{"product_id":"beckhoff-er7041-3002-ethercat-box-stepper-motor-module","title":"BECKHOFF ER7041-3002 EtherCAT Box Stepper Motor Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BECKHOFF ER7041-3002 is an EtherCAT Box module designed for precise positioning tasks in industrial automation environments. This compact IP65\/66\/67-rated module integrates a high-performance stepper motor output capable of driving 2-phase stepper motors, alongside integrated digital inputs and outputs and an encoder interface for closed-loop motion control applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating via the high-speed EtherCAT communication protocol, the ER7041-3002 supports distributed clocks for synchronized multi-axis operations and offers advanced dynamic current control. Housed in a robust industrial enclosure with M8 and M12 connection technology, this device connects directly to machine-level field environments without requiring a control cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated drive for 2-phase stepper motors (uni- and bipolar operation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombined digital input, digital output, and encoder interface functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports EtherCAT communication protocol with distributed clocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigurable step frequency up to 8000 full steps per second with 256-fold micro stepping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDynamic current controller frequency for optimal motor performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComprehensive diagnostic LEDs for phase errors, loss of step, power, and enable status\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRugged IP65\/66\/67 machine-mount enclosure for harsh industrial conditions\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\u003eHigh-speed pick-and-place systems and material handling equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging machinery requiring synchronized multi-axis movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembly lines utilizing cabinet-free machine topologies\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\u003eER7041-3002\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    \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\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-40 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eapprox. 265 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    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\u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 to 48 V DC\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\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\u003e256-fold micro stepping\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  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical and Communication\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  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