The ability to monitor the status of equipment and access control systems – anytime and anywhere in the world if desired – is becoming more important with each passing day. Operators and service engineers in a control center can check anytime whether devices installed in the field are operating properly. The support for standard interfaces as well as all vendor-specific protocols of relevance for a specific industry makes the Beckhoff control system an open platform that offers users maximum flexibility to realize their applications. A single platform can be used to monitor the status of various third-party systems, for example, an array of monitors or various different physical parameters.
The Beckhoff control system can be flexibly expanded thanks to its inherent modularity. If, for example, new functions like energy are to be extended, this can be solved by placing a decentral I/O terminal to the network and with a simple software update, for instance. Beckhoff also offers a wide variety of elegantly designed multi-touch Control Panels and Panel PCs for operator interface and monitoring. Display sizes ranging from 7 to 24 inches allow users to choose the ideal device for their application.
Further information about our technologies and products for operating and monitoring can be found here:
Application reports and brochures
13.06.2025 | Application reportOpen control technology reduces energy consumption and carbon footprint
Airwatergreen AB, SwedenWith NEXT, the Swedish company Airwatergreen AB is breaking new ground in the dehumidification of air in industrial buildings and warehouses. The patented CVP technology reduces energy requirements and ensures an indoor climate that prevents corrosion and mold growth. PC-based control from Beckhoff regulates this innovative process and – due to its open nature – enables networking and remote maintenance of the systems, including energy tariff-optimized and thus cost-saving operation.
13.06.2025 | Application reportFlexible gateway due to finely scalable control technology
Schrack Seconet, AustriaFire alarm systems work independently of the building automation system. Having detailed information about the state of the fire protection technology would make the work of many facility managers easier. Schrack Seconet has developed a flexible gateway using ultra-compact industrial PCs and TwinCAT from Beckhoff, which can be used to flexibly convert a customer-specific communication protocol to a wide range of transmission standards such as BACnet or OPC UA.
02.09.2024 | Application reportFlying into the future of building management
ASL Group und Boolean, BelgiumIs a fully autonomous building mere science fiction? No, it is already a reality, as the Belgian ASL Group in Liège is proving with a state-of-theart, 24/7 terminal for private flight operations. Beckhoff Solution Provider Boolean BV supported the implementation of this with end-to-end building automation.
16.07.2024 | Application reportMovable walls open up a dialog between high-tech and history
Zhejiang Dafeng Industry, ChinaZhejiang Dafeng Industry is a leading solution provider from China serving the tourism and cultural sectors. When a branch for a national pavillion in Hangzhou was built, Dafeng was contracted to develop an intelligent folding wall system. With its greenish tile surface, the installation resembles a famous landscape painting. In the synchronized movement of the 251 walls weighing several tons each, PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff ensures functional safety.
31.01.2024 | BrochureSolutions for energy-efficient building automation
The scalability, modularity and reliability of the components make PC-based control from Beckhoff the ideal tool for implementing all building technology applications. Intelligent networking of all applications on one central platform is essential for ensuring optimum functionality and reducing energy consumption.
