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Our MX-System combines all the technological innovations of automation technology in an IP67-capable modular system.

The ATRO system offers a unique, modular, and flexible industrial robot system that is fully integrated into the Beckhoff automation system.

The balanced hardware portfolio for industrial machine vision offers complete system integration from a single source.

The addition of the even more powerful C6040-0090 to the ultra-compact C60xx Industrial PC series from Beckhoff is opening up a whole new world of possibilities for users.

The C6043 extends the series of ultra-compact industrial PCs to include a high-performance device with a built-in slot for powerful graphics cards. By supplementing the latest Intel® Core™ processors with highly parallelizing Nvidia® graphics chips, the PC becomes the perfect central control unit for ultra-sophisticated applications. These include applications with high demands on 3D graphics or deeply integrated Vision and AI program blocks with minimal cycle times. The Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 control software is capable of mapping this as a fully integrated solution – without any additional software or interfaces. With the additional freely assignable PCIe compact module slot, the C6043 can be flexibly expanded with supplementary functions.

The embedded PC series combines higher computing power and modern ARM Cortex™-A53 architecture in a compact format.

The compact, DIN rail mountable PC controller for universal use with modern ARM Cortex™-A53 architecture.

The CX7031 Embedded PC has an ARM Cortex™-M7 single-core processor with 480 MHz. In the basic configuration, the CX7031 has a slot for a microSD card and an Ethernet interface. As a special feature, the CX7000 series has eight integrated multi-functional inputs as well as four integrated multi-functional outputs. The CX7031 has a PROFIBUS slave interface.

The CX7050 Embedded PC has an ARM Cortex™-M7 single-core processor with 480 MHz. In the basic configuration, the CX7050 has a slot for a microSD card and an Ethernet interface. As a special feature, the CX7000 series has eight integrated multi-functional inputs as well as four integrated multi-functional outputs.

The CX7051 Embedded PC has an ARM Cortex™-M7 single-core processor with 480 MHz. In the basic configuration, the CX7051 has a slot for a microSD card and an Ethernet interface. As a special feature, the CX7000 series has eight integrated multi-functional inputs as well as four integrated multi-functional outputs. The CX7051 has a CANopen responder (slave) interface.

TwinCAT licenses can be managed via license key devices in TwinCAT 3.1.

TwinCAT licenses can be managed via license key devices in TwinCAT 3.1.

A common application in machine and plant construction is the simultaneous display of a PC screen on several monitors. Up to four CP29xx-0000, CP39xx-0000, CP69xx-0010 or CP79xx-0010 DVI/USB Control Panels can be connected to a PC via the CU8810-0010 DVI splitter. Thanks to DVI/USB extension technology, the Control Panels can each be operated at distances of 50 m from the DVI splitter. PCs with two DVI outputs, which are configured as extended desktops, generate two different screen contents. Both DVI outputs can be fed into the DVI splitter. Using DIP switches, the four DVI outputs can each be assigned to one of the two DVI inputs, so that the Control Panels show either the left or the right half of the desktop, as selected.

The FC9224 enables the use of 2.5 Gigabit infrastructure in existing and new applications. With its industrial grade and long term available components the PCIe card is ideally suited for automation projects.

The EK9020 Bus Coupler is the successor of the EK9000. It connects Ethernet networks to the EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx) as well as the EtherCAT Box modules (EPxxxx) and converts the telegrams from Ethernet to the E-bus signal representation. One station consists of an EK9020 and any number of EtherCAT Terminals. The coupler is connected to Ethernet via RJ45. In EtherCAT, the Ethernet coupler has at its disposal a lower-level, powerful and ultra-fast I/O system with a large selection of terminals. The coupler supports the Modbus TCP protocol and fits seamlessly into Ethernet networks.

The EK9320 Bus Coupler is the successor of the EK9300. It connects PROFINET RT networks to the EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx) as well as the EtherCAT Box modules (EPxxxx) and converts the telegrams from PROFINET RT to the E-bus signal representation. One station consists of an EK9320 and any number of EtherCAT Terminals. The coupler is connected to PROFINET RT via RJ45. In EtherCAT, the PROFINET RT coupler has at its disposal a lower-level, powerful and ultra-fast I/O system with a large selection of terminals. The coupler supports the PROFINET RT profile and fits seamlessly into PROFINET RT networks.

