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The scalable C60xx series combines maximum computing power in what is currently the most compact format with a wide range of options for installation in the control cabinet.

The C6027 ultra-compact Industrial PC is designed as a fanless device and offers the high Intel® Core™ i computing power despite its small dimensions of 82 x 127 x 69 mm. The Intel® Core™ i U processors with up to four processor cores form the basis for this, because despite their Core™ i properties their power consumption is much lower compared with the other processors from the series.

The 8-channel digital input terminal EL1258-0010 acquires fast binary control signals from the process level and transmits them, in an electrically isolated form, to the controller. The EL1258-0010 is the ground switching version of the EL1258 and offers not only a higher channel density compared to the EL1252, but also higher performance due to the multi-timestamp function. Whereas the EL1252 can accept one edge change with timestamp per bus cycle, the EL1258-0010 offers the possibility to register up to 32 events with timestamps. The reduced timestamp width of 32 bits, which is equivalent to a resolution of 4.29 seconds, does not represent a functional limitation for most applications. The EL1258-0010 is synchronized with other EtherCAT devices through the distributed clocks system, so that events in the whole system can be measured with a uniform timebase.

The EL1899 digital input terminal acquires the binary 24 V DC control signals from the process level and transmits them, in an electrically isolated form, to the higher-level automation unit. The EtherCAT Terminal has 16 channels, whose signal states are indicated by LEDs. The power contacts are connected through. With the EL1899, the reference ground for all inputs is the 24 V DC power contact.

The EL2044 digital output terminal connects the binary 24 V DC control signals from the automation device on to the actuators at the process level with electrical isolation. The EtherCAT Terminal contains four channels that indicate its signal state by means of light emitting diodes. The integrated diagnostics can be evaluated in the controller and is indicated by the LEDs. Maintenance of the application is simplified by the diagnostics. The power contacts are connected through. The reference potential of the outputs is the 0 V DC power contact. The outputs are supplied via the 24 V DC power contact.

The EL2564 digital output terminal controls LEDs with integrated series resistor via an adjustable (ground-switching) PWM signal. Common anode RGBW LEDs can be controlled with the four channels. But also the operation with four LEDs of the same color is possible with the terminal. The terminal 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.

With the switching terminals of the EL/ELM264x (reed) and ELM274x (solid-state) series, Beckhoff significantly expands the application possibilities of the integrated measurement technology of the ELM3xxx series, as well as normal EL3xxx/EL4xxx analog inputs and outputs. This is because several sensors or sources can now be connected to one analog input channel at the same time via high-quality, EtherCAT-controlled switches.

The ELX2652 output terminal has two relays, each with a changeover contact, which can be used universally to switch intrinsically safe consumers up to 0/20. These could be, for example, solenoid valves, contactors or optical/acoustic signal devices. The ELX2652 features potential-free contacts. The signal state of each individual channel is displayed by an LED. EtherCAT Terminals from the ELX series must always be operated in conjunction with the ELX9560 power feed terminal, which generates an electrically isolated output voltage (24 V EX) from the input voltage (24 V DC) to supply the downstream ELX terminals. If a renewed feed-in should be necessary, the combination of an ELX9410 and an ELX9560 can be used so that further ELX terminals can be connected inline. The ELX terminal segment must be terminated with an ELX9012 or two ELX9410.

The EL3072 and EL3074 analog input terminals are the 10 V/20 mA universal inputs of the 12-bit class. The EL3072 has two single parameterizable inputs. Signals either in the range -10/0…+10 V or in the range -20/0/+4…+20 mA can be processed by each channel. Physically, the voltage and current signals should be connected to different terminal points. Each channel should then be set by the controller/TwinCAT to U or I mode via CoE. The voltage and current inputs are single-ended, which means that one connection point of each channel is connected in the terminal to +24 V or GND. All inputs are digitized with a resolution of 12 bits and 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 and the evaluation according to NAMUR NE43.

The EL3072 and EL3074 analog input terminals are the 10 V/20 mA universal inputs of the 12-bit class. The EL3074 has four single parameterizable inputs. Signals either in the range -10/0…+10 V or in the range -20/0/+4…+20 mA can be processed by each channel. Physically, the voltage and current signals should be connected to different terminal points. Each channel should then be set by the controller/TwinCAT to U or I mode via CoE. The voltage and current inputs are single-ended, which means that one connection point of each channel is connected in the terminal to +24 V or GND. All inputs are digitized with a resolution of 12 bits and 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 and the evaluation according to NAMUR NE43.

