See how Image Engineering and Beckhoff teamed up and rocked out to create a modular, dynamically moving pyrotechnic rig that syncs perfectly with live music – no video screens, just guitar solo-worthy walls of flame. With powerful PC-based control, real-time EtherCAT communication, TwinSAFE safety, and road-ready design, the Fire Snake heated up the visuals behind Disturbed’s 2023 tour and Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s 2024 tours.
Award-winning, jaw-dropping, and encore-worthy – this is engineering that keeps up with even the most ferocious rock shows.
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EtherCAT
Outstanding performance, flexible topology and simple configuration characterize the real-time Ethernet technology.
TwinSAFE SC
Mithilfe der TwinSAFE-SC-Technologie ist es möglich, in beliebigen Feldbussen analoge Standardsignale für sicherheitstechnische Aufgaben nutzbar zu machen.
TwinCAT
The TwinCAT software system turns almost any PC-based system into a real-time control with multiple PLC, NC, CNC and/or robotics runtime systems.
Embedded PCs
With the CX series of Embedded PCs, Beckhoff has combined PC technology and modular I/O level to form a space-saving DIN rail unit in the control cabinet.
CX5140 | Embedded PC with Intel Atom® E3845
The CX5140 has an Intel Atom® quad-core processor with a clock rate of 1.91 GHz. This makes genuine multi-core technology possible in the Embedded PC segment. The hardware interfaces in this series are oriented and implemented identically to those of the existing CX5000 series. Two independent, Gigabit-capable Ethernet interfaces as well as four USB 2.0 and a DVI-I interface are available. A multitude of further connection options and gateway functions is created by an optional interface, which can be pre-equipped ex factory, as well as the I/O level, which can optionally consist of either E-bus or K-bus terminals.
CX8190 | Embedded PC with Arm® Cortex®-A9 and 2-port Ethernet switch
The CX8190 is a controller with two Ethernet ports, one of which is switched to two RJ45 sockets. It supports protocols such as real-time Ethernet, ADS UDP/TCP or EAP (EtherCAT Automation Protocol). K-bus or E-bus terminals can be attached as required; the CX8190 automatically recognizes the type of I/O system connected during the start-up phase. The control system is programmed with TwinCAT 3 via the fieldbus interface or the additional Ethernet interface. TwinCAT 3 licenses must be ordered via the TwinCAT 3 price list.
ELx9xx | TwinSAFE
With the integration of TwinSAFE, the high performance of EtherCAT is now also available for safety technology.
PS2000 with EtherCAT
Single and 3-phase DIN rail power supply units in compact design, can be used for the most common applications.
Entertainment industry
The ultimate visitor experience: PC-based control for the entertainment industry.