The EK9520 Bus Coupler is the successor of the EK9500. It connects EtherNet/IP networks to the EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx) as well as EtherCAT Box modules (EPxxxx) and converts the telegrams from EtherNet/IP to the E-bus signal representation. One station consists of an EK9520 and any number of EtherCAT Terminals. The coupler is connected to EtherNet/IP via RJ45. In EtherCAT, the EtherNet/IP coupler has at its disposal a lower-level, powerful and ultra-fast I/O system with a large selection of terminals. The coupler supports the EtherNet/IP profile and fits seamlessly into EtherNet/IP networks.

The EL2068 digital output terminal connects the binary control signals of the automation device to the actuators at process level with electrical isolation. This EtherCAT Terminal contains eight channels, which display their signal status by means of LEDs. The integrated diagnostics can be evaluated in the controller and are indicated by the LEDs. A diagnostic bit is set for the affected channel if there is an overload. The diagnostics serve to simplify the maintenance of the application. In the EL2068, the outputs are supplied via the 24 V power contact. The power contacts are looped through.

The EL2502-0005 output terminal modulates the pulse width of a binary signal, and outputs it via fiber optics. The mark/space ratio is preset by a 16-bit value from the automation device. The EtherCAT Terminal contains two channels whose signal state is indicated by LEDs. The LEDs are driven in time with the outputs, and show the duty factor by their brightness.

The EL2574 enables the control of LEDs with an integrated chip. If these pixel LEDs are connected in a strip or matrix formation, all LEDs can be controlled differently to create effects such as running lights or animations. The EL2574 supports various protocols for controlling these LEDs. Split into four channels, up to 2048 pixels can be controlled with just a single terminal, without the need for an additional control.

The EL2838 digital output terminal connects the binary control signals of the automation device to the actuators at process level with electrical isolation. The EtherCAT Terminal contains eight channels, which indicate their signal status by means of LEDs. The integrated diagnostics can be evaluated in the controller and are indicated by the LEDs. A diagnostic bit is set for the affected channel if there is an overload. The diagnostics serve to simplify the maintenance of the application. The power contacts are looped through. The outputs of the EL2838 are supplied via the 24 V power contact. The outputs are electrically isolated from the fieldbus side.

The EL2869 digital output terminal connects the binary control signals of the automation device to the actuators at process level with electrical isolation. The EtherCAT Terminal contains sixteen channels, which indicate their signal status by means of LEDs. The integrated diagnostics can be evaluated in the controller and are indicated by the LEDs. A diagnostic bit is set for the affected channel if there is an overload. The diagnostics serve to simplify the maintenance of the application. The power contacts are looped through. The outputs of the EL2869 are supplied via the 24 V power contact. The outputs are electrically isolated from the fieldbus side.

The EL3174-0042 analog input terminal has four individually parameterizable inputs. Signals in the range from -60 to +60 V or -30 to +30 V can be processed via each channel. Each channel should be set via the controller to the respective measuring range via CoE. The input voltage or current is digitized with a resolution of 16 bit, and is transmitted electrically isolated to the higher-level automation device. With a technical measuring range of 107 % of the nominal range, the terminal also supports commissioning with sensor values in the limit range. The four differential inputs are electrically isolated against each other and against the fieldbus (2500 V DC).

The ELM310x EtherCAT Terminals are designed for flexible current measurement ranging from -20 to +20 mA. They offer selectable measuring ranges from -20/0/4 to ±20 mA, as well as current measurement in accordance with NAMUR NE43.

The ELM3102-0130 EtherCAT Terminal in the basic series is a reduced version of the ELM3702-0101 intended for voltage and current measurement. It offers measuring ranges from +60 V...-20 mV and ±20 mA at a rapid sampling rate of 20 kSps per channel. The electrical isolation between channels allows it to detect signals that are at different or fluctuating potentials with high accuracy in complex environments.

