Efficient, flexible, safe: PC-based control for the hydrogen industry
At the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg, Beckhoff will demonstrate how the technical and economic challenges facing the hydrogen industry can be addressed in a safe way.
Our PC-based control platform combines all process-related tasks into a single system, allowing explosion-protected plant operation – from intrinsically safe I/Os to rugged operator panels – to be seamlessly connected with precise measurement technology. This not only enables reliable monitoring of electrolyzers and fuel cells, but also simplifies safety-oriented temperature and pressure monitoring as well as the straightforward collection of all electrical consumption data. In addition, TwinCAT CoAgent delivers a significant boost in efficiency. As an AI-powered assistant, the solution facilitates automated code generation in engineering as well as intelligent system diagnostics during operation.
Visit us in Hall B7, Booth 7F24 and see for yourself what our forward-looking automation solutions can do!
Automating hydrogen applications safely:
System-integrated solutions for explosion protection
- comprehensive modular range of components: integrated control platform from zone 0/20 to the cloud
- intrinsically safe I/O interfaces: ELX EtherCAT Terminals and EPX Box modules for directly connecting field devices from zone 0/20
- CPX range: control panels and panel PCs for use in zone 2/22
- from the sensor to the cloud: end-to-end solutions for system networking
Cascaded cell voltage measurement with EtherCAT Terminals:
EL3008-0003 (8 x ±3 V) and EL3008-0005 (8 x ±5 V)
- precise, fast, and high-resolution: short and long-term monitoring of individual cell voltages, e.g., in accumulators and fuel cells
- multi-functional: measurement of stacked voltages up to 1,500 V CAT II
- efficient: fewer test leads when recording big cell stacks thanks to cascade wiring
An AI assistant for the entire automation lifecycle: TwinCAT 3 CoAgent
- program more efficiently: language-based code suggestions for PLC, HMI, and I/O configuration
- optimized information retrieval: access to the Beckhoff InfoSys with context-related recommendations
- minimize downtime: AI-supported error diagnostics and problem solving
- increase transparency: commission data analysis while operations are running
- guided troubleshooting: automatically generated repair instructions
EL3475 power measurement terminals:
power consumption measurement and grid transparency made easy
- quick installation: pluggable RJ45 connection cuts down on cabling work
- simple commissioning: pre-assembled cables for voltage and current
- error-proof thanks to electronic nameplates: prevents configuration errors
- precise grid analysis: measurement of all relevant electrical values
- direct EtherCAT integration: simple system integration for grid transparency on raw current and voltage data, plus communication with higher-level analysis tools
- norm-compliant: grid status monitoring and transparency in accordance with Section 14a of the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG)
At a glance
- Location:
- Hamburg, Germany
- Date:
- 20.10.2026 – 22.10.2026
- Venue:
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Tuesday–Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Beckhoff main stand:
- Hall B7, Booth 7F24
- Link to exhibition:
- www.hydrogen-worldexpo.com
Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
Hülshorstweg 20
33415 Verl
Germany
+49 5246 963-0
info@beckhoff.com
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