The EL3172 analog input terminal supplements the EL3174, thus 2-channel and 4-channel universal input terminals are now available in the EL31xx family. The EL3172 has four single parameterizable inputs. Signals in the range ±10 V or ±25 mA can be processed by each channel, therefore of course also unipolar 0…10 V or 0/4…20 mA. Each channel should be set by the controller to U or I mode via CoE. The input voltage or current is digitized with a resolution of 16 bits, and is transmitted (electrically isolated) to the higher-level automation device. With a technical measuring range of ±107 % of the nominal range 10 V/20 mA and the 25 mA measuring range, the terminal also supports the commissioning with sensor values in the limit range and the evaluation according to NAMUR NE43. The two differential inputs are electrically isolated from each other and from the fieldbus.

The EL3443-0020 EtherCAT Terminal enables the measurement of all relevant electrical data of the supply network and carries out simple pre-evaluation. The voltage is measured via direct connection of L1, L2, L3 and N. The current of the three phases L1, L2 and L3 is fed via simple current transformers. All measured currents and voltages are available as root-mean-square values. In the EL3443-0020 terminal, the effective power and energy consumption for each phase are calculated. The RMS values of voltage U and current I as well as the active power P, apparent power S, reactive power Q, frequency f, phase shift angle cos φ and harmonic are available. The EL3443-0020 offers extended functionality for mains analysis and energy management.

The EL3453-0020 EtherCAT power measurement terminal is an advancement based on the EL3413. With up to 690 V AC, the voltage inputs are optimized for the direct monitoring of high-capacity generators, as in the wind power industry, for example. No upstream voltage transformer is required. The four current inputs are electrically isolated so that the terminal can be used in all common grounded current transformer configurations such as 2- or 3-transformer configurations with star or delta connection incl. neutral conductor current measurement. The EL3453-0020 can be used for simple grid analysis up to the 63rd harmonics analysis. Alternatively, all readings can be combined in a power quality factor for simplified diagnostics. Like all measured terminal data, the harmonic content can be read via the process data. The EL3453-0020 offers the “ExtendedRange” feature enabling the use of the full technical measuring range, which equals 130 % of the specified nominal measuring range.

The EL3453-0100 EtherCAT power measurement terminal is an advancement based on the EL3413. The adapted voltage measuring range to 130 V is optimally suited for connecting medium voltage transformers, for example. The four current inputs are electrically isolated so that the terminal can be used in all common grounded current transformer configurations such as 2- or 3-transformer configurations with star or delta connection incl. neutral conductor current measurement. The EL3453-0100 can be used for simple grid analysis up to the 63rd harmonics analysis. Alternatively, all readings can be combined in a power quality factor for simplified diagnostics. Like all measured terminal data, the harmonic content can be read via the process data. The EL3453-0100 offers the “ExtendedRange” feature enabling the use of the full technical measuring range, which equals 130 % of the specified nominal measuring range.

The EL3783-0100 EtherCAT Terminal is a power monitoring I/O terminal used for state monitoring of a 3-phase AC voltage system. For each phase, voltage up to 400/690 V_rms and current up to 1 A_rms/5 A_rms are sampled as instantaneous values with a resolution of 16 bits. The six channels are measured simultaneously based on the EtherCAT oversampling principle with a temporal resolution of up to 50 µs and then passed on to the control system. The control system has sufficient computing power for true RMS or performance calculations and complex custom algorithms based on the measured voltages and currents. Through the oversampling principle, the terminal is able to measure at significantly shorter intervals than the cycle time of the control system. AC and DC parameters must be connected and measured with a common reference potential.

Four new, highly compact products complement the existing portfolio, based on the latest technology.

The EL5162 EtherCAT Terminal is an interface for the connection of two 24 V incremental encoders (24 V HTL) with A-, B- and C-track. Input frequencies up to 100 kHz can be evaluated. Two additional 24 V digital inputs per channel are available for saving, locking and setting the counter value. Furthermore, there is an option to set the counter value to a specified value or to lock the counter directly via the process data. Alternatively, the EL5162 can be used as an up/down counter. The encoder can be supplied with 24 V directly via the connection points of the terminal.

