Beckhoff Panel PCs now also equipped as
‘Powered by Wonderware’
Pursuing the philosophy of open control technology, Beckhoff offers interfaces for HMI connections by various third-party manufacturers for its TwinCAT automation suite. In this way, customers can freely choose the visualization software that they would like to use. One of the leading manufacturers of HMI solutions is Invensys/Wonderware, which, with the ‘Powered by Wonderware’ program, now offers its InTouch HMI Compact Edition software in combination with hardware from selected manufacturers.
Visualization users get a certified combination of the InTouch Compact Edition software and Industrial PC hardware that is ready for use instantly and includes the integrity of the complete solution. The two companies each distribute their respective part of the product, for which they are responsible and offer support, but they mutually check the compatibility of the components.
In the CP62xx, CP72xx and CP77xx Panel PC series, Beckhoff offers a series of Industrial PCs with various display sizes and different versions on which a compact version of the Wonderware InTouch visualization software is pre-installed. The operating system is Windows CE throughout. There is no installation work to be done and the devices can be put into operation immediately.
