TwinCAT Runtime for Linux^®

Linux^® distribution from Beckhoff lays foundation for new type of runtime

With TwinCAT Runtime for Linux^®, Beckhoff provides the implementation of a virtual PLC – flexible, cost-optimized and resource-efficient.

The CX8290 Embedded PC is a controller with a second, switched Ethernet port. Protocols such as real-time Ethernet, ADS UDP/TCP, and EAP (EtherCAT Automation Protocol) are supported, and additional real-time protocols such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP™, and BACnet/IP can be retrofitted via TwinCAT Functions.

The CX8210 Embedded PC is a control with an EtherCAT slave interface. It features an Arm^® Cortex^®-A53 dual-core processor with 1.2 GHz. The basic configuration of the CX8200 includes a 1 Gbit Ethernet interface, a USB 3.0 interface, a 1 GB LPDDR4 RAM, and a slot for a microSD card. The microSD card is not included in the scope of delivery and must be ordered separately, taking the desired memory capacity into account.

The CX8280 Embedded PC has two serial interfaces, one with RS232 and one with RS485 physics. These are both located on the D-sub socket. They are not bound to any particular protocol and can be used with the corresponding TwinCAT 3 Functions for the different serial communication protocols.

The CX8200 Embedded PC features an Arm^® Cortex^®-A53 dual-core processor running at 1.2 GHz. The basic configuration of the CX8200 includes a 1 Gbit Ethernet interface, a USB 3.0 interface, a 1 GB LPDDR4 RAM, and a slot for a microSD card. The microSD card is not included in the scope of delivery and must be ordered separately, taking the desired memory capacity into account.

The compact, DIN rail mountable PC controller for universal use with modern Arm^® Cortex^®-A53 architecture.

With the C6032, Beckhoff is extending its range of ultra-compact Industrial PCs by a modular variant with scalable interfaces and functional extensions. Whether for complex axis control, elaborate HMI applications, extremely short cycle times or the handling of large volumes of data: through the integration of Intel^® Core™ i processors of the highest performance class, the C6032 is suitable for virtually any automation and visualization task. The basis for this is the full integration and compatibility of TwinCAT and EtherCAT.

Motivated by the success of the C6015, in particular in IoT and Industrie 4.0 applications, Beckhoff has extended its range of ultra-compact control cabinet Industrial PCs by the C6030. Whether for complex axis control, elaborate HMI applications, extremely short cycle times or the handling of large volumes of data: through the integration of Intel^® Core™ i processors of the highest performance class, the C6030 is suitable for virtually any automation and visualization task. The basis for this is the full integration and compatibility of TwinCAT and EtherCAT.

The CX5300 Embedded PCs supplement the CX5200 series with significantly more powerful processors from the Intel Atom^® x6 series.

The CX5600 Embedded PC series has an AMD Ryzen™ CPU with 2 cores.

The CX20x3 Embedded PC series has an AMD Ryzen™ CPU with 2 or 4 cores.