The EL9227-4400 electronic overcurrent protection terminal is a 24 V DC EtherCAT Terminal with an electronic protection function including NEC Class 2 approval according to UL1310. The EL9227-4400 is a 2-channel device and switches 24 V DC overcurrents off reliably. The rated current can be adjusted in 1 A steps up to a maximum of 4 A both via TwinCAT and via a mechanical button on the overcurrent protection terminal. The protected output 1 can be fed out via a terminal contact or directly forwarded via the power contact of neighboring terminals without wiring.

The EL9540-0010 system terminal contains an overvoltage filter for the 24 V DC field supply. The filter protects the EtherCAT Terminal from line-bound surge voltages that can occur due to high-energy, dynamic disturbances such as switching overvoltages at inductive consumers or indirect lightning strikes at the supply lines.

The EL9550-0010 system terminal contains an overvoltage filter for the 24 V DC field and system supply. The filter protects the EtherCAT Terminal from line-bound surge voltages that can occur due to high-energy, dynamic disturbances such as switching overvoltages at inductive consumers or indirect lightning strikes at the supply lines.

With the EL/ELM264x (Reed) and ELM274x (Solid-State) Beckhoff is considerably extending the usage possibilities of the integrated measurement technology of the ELM3xxx series as well as the normal EL3xxx/EL4xxx analog inputs and outputs, because several sensors or sources can now be connected at the same time to one analog input channel.

With the EL/ELM264x (Reed) and ELM274x (Solid-State) Beckhoff is considerably extending the usage possibilities of the integrated measurement technology of the ELM3xxx series as well as the normal EL3xxx/EL4xxx analog inputs and outputs, because several sensors or sources can now be connected at the same time to one analog input channel.

The 4- and 8-channel EtherCAT Terminals from the ELM334x economy series are designed for temperature measurement with thermocouples. All common thermocouple types are covered and, with a sampling rate of 1 ksps per channel, fast processes are also easy to record. The resolution is adjustable to 0.001°C. The channel properties can be adjusted individually for each channel via CoE. An exceptionally high measuring accuracy is achieved through the precise measurement of the internal cold junction.

The 4- and 8-channel EtherCAT Terminals from the ELM334x economy series are designed for temperature measurement with thermocouples. All common thermocouple types are covered and, with a sampling rate of 1 ksps per channel, fast processes are also easy to record. The resolution is adjustable to 0.001°C. The channel properties can be adjusted individually for each channel via CoE. An exceptionally high measuring accuracy is achieved through the precise measurement of the internal cold junction.

The 4- and 8-channel EtherCAT Terminals from the ELM334x economy series are designed for temperature measurement with thermocouples. All common thermocouple types are covered and, with a sampling rate of 1 ksps per channel, fast processes are also easy to record. The resolution is adjustable to 0.001°C. The channel properties can be adjusted individually for each channel via CoE. An exceptionally high measuring accuracy is achieved through the precise measurement of the internal cold junction.

The 4- and 8-channel EtherCAT Terminals from the ELM334x economy series are designed for temperature measurement with thermocouples. All common thermocouple types are covered and, with a sampling rate of 1 ksps per channel, fast processes are also easy to record. The resolution is adjustable to 0.001°C. The channel properties can be adjusted individually for each channel via CoE. An exceptionally high measuring accuracy is achieved through the precise measurement of the internal cold junction.

The ELM370x multifunction terminals have a flexible input circuit that can be set to over 30 different electrical connection types via EtherCAT: from voltage ±60 V to ±20 mV and thus also thermocouple and IEPE, current ±20 mA, resistance measurement 5 kΩ and thus also temperature RTD (Pt100 etc.), measuring bridges and potentiometers, and all of these in turn in 2- to 6-wire connection depending on the type. Thus, most electrical measurement tasks can be solved with only one terminal.

The EtherCAT Terminals from the ELM3xxx series were developed in order to enable the high-quality measurement of common electrical signals in the industrial environment. Flexibly usable measurement modules are especially useful in laboratory and testing technology environments.

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The EP1839-0022 EtherCAT Box with 16 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 M12 connectors. An open-circuit recognition can be enabled/disabled 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 supply from US for the two connected sensors. This is monitored and any errors are reported to the PLC via a diagnostics. Module-related undervoltage detection of the input voltage takes place. The load voltage UP is not used in the input module, but it can optionally be connected for forwarding and is fed through to the next device. Due to the adjustable input filter and the comprehensive supply and diagnostics logic, the EP1839-0022 is particularly suitable for applications in which a high plant availability and thus fast fault-finding and troubleshooting are required. The EP1839-0022 has M8 EtherCAT connections and M8 connectors for the power supply.

