Beckhoff EL5042 | EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel encoder interface, BiSS® C
Beckhoff EL5042 Module
EL5042 | EtherCAT Terminal, 2-channel encoder interface, BiSS® C
The EL5042 EtherCAT Terminals is a BiSS® C master and enables the direct connection of an absolute encoder with BiSS® C or SSI interface.
Both singleturn and multiturn encoders are supported.
The EL5042 also provides an encoder supply of 5 V or optionally 9 V.
The extensive parameterization allows optimum adaptation to different encoder types.
Special features:
unidirectional BiSS® C communication
parameterization per channel possible
baud rate up to max. 10 MHz
separate evaluation of the error and warning bit in the process data
position value output with up to 64 bits (depending on the encoder resolution)
also usable as SSI master
Via the distributed clocks function, the position value is read out exactly synchronously with other processes.
If the distributed clocks function is deactivated, the EL5042 clocks synchronize with the EtherCAT cycle
The use of encoder profiles enables simple and fast linking of process data for motion control applications.
Technical data EL5042
Technology BiSS® C interface, unidirectional
Number of channels 2
Encoder connection D+, D-, C+, C-
Encoder operating voltage optionally 5 V DC or 9 V DC, 0.5 A total current (generated from the 24 V DC power contacts)
Supply voltage electronics 24 V DC (via power contacts)
Commands –
Distributed clocks yes
Resolution max. 64 bit position, 2 bit status, 8 bit CRC
Data transfer rates up to 10 MHz, variable
Current consumption power contacts typ. 150 mA + load
Current consumption E-bus typ. 120 mA
Electrical isolation 500 V (E-bus/field potential)
Special features adjustable baud rate, data length, two status bits (error and warning) can be evaluated separately
Weight approx. 50 g
Operating temperature 0…55°C
Storage temperature -25…+85°C
Relative humidity 95%, no condensation
Vibration/shock resistance conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27
EMC immunity/emission conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4
Protect. rating/installation pos. IP20/variable
Approvals/markings CE, UL
Technical data
Housing data
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Housing data EL-12-16pin
Design form HD (High Density) housing with signal LEDs
Material polycarbonate
Installation on 35 mm DIN rail, conforming to EN 60715 with lock
Side by side mounting by means of double slot and key connection
Marking labeling of the BZxxxx series
Wiring solid conductors (s): direct plug-in technique; fine-stranded conductors (st) and ferrule (f): spring actuation by screwdriver
Connection cross-section s*: 0.08…1.5 mm²,
st*: 0.25…1.5 mm²,
f*: 0.14…0.75 mm²
Connection cross-section AWG s*: AWG28…16.
st*: AWG22…16.
f*: AWG26…19
Stripping length 8…9 mm
Current load power contacts Imax: 10 A
Dimensions (W x H x D) 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm