System overview
Compact drive technology in robust metal housing
The ELM72xx EtherCAT Terminals are fully-fledged servo drives in a robust metal housing with an output current (Irms) of up to 16 A at 48 VDC voltage for the power supply.
They expand the Beckhoff portfolio of compact drive technology in terminal format and offer all current technology features with increased performance and functionality compared to the comparable EL versions.
The metal housing of the ELM72xx results in optimal heat dissipation even at high output powers as well as good shielding against electrical interference. The servo terminals can be directly connected to the EtherCAT Terminals and are therefore an integral part of the Beckhoff I/O system. The comprehensive functionality includes the direct connection of motor, feedback and brake via the convenient connector front end, an integrated absolute value interface and the One Cable Technology (OCT). Additional I/Os enable latching of position values. The integrated brake chopper control also allows a braking resistor to be connected directly. Compared to the EL series, the wiring level of the ELM72xx is designed to be pluggable. Matching motor and sensor cables further simplify installation. The design of the drive - ELM72xx combined with servomotors AM8100 - is done as usual via the TwinCAT 3 Motion Designer (TE5910). Commissioning is very easy thanks to the electronic identification plate and the TwinCAT 3 Drive Manager 2 (TE5950).