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Beckhoff EP5101-2011

EtherCAT Box, 1-channel encoder interface, incremental, 5 V DC (DIFF RS422, TTL), 5 MHz, D-sub

MPN: EP5101-2011
Category: EP5xxx | Position measurement

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What is the Beckhoff EP5101-2011?

The EP5101-2011 EtherCAT Box is an interface for the direct connection of incremental encoders with differential signals (RS422) or TTL single ended signals. Input frequencies up to 20 MHz can be evaluated. Two additional 24 V digital inputs are

Specifications

Protocol	EtherCAT
Bus interface	2 x M8 socket, 4-pin, a-coded, shielded
Connection technology	D-sub socket, 15-pin
Encoder type	incremental, differential (RS422)
Number of channels	1
Encoder connection	A, A (inv), B, B (inv), C,C (inv), differential inputs (RS422); status input 5 V DC; gate/latch input 24 V DC
Encoder operating voltage	5 V DC/150 mA (generated from US)
Nominal voltage	24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Input signal	difference signal (RS422), single-ended possible
Counter	1 x 16/32 bit switchable
Limit frequency	20 million increments/s (with 4-fold evaluation), corresponding to 5 MHz
Quadrature decoder	4-fold evaluation
Zero-pulse latch	1 x 16/32 bit switchable
Commands	read, set, enable
Distributed clocks	yes
Power supply connection	feed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin, a-coded; downstream connection: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin, a-coded
Current consumption from US	typ. 130 mA + sensor supply
Electrical isolation	500 V
Weight	approx. 165 g
Operating temperature	0…55°C
Storage temperature	-25…+85°C
Vibration/shock resistance	conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27
EMC immunity/emission	conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4
Approvals/markings	CE, UL
Protect. rating/installation pos.	IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529)/variable
Dimensions (W x H x D)	30 mm x 126 mm x 26.5 mm
Material	PA6 (polyamide)
Installation	2 fixing holes 3.5 mm diameter for M3

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