{"product_id":"beckhoff-el7041-ethercat-terminal-stepper-motor-motion-interface","title":"EL7041 | BECKHOFF | Terminal EtherCAT","description":"\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003eDesigned for direct integration into high-performance EtherCAT networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff EL7041\u003c\/strong\u003e provides high-precision control for 2-phase stepper motors in a highly compact 12 mm terminal form factor. This motion interface combines power electronics, encoder feedback, and auxiliary control inputs into a single slice, optimizing panel space and simplifying field wiring in dynamic positioning applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Power Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers up to 5.0 A output current with an operating range of 8 to 48 V DC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Microstepping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports up to 64-fold microstepping for ultra-smooth motor rotation and minimal resonance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a single-ended 5 to 24 V DC encoder input (A, B, C, gate\/latch) for closed-loop position validation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributed Clocks (DC):\u003c\/strong\u003e Enables sub-microsecond synchronization with other EtherCAT axes in multi-axis motion networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Motor Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eliminates external drive amplifiers, reducing wiring complexity and point-to-point failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eMulti-axis positioning systems and automated pick-and-place gantry systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFeed control, indexing tables, and winding applications in packaging machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eDosing pump control and high-accuracy fluid handling platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eSemiconductor handling machinery and precision electronic assembly tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; min-width: 600px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eArticle Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eEL7041\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLoad Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2-phase stepper motor (unipolar \/ bipolar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 channel motion interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSupply Voltage (Power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e8 to 48 V DC (external)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSupply Voltage (Electronics)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e24 V DC (via power contacts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eMax. 5.0 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStep Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eConfigurable up to 8000 full steps\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStep Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e64-fold microstepping\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCurrent Controller Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eApprox. 30 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEncoder Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e5 to 24 V DC, single-ended (A, B, C, gate\/latch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax. Input Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e400,000 increments\/s (with 4-fold evaluation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eE-bus Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eTyp. 140 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Contact Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eTyp. 50 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e500 V (E-bus \/ field potential)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0 degC to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e-25 degC to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApprovals \u0026amp; Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eCE, UL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eApprox. 90 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0.25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003ePhysical Interface Mapping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; min-width: 500px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eTerminal Grouping\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eSignal Assignment \/ Function\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMotor Output Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eDirect 2-phase stepper motor connection (Phases A, A\\, B, B\\)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEncoder Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eSingle-ended incremental feedback: Channel A, Channel B, Zero Channel C\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eLimit switches (End Position 1, End Position 2), Latch\/Gate input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eExternal power input (8...48 V DC) and E-Bus logic power contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe standard \u003cstrong\u003eEL7041\u003c\/strong\u003e is the base configuration for 48 V DC, 5 A applications. If your design demands higher voltage capability, the EL7047 supports up to 50 V DC at 5 A in an identical footprint. Additionally, ensure TwinCAT 2.11 or TwinCAT 3.x is utilized to access the extended CoE (CANopen over EtherCAT) configuration parameters required for custom motor winding parameterization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eUnder heavy load or high deceleration conditions, stepper motors generate substantial back-EMF. If multiple drive slices are installed on the same bus, integrate a suitable capacitor buffer terminal (such as the Beckhoff EL9576 brake chopper terminal) to absorb voltage spikes and prevent overvoltage faults on the 48 V DC bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways use shielded, twisted-pair cables for both the motor connections and the encoder feedback. Keep the encoder cable shield isolated from the motor cable shield to minimize inductive noise coupling. Configure the current limits in the TwinCAT Startup list before enabling the power stage to prevent thermal damage to lower-current stepper motor windings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0;\"\u003eEnsure all 24 V DC control power and external 48 V DC motor power lines are completely de-energized before inserting, removing, or wiring the terminal. Failure to do so may cause internal electrical arcing, resulting in permanent damage to the E-bus communication interface and surrounding terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 28px; height: 28px; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDIN Rail Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position the terminal on the standard 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) and press down firmly until the locking mechanism fully engages with a distinct click.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 28px; height: 28px; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBus Interface Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide the terminal laterally along the DIN rail to interconnect with the adjacent EtherCAT terminal. Verify that the lateral gold-plated E-bus contact springs are fully mated.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 28px; height: 28px; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWiring Execution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the spring-actuated terminal openings to release the internal clamp. Insert stripped solid or ferruled wire (stripping length 8 to 9 mm) and release the clamp to secure the wire.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106456133995,"sku":"EL7041","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/el7041-fouyswzst2j.png?v=1776244572","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fr\/products\/beckhoff-el7041-ethercat-terminal-stepper-motor-motion-interface","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}