The EP1839-0042 EtherCAT Box with 16 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 M12 connectors. An open-circuit recognition can be enabled/disabled 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 supply from US for the two connected sensors. This is monitored and any errors are reported to the PLC via a diagnostics. Module-related undervoltage detection of the input voltage takes place. The load voltage UP is not used in the input module, but it can optionally be connected for forwarding and is fed through to the next device. Due to the adjustable input filter and the comprehensive supply and diagnostics logic, the EP1839-0042 is particularly suitable for applications in which a high plant availability and thus fast fault-finding and troubleshooting are required. The EP1839-0042 has M12 D-coded EtherCAT connections and 7/8" connectors for the power supply.

The EP2038-0042 EtherCAT Box is intended for processing digital/binary signals. It switches the binary control signals from the automation device to the actuators at the process level. The eight outputs each process an output current of up to max. 2.4 A. A short-term overload is possible. The outputs are short-circuit proof. The total current of all outputs is limited to 16 A. The signal status of the channels is indicated by LEDs. The signals are connected via M12 screw type connectors. One channel is available per M12 socket. Each output channel reports an “open load” or short-circuit error to the PLC via a diagnostic. This diagnostic can be switched off channel by channel. Module-related undervoltage detection of the supply voltage takes place. The EP2038-0042 has M12 D-coded EtherCAT connectors and 7/8" connectors for the power supply.

The EP2839-0022 EtherCAT Box is intended for processing digital/binary signals. It switches the binary control signals from the automation device to the actuators at the process level. The 16 outputs each process an output current of up to max. 0.5 A. A short-term overload is possible. The outputs are short-circuit proof. The total current of all outputs is limited to 4 A. The signal status of the channels is indicated by LEDs. The signals are connected via M12 screw type connectors. Two channels are available per M12 socket. Each output channel reports an “open load” or short-circuit error to the PLC via a diagnostic. This diagnostic can be switched off channel by channel. Module-related undervoltage detection of the supply voltage takes place. The EP2839-0022 has M8 EtherCAT connectors and M8 connectors for the power supply.

The EP2839-0042 EtherCAT Box is intended for processing digital/binary signals. It switches the binary control signals from the automation device to the actuators at the process level. The 16 outputs each process an output current of up to max. 0.5 A. A short-term overload is possible. The outputs are short-circuit proof. The total current of all outputs is limited to 16 A. The signal status of the channels is indicated by LEDs. The signals are connected via M12 screw type connectors. Two channels are available per M12 socket. Each output channel reports an “open load” or short-circuit error to the PLC via a diagnostic. This diagnostic can be switched off channel by channel. Module-related undervoltage detection of the supply voltage takes place. The EP2839-0042 has M12 EtherCAT connectors and 7/8" connectors for the power supply.

TwinCAT 3.1 offers an option to manage TwinCAT software licenses directly also in distributed systems via the IP 67-protected EtherCAT Box module EP6070-0060. The EP6070-0060 embodies the hardware license key in the modular EtherCAT I/O system. Data transfer takes place via EtherCAT.

The EP6224-0002 IO-Link module enables connection of up to four IO-Link devices, e.g. actuators, sensors or combinations of both. In addition, the EP6224-0002 offers a further four digital inputs on the free pins of the M12 ports. A point-to-point connection is used between the box and the device. The terminal is parameterized via the EtherCAT master. IO-Link is designed as an intelligent link between the fieldbus level and the sensor, wherein parameterization information can be exchanged bidirectionally via the IO-Link connection. The parameterization of the IO-Link devices with service data can be done from TwinCAT via ADS or very conveniently via the integrated IO-Link configuration tool. In the standard setting, the EP6224-0002 functions as a 4-channel input terminal, 24 V DC, which communicates with connected IO-Link devices, parameterizes them and, if necessary, changes their operating mode. Each IO-Link port can optionally also be used as a pure input or output. The slim design enables use even in confined spaces.

The EP6601-0002 Ethernet switch port module is used for the decentralized connection of Ethernet devices to the EtherCAT Box network. The EtherCAT system relays the Ethernet communication of the connected devices fully transparent and collision-free.

The EP7041-4032 EtherCAT Box is intended for the direct connection of different stepper motors. The PWM output stages for two motor coils cover a wide voltage and current range. The EP7041-4032 can be adjusted to the motor and the application by changing just a few parameters. 256-fold micro-stepping ensures particularly quiet and precise motor operation. The connection of a BiSS-C encoder enables a simple servo axis to be realized. The control loop is closed via TwinCAT. The encoder enables absolute feedback, so that no reference run is necessary when the system is started. Four digital inputs/outputs enable the connection of end switches and motor brake.

The EP7047-1032 EtherCAT Box is intended for stepper motors in the medium performance range. The PWM output stages cover a wide range of voltages and currents. Together with two inputs for limit switches, they are integrated in the EtherCAT Box. The EP7047-1032 can be adjusted to the individual motor and application by changing just a few parameters. The module is ideal for closed-loop control of the AS2000 stepper motors, which are equipped with a torsion-proof, integrated encoder (1024 inc/rev). Either a 5 V or a 24 V version can be used as the single-ended encoder.

The EP7402-0167 EtherCAT Box offers two outputs with integrated controller for the direct connection of 24 V DC conveyor roller motors or other BLDC motors with max. 3.5 A. Eight additional digital inputs/outputs enable connection of e.g. photoelectric switches and communication between the box modules in operation without PLC. The EP7402-0167 takes over the complete control of a roller motor independently of the manufacturer of conveyor or motor. The connection is made directly to the three phases of the motor. Maximum rated current, acceleration or deceleration ramps and various other parameters can be configured and allow for a wide range of adaptations to different applications. The control of the motors is sensorless. The EtherCAT Box with IP 67 protection rating measures only 174 mm x 60 mm x 36.5 mm and can be easily mounted in standard C-channel or L-brackets on the conveyor frame. It requires no additional protective covering. Power supply and EtherCAT communication are realized via a B23 ENP connector with a current carrying capacity of 28 A/45 °C. In conveyor operation the EP7402-0167 can also be operated without PLC and provides functions such as ZPA (Zero Pressure Accumulation), single or block discharge.

The EP9208-1035 EtherCAT Box is a fully passive distribution box. It is supplied via a 7/8" connector. The eight outputs are executed as M12 sockets with L-coding according to EN 61076; the EP9208-1035 is thus suitable for carrying currents up to 16 A at 24 V DC/48 V DC on each of two channels per socket. The sockets and the supply each have an LED to display the channels. The input and outputs of the EP9208-1035 are connected directly with no intermediately connected electronics. The supply of power to smart servo drives, such as the AMI812x with integrated output stage, is implemented very simply with the EP9208-1035.

The EP9224-2037 allows the distribution of one B17 ENP input to four EtherCAT P ports and M8 power supply ports with B17-ENP forwarding. In each voltage branch, the current consumption for control voltage U_S and peripheral voltage U_P is monitored, limited and, if necessary, switched off.

The EPP2338-2002 EtherCAT P 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 3 A. The connected sensors are supplied with power via U_S and are limited to 3 A. The signal state is displayed by LEDs; the signals are connected via screwable M12 connectors.

The EPI3188-0022 IO-Link box has eight analog inputs which can be individually parameterized, so that they process signals either in the -10 to +10 V or the 0/4 to 20 mA range. The voltage or input current is digitized with a resolution of 16 bit, and is transmitted (electrically isolated) to the higher-level automation device. The eight input channels have single-ended inputs and possess a common, internal ground potential. The input filter and therefore the conversion times are configurable in a wide range. If required, the inputs can be scaled differently, and automatic limit monitoring is also available.

The EJ1254 digital input module acquires the fast binary 24 V control signals from the process level and transmits them, in an electrically isolated form, to the controller. The EtherCAT plug-in module has four channels that indicate their signal state via light emitting diodes. The signals are furnished with a time stamp that identifies the time of the last edge change with a resolution of 1 ns. With this XFC technology, signal characteristics can be traced exactly in time and correlated with the distributed clocks system-wide. With this technology, machine-wide parallel hardware wiring of digital inputs or encoder signals for synchronization purposes is often no longer required.

The EJ2522 incremental encoder simulation module (pulse train) outputs a frequency-modulable signal on two channels with four outputs. The signal can be used to control motor drivers or other signal receivers, which are controlled by single cycles. The pulse sequence and pulse number can be specified directly via the process data in the frequency. Alternatively, the integrated path control can be used. For each channel the operating mode (frequency modulation, pulse/direction specification and incremental encoder simulation) can be selected. In addition, the EtherCAT plug-in module can control three output channels in the ABC encoder simulation.

The EJ7037 stepper motor module is designed for the direct connection of stepper motors in the medium power range up to 1.5 A. The compact stepper motor output stage is accommodated in the EtherCAT plug-in module together with two digital inputs for limit switches.

The EJ7334-0008 EtherCAT plug-in module enables direct operation of four DC motors and is electrically isolated from the E-bus. The speed is preset by a 16 bit value from the automation unit. The output stage is overload-proof. If direction reversal is not required, up to eight motors can be operated unidirectionally on the EJ7334-0008.

The EJ7411 BLDC motor module provides high control performance in a very compact design for the medium output range of BLDC motors. Due to the fast control technology and the connection of an incremental encoder, both very high speed profiles and dynamic positioning tasks can be implemented. Maximum operational reliability is provided through the monitoring of numerous parameters, such as overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, module temperature or motor load via the calculation of an I²T model.

The KL3453 power measurement bus terminal with up to 690 V AC, the voltage inputs are optimized for the direct monitoring of high-capacity generators, as in the wind power industry, for example. No upstream voltage transformer is required. The four current inputs are electrically isolated so that the terminal can be used in all common grounded current transformer configurations such as 2- or 3-transformer configurations with star or delta connection incl. neutral conductor current measurement. The KL3453 can be used for simple grid analysis up to the 63rd harmonics analysis. Alternatively, all readings can be combined in a power quality factor for simplified diagnostics. The KL3453 offers the “ExtendedRange” feature enabling the use of the full technical measuring range, which equals 130 % of the specified nominal measuring range.

The EtherCAT-capable CU1521-0020 for Industrial Fast Ethernet/100 Mbit/s is a universal media converter that can be fitted with various SFP/SFP+ modules due to its SFP slot. The use of EtherCAT thus becomes possible via the most diverse transmission paths, depending on which SFP module is used. In order to ensure EtherCAT compatibility, only SFP modules approved by Beckhoff are to be used. The media converter works bidirectionally and collision-free with a constant delay and can be diagnosed as a self-contained EtherCAT device. As opposed to standard media converters, the CU1521-0020 therefore guarantees fast link control and thus a secure termination of the EtherCAT segment even in case of a fault. Since the transmission direction (copper to SFP, SFP to copper) is relevant for the bus, the device can be configured via a switch. "Link Loss Forwarding" can also be set for normal Ethernet operation via this switch.

With the expansion of the portfolio by Gigabit-capable pre-assembled cables and RJ45 connectors for field assembly, Beckhoff is looking to the future.

Fan guards for demanding environmental conditions.

The module enables the supply of power to the AMP8000 distributed servo drives as well as the EtherCAT-P Box Modules in the highest protection class without a control cabinet.

The electric cylinders from the AA3000 series are the ideal direct drives for linear applications with high process forces and speeds. The advantages with regard to force, dynamics and compactness meet the advantages of servo technology such as controlled positioning, safe holding at a standstill and high efficiency. The integrated mechanism of precise roller bearings, ball screw and guide provides for a backlash-free, purely translatory motion.

The APM4330-0001 XPlanar mover is particularly suitable for all applications with particularly high hygiene requirements. The mover is completely encapsulated in stainless steel and is designed to be easy to clean. With a payload of up to 1 kg, the APM4330-0001 XPlanar mover is particularly suitable for flexible use in food and pharmaceutical applications.

The TwinCAT 3 Analytics Runtime Base is the container in which the analytics application runs that was configured and developed in the TE3500 TC3 Analytics Workbench. The runtime can be installed locally, on remote hardware or in a virtual machine. It is the ideal product if an analysis is to be operated “headless” or if a visualization of your own is already available.

The TF5430 TwinCAT 3 Planar Motion software combines a wide range of functionalities for controlling XPlanar movers and enables efficient and intelligent implementation of individual XPlanar applications. TF5430 TwinCAT 3 Planar Motion is part of TF5890 TwinCAT 3 XPlanar.

TwinCAT 3 offers a wide range of options for connecting TCP/IP-based third-party systems to the control program: OPC UA, MQTT, HTTPS, and Modbus are just a few familiar examples from a large number of communication protocols. The TwinCAT S7 communication function extends this wide range further through the S7 communication protocol.

MTP is a concept that can leverage optimization potential in process plants across the board, from planning to operation.