{"product_id":"el5151-beckhoff-ethercat-terminal-1-channel-encoder-interface-incremental-24-v-dc-htl-100-khz","title":"Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal, 1-Channel Encoder Interface - EL5151","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeckhoff EtherCAT Terminal, 1-Channel Encoder Interface - EL5151\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beckhoff EL5151 EtherCAT Terminal is a 1-channel encoder interface for incremental encoders with a 24 V DC HTL signal. It supports frequencies up to 100 kHz, providing precise position and speed measurements. This compact terminal is ideal for high-speed applications and integrates seamlessly with EtherCAT systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-ekg0{background-color:#EFEFEF;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.tg .tg-wjcf{background-color:#EFEFEF;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eHMI \/ MMI \/ OIT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eSubcategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eOperator Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eEL5151\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eincremental encoder interface, HTL 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eNumber of channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eEncoder connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e1 x A, B, C: 24 V DC, single-ended connection, EN 61131-2, type 1, “0”: \u0026lt; 5 V DC, “1”: \u0026gt; 15 V DC, typ. 5 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eAdditional inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003elatch\/gate input, 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eEncoder operating voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e24 V DC (-15%\/+20%), (generated from the 24 V DC power contacts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eCounter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e1 x 16\/32 bit switchable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eLimit frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e400,000 increments\/s (with 4-fold evaluation), corresponding to 100 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eQuadrature decoder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e4-fold evaluation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eDistributed clocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eNominal voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e24 V DC (-15%\/+20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eCurrent consumption power contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003etyp. 100 mA + load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e1\/256 bit microincrements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eCurrent consumption E-bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003etyp. 130 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003egate or latch function, microincrements, timestamping of edges, period duration and frequency measurement, up\/down counters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eOperating\/storage temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e-25…+60°C\/-40…+85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eRelative humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003e95%, no condensation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-ekg0\"\u003eProtect. rating\/installation pos.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wjcf\"\u003eIP20\/variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInformation About EL5151\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beckhoff EL5151 EtherCAT Terminal is designed for direct connection to one incremental encoder (24 V HTL) and includes an additional 24 V digital input for storing or blocking the counter status. It can also function as a 24 V up\/down counter. The terminal supplies 24 V power directly to the encoder via connection points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave, lock, and set counter functions\u003cbr\u003eIntegrated frequency and period measurement\u003cbr\u003eOptional 24 V up\/down counter functionality\u003cbr\u003eMicroincrement capability\u003cbr\u003eSynchronous position value reading via distributed clocks\u003cbr\u003eTimestamp for the last-registered incremental edge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe EL5151 measures period or frequency with 100 ns resolution and offers optional interpolating microincrement functionality for precise axis positions in dynamic applications. It supports synchronous reading of encoder values and other input data within the EtherCAT system using high-precision distributed clocks (DC). Encoder profiles simplify and accelerate process data linking for motion control applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eManufacturer information\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:199\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/strong\u003e Automation is a German manufacturer of open automation systems, including industrial PCs, I\/O and fieldbus components, drive technology, automation software, and hardware for machine vision. Beckhoff is known for its innovative and reliable automation technology, which is used in a wide range of industries. The company is committed to providing customers with the best possible automation solutions to help them succeed in their businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"108\"\u003eWhat Our Experts Think\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"235\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"235\" class=\"\"\u003eHigh Performance: Beckhoff control systems offer powerful computing capabilities for demanding industrial automation tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"338\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"338\" class=\"\"\u003eEnergy-Efficient: Designed with optimized power usage to support sustainable, low-energy operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"458\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"458\" class=\"\"\u003eDurable \u0026amp; Reliable: Built to withstand harsh industrial environments with high-quality components and rugged designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"575\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"575\" class=\"\"\u003eQuiet Operation: Fanless or low-noise cooling systems in many models ensure minimal disruption in sensitive areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"691\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"691\" class=\"\"\u003eEasy Installation: Modular design allows for quick and flexible setup in a wide range of industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"888\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eQ: What is Beckhoff equipment used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eA: Beckhoff products are used for industrial automation, providing control, motion, and communication solutions for a variety of industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1117\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eQ: What features are included in Beckhoff automation systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eA: Features include high-performance CPUs, modular I\/O systems, compact form factors, and support for leading industrial communication standards like EtherCAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1286\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eQ: Are Beckhoff products energy-efficient?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eA: Yes, many Beckhoff systems are designed to reduce energy consumption while maintaining high-speed, precise control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1498\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eQ: How does Beckhoff compare to other automation brands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eA: Beckhoff stands out for its open automation systems, flexible designs, and strong performance in both small and large-scale industrial projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1614\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1614\" class=\"\"\u003eKeep Units Clean: Regularly remove dust and debris from ventilation openings and surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1698\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1698\" class=\"\"\u003eCheck Connections: Inspect cables and connectors periodically for wear or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1805\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1805\" class=\"\"\u003eMonitor Software Updates: Keep firmware and software updated to ensure optimal performance and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1916\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1916\" class=\"\"\u003eTemperature Control: Ensure devices are operated within recommended temperature ranges to avoid overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2020\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2020\" class=\"\"\u003eAnnual System Check: Have a technician perform a full inspection and preventive maintenance annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beckhoff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45456187981884,"sku":"EL5151","price":288.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/6151\/5324\/files\/EL5151.webp?v=1780290047","url":"https:\/\/e-powergo.com\/products\/el5151-beckhoff-ethercat-terminal-1-channel-encoder-interface-incremental-24-v-dc-htl-100-khz","provider":"Set Up Your Ultimate Retreat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}