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Direct motor connection and high-performance compact drive control are integrated into the EL7041-0052 stepper motor terminal. Designed for the EtherCAT I/O system, this motion interface enables the direct operation of 2-phase stepper motors up to 48 V DC at a maximum output current of 5 A. The unit features 64-fold microstepping capabilities to ensure smooth, precise rotational operation with minimized resonance and quiet running performance.
Equipped with two digital inputs for limit switch integration, this terminal facilitates decentralized positioning tasks by supporting integrated travel distance control directly through the Beckhoff TwinCAT environment. This module utilizes Distributed Clocks (DC) to synchronize motion commands precisely across multi-axis setups, making it suitable for distributed automation systems requiring exact path control and compact form factors.
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Part Number / Model | EL7041-0052 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Terminal / Motion Interface |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Load Type | 2-phase stepper motor (unipolar / bipolar) |
| Number of Inputs | 2 x end position (limit switches) |
| Number of Outputs | 1 x stepper motor |
| Supply Voltage (Electronics) | 24 V DC (via power contacts) |
| Supply Voltage (Power) | 8 to 48 V DC (external) |
| Output Current | Max. 5.0 A |
| Step Frequency | Configurable up to 8000 full steps/s |
| Step Pattern | 64-fold microstepping |
| Current Controller Frequency | Approx. 30 kHz |
| Resolution | Approx. 5000 positions in typical applications (per revolution) |
| Current Consumption (E-bus) | Typ. 140 mA |
| Current Consumption (Power Contacts) | Typ. 50 mA |
| Current Load Power Contacts | Max. 10 A |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (E-bus / field potential) |
| Distributed Clocks (DC) | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0 degC to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 degC to +85 degC |
| Relative Humidity | 95%, no condensation |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 90 g |
| Parameter | Solid Conductor (e) / Stranded Wire (st) | Flexible Conductor with Ferrule (f) |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Cross-Section | 0.08 to 2.5 mm² | 0.14 to 1.5 mm² |
| Connection Cross-Section AWG | AWG 28 to 14 | AWG 26 to 16 |
| Stripping Length | 8 to 9 mm | 8 to 9 mm |
| Wiring Mechanism | Spring actuation by screwdriver | Spring actuation by screwdriver |
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Direct motor connection and high-performance compact drive control are integrated into the EL7041-0052 stepper motor terminal. Designed for the EtherCAT I/O system, this motion interface enables the direct operation of 2-phase stepper motors up to 48 V DC at a maximum output current of 5 A. The unit features 64-fold microstepping capabilities to ensure smooth, precise rotational operation with minimized resonance and quiet running performance.
Equipped with two digital inputs for limit switch integration, this terminal facilitates decentralized positioning tasks by supporting integrated travel distance control directly through the Beckhoff TwinCAT environment. This module utilizes Distributed Clocks (DC) to synchronize motion commands precisely across multi-axis setups, making it suitable for distributed automation systems requiring exact path control and compact form factors.
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Part Number / Model | EL7041-0052 |
| Product Type | EtherCAT Terminal / Motion Interface |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Load Type | 2-phase stepper motor (unipolar / bipolar) |
| Number of Inputs | 2 x end position (limit switches) |
| Number of Outputs | 1 x stepper motor |
| Supply Voltage (Electronics) | 24 V DC (via power contacts) |
| Supply Voltage (Power) | 8 to 48 V DC (external) |
| Output Current | Max. 5.0 A |
| Step Frequency | Configurable up to 8000 full steps/s |
| Step Pattern | 64-fold microstepping |
| Current Controller Frequency | Approx. 30 kHz |
| Resolution | Approx. 5000 positions in typical applications (per revolution) |
| Current Consumption (E-bus) | Typ. 140 mA |
| Current Consumption (Power Contacts) | Typ. 50 mA |
| Current Load Power Contacts | Max. 10 A |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (E-bus / field potential) |
| Distributed Clocks (DC) | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0 degC to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 degC to +85 degC |
| Relative Humidity | 95%, no condensation |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 90 g |
| Parameter | Solid Conductor (e) / Stranded Wire (st) | Flexible Conductor with Ferrule (f) |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Cross-Section | 0.08 to 2.5 mm² | 0.14 to 1.5 mm² |
| Connection Cross-Section AWG | AWG 28 to 14 | AWG 26 to 16 |
| Stripping Length | 8 to 9 mm | 8 to 9 mm |
| Wiring Mechanism | Spring actuation by screwdriver | Spring actuation by screwdriver |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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