EL5151 | Beckhoff EtherCAT 1-Channel HTL Incremental Encoder Interface Terminal
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Product Description P/N: EL5151
Description
The Beckhoff EL5151 is an EtherCAT encoder interface terminal designed for high-speed incremental encoders with 24 V DC HTL signals. It supports frequencies up to 100 kHz with precise position, speed, and frequency measurement capabilities. The EL5151 integrates directly into EtherCAT systems, enabling synchronized motion data acquisition using distributed clocks.
Technical Specifications
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Category | HMI / MMI / OIT |
| Part Number | EL5151 |
| Subcategory | Operator Interface |
| Technology | Incremental Encoder Interface, HTL 24 V DC |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Encoder Connection | A, B, C signals, 24 V DC HTL, single-ended |
| Encoder Supply Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Limit Frequency | 100 kHz (400,000 increments/s with 4-fold evaluation) |
| Quadrature Decoder | 4-fold Evaluation |
| Counter Resolution | 16-bit / 32-bit (switchable) |
| Microincrements | 1/256 bit |
| Additional Inputs | Latch / Gate Input, 24 V DC |
| Distributed Clocks | Supported |
| Current Consumption (Power Contacts) | Typical 100 mA + load |
| Current Consumption (E-bus) | Typical 130 mA |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
Information About EL5151
The EL5151 is a compact EtherCAT Terminal from Beckhoff engineered for single-channel incremental encoder applications. It features an integrated quadrature decoder with 4-fold evaluation and supports both 16-bit and 32-bit counter operation. The terminal supplies operating voltage directly to the connected encoder and includes an additional digital input for latch or gate functionality. It is commonly used in high-speed automation and motion control systems where accurate, time-synchronized position feedback is required.
Key Features:
- Incremental encoder interface: Supports 24 V DC HTL encoders with A, B, and C signals.
- High-speed operation: Handles up to 400,000 increments per second with 4-fold evaluation.
- Distributed clocks support: Enables synchronous position value acquisition across EtherCAT networks.
- Microincrement capability: Provides interpolated position data for increased resolution.
- Integrated counter functions: Switchable 16-bit or 32-bit up/down counter operation.
- Latch and gate input: Allows controlled capture or blocking of counter values.
- Compact EtherCAT terminal: Designed for space-efficient control cabinet installations.
The EL5151 delivers the reliability and precision required for high-speed encoder feedback in EtherCAT-based industrial automation systems.
Description
The Beckhoff EL5151 is an EtherCAT encoder interface terminal designed for high-speed incremental encoders with 24 V DC HTL signals. It supports frequencies up to 100 kHz with precise position, speed, and frequency measurement capabilities. The EL5151 integrates directly into EtherCAT systems, enabling synchronized motion data acquisition using distributed clocks.
Technical Specifications
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Category | HMI / MMI / OIT |
| Part Number | EL5151 |
| Subcategory | Operator Interface |
| Technology | Incremental Encoder Interface, HTL 24 V DC |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Encoder Connection | A, B, C signals, 24 V DC HTL, single-ended |
| Encoder Supply Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Limit Frequency | 100 kHz (400,000 increments/s with 4-fold evaluation) |
| Quadrature Decoder | 4-fold Evaluation |
| Counter Resolution | 16-bit / 32-bit (switchable) |
| Microincrements | 1/256 bit |
| Additional Inputs | Latch / Gate Input, 24 V DC |
| Distributed Clocks | Supported |
| Current Consumption (Power Contacts) | Typical 100 mA + load |
| Current Consumption (E-bus) | Typical 130 mA |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
Information About EL5151
The EL5151 is a compact EtherCAT Terminal from Beckhoff engineered for single-channel incremental encoder applications. It features an integrated quadrature decoder with 4-fold evaluation and supports both 16-bit and 32-bit counter operation. The terminal supplies operating voltage directly to the connected encoder and includes an additional digital input for latch or gate functionality. It is commonly used in high-speed automation and motion control systems where accurate, time-synchronized position feedback is required.
Key Features:
- Incremental encoder interface: Supports 24 V DC HTL encoders with A, B, and C signals.
- High-speed operation: Handles up to 400,000 increments per second with 4-fold evaluation.
- Distributed clocks support: Enables synchronous position value acquisition across EtherCAT networks.
- Microincrement capability: Provides interpolated position data for increased resolution.
- Integrated counter functions: Switchable 16-bit or 32-bit up/down counter operation.
- Latch and gate input: Allows controlled capture or blocking of counter values.
- Compact EtherCAT terminal: Designed for space-efficient control cabinet installations.
The EL5151 delivers the reliability and precision required for high-speed encoder feedback in EtherCAT-based industrial automation systems.