Here’s a concise breakdown of the EL5001 EtherCAT Terminal from Beckhoff:

• Functionality: Acts as an SSI master, enabling direct connection to an absolute encoder with SSI (synchronous serial interface).

• Encoder Support: Compatible with singleturn and multiturn encoders.

• Power Supply: Provides 24V supply directly via terminal connection points; optional 5V encoder voltage available via EL9505 power supply unit terminal.

• Baud Rate: Adjustable up to 1 MHz.

• Data Handling: Supports gray and binary coding, with a data length of up to 32 bits.

• Error Detection: Can evaluate a status error bit (power fail bit) in process data.

• Synchronization: Uses Distributed Clocks for precise position value readout.

• Motion Control: Encoder profile simplifies process data linking for motion control applications.

• Technical Specs:

  • Power consumption: 120 mA (E-bus), 20 mA + load (power contacts).

  • Electrical isolation: 500V (E-bus/field potential).

  • Operating temperature: -25°C to +60°C.

  • Protection rating: IP20.

  • Approvals: CE, CCC, UL, ATEX, IECEx