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The new TwinCAT Scope 2 as a tool for Scientific Automation
TwinCAT Scope 2 Graphic display of curves is essential for optimizing controllers and setting drive axes. In order to be able to utilize the extended graphics features of new PC generations, including DirectX, Beckhoff redesigned the Scope software for the TwinCAT automation suite, which was originally developed several years ago. ...

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Digital multimeter inside Bus Terminal I/O
Digital multimeter inside Bus Terminal I/O With its new digital multimeter terminals, Beckhoff has added enhanced measurement technology functions to its leading edge I/O system. Using the digital multimeter with fieldbus interface for measuring current and voltage, measured values can be processed directly in the I/O system or by the master controller. ...

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New Beckhoff C65xx Industrial PC series uses control cabinets as the
housing
Beckhoff C65xx Industrial PC series

Beckhoff enhances its Industrial PC range with a new generation of built-in IPCs: with optimum flexibility in mind, the new C65xx series is designed to be installed in control cabinets or in the rear panel of a control or console housing. ...

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Fieldbus integration with "EtherCAT External Synchronization Interface"
according to IEEE 1588
Fieldbus integration with EtherCAT, External Synchronization according to IEEE 1588

The high transmission rate of fast Ethernet and the high protocol efficiency of EtherCAT enable the operation of several subordinated fieldbuses. Classic fieldbus interfaces provided in the Industrial PC are sourced out to intelligent interface terminals in the EtherCAT I/O system. ...

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CP-Link 3 – Ethernet-based multi-display link
CP-Link 3 – Ethernet-based multi-display link

Ten years after the introduction of the CP-Link technology, Beckhoff now presents CP-Link 3, the next generation of this operating and visualization concept. CP-Link 3 is a pure software solution based entirely on standard hardware (Ethernet) and IP-based protocol for real-time transfer of images. ...

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EtherCAT branch terminal for PoE sensors: Power over EtherCAT
EtherCAT branch terminal for PoE sensors: Power over EtherCAT The EtherCAT I/O Terminal system from Beckhoff takes optimum advantage of the technological features of EtherCAT. To this end, this I/O system has been complemented with an additional terminal. ...

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EtherCAT topology types and their influence on system characteristics
Topologievarianten von EtherCAT EtherCAT is the real-time Ethernet fieldbus for automation applications. In addition to top performance and low system costs, EtherCAT also offers flexible topology options. The Beckhoff system fully utilizes all EtherCAT technology features such as redundancy, Hot Connect, hot swap or synchronization of several EtherCAT networks. ...

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