{"product_id":"beckhoff-epp5101-0002-ethercat-p-box-incremental-encoder-interface","title":"BECKHOFF EPP5101-0002 EtherCAT P Box Incremental Encoder Interface","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF EPP5101-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decentralized EtherCAT P Box module designed for the direct connection of incremental encoders. Operating as a 1-channel interface, this module is engineered to process differential RS422 or single-ended TTL signals. It enables highly accurate, high-speed displacement and positioning measurements directly in the field, eliminating the need for protective control cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy leveraging EtherCAT P technology, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF EPP5101-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e combines high-speed communication and power supply (both system and sensor supply Us and peripheral voltage for actuators Up) in a single, standard P-coded M8 connection. The unit features built-in support for Distributed Clocks (DC), ensuring precise synchronization with other EtherCAT system components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1-channel incremental encoder interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with differential RS422 and single-ended TTL signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated 5 V DC encoder power supply rated at 150 mA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports high-speed 32-bit or 16-bit binary counter operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZero-pulse latch capability for precise position indexing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed Clocks (DC) support for microsecond-level synchronization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual P-coded M8 EtherCAT P connectors for easy daisy-chaining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized high-speed counting and position feedback systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial motion control, positioning loops, and speed measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembly lines, packaging machines, and conveyor control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarsh environment installations requiring direct machine mounting without control enclosures.\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEPP5101-0002\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT P Box (Incremental Encoder Interface)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical\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\u003eEncoder Operating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5 V DC, max. 150 mA (generated from Us)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption from Us\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100 mA typical\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  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSignal and Performance\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\u003eSignal Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eA, A (inv), B, B (inv), C, C (inv)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEncoder Interface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDifferential (RS422), Single-Ended (TTL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLimit Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 MHz (corresponding to 4 million increments\/s with 4-fold evaluation)\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 Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e16-bit or 32-bit binary\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\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\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529)\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    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEMC Immunity\/Emission\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 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