The ELM310x EtherCAT Terminals are designed for flexible current measurement ranging from -20 to +20 mA. They offer selectable measuring ranges from -20/0/4 to ±20 mA, as well as current measurement in accordance with NAMUR NE43.

TwinCAT 3.1 offers the option of managing TwinCAT licenses via license key devices. The EL6071 embodies the hardware license key in the modular EtherCAT I/O system. It is equipped with a local data memory for storing TwinCAT 3.1 license files. Communication takes place via EtherCAT.

TwinCAT 3.1 offers the option of managing TwinCAT licenses via license key devices. The EL6072 embodies the hardware license key in the modular EtherCAT I/O system. It is equipped with a local data memory for storing TwinCAT 3.1 license files. Communication takes place via EtherCAT.

The EL6633 PROFINET RT controller terminal is the successor of the EL6631. It supports the complete real-time function (RT) as well as extensive diagnostic possibilities. All services in accordance with Conformance Class B are supported. Up to 15 PROFINET RT devices can be projected on the EL6633.

The EL6633-0010 PROFINET RT device terminal is the successor of the EL6631-0010. It enables simple exchange of data between EtherCAT and PROFINET RT. It is a device in the EtherCAT strand, which can consist of up to 65,535 devices. The EL6633-0010 has a 3-port switch. Two ports are fed to the outside on RJ45 sockets. This allows the I/O stations to be structured as a line topology, as a result of which the wiring is simplified. The maximum distance between two devices is 100 m.

The EL6634 PROFINET IRT controller terminal is the successor of the EL6632. It offers the complete RT (real-time) or IRT (isochronous real-time) functionality and a wide range of diagnostic options. All services in accordance with Conformance Class C are supported. Depending on the cycle time, up to five PROFINET IRT or up to 15 PROFINET RT devices can be operated at the EL6634 in a line topology.

The EL6653 EtherNet/IP scanner terminal is the successor of the EL6652. It has a switched 2-port Ethernet connection and can thus be operated in a line with further EtherNet/IP nodes. The process data are configured by an EtherCAT master, allowing different process data and different sizes. The EL6653 supports both multicast and unicast connections. Up to 16 simple EtherNet/IP adapter devices can be connected via one generic node. The EL6653 is optionally also available as a adapter version.

The EL6653-0010 is the successor of the EL6652-0010. It is an EtherNet/IP adapter terminal and enables connection to any EtherNet/IP scanner. Like the EL6653 EtherNet/IP scanner terminal, it also has a switched 2-port Ethernet connection.

The EL6689 EtherCAT Terminal is a synchronization terminal for distributed clocks via direct connection to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). An antenna for this can be connected directly to the terminal via an antenna (SMA) connector. All active GNSS are supported: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou. Thus, separate systems can be kept synchronized worldwide with a synchronicity of 100 ns, which elicits many advantages, e.g. for distributed space observation systems or distributed measurement systems for monitoring mains supplies.

The EL6733 PROFIBUS master terminal supports the PROFIBUS protocol with all features and enables the integration of any PROFIBUS devices in the EtherCAT Terminal network. The terminal features the latest PROFIBUS technology thanks to Beckhoff’s PROFIBUS chip, which was developed in-house. This includes a high-precision isochronous mode for axis control and extended diagnostic options. These masters are the only ones that support different polling rates for slaves.

The EL6733-0010 PROFIBUS slave terminal supports the PROFIBUS protocol with all its features and enables the integration of any PROFIBUS devices into the EtherCAT Terminal network. The terminal features the latest PROFIBUS technology thanks to Beckhoff’s PROFIBUS chip, which was developed in-house. This includes a high-precision isochronous mode for axis control and extended diagnostic options. These masters are the only ones that support different polling rates for slaves.

