{"product_id":"beckhoff-ep7041-0002-ethercat-box-stepper-motor-module","title":"BECKHOFF EP7041-0002 EtherCAT Box Stepper Motor Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF EP7041-0002\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherCAT Box is a compact industrial automation module designed for direct connection of stepper motors in harsh environments. Featuring an IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection rating, this robust IP-linked module integrates seamlessly into EtherCAT industrial networks, providing high-precision motion control directly on the machine without requiring a control cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis device combines a stepper motor output stage, a digital 24 V DC output, two digital inputs, and an integrated connection for a 24 V DC encoder system. It supports 2-phase stepper motors in both unipolar and bipolar configurations with an output current of 3.5 A nominal and up to 5.0 A peak current. Integrated travel distance control and support for distributed clocks ensure precise synchronization and positioning tasks in automated manufacturing and handling equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect machine-level connection for one 2-phase stepper motor and one digital 24 V DC output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo digital inputs and dedicated connection interface for a 24 V DC encoder system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigurable step frequency up to 8000 full steps per second with 64-fold microstepping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated current controller operating at approximately 30 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed clocks support for synchronized multi-axis control operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOverload- and short-circuit-proof outputs with comprehensive phase error and loss of step diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged IP65\/IP66\/IP67 housing rated for harsh industrial environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized positioning and drive tasks in factory automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandling and assembly systems requiring cabinet-free motion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging and labelling machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConveyor and sorting systems with distributed I\/O architectures\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\u003eExact Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEP7041-0002\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT\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\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 stepper motor, 1 digital output (24 V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 digital inputs, 1 encoder system input (24 V DC encoder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLoad Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-phase stepper motor (uni-\/bipolar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x 3.5 A nominal, 2 x 5 A peak current (overload and short-circuit proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption from US\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e120 mA\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\u003ePerformance\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\u003eStep Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConfigurable up to 8000 full steps\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStep Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e64-fold micro stepping\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Controller Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 30 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5000 positions per revolution (depending on motor and encoder type)\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\u003eConnections and Interfaces\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\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x M8 socket, shielded, screw type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection Method (Inputs\/Outputs\/Encoder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eM12 x 1, 5-pin, A-coded\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFeed: 1 x M8 male socket, 4-pin; Downstream: 1 x M8 female socket, 4-pin\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\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP65 \/ IP66 \/ IP67 (conforms to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInstallation Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVariable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-40 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 165 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVibration \/ Shock 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Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure the entire industrial control system and power supplies are fully de-energized before beginning mechanical mounting or electrical wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect the module housing, M8 and M12 connectors, and seals for any visible damage or contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the EP7041-0002 securely to a flat machine surface or mounting profile using appropriate fasteners through the mounting holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the EtherCAT network cables to the M8 bus interface sockets, ensuring proper shielding continuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the 24 V DC power supply to the M8 male feed socket and link downstream power if applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the stepper motor, encoder, and digital I\/O lines to their respective M12 ports according to system wiring diagrams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify all connections, 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