IP67 motor controller simplifies roller conveyor installations

摘要

Beckhoff has announced a compact motor controller for roller conveyors that, it says, will cut cabling and improve diagnostics. The IP67-protected EP7402 EtherCat Box can control BLDC (brushless DC) roller motors from any conveyor or motor manufacturer, simplifying control architectures. The controller has two outputs with integrated motion controls for the direct connection of 24V DC conveyor roller motors or other BLDC motors rated at up to 3.5A. The control of the motors is sensorless. The maximum rated current, acceleration or deceleration ramps, and various other parameters, can be configured.