cycle measurement, microincrements, timestamp on: last incremental edge, zero pulse C, latch input, gate/latch input
Weightapprox. 50 g
Operating temperature-25…+55°C
Storage temperature-40…+85°C
Relative humidity95%, no condensation
Vibration/shock resistanceconforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27
EMC immunity/emissionconforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4
Protect. rating/installation pos.IP20/variable
Approvals/markingsCE, UL, DNV
Design formHD (High Density) housing with signal LEDs
Materialpolycarbonate
Installationon 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock
Side by side mounting by means ofdouble slot and key connection
Markinglabeling of the BZxxxx series
Wiringsolid conductors (s): direct plug-in technique; fine-stranded conductors (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver
Connection cross-sections*: 0.08…1.5 mm², st*: 0.25…1.5 mm², f*: 0.14…0.75 mm²
Connection cross-section AWGs*: AWG28…16, st*: AWG22…16, f*: AWG26…19
Stripping length8…9 mm
Current load power contactsImax: 10 A
Dimensions (W x H x D)12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm

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