EL5152 | Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal, 2-Channel Incremental Encoder Interface, 24 V DC
Beckhoff · Drives & Motor Control
Description The Beckhoff EL5152 EtherCAT Terminal is a 2-channel incremental encoder interface that supports HTL 24 V DC signal levels for high-speed position and motion feedback. It processes encoder signals up to 100 kHz with 16/32-bit counter resolution and microincrement functionality for precise motion measurement and synchronization. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Beckhoff Category Industrial I/O Part Number EL5152 Subcategory Encoder Interface Terminals Bus System EtherCAT Technology Incremental encoder interface, HTL 24 V DC Number of Channels 2 Encoder Connection 2 x A, B: 24 V single-ended connection Encoder Operating Voltage 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) Counter 2 x 16/32 bit switchable Limit Frequency 100 kHz (400,000 increments/s with 4-fold evaluation) Quadrature Decoder 4-fold evaluation Distributed Clocks Supported Resolution 1/256 bit microincrements Measurement Functions Period duration, frequency, up/down counters Electrical Isolation 500 V (E-bus/field potential) Power Supply 24 V DC via power contacts Current Consumption (Power Contacts) Typ. 100 mA + load Current Consumption (E-bus) Typ. 130 mA Operating Temperature -25…+60°C Storage Temperature -40…+85°C Relative Humidity 95%, non-condensing Protection Class IP20 Weight 50 g (approx. 0.11 lbs) Information About EL5152 The EL5152 is part of Beckhoff’s EtherCAT Terminal series, designed to interface incremental encoders directly into an EtherCAT-based control system. It offers two independent channels for HTL (24 V) encoder signals, supporting up to 100 kHz frequency and 4-fold signal evaluation for high-resolution feedback. The terminal integrates distributed clock functionality to ensure precise synchronization of encoder signals across the EtherCAT network. With 16/32-bit counter modes, microincrement capability, and period/frequency measurement features, the EL5152 is an ideal solution for position tracking, speed monitoring, and motion control in industrial automation systems. Key Features: Dual Encoder Interface: Supports two incremental encoders for simultaneous position and speed feedback in high-precision systems. High-Speed Signal Processing: Handles encoder signals up to 100 kHz with 4-fold quadrature evaluation for accurate motion detection. Flexible Resolution Modes: Switchable 16-bit or 32-bit counters with 1/256-bit microincrement support for fine-grained measurement. HTL Signal Compatibility: Designed for 24 V DC HTL encoders compliant with EN 61131-2, type 1 electrical standards. Distributed Clock Integration: Enables sub-microsecond synchronization across EtherCAT networks for coordinated control. Comprehensive Measurement Functions: Includes frequency, period duration, and up/down counter features for dynamic motion analysis. Electrical Isolation: Provides 500 V isolation between the field potential and E-bus for enhanced system safety. Compact, Durable Design: Lightweight, IP20-rated construction suitable for DIN rail mounting in control cabinets. The EL5152 delivers the reliability and precision required for synchronized motion control, encoder monitoring, and high-speed feedback in automation systems.
Brand: Beckhoff · Category: Drives & Motor Control
Key features
- Dual Encoder Interface: Supports two incremental encoders for simultaneous position and speed feedback in high-precision systems.
- High-Speed Signal Processing: Handles encoder signals up to 100 kHz with 4-fold quadrature evaluation for accurate motion detection.
- Flexible Resolution Modes: Switchable 16-bit or 32-bit counters with 1/256-bit microincrement support for fine-grained measurement.
- HTL Signal Compatibility: Designed for 24 V DC HTL encoders compliant with EN 61131-2, type 1 electrical standards.
- Distributed Clock Integration: Enables sub-microsecond synchronization across EtherCAT networks for coordinated control.
- Comprehensive Measurement Functions: Includes frequency, period duration, and up/down counter features for dynamic motion analysis.
- Electrical Isolation: Provides 500 V isolation between the field potential and E-bus for enhanced system safety.
- Compact, Durable Design: Lightweight, IP20-rated construction suitable for DIN rail mounting in control cabinets.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | EL5152 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Category | Industrial I/O |
| Part Number | EL5152 |
| Subcategory | Encoder Interface Terminals |
| Bus System | EtherCAT |
| Technology | Incremental encoder interface, HTL 24 V DC |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Encoder Connection | 2 x A, B: 24 V single-ended connection |
| Encoder Operating Voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Counter | 2 x 16/32 bit switchable |
| Limit Frequency | 100 kHz (400,000 increments/s with 4-fold evaluation) |
| Quadrature Decoder | 4-fold evaluation |
| Distributed Clocks | Supported |
| Resolution | 1/256 bit microincrements |
| Measurement Functions | Period duration, frequency, up/down counters |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (E-bus/field potential) |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC via power contacts |
| Current Consumption (Power Contacts) | Typ. 100 mA + load |
| Current Consumption (E-bus) | Typ. 130 mA |
| Operating Temperature | -25…+60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40…+85°C |
| Relative Humidity | 95%, non-condensing |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
| Weight | 50 g (approx. 0.11 lbs) |
| Product type | Servo Drives |
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