The terminal facilitates the integration of any CANopen devices in the EtherCAT Terminal network and can be used as a master (EL6753) or slave (EL6753-0010). What’s more, general CAN messages can be sent and received without having to deal with CAN frames in the application program. The hardware of the EL6753 supports the CAN FD physics, via the layer 2 implementation both the flexible data rate and/or the extended data field with up to 64 bytes can be used. The terminal offers high-performance CANopen protocol implementation with many features:

The terminal facilitates the integration of any CANopen devices in the EtherCAT Terminal network and can be used as a master (EL6753) or slave (EL6753-0010). What’s more, general CAN messages can be sent and received without having to deal with CAN frames in the application program. The terminal offers high-performance protocol implementation with many features:

The terminal enables integration of any DeviceNet devices into the Ethernet terminal network and can be used as a master (EL6754) or slave (EL6754-0010). The DeviceNet terminal offers powerful protocol implementation with a whole host of features:

The terminal enables integration of any DeviceNet devices into the Ethernet terminal network and can be used as a master (EL6754) or slave (EL6754-0010). The DeviceNet terminal offers powerful protocol implementation with a whole host of features:

The EL6761 EtherCAT Terminal enables communication for the charging infrastructure both to the EV (Electric Vehicle) and to the higher-level charging management system. It supports two completely independent communication standards: PWM communication in accordance with IEC 61851 and powerline communication as stated in ISO 15118. ISO 15118 communication provides a flexible communication channel for transporting all necessary data between the car and the charging station. In combination with OCPP (TF6771) as communication to higher-level controllers, this results in a complete communication system for charging infrastructure applications.

The EL6821 allows the connection of up to 64 DALI-/DALI-2 slaves and 63 DALI-2 input devices. The TwinCAT 3 System Manager makes it easy to configure and parameterize DALI devices. Programming is performed exclusively via TwinCAT 3 function blocks. The EL6821 contains an integrated DALI bus power supply that can be switched off. The electrically isolated input voltage must be supplied via the EL9562 power supply terminal.

The EL8601-8411 EtherCAT Terminal offers a combination of up to twelve signal interfaces (8 x DI, 2 x DO, 1 x AI, 1 x AO) and up to nine different signal types in an installation space of just 12 mm. In addition to the digital inputs and outputs, one analog input and output each can be configured as a current or voltage signal. The digital inputs with configurable filter times can also be used for 24 V HTL encoders with A and B track including latch and gate function, or as an up/down counter with a counting frequency of up to 100 kHz. Two of the digital outputs can be used as a PWM signal that can be modulated in both pulse width and frequency in the range of 20 Hz to 25 kHz.

The EL9562 power supply terminal generates two electrically isolated output voltages from the 24 V DC input voltage. The output voltages can be tapped at the terminal with a current of 0.2 A. The power contacts are looped through. The power LEDs indicate the operating status of the terminal. An electrical isolation of 500 V exists between the input voltage and the output voltages. The two output voltages are also electrically isolated from each other. By connecting both voltages a symmetrical DC voltage can be generated.

The ELX6233 allows direct connection of Ethernet-APL-capable field devices from the hazardous areas of zones 0/20 and 1/21. The sensors are supplied in accordance with the SPAA (TS10186) port profile and integrated via PROFINET. The flexible EtherCAT system architecture and ELX portfolio allow Ethernet-APL, HART, and simple digital signals to be integrated into the same terminal segment.

The EP1819-0005 EtherCAT Box with digital inputs acquires binary control signals from the process level and transfers them, with electrical isolation, to the controller. The signal state is displayed by LEDs; the signals are connected via screwable 4-pin M8 connectors. Thus, sensors, ideally with antivalent channels (NC/NO, change-over), can be connected directly by means of a 4-pin cable.

The EP2338-2002 EtherCAT Box has eight digital channels, which can each be operated as an input or output. It is not necessary to configure whether a channel (pins 2 and 4 of M12) is to be used as an input or output. The input circuit is permanently connected to the output driver internally so that a set output is also automatically displayed in the input process image. The inputs have a 10 µs filter. The outputs process load currents up to 0.5 A, are short-circuit proof and protected against inverse polarity. The sum current of all outputs is limited to 4 A. The connected sensors are supplied with power via U_S and are limited to 4 A. The signal state is displayed by LEDs; the signals are connected via screwable M12 connectors.

