Designed for direct integration into high-performance EtherCAT networks, the Beckhoff EL7041 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.
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Article Number | EL7041 |
| Load Type | 2-phase stepper motor (unipolar / bipolar) |
| Number of Channels | 1 channel motion interface |
| Supply Voltage (Power) | 8 to 48 V DC (external) |
| Supply Voltage (Electronics) | 24 V DC (via power contacts) |
| Output Current | Max. 5.0 A |
| Step Frequency | Configurable up to 8000 full steps/s |
| Step Resolution | 64-fold microstepping |
| Current Controller Frequency | Approx. 30 kHz |
| Encoder Input | 5 to 24 V DC, single-ended (A, B, C, gate/latch) |
| Max. Input Frequency | 400,000 increments/s (with 4-fold evaluation) |
| E-bus Current Consumption | Typ. 140 mA |
| Power Contact Current Consumption | Typ. 50 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (E-bus / field potential) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 degC to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 degC to +85 degC |
| Approvals & Markings | CE, UL |
| Product Weight | Approx. 90 g |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 0.25 kg |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm |
| Terminal Grouping | Signal Assignment / Function |
|---|---|
| Motor Output Terminals | Direct 2-phase stepper motor connection (Phases A, A\, B, B\) |
| Encoder Input | Single-ended incremental feedback: Channel A, Channel B, Zero Channel C |
| Control Inputs | Limit switches (End Position 1, End Position 2), Latch/Gate input |
| Power Feed | External power input (8...48 V DC) and E-Bus logic power contacts |
The standard EL7041 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.
Under 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.
Always 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.
CRITICAL WARNING:
Ensure 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.
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Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: EL7041
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: EtherCAT Stepper Motor Modules
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 0g
Dimensions: 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Designed for direct integration into high-performance EtherCAT networks, the Beckhoff EL7041 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.
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Article Number | EL7041 |
| Load Type | 2-phase stepper motor (unipolar / bipolar) |
| Number of Channels | 1 channel motion interface |
| Supply Voltage (Power) | 8 to 48 V DC (external) |
| Supply Voltage (Electronics) | 24 V DC (via power contacts) |
| Output Current | Max. 5.0 A |
| Step Frequency | Configurable up to 8000 full steps/s |
| Step Resolution | 64-fold microstepping |
| Current Controller Frequency | Approx. 30 kHz |
| Encoder Input | 5 to 24 V DC, single-ended (A, B, C, gate/latch) |
| Max. Input Frequency | 400,000 increments/s (with 4-fold evaluation) |
| E-bus Current Consumption | Typ. 140 mA |
| Power Contact Current Consumption | Typ. 50 mA |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (E-bus / field potential) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 degC to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 degC to +85 degC |
| Approvals & Markings | CE, UL |
| Product Weight | Approx. 90 g |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 0.25 kg |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 12 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm |
| Terminal Grouping | Signal Assignment / Function |
|---|---|
| Motor Output Terminals | Direct 2-phase stepper motor connection (Phases A, A\, B, B\) |
| Encoder Input | Single-ended incremental feedback: Channel A, Channel B, Zero Channel C |
| Control Inputs | Limit switches (End Position 1, End Position 2), Latch/Gate input |
| Power Feed | External power input (8...48 V DC) and E-Bus logic power contacts |
The standard EL7041 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.
Under 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.
Always 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.
CRITICAL WARNING:
Ensure 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.
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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