Beckhoff EL5131

EtherCAT Terminal, 1-channel encoder interface, incremental, 5 V DC, 5 MHz, with 2 x digital output 24 V DC

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EL5131
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What is the Beckhoff EL5131?

The EL5131 EtherCAT Terminal is an interface for the direct connection of incremental encoders with differential signals (RS422) or single-ended signals (TTL and open collector). Two parameterizable 24 V DC push-pull, tristate outputs are available

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 (inv), B, B̅ (inv), C, C̅ (inv) single-ended connection (TTL, open collector): A, B, C counter, pulse generator: A, B
Additional inputslatch, gate/latch (24 V DC, TON > 1 µs), status input (max. 5 V DC, negative switching, TON > 10 µs)
Additional outputs2 x push pull, ohmic switchable (tristate)
Encoder operating voltage5 V DC (default), 12 V DC, 24 V DC switchable, 0.3 A (generated from the 24 V DC power contacts)
Load typeoutputs ohmic, inductive, lamp load
Nominal output voltage24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Output currentpush mode: max. 0.5 A per channel, pull mode: 0.15 A per channel
Switching timesoutputs: typ. TON: 3 µs (push mode), typ. TOFF: 4 µs (pull mode), typ. 7 µs (tristate mode)
Short-circuit currenttyp.  1 A (push mode), typ.  0,2 A (pull mode)
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. 20 mA + load
Current consumption E-bustyp. 240 mA
Wiring fail indicationyes, for RS422 encoder
Electrical isolation500 V (E-bus/field potential)
Special featuresopen-circuit recognition, frequency, speed and duty cycle measurement, microincrements, timestamp on last incremental edge, zero pulse C, latch input, gate/latch 2 input and to the output switching limits
Weightapprox. 50 g
Operating temperature0…55°C
Storage temperature-25…+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
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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