
BECKHOFF New Automation Technology
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Beckhoff implements open automation systems based on PC Control technology. The product range covers Industrial PCs, I/O and
Fieldbus Components, Drive Technology and automation software. Products that can be used as separate components or integrated
into a complete and seamless control system are available for all industries. The Beckhoff “New Automation Technology” philosophy
stands for universal and open control and automation solutions that are used worldwide in a wide variety of different applications,
ranging from CNC-controlled machine tools to intelligent building automation.
The Beckhoff PC Control philosophy and the invention of the
Lightbus system, the Bus Terminals and TwinCAT automation soft-
ware represent milestones in automation technology and have
become accepted as high-performance alternatives to traditional
control technology. EtherCAT, the real-time Ethernet solution, makes
forward-looking, high-performance technology available for a new
generation of leading edge control concepts.
World-wide presence on all continents
The central divisions of Beckhoff, such as development, production,
administration, distribution, marketing, support and service are
located at the Beckhoff Automation GmbH headquarters in Verl,
Germany. Rapidly growing presence in the international market
is taking place through subsidiaries in Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, as well as Australia, Brazil, China, Canada, South Africa
and the USA. Through worldwide co-operation with partners,
Beckhoff is represented in more than 60 countries.
Innovative products and a full range of services
Since the foundation of the company in 1980, continuous develop-
ment of innovative products and solutions using PC-based control
technology has been the basis for the continued success of Beckhoff.
Many automation technology standards that are taken for granted
today were conceptualised by Beckhoff at an early stage and suc-
cessfully introduced to the market:
– 1982: P1000 – single-board motion controller
– 1986: PC Control – fi rst PC-based machine controller
– 1989: Lightbus – high-speed fi eldbus utilising optical fi bre
– 1990: All-in-one PC motherboard
–
1995: Bus Terminal – fi eldbus technology in terminal block format
– 1996: TwinCAT – real-time software package under Windows
with PLC and Motion Control functions
– 1998: Control Panel – remote IPC Control Panels
– 2002: CX1000 – modular Embedded PCs for DIN rail mounting
– 2003: EtherCAT – real-time Ethernet fi eldbus system
– 2005: TwinSAFE – safety solution for the Bus Terminal system
– 2005: AX5000 – EtherCAT Servo Drive
Beckhoff New Automation Technology
Beckhoff | The I/O Company
Beckhoff has the right technology for every signal and
every fi eldbus. Beckhoff supplies a complete range of
Fieldbus Components for all common I/Os and fi eldbus
systems. With the Bus Terminals in protection class IP 20,
and the Fieldbus Box modules in IP 67, a complete range
is available for all important signal types and fi eldbus
systems. In addition to classic fi eldbus systems, high-perfor-
mance EtherCAT technology opens up great, new potential
for control technology.
Beckhoff | The Automation Company
Beckhoff offers comprehensive system solutions in
different performance classes for all areas of automation.
Beckhoff control technology is scalable – from high-per-
formance Industrial PCs to mini PLCs – and can be adapted
precisely to the respective application. TwinCAT automation
software integrates real-time control with PLC, NC and CNC
functions in a single package. All Beckhoff controllers are
programmed using TwinCAT in accordance with the glo-
bally-recognised IEC 61131-3 programming standard.
Beckhoff | The IPC Company
Beckhoff supplies the right Industrial PC for every applica-
tion. High-quality components based on open standards
and the rugged construction of the device housings mean
that the Industrial PCs are ideally equipped for all control
requirements. Embedded PCs make modular IPC technol ogy
available in miniature format for DIN rail mounting. In
addition to their applica tion in automation, Beckhoff
Industrial PCs are also ideally suited to other kinds of tasks
– wherever reliable and robust PC technology is required.
Beckhoff | The Motion Company
In combination with the Motion Control solutions
offered by the TwinCAT automation software, Beckhoff
Drive Technology represents an advanced and com plete
drive system. PC-based control technology from Beckhoff
is ideally suited for single and multiple axis positioning
tasks with highly dynamic requirements. The AX5000
Servo Drive series with high-performance EtherCAT
system communication offers maximum performance
and dynamics.
I/O
Motion
Automation
IPC
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