Product Description:

The AT2041-0250 is a curved starter module produced by Beckhoff within the AT XTS Starters series. Designed for the eXtended Transport System, this unit forms part of a powered track that accelerates and guides movers through automated assembly, packaging, or sorting lines. Its integrated electronics and mechanical profile enable seamless connection to adjoining straight or curved elements, allowing engineers to build compact conveyor paths without belts or chains.

Electrical performance is defined by an operating rail voltage of 48 V DC, while control electronics draw a separate 24 V DC supply to isolate logic from power switching. When fully loaded the section can deliver up to 16 A, corresponding to a thermal rating of 768 W; these figures determine the permissible number of movers and their acceleration profiles before derating is required. The aluminum profile bends along a radius derived from its 637 mm curve diameter, establishing the centripetal forces that the movers’ magnetic wheels must counter. A pre-assembled feed cable is provided in a 5 m length, and the integrated conductor rail supports a maximum feed distance of 3 m between power taps to avoid voltage drop. Together, these parameters dictate cabinet fuse sizing, cable cross-section, and spacing of additional power inlets.

Mechanical dimensions also influence machine layout. The starter subtends a 45° arc, so eight identical pieces would complete a full ring. Overall length along the chord is 258.9 mm, the profile width is 39.1 mm, and the mounted height reaches 114.4 mm, permitting placement beneath guarding without excessive clearance. Despite the integrated busbars, the module weighs only 3.0 kg, easing installation on lightweight framing. These size and mass characteristics ensure predictable load distribution on support structures and simplify expansion when additional curved paths are required.