PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EL2521-0124 - EtherCAT Stepper Motor Terminal
This EtherCAT Terminal is engineered for the direct control of 2-phase stepper motors within industrial automation systems. It provides precise current regulation and microstepping capabilities, enabling accurate position and speed control via the EtherCAT network. Optimized for compact, distributed motion control applications on a DIN rail.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Terminal (EL2xxx), Stepper Motor Terminal (EL25xx)
- COMPONENT TYPE: 2-Phase Stepper Motor Output Terminal
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- MOTOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 8 to 50 V DC
- SYSTEM SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 24 V DC (via E-bus)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 1.5 A RMS per coil (max. 2.1 A peak)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- MOTOR TYPE: 2-phase stepper motors
- MICROSTEPPING RESOLUTION: Up to 1/256 steps
- STEP ANGLE RESOLUTION: Configurable
- FORM FACTOR: Compact EtherCAT Terminal
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: EtherCAT
- CONTROL MODES: Position, Velocity, Torque (via current control)
- DIGITAL INPUTS: 2 (e.g., limit switches)
- DIGITAL OUTPUTS: 1 (e.g., brake control)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- MOUNTING: DIN rail
- COOLING: Convection (passive)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to +55 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Industrial automation, packaging machinery, laboratory automation, small handling systems
- INTEGRATION: Seamless integration into TwinCAT and other EtherCAT-based control architectures