PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EP2534-0002 - 2-Channel Stepper Motor EtherCAT Box
The BECKHOFF EP2534-0002 is a robust, IP67-rated EtherCAT Box designed for direct machine mounting, providing two independent channels for controlling 2-phase stepper motors. It integrates high-precision stepper motor control with real-time EtherCAT communication, enabling distributed motion control in demanding industrial environments. This module is engineered for applications requiring precise positioning and velocity control, such as material handling, packaging machinery, and automated assembly systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Box (EP series)
- COMPONENT TYPE: 2-Channel Stepper Motor Output Module
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- SYSTEM SUPPLY: 24V DC (-15%/+20%) via M8 connector
- MOTOR SUPPLY: 8-48V DC via M8 connector
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 2 x 1.5 A RMS (max.) per channel
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: EtherCAT (IEEE 802.3)
- CONTROL MODES: Position, Velocity
- MOTOR CONNECTION: M12, 4-pin (for 2-phase stepper motors)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- PROTECTION RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25 °C to +60 °C
- MOUNTING: Direct machine mounting via mounting holes
- COOLING: Convection
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: Beckhoff TwinCAT, any EtherCAT master
- MOTOR COMPATIBILITY: 2-phase stepper motors up to 1.5 A RMS per coil
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Distributed motion control, packaging machines, material handling, assembly lines, machine tools