{"product_id":"beckhoff-ep5101-0011-ethercat-box","title":"BECKHOFF EP5101-0011 EtherCAT Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BECKHOFF \u003cstrong\u003eEP5101-0011\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherCAT Box is a single-channel incremental encoder interface designed for direct connection to RS422 and TTL differential encoder signals. Engineered for demanding industrial environments, this compact module features a durable IP65\/66\/67 rated housing and utilizes a 15-pin D-sub interface to connect incremental encoders directly on the machine. The module processes quadrature signals (A, B, C) and supports integrated gate, latch, and status inputs for precise position tracking and control tasks within an EtherCAT network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy shifting encoder interface capabilities out of the electrical cabinet directly to the machine field level, this unit reduces wiring efforts and minimizes signal degradation over long distances. The module is fully compatible with TwinCAT system architectures, providing diagnostic capabilities and status communication over the EtherCAT bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-channel incremental encoder interface supporting differential RS422 and TTL signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15-pin D-sub socket interface for reliable encoder signal transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16-bit or 32-bit switchable counter with 4-fold evaluation capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated zero-pulse latch and status\/gate digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports Distributed Clocks (DC) for highly synchronized master timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable IP65\/66\/67 polyamide housing allowing direct machine installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShielded M8 screw-type connection for EtherCAT communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial positioning and motion control systems requiring decentralized I\/O\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eField-level installation where space in the main control cabinet is restricted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-precision velocity and displacement tracking in conveyor and assembly systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegration with absolute and incremental encoder feedback in machine tool construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExact Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEP5101-0011\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePA6 (polyamide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP65\/66\/67 (conforms to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eEncoder Interface\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEncoder Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIncremental, differential (RS422) or single-ended\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e15-pin D-sub socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEncoder Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eA, A (inv), B, B (inv), C, C (inv), differential inputs (RS422); status input 5 V DC; gate\/latch input 24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEncoder Operating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5 V DC \/ 150 mA (generated from Us)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLimit Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4 million increments\/s (with 4-fold evaluation), corresponding to 1 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eQuadrature Decoder\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4-fold evaluation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCounter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x 16\/32 bit switchable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eZero-Pulse Latch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x 16\/32 bit switchable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical and Communication\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15 % \/ +20 %)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption from Us\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTyp. 130 mA + sensor supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFeed: 1 x M8 male, 4-pin; Downstream: 1 x M8 female, 4-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDistributed Clocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMechanical and Environmental\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e30 mm x 126 mm x 26.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 165 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 fixing holes, 3.5 mm diameter for M3 screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVibration\/Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6 \/ EN 60068-2-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections \/ Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eInterface or Terminal\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT IN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection to EtherCAT network input (M8 socket, shielded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT OUT\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection to downstream EtherCAT box (M8 socket, shielded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eD-sub Socket (15-pin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIncremental encoder interface (A, B, C channels, status input, and gate\/latch inputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower IN (Feed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower supply feed-in for Us and Up (M8 male, 4-pin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower OUT (Downstream)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower supply pass-through to downstream devices (M8 female, 4-pin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure that the power supply to the entire automation system is de-energized before mounting or wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the module directly onto a flat machine surface or support structure using the two 3.5 mm fixing holes with M3 screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify the system voltage matches the nominal 24 V DC requirements before connecting power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the EtherCAT input and output cables to the shielded M8 ports, tightening the collar securely to maintain the IP protection rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the incremental encoder cable to the 15-pin D-sub socket and secure the connector screw retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply protective caps to all unused M8 interfaces to prevent moisture or dust ingress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower up the module and configure the device in your TwinCAT project, scanning for the device on the EtherCAT network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106451906923,"sku":"EP5101-0011","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ep5101-0011-cprrlcpslry.png?v=1776244680","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-ep5101-0011-ethercat-box","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}