Beckhoff at Light + Building 2026
March 8–13 | Frankfurt | Hall 11, Booth C56 | Ticket code: g0no87lp12Zh
The world's leading trade fair for lighting and building service technology
At Light + Building in Frankfurt, Germany, from March 8 to 13, 2026, Beckhoff will present solutions for building automation across technical systems, focusing on future-oriented technology for sustainable and energy-efficient green buildings. Find out how you can use PC‑based control to keep the costs of digitalization under control right from the project planning and installation stages and always keep an eye on the energy requirements of your properties during subsequent operation. We would be delighted to show you how you can integrate all technical systems on one platform with TwinCAT 3 Building Automation – even if you are using Linux®.
EtherCAT as a fieldbus for building automation with interfaces to sub‑systems such as BACnet, M‑Bus, KNX, or gateways for radio-based solutions enables high‑performance networking and digitalization of all building functions, including energy measurement and integration of your charging infrastructure. Discuss data center management with us, too, and see our redundant solutions for yourself.
Book your free ticket with the code: g0no87lp12Zh now. We can’t wait to show you our latest innovations!
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Efficient operation:
The CP46xx and CP56xx Next multi-touch Panel PCs
- future‑proof panel platform: integration of the latest standards
- easy cost optimization: can be used as a built-in panel or IP65 support arm panel without changing the system design
- flexible performance and size:Arm® 6‑core CPU or Intel Atom® 2- or 4‑core CPU with display diagonals from 7 to 23,8 inches
- intuitive, safe operation: touch technology with an extended viewing angle and anti-ghosting effect
Pluggable system solution for control cabinet-free automation:
MX-System
- space-saving and robust: compact, robust metal housing units replace the control cabinet
- direct machine integration: installation directly on the system shortens cables
- easy installation and maintenance: plug-and-play modules can be swapped out by non-specialist personnel
- scalable modular system: modular IPC, I/O, and drive solutions for individual machine concepts
- smart diagnostics via Bluetooth®: fast fault detection minimizes downtime
Seamlessly optimized EtherCAT Terminals:
The ED series provides a smart I/O upgrade
- investment protection: existing EtherCAT series (EL, ELM) remain fully compatible and available
- faster installation: tool-free mounting with push-in terminals
- shorter downtime: app-based diagnostics via DMC code and Bluetooth® dongle
- flexible: high scalability according to signal type, number of channels, resolution, and functionality
- consistently optimized: uniform design with even better thermal properties
All building functions integrated into one platform:
TwinCAT 3 Building Automation
- cross-system control: one automation software (TwinCAT) for all technical systems
- minimize engineering work: predefined templates for typical building functions such as HVAC, lighting, and shading
- front end included: integrated HMI for visualization of operating and monitoring functions
- energy-optimized operation: powerful functions for system and room automation
Configuring lighting scenarios instead of programming:
Lighting solution with EL6821 DALI communication interface
- comprehensive lighting management: open solution based on Excel and HTML5-based visualization
- scalable: supports up to 200 lighting groups, 30 scenes, and all relevant lighting functions
- expandable: individual expansion options with PLC and HMI code
- powerful: EL6821 communication interface for up to 64 DALI control gears and 64 DALI control devices
- variable: flexible topologies with distributed I/O stations
- simple diagnostics: integrated DALI device monitoring and operating hours counter
Linux®‑based real-time control: TwinCAT for Linux® and virtual PLC
- virtual control: enables the distribution of TwinCAT runtimes and functions in containers
- maximized flexibility: virtual control systems can be easily scaled and adapted
- minimized costs: less need for physical hardware
- efficient maintenance: perform software upgrades centrally
- central engineering: cross-network communication and programming via ADS‑over‑MQTT
At a glance
- Location:
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Date:
- 08.03.2026 – 13.03.2026
- Beckhoff main stand:
- Hall 11, Booth C56
- Opening hours:
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March 8–12: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
March 13: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Link to exhibition:
- light-building.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html
Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
Hülshorstweg 20
33415 Verl
Germany
+49 5246 963-0
info@beckhoff.com
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+49 5246 963-0
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