The EP3751-0160 EtherCAT Box module features an internal ultra-low-noise 3-axis accelerometer with 20-bit resolution and a selectable measuring range of ±2 g, ±4 g, and ±8 g. The sampling frequency is 4 kHz. The built-in sensor is suitable for applications where low frequencies need to be monitored with the lowest possible noise. Potential applications include building monitoring, bridge monitoring, robotics, and condition monitoring.

The EP6080-0000 EtherCAT memory box module offers 128 kBytes of non-volatile memory (NOVRAM). This box module can be used to store and read parameters and recipes. Part of the memory can also be used for cyclic storage of machine data, such as operating hours counters or production counter values. This EtherCAT Box module is notably used in modular machine concepts featuring a central controller, to store module-related data on the machine module.

The EP8601-0022 EtherCAT Box offers a combination of different inputs and outputs and nine different signal types. In addition to the digital inputs and outputs, there is also one analog input and one analog output which are configurable as a current or voltage signal with 12-bit resolution. The digital inputs with configurable filter times can also be used for 24 V HTL encoders with A, B track incl. latch and gate function or as an up/down counter with a counting frequency of up to 100 kHz. Two of the digital outputs can be used as a PWM signal that can be modulated in both pulse width and frequency in the range of 20 Hz to 25 kHz.

The EPP1819-0005 EtherCAT P Box with digital inputs acquires binary control signals from the process level and transfers them, with electrical isolation, to the controller. The signal state is displayed by LEDs; the signals are connected via screwable 4-pin M8 connectors. Thus, sensors, ideally with antivalent channels (NC/NO, change-over), can be connected directly by means of a 4-pin cable.

The EPP1839-0022 EtherCAT P Box module with 16 digital inputs acquires binary control signals from the process level and transmits them to the controller with electrical isolation. The signal status is indicated by means of LEDs, and the signal connection is made via screw-type M12 connectors. Wire break detection can be activated or deactivated for each channel. The signal input filters are individually adjustable. Each M12 socket has an independent 24 V DC / 0.5 A short circuit-proof sensor power supply with the Us for the two connected sensors. This is monitored and any error is reported back to the PLC via diagnostics. Module-related undervoltage detection of the input voltage takes place. Due to the adjustable input filter and the extensive supply and diagnostic logic, the EPP1839-0022 is notably suitable for applications in which high system availability – and thus fast troubleshooting and repair – are required.

The EPP1859-0022 EtherCAT P Box module combines eight digital inputs (four M12 sockets on the left) and eight digital outputs (four M12 sockets on the right) in a single device. The inputs have a filter of 3.0 ms; the outputs are capable of handling load currents of up to 0.5 A, are short circuit-proof, and protected against polarity reversal. The total current of all outputs is limited to 3 A. The signal state is indicated by LEDs. The signal connection is made via screw-type M12 connectors.

The EPP2816-0003 EtherCAT P Box module is intended for processing digital/binary signals. It connects the binary control signals of the automation device to the actuators at process level. The outputs each process an output current of up to 0.5 A. Short-term overload may occur. The outputs are short-circuit proof. An output short circuit is detected and forwarded to the control level. The total current of all outputs is limited to 3 A.

The EPP2839-0022 EtherCAT P Box module is intended for processing digital/binary signals. It connects the binary control signals of the automation device to the actuators at process level. The outputs each process an output current of up to 0.5 A. Short-term overload may occur. The outputs are short-circuit proof. The total current of all outputs is limited to 3 A.

The EPP3356-0022 EtherCAT P Box module allows direct connection of a resistance bridge (strain gauge) or load cell in a 4-wire terminating system. The ratio of the UD bridge voltage to the UREF supply voltage is determined with high precision in the input circuit, and the final load value is calculated as the process value based on the settings in the EPP3356-0022. With automatic self-calibration (which can be deactivated), dynamic filters, distributed clocks support, and a sampling rate of up to 100 µs, the EPP3356-0022 is particularly suitable for fast and precise acquisition of torque or vibration sensors.

