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Hardware Examples
Christian edited this page Feb 4, 2026
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This page provides an overview of supported hardware modules and step-by-step tutorials for setting them up with QiTech Control.
For complete tutorials including wiring diagrams and software configuration, see the individual documentation pages linked below.
| Example | Vendor | Hardware | Description | How-To Video | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Input | WAGO | 750-402 | 4-Channel Digital Input | [ ] | Minimal Example |
| Digital Output | WAGO | 750-753 | 8-Channel Digital Output | [ ] | Coming soon |
| Analog Input | WAGO | 750-455 | 4-Channel Analog Input | [ ] | Minimal Example |
| Analog Output | WAGO | 750-553 | 4-Channel Analog Output | [ ] | Coming soon |
| Serial Comms | WAGO | 750-652 | RS-485 Modbus Module | [ ] | Coming soon |
| Stepper Drive | WAGO | 750-67x | Stepper Controller | [ ] | Coming soon |
| Power Supply | WAGO | 2787-214 | Power Supply Unit | [ ] | Coming soon |
| LED Control | Beckhoff | EL2004 | Digital output control (simplest setup) | [ ] | Minimal Example |
| Analog Input | Beckhoff | EL3021 | Reading analog current measurements | [ ] | Minimal Example |
| Stepper Motor | Beckhoff | EL7031 | Stepper motor control | [ ] | Minimal Example |
If you're new to QiTech Control, we recommend starting with one of these examples:
- EL2004 - LED Control - The simplest possible setup, perfect for first-time users
- EL3021 - Analog Input - Learn to read analog measurements
- EL7031 - Stepper Motor - Complete motor control with velocity control
All examples require:
- A Beckhoff EK1100 EtherCAT coupler (or compatible)
- Ethernet connection to your development machine
- Appropriate power supply for your modules
- QiTech Control software installed (Getting Started Guide)
- EtherCAT Basics - Understanding the EtherCAT protocol
- Devices - Complete device catalog
- Getting Started - Development environment setup
QiTech Control | GitHub | Video Demo | Open Source Framework for Industrial Control