Beckhoff implements open automation systems using proven PC-based control technology. The main areas that the product range covers are industrial PCs, I/O and fieldbus components, drive technology, automation software as well as control cabinet-free automation. Product ranges that can be used as separate components or integrated into a complete and mutually compatible control system are available for all sectors. Our New Automation Technology stands for universal and industry-independent control and automation solutions that are used worldwide in a large variety of different applications, ranging from CNC-controlled machine tools to intelligent building control. Since Beckhoff’s foundation in 1980, the development of innovative products and solutions on the basis of PC-based control technology has been the foundation of the company's continued success. We recognized many standards in automation technology that are taken for granted today at an early stage and successfully introduced to the market as innovations. Beckhoff’s philosophy of PC-based control as well as the invention of the Lightbus system and TwinCAT automation software are milestones in automation technology and have proven themselves as powerful alternatives to traditional control technology. EtherCAT, the real-time Ethernet solution, provides a powerful and future-oriented technology for a new generation of control concepts.
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Following the current trend, this space-saving IP65 Industrial PC hardware with flexible mounting options is ideally suited for implementing advanced Industrie 4.0 solutions. A wide variety of onboard interfaces enables the networking of machine or plant sections in the cloud or other networks. Moreover, the integrated EtherCAT P connection offers undreamt-of possibilities for the direct connection of actuators and sensors via EtherCAT P Box modules with IP67 protection. The decentralized solving of complex diagnostic or condition monitoring tasks is thus possible. The Industrial PCs of the C70xx series are among the most compact in their performance class in the Beckhoff portfolio. Thanks to the sophisticated IP65 design, the C70xx PCs can be used directly in or at the machine, so that there is no need for a complex control cabinet. This results in space savings of up to 90% (compare Beckhoff C6640 and C7015). Due to its small dimensions, the C7015 is also suitable for retrofitting in the field. In addition to its compactness, the C70xx series also offers versatile mounting options for machine or system integration. It goes without saying that this very robust Industrial PC can also be used inside a control cabinet. The connection level can always be freely oriented. The flexible mounting concept, which is integrated ex-factory as standard, allows mounting on the narrow rear wall or on the side, the C70xx fits into even the smallest space.
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The DIN-rail mountable, fanless Embedded PCs from the CX5200 series are equipped with Intel® processors from the Atom®-X series. As with all newer Embedded PCs, the entire range of K-bus or EtherCAT Terminals can be directly connected on the right-hand side. The main features of the CX5200 device series are: CPUs from the Intel Atom®-X series ("Apollo Lake") with two or four cores; fanless cooling; comfortable 4 or 8 GB RAM; electrically isolated 24 V DC power supply unit, UPS-OCT capable; built-in capacitive 1-second UPS for persistent data storage; left-sided extension interface for a system module. The CX5200 series supplements the existing CX5100 devices with absolutely identical housing dimensions. What is new, however, is the expandability on the left-hand side by a module of the type CX2500-xxxx, with an additional space requirement of about 22 mm in width. This allows further PC interfaces (e.g. two additional 1 GB Ethernet ports) or fieldbus interfaces (e.g. for PROFIBUS, CAN, etc.) to be added to the system. The basic equipment of the CX5200 Embedded PCs includes two independent Gbit-Ethernet interfaces, four USB 3.0 ports, one DVI-D interface and a multi-option interface that can be flexibly equipped ex factory, for example with a serial port, a fieldbus connection or a second video connection with DVI-D, HDMI or DisplayPort. The boot and storage medium is an interchangeable, industrially compatible CFast card, whose slot is accessible behind a cover. The CFast card serves as a substitute for a hard disk; i.e. the operating system as well as TwinCAT and user projects are stored on it. Fast hardware exchange is thus possible if service is required; a software update can be performed simply by replacing the card on site. The built-in capacitive 1-second UPS ensures secure backup of persistent application data on the CFast card. The data and time are buffered by an exchangeable battery (button cell).
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With the CP32xx series, a high-end Panel PC with multi-touch can be used directly in the field. The devices in a slender aluminum housing feature complete IP65 protection and are designed for mounting arm installation. The Panel PCs offer maximum computing power with processors of the latest generation, such as Intel® Celeron®, Pentium® or Core™ i3/i5/i7.A choice of seven different multi-touch TFT displays, in sizes between 12 and 24 inches in 4:3, 5:4 or widescreen 16:9 formats, are available. Cooling is achieved by means of cooling fins on the outer housing wall as well as fans inside the closed housing. The operating temperature range is 0 to 45°C.
