Beckhoff can realise open automation systems on the basis of PC-based control technology for almost all industry sectors. With innovative automation solutions Beckhoff sets new standards for the automation of water and wastewater treatment and transport systems.
In addition to the I/O components for recording all data points and the TwinCAT automation software, the product range comprises an integrated, scalable, modular control system that offers the right solution for any task in terms of computing capacity, complexity and cost: from high-performance industrial PC as main computer for controlling sewage works to small local controllers for intelligent external stations that pick up and process signals directly on site.
The Beckhoff range comprises the following controller categories:
* Industrial PC - the high-end controller for large and complex applications.
* Embedded PC - the robust top hat rail PC for the medium control level.
* Bus terminal controllers - small controllers with fieldbus interface and connection to the modular bus terminal system
The special challenge in water engineering applications is dealing with the complex requirements in terms of adaptation to different communication routes, controllers and devices. In most cases, systems consist of an inhomogeneous mix of devices for solving special problems that have been assembled over the years.
In addition, the system will usually have been adapted to various software packages such as local visualisation, local data-loggers or central control and operation management systems.
PC-based automated production system for photo calendars Beckhoff Automation
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Producing up to 1800 photo calendars per hour using more than 90 servo axes, Durrer Spezialmaschinen develops a wide variety of special-purpose machines from the design phase to commissioning. A new production system for photo calendars proves the importance of comprehensive motion control expertise, with AM8000 servomotors and AX5000 servo drives from Beckhoff used for over 90 dynamically controlled axes.
Read more...Beckhoff’s TwinCAT Vision functionality extended Beckhoff Automation
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
The Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Vision software portfolio offers additional image processing functions and extra options for camera integration.
Read more...TwinCAT Vision functionality extended Beckhoff Automation
IT in Manufacturing
The image processing and camera integration capabilities of Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 Vision software have been expanded.
Read more...Innovating control and display solutions
PLCs, DCSs & Controllers
Mimic Group, founded in 1971, started with electronic and mimic displays before expanding into control desks, software and display electronics.
Read more...New range of vision units Beckhoff Automation
Sensors & Transducers
Beckhoff has added four new vision units to its VUI2000 series. They integrate a camera, illumination and liquid lens technology for simplified installation.
Read more...ABB technology for greater circularity in metals and mining industries
PLCs, DCSs & Controllers
ABB has been selected by GreenIron, an innovative Swedish company working in the mining and metals industries with its patented materials reduction technology, to provide automation and control system solutions for a first commercial facility in Sandviken, Sweden.
Read more...Compact drive and control technology Beckhoff Automation
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
When custom machine builder Lehnen Industrial Services introduced a filling machine for lip balm, the company was surprised by the amount of interest in this premium system. In order to meet this demand, they decided to standardise the machine. The necessary adaptability is provided by the scalable control technology from Beckhoff.
Read more...Industrial PCs with new processor generations and increased performance Beckhoff Automation
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
PC-based control technology from Beckhoff has always benefited from the convergence of automation and the IT world. Current examples include the use of the latest industry-standard processor generations, high-quality and demand-optimised flash memory, and the long-term availability version of Windows 11.
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