EL7031 Beckhoff
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MPN: EL7031-0000
The Beckhoff EL7031 is part of the EL EtherCAT Terminals series and features a 2-phase stepper motor output with microstepping up to 64-fold. This terminal supports a maximum step frequency of 8000 full steps per second and supplies an output current of 1.5 A at 24 VDC. It mounts on a 35 mm rail, has IP20 protection, and measures 12 mm wide.
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The EL7031 is a Beckhoff EtherCAT stepper motor terminal suited for compact motion control, with a 24 VDC supply voltage and 1.5 A output current. 64-fold microstepping and 8000 full steps/s support smooth positioning and responsive axis performance. A highly capable terminal for precise stepper control in modern automation panels.
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Beckhoff manufactures the EL7031 as part of the EL EtherCAT Terminals series. This modular unit is a compact stepper motor controller that slides onto a standard DIN rail and communicates real-time process data across EtherCAT. Within an automation cell, the terminal energizes two-phase hybrid motors, captures status feedback, and forwards it to the PLC, eliminating the need for separate drive wiring. By condensing motion control onto the rail, the device supports a decentralized design and reduces cabinet complexity.
Electrical performance is supported by a supply voltage of 24 VDC, from which the integrated amplifier delivers up to 1.5 A per phase to the connected load. With a peak command rate of 8000 full steps/s, the terminal keeps small axes responsive during indexing or velocity ramps. Internal interpolation provides 64-fold microstepping, so rotor movement is smoother and acoustic noise is reduced despite the coarse full-step command stream. The power stage supports 2 motor phases and drives them with separate sine-controlled and cosine-controlled currents, which helps maintain linear torque at high speeds. Two digital inputs capture the states of limit switches or reference sensors. A single output channel controls one stepper motor, allowing direct field connection without auxiliary terminals.
For mechanical integration, the module clips onto a 35 mm mounting rail and occupies only 12 mm of lateral space, allowing multiple axes to be placed side by side in tight enclosures. The front face contains spring terminals within an enclosure rated at IP20, so the terminal is intended for protected cabinets that prevent accidental contact with live conductors. Conducted and radiated emissions are classified in EMC category C3, which helps users select suitable line filters when the terminal operates in locations sensitive to interference. Its narrow housing preserves rail space for neighboring terminals and other control components. The spring-terminal arrangement also simplifies conductor installation while maintaining a compact front connection area.