The EJ2564 EtherCAT plug-in module controls LEDs with integrated series resistor via an adjustable (ground switching) PWM signal. Common anode RGBW LEDs can be controlled with the four channels. The operation with four LEDs of the same color is also possible with the module. The module has a flexible input voltage of 5…48 V DC. The output voltage corresponds to the input voltage. For the operation of multicolor LEDs the color portion per channel is adjustable. Thus any color mix can be realized. In addition to the color mixing per channel, the adjustment of the total brightness over all channels is also possible. Another parameter that can be adjusted is the frequency. By setting the frequency in a range of 1…16,000 Hz, stroboscopic effects can be avoided. Furthermore, visible flashes can be realized by the low frequencies.

The EJ5021 EtherCAT plug-in module is used for the direct connection of a measuring probe or encoder with sinusoidal, differential voltage output 1 V_PP. Input frequencies of max. 250 kHz can be evaluated. The current counter reading can be zeroed (reset) or stored separately via the C track of the encoder, which is also called reference mark. The 5 V supply to the encoder is provided directly via the signal distribution board (U_P). The EJ5021 features amplitude and frequency error detection of the input signals.

The EJ Starter Board offers an easy entry into the system world of EtherCAT plug-in modules. Without previous investments in the development of individual Signal Distribution Boards the EJ Starter Board enables the validation and easy testing of the EtherCAT plug-in modules.

The CU2508-0022 real-time Ethernet port multiplier allows connection of up to eight Ethernet networks. The CU2508-0022 is connected to the control industrial PC via a gigabit uplink. The PC offers high-performance data transfer to the multiplier, which allocates the data to the relevant 100BASE-TX port based on an analysis of a telegram prefix, and sends the data under timer control with µs precision. Frames received are also assigned a prefix, including timestamp, and transmitted to the PC via the gigabit line. From the point of view of the user, eight 100-Mbit ports with full real-time properties are available that can be used individually.

The DC supply module is used for DC link expansion (DC voltage) of an upstream AX8000 system. If, for example, the width of the control cabinet is not sufficient for mounting all AX8000 modules, a new series can be started with the AX8600 DC supply module. The AX-Bridge of the last module in the upstream system is connected to the AX8600 in the next series via the DC link connection cable ZK4875-900x-xxxx. This can be repeated up to the maximum permitted total DC link capacity.

The AMP8031 permanent magnet-excited three-phase synchronous motor with integrated servo drive can be equipped with either multi-turn or single-turn encoders. With One Cable Automation, the EtherCAT P single cable solution, it features a simple, convenient and fail-safe connection to the AMP8600 distributed power supply module or the AMP8800 decentralized distribution module.

The AMP8032 permanent magnet-excited three-phase synchronous motor with integrated servo drive can be equipped with either multi-turn or single-turn encoders. With One Cable Automation, the EtherCAT P single cable solution, it features a simple, convenient and fail-safe connection to the AMP8600 distributed power supply module or the AMP8800 decentralized distribution module.

The AMP8033 permanent magnet-excited three-phase synchronous motor with integrated servo drive can be equipped with either multi-turn or single-turn encoders. With One Cable Automation, the EtherCAT P single cable solution, it features a simple, convenient and fail-safe connection to the AMP8600 distributed power supply module or the AMP8800 decentralized distribution module.

Synchronous servomotor with integrated servo drive and increased rotor moment of inertia for the realization of modular machine concepts without a control cabinet with high requirements on synchronism and control quality.

The servomotor AM8721 with anodized housing is designed for applications in food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. It is suitable for drive solutions with highest demands on dynamics and performance in the 100…480 V AC voltage range. The motor is equipped with an OCT direct cable outlet and the standstill torque is 0.50 Nm. The servomotor with flange code R2 (77 mm) and motor length 1 has a shaft diameter b=9 k6 and a free shaft end of d=20 mm.

The servomotor AM8722 with anodized housing is designed for applications in food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. It is suitable for drive solutions with highest demands on dynamics and performance in the 100…480 V AC voltage range. The motor is equipped with an OCT direct cable outlet and the standstill torque is 0.80 Nm. The servomotor with flange code R2 (77 mm) and motor length 2 has a shaft diameter b=9 k6 and a free shaft end of d=20 mm.

