EL7342 | Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal 2-Channel Motion Interface for DC Motors 48 V DC 3.5 A
Beckhoff · Motors & Motion
Description The Beckhoff EL7342 is a dual-channel EtherCAT motion terminal designed for direct control of DC brush motors. Operating at up to 48 V DC with 3.5 A per channel, it integrates encoder feedback, travel distance control, and precise current and speed regulation. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Beckhoff Category Motion Control Terminals Part Number EL7342 Subcategory DC Motor Terminals Technology Compact drive technology Connection Method Direct motor connection Number of Channels 2 Load Type DC brush motor, inductive Number of Outputs 1 × DC motor per channel Number of Inputs 1 × end position, 1 × encoder per channel Supply Voltage Electronics 24 V DC (via power contacts) Supply Voltage Power 8…48 V DC (external) Output Current Max. 3.5 A per channel (up to 6.5 A with ZB8610 fan cartridge) PWM Clock Frequency 32 kHz with 180° phase shift each Duty Factor 0…100% (voltage-controlled) Resolution Max. 10-bit current, 16-bit speed Encoder Input Signal 5…24 V DC, typ. 5 mA, single-ended Input Frequency Max. 400,000 increments/s (with 4-fold evaluation) Current Consumption Power Typ. 70 mA Current Consumption E-bus Typ. 140 mA Distributed Clocks Yes Special Features Travel distance control, encoder integration Electrical Isolation 500 V (E-bus/field potential) Material Polycarbonate Installation 35 mm DIN rail, EN 60715 with lock Operating Temperature 0…55 °C Storage Temperature -25…+85 °C Relative Humidity 95%, no condensation Protection Rating IP20 Weight Approx. 90 g Information About EL7342 The EL7342 is part of Beckhoff’s compact motion technology terminals, designed to provide direct drive control of DC brush motors within EtherCAT systems. Each of its two channels can deliver up to 3.5 A output current, expandable to 6.5 A with an optional ZB8610 fan cartridge. The terminal integrates encoder feedback for precise positioning and supports travel distance control, enabling accurate motion tasks. With distributed clock support, high-resolution current and speed measurement, and electrical isolation, the EL7342 ensures reliable synchronization and safe operation in demanding automation systems. Key Features: Dual-Channel Motion Interface: Provides two independent outputs for controlling DC brush motors directly via EtherCAT. High Output Current: Delivers up to 3.5 A per channel, expandable to 6.5 A with ZB8610 fan cartridge for demanding applications. Advanced PWM Control: Operates at 32 kHz PWM with 180° phase shift for efficient and smooth motor operation. High-Resolution Feedback: Offers up to 10-bit current resolution and 16-bit speed resolution for fine motion control. Encoder Integration: Accepts encoder signals (5–24 V DC) with input frequencies up to 400,000 increments/s for precise position feedback. Travel Distance Control: Enables advanced positioning functions directly within the terminal for efficient system integration. Robust Electrical Isolation: Provides 500 V separation between E-bus and field potential for safe operation. Compact Modular Design: Slim polycarbonate housing with DIN rail mounting allows space-saving integration in distributed I/O setups. The EL7342 delivers the reliability and precision required for decentralized DC motor control and high-performance motion tasks in EtherCAT-based automation systems.
Brand: Beckhoff · Category: Motors & Motion
Key features
- Dual-Channel Motion Interface: Provides two independent outputs for controlling DC brush motors directly via EtherCAT.
- High Output Current: Delivers up to 3.5 A per channel, expandable to 6.5 A with ZB8610 fan cartridge for demanding applications.
- Advanced PWM Control: Operates at 32 kHz PWM with 180° phase shift for efficient and smooth motor operation.
- High-Resolution Feedback: Offers up to 10-bit current resolution and 16-bit speed resolution for fine motion control.
- Encoder Integration: Accepts encoder signals (5–24 V DC) with input frequencies up to 400,000 increments/s for precise position feedback.
- Travel Distance Control: Enables advanced positioning functions directly within the terminal for efficient system integration.
- Robust Electrical Isolation: Provides 500 V separation between E-bus and field potential for safe operation.
- Compact Modular Design: Slim polycarbonate housing with DIN rail mounting allows space-saving integration in distributed I/O setups.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | EL7342 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Category | Motion Control Terminals |
| Part Number | EL7342 |
| Subcategory | DC Motor Terminals |
| Technology | Compact drive technology |
| Connection Method | Direct motor connection |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Load Type | DC brush motor, inductive |
| Number of Outputs | 1 × DC motor per channel |
| Number of Inputs | 1 × end position, 1 × encoder per channel |
| Supply Voltage Electronics | 24 V DC (via power contacts) |
| Supply Voltage Power | 8…48 V DC (external) |
| Output Current | Max. 3.5 A per channel (up to 6.5 A with ZB8610 fan cartridge) |
| PWM Clock Frequency | 32 kHz with 180° phase shift each |
| Duty Factor | 0…100% (voltage-controlled) |
| Resolution | Max. 10-bit current, 16-bit speed |
| Encoder Input Signal | 5…24 V DC, typ. 5 mA, single-ended |
| Input Frequency | Max. 400,000 increments/s (with 4-fold evaluation) |
| Current Consumption Power | Typ. 70 mA |
| Current Consumption E-bus | Typ. 140 mA |
| Distributed Clocks | Yes |
| Special Features | Travel distance control, encoder integration |
| Electrical Isolation | 500 V (E-bus/field potential) |
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Installation | 35 mm DIN rail, EN 60715 with lock |
| Operating Temperature | 0…55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -25…+85 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 95%, no condensation |
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