PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF EP7402-0057 - 2-channel Stepper Motor EtherCAT Box
The BECKHOFF EP7402-0057 is a two-channel EtherCAT Box engineered for the direct control of stepper motors in distributed industrial automation environments. It integrates motor control, power electronics, and real-time EtherCAT communication into a robust, machine-mountable unit, enabling precise positioning and speed control for applications requiring high ingress protection.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: EtherCAT Box (EP7402)
- COMPONENT TYPE: 2-channel Stepper Motor Controller
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- MOTOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 8 V DC to 48 V DC
- MAX COIL CURRENT: 5 A (RMS) per channel
- LOGIC SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 24 V DC (via E-bus or separate M8 power input)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: EtherCAT (slave)
- MOTOR CONTROL MODES: Full step, half step, microstepping (up to 1/256)
- FEEDBACK INTERFACE: 2 x 5 V incremental encoder inputs (A, B, L)
- DIGITAL INPUTS: 8 x 24 V DC digital inputs (4 per channel, configurable)
- CONNECTORS: M8 for motor, M12 for power, EtherCAT, and I/O
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- COOLING: Convection
- MOUNTING: Direct machine mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, EtherCAT master systems
- TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: Distributed stepper motor control in harsh environments, material handling, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotics