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EtherCAT Coupler and junction terminal with glass fiber technology for
long network distances
EtherCAT Coupler The EtherCAT I/O system from Beckhoff is being expanded with new fiber optic-compatible hardware. Using the EK1501 EtherCAT Coupler and the EK1521 junction terminal, more flexible topologies are now possible with glass fiber technology. The distance between two fiberoptic stations can be all the way up to 2 km (1.24 miles). ... more
TwinCAT supports PROFINET IO controller and device profile
Besides a large number of standard fieldbus systems, the TwinCAT automation software supports all market-relevant Industrial Ethernet solutions. Beckhoff continues its philosophy of open control technology on Ethernet. In addition to EtherCAT, TCP/IP and Modbus TCP, the PROFINET IO profile has now been added both as controller and device. ... more
Multi-protocol solution for real-time Ethernet
CU2508 port multiplier

The CU2508 port multiplier for real-time Ethernet supports PROFINET and EtherNet/IP – in addition to EtherCAT and standard TCP/IP. In this way, several Ethernet protocols can be operated simultaneously on one controller. Unlike an Ethernet Switch, the CU2508 enables precisely timed transmission and reception of Ethernet frames by means of distributed clocks. ... more

New small controllers for Beckhoff Bus Terminal system
Bus Terminal Controller

The Beckhoff Bus Terminal system offers more than 300 different types of I/O terminals and supports 17 fieldbus/Industrial Ethernet solutions. A Bus Terminal Controller used as a head station turns the I/O system into a versatile small controller. Beckhoff extends the portfolio with three new controllers for Ethernet TCP/IP to form a finely scalable Ethernet control world. ... more

CU8810 DVI splitter with four DVI/USB channels
CU8810 DVI splitter with four DVI/USB channels

Large machines and widely branched applications increase the demand for local information access. The CU8810 DVI/USB splitter with its compact design offers diverse options for connecting multiple displays. Up to four displays with identical resolution showing the same image or two separate images can be connected to a PC. ...

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AX5000 EtherCAT drive series expanded
AX5000 EtherCAT drive series expanded The AX5000 EtherCAT Servo Drive range has been expanded by new versions with rated currents of 18 and 25 A, the safety option card with restart lock as well as the AM3500 series servomotors, which are now also available with BISS encoders. ...

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CX1020: High-performance Embedded PC with “Economy” CPU
CX1020: High-performance Embedded PC with “Economy” CPU

The basic equipment of the CX1020 Embedded PC from Beckhoff features an Intel® Celeron® M 1 GHz processor with 512 kbyte L2 cache. However, many applications do not require the full power of this CPU. For this reason Beckhoff offers a less expensive version with the option “zero second level cache”. ... more

Software library for TwinCAT PLC expanded:
Telecontrol protocols now complete

The TwinCAT automation software for PLC and Motion Control applications has been completed with new PLC libraries for telecontrol in accordance with IEC 60870. IEC 60870 describes a general, open communication standard for telecontrol and network control technology. ... more

EtherCAT Terminals for XFC
EtherCAT Terminals for XFC The EtherCAT Terminal system from Beckhoff offers a comprehensive I/O construction kit for a wide range of applications. The EtherCAT protocol is maintained right into each individual I/O terminal, thereby enabling high data throughput and distributed clock synchronizations with a jitter of << 1 μs. In order to meet extreme performance requirements, the system was extended with the XFC terminals, which offer, for example, oversampling or time stamp capability. ...

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Beckhoff Building Automation: Efficient energy use through the application
of intelligent controls
Beckhoff Building Automation Energy conservation has been a hot issue for years and remains very topical. Increasing environmental awareness, resource shortages and rising energy prices keep energy awareness high on the agenda. There is significant potential for energy savings without negative effects on comfort. The key is efficiency. Large energy savings can be achieved with new technologies or with a combination of existing technologies. ...

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Web Services on Devices: Plug-and-play for building automation
Web Services on Devices: Plug-and-play for building automation Microsoft presented the new version of the Windows Embedded CE operating system, CE 6.0 R2, on 15 November 2007 in Japan. “Web Services on Devices (WSD)” is one of the highlights of this version. The operating system recognizes connected Ethernet devices automatically via WSD and integrates them in the overall system. As Windows Embedded Gold Partner, Beckhoff is the development partner for the application and the supplier of the control equipment. ...

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