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With the CPX Panel PC series, the proven multi-touch technology of Beckhoff Panel PCs is available in particularly robust versions, complying with the requirements for use in hazardous areas classified zone 2/22. The high level of functionality and excellent build quality ensure the reliability of CPX panels even under harsh environmental conditions. The capacitive touch technology provides the typical convenient operation of all Beckhoff multi-touch panels. The aesthetically pleasing appearance of the panel and the look and feel of the aluminum housing are maintained, making them visual highlights in explosion-proof environments.
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The CX5300 Embedded PCs are DIN rail mountable and fanless, and are equipped with the significantly more powerful Intel Atom® x6 series processor, a modern processor with a next-generation CPU and graphics performance. This assures a long life cycle for series production and support through the integration of a modern Intel Atom® CPU. As with all newer embedded PCs, the entire range of EtherCAT Terminals or K-bus terminals can be directly connected on the right-hand side. The main features of the CX5300 device series are: Intel Atom® x6 series (Elkhart Lake) CPUs with two or four cores, fanless cooling, convenient 4 or 8 GB RAM, electrically isolated 24 V DC power supply unit, UPS OCT-capable, built-in capacitive 1-second UPS for persistent data storage, left-side extension interface for a system module
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The C6670-0020 industrial server is equipped with two Intel® Xeon® scalable processors from the 5th generation with up to 32 cores per CPU and a memory of 128 to 1,024 GB DDR5 RAM. This makes it ideal for machine controls, for example with the XPlanar planar motor system. The C6670-0020 can be ordered with M.2 NVMe SSDs up to 640 GB and up to two hard disks with 1, 2, or 4 TB. It also features five free PCIe slots for EtherCAT or Ethernet fieldbus cards or similar.Industrial designAll connections of the industrial server face upwards, so that the connecting cables can be taken directly to the wiring channel. The side walls are completely passive, and allow the industrial server to be fitted immediately next to other control cabinet devices.Highest data availability and data securityAn NVMe M.2 SSD ensures fast booting and data access. The C6670 also contains two removable hard disk frames, which can form a RAID 1 system with two mirrored hard disks for the secure storage of large amounts of data.Flexible expansion optionsDrives, memory and plug-in cards are easily accessible. The C6670 is supplied with a 100 to 240 V AC full-range power supply unit. A multi-DVD drive can be installed. Hold-down brackets for the plug-in cards ensure insensitivity to shocks and vibrations. A type plate is located on the top of the front cover, giving detailed information about the server configuration.
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The C6670 and a Beckhoff Control Panel with DVI and USB connection make an ideal combination, representing a powerful platform for machine construction and plant engineering applications with the TwinCAT automation software.In combination with TwinCAT 3, two Intel® Xeon® processors, each with 8, 12, 16 or 20 cores on one motherboard with two Gigabit Ethernet controllers and a powerful graphics card produce a machine or plant controller that offers computing power for completely new ideas. Apart from the extremely high performance, up to 1024 GB DDR4 RAM and 5 free plug-in card slots are also available for several camera interface cards for video evaluation.Industrial designAll connections of the industrial server face upwards, so that the connecting cables can be taken directly to the wiring channel. The side walls are completely passive, and allow the industrial server to be fitted immediately next to other control cabinet devices.Highest data availability and data securityThe C6670 features two hard drive removable frames which, together with the on-board RAID controller, form a RAID 1 system with two mirrored hard disks or SSDs. This ensures high data security. Hard disks or SSDs which failed can easily be exchanged during operation.Flexible expansion optionsThe device can be equipped with a multi DVD drive. Card holders for the plug-in cards ensure resistance to impacts and vibrations. The C6670 offers convenient access to drives, memory and plug-in cards. The industrial server is supplied with a 100 to 240 V AC full range power supply unit. A type plate is located on the top of the front cover, giving detailed information about the server configuration.
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The C603x series unites high-performance Intel® Core™ i-series processors of the 11th generation up to Intel® Core™ Core i 7 with extremely compact housing dimensions. The processors from the 65-W class have only been used in the much larger ATX-based Industrial PCs up to now. The devices thus represent a new dimension in terms of power density. They are suitable above all for particularly complex automation and visualization tasks, but also for a wide range of other applications in the field of image processing, the handling of large volumes of data and in the IoT environment. The C6030-0080 provides four independent ethernet interfaces: three interfaces with Intel® i226 ethernet controller which supports transmission speeds of up to 2.5 Gbit/s and one interface with Intel® i219 ethernet controller which supports transmission speeds of up to 1 Gbit/s.