The servomotor AM8723 with anodized housing is designed for applications in food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. It is suitable for drive solutions with highest demands on dynamics and performance in the 100…480 V AC voltage range. The motor is equipped with an OCT direct cable outlet andthe standstill torque is 1.20 Nm. The servomotor with flange code R2 (77 mm) and motor length 3 has a shaft diameter b=9 k6 and a free shaft end of d=20 mm.

The AL8100s are characterized by a modular coil concept and the extremely high force density that they generate from it for compact drive technology.

The integrated AMI8131 servo drive combines servomotor, output stage and fieldbus connection in a space-saving design in the voltage range of < 48 V DC. It is suitable for all motion requirements in the power range up to 400 W. The standstill torque of the motor is 1.25 Nm. The integrated servo drive with flange code F3 (72 mm) and motor length 1 has a shaft diameter b = 14 k6 and a free shaft end of d = 30 mm.

The integrated AMI8132 servo drive combines servomotor, output stage and fieldbus connection in a space-saving design in the voltage range of < 48 V DC. It is suitable for all motion requirements in the power range up to 400 W. The standstill torque of the motor is 2.18 Nm. The integrated servo drive with flange code F3 (72 mm) and motor length 2 has a shaft diameter b = 14 k6 and a free shaft end of d = 30 mm.

The integrated AMI8133 servo drive combines servomotor, output stage and fieldbus connection in a space-saving design in the voltage range of < 48 V DC. It is suitable for all motion requirements in the power range up to 400 W. The standstill torque of the motor is 2.85 Nm. The integrated servo drive with flange code F3 (72 mm) and motor length 3 has a shaft diameter b = 14 k6 and a free shaft end of d = 30 mm.

EnDat 3 encoder with SIL 3 safety integration

The AA3100 are powerful spindle drives for the replacement of pneumatic or hydraulic drives for compact drive technology. Optionally available with holding brake and other spindle pitches.

Compact, integrated servo drive as EtherCAT slave with DS402 profile

XTS movers become process platforms with NCT

New XTS software functions manage changing mover counts and flexible routing

The APM4230-0000-0000 XPlanar mover is the smallest rectangular mover in the APM4xxx family and is compatible with all tiles of the type APS4xxx. With a payload of up to 800 g, the mover is ideal for handling small and elongated products with a high packing density.

The APM4350-0000-0000 XPlanar mover is the largest rectangular mover in the APM4xxx family and is compatible with all tiles of the type APS4xxx. With a payload of up to 3 kg, the mover is ideal for handling large and elongated products. Also more complex workpiece carriers and attached parts can be used to implement the individual requirements.

The APM9001-0000-4xxx XPlanar bumpers with ID function enable the identification of the APM4xxx-0000-0000 XPlanar movers. By mounting the ID bumper, the individual serial number of each XPlanar mover can be read out. Beyond the XPlanar tile no additional hardware is required. A gapless tracking of movers and products becomes possible – even after a power supply failure. In addition, reference runs for system startup can also be eliminated with appropriate application programming.

More flexibility in automation development through modularity and extensions

Beckhoff has developed the TwinCAT Chat Client for the TwinCAT XAE engineering environment.

Redundant designs of automation technology ensure your plant availability.

The combination of TwinCAT 3 IoT OCPP and EtherCAT Terminal EL6761 creates a universal solution for charging infrastructure communication.

The Analytics engineering products TE3500 and TE3520 receive additional libraries from the TwinCAT world.

The following TwinCAT 3 Connectivity Functions have received additional extensions or are available as new version.

The documentation of machines and products is required by law (e.g. Machinery Directive, Product Safety Act) and therefore necessary for every machine. Documentation must also be consistent with the current technical state of the machine: If, for example, there are changes to the machine's PLC code, these must also be recorded in the documentation. To ensure this requirement, documentation can be generated from the current state of the PLC code.

Autotuning represents the simple commissioning and optimization of servo axes in machines. At the push of a button, the servo drive determines all essential parameters of the application within seconds.

The TwinCAT 3 OPC UA Nodeset Editor is a software for displaying, customizing, and creating the XML-based formal description files of OPC UA information models known as nodesets.

TwinCAT 3 Controller Redundancy provides an extension to enable redundant processing of TwinCAT 3 PLC programs on two industrial PCs and increases availability in the process.

The TwinCAT 3 Weighing PLC Library makes it possible to integrate a scale for weight measurement into the PC-based machine control system – particularly in conjunction with the I/Os of the ELM35xx and EL3356 EtherCAT Terminals. The focus is primarily on the dynamic weighing process. Signal filtering is particularly demanding here, as the weighing time has a significant influence on the overall processing time of the machine. Rapid signal filtering with the same level of precision produces a faster weight result, which ultimately makes for faster machines.

The IoT product portfolio is extended by the implementation of a WebSocket client, providing a further protocol for communication from the TwinCAT 3 PLC in addition to HTTP and MQTT. The control also features a WebSocket server, which acts as both a WebSocket client and a WebSocket server. The WebSocket protocol is suitable for a bidirectional connection between server and client, and is used in web communication when the server wants to actively send data to the client, such as in live tickers for sports events, support chats, or even messaging services.

The Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is added to the IoT product portfolio based on the WebSocket protocol. OCPP standardizes the communication between charging stations for electric vehicles and the associated central management systems (CSMS). OCPP versions 1.6 and 2.0.1 are used here on account of their market relevance.

TwinCAT 3 Vision Machine Learning provides an integrated machine learning (ML) solution for vision-specific use cases. Both the training and the implementation of the machine learning models take place in real time, and they even help machines to learn sophisticated data analyses automatically. This can be used to replace complex, manually created program constructs.

The TF8540 software library brings together our many years of expertise in plastics, seamlessly integrating important industry-specific control functions into the established TwinCAT Engineering environment. The TF8540 enables comprehensive software-based temperature control in plastics processing operations. It includes a software temperature controller that is specifically designed to handle sluggish controlled systems in plastics applications. The software temperature control supports virtually any number of controlled systems, while the integrated auto-tune function that determines the control parameters for thermally coupled heating zones enables optimum process adaptation. The software library also facilitates intelligent band heater monitoring by means of current or power measurement with a minimal number of sensors.

The TF8550 software library brings together our many years of expertise in plastics to form a TwinCAT HMI package developed specifically for the plastics industry. The TF8550 not only offers visualizations and comprehensive HMI applications with minimal development effort, but can also be seamlessly integrated into the other technology packages. Based on the TF2000, the TF8550 provides intuitive user guidance for HMIs found in plastics machinery by means of industry-typical graphic objects and an extensive range of user-friendly functions for specific plastics processes. Graphic objects can be configured for visualization in extrusion lines (temperature input/display), in blow molding technology (wall thickness editor, arrow diagram), for injection molding machines (table editor, graphic actual value/setpoint display), and much more besides. The interactions and HMI layout of the TF8550 are based on the requirements of the plastics market and are continuously being expanded. What’s more, the overall look and feel can even be configured to suit customer-specific HMI brand design.

The TF8560 technology package combines our many years of motion expertise from the plastics industry. It includes field-proven, pre-developed standard blocks for typical motion applications in plastics machinery. The available motion functions are specially prepared to offer an integrated safety solution with TwinSAFE, while the standard blocks significantly reduce development and commissioning times. The TF8560 supports intuitive axis commissioning and virtual commissioning by means of integrated simulations.

LabVIEW™ is a graphic system development software developed and marketed by National Instruments™ (NI™), which has established itself in particular in data-focused applications in measurement and testing technology. Applications created in LabVIEW™ can be converted using the LabVIEW™ Real-Time module into stand-alone applications that run on NI™ real-time systems, such as the CompactRio or PXI controller. NI™ also provides an EtherCAT master for these real-time systems in the software NI™ Industrial Communications for EtherCAT.