Beckhoff was one of the pioneers of PC-based automation: The first PC control system was delivered in early 1986. Thanks to the deep technical expertise developed over the past decades. , Beckhoff Industrial PCs are the top choice for their highest quality and are used all over the world.
An important feature of the Beckhoff product philosophy is the use of advanced, high-performance processors and components. As a result, Beckhoff Industrial Computers tend to include the latest offerings of the technology market. Every new technology, whether from the industrial or consumer segment, is tested by Beckhoff for industrial applicability, tuned and optimized for fit and integration. A prominent example is the integration of state-of-the-art multi-touch technology in the CP2xxx and CP3xxx series of devices. State-of-the-art touch technology has been on the consumer market since 2007 and Beckhoff has continuously leveraged it in its control panels since 2011 to provide advanced system and machine operating options. and intuitive. Beckhoff laid out the operating principle of capacitive touch technology suitable for industrial use in terms of availability, noise resistance, mechanical stability and external dimensions through the integration of respective underlying technology. The CP2xxx and CP3xxx product lines convincingly demonstrate how modern consumer technology can also be successfully used in industrial environments.
Balance between latest PC technology and long-term availability of control components:
Thanks to advanced industrial PC technology in a wide range of form factors, complemented by a coordinated portfolio of accessory components and TwinCAT automation software, the Beckhoff Industrial Computer is at the heart of a wide range of products. automation applications, including machine control, process and logistics systems, networking of plant parts, data acquisition, and image processing. For classical control applications, PC-based control technology offers great scalability and flexibility and is therefore increasingly used as an alternative to hardware PLCs.
Good scalability is ensured through processor levels ranging from Intel Atom ® through Intel ® Core™ i7 to Intel ® Xeon. The Intel-Atom ® processor enables extremely small, fanless controllers to be built due to the low power dissipation of the processor and is found in the lower price range. State-of-the-art Intel ® Core™-i processors enable multi-core technology with 2, 4, 6 or 8 cores available for use in harsh industrial environments.
Different product families address different applications, for example:
- C60xx , very cost-effective and compact
- C69xx combination of compactness and versatility
- C6xxx with ATX motherboard for maximum versatility
- C5xxx in classic 19-inch rack format
- C70xx with IP 65 design, equipped with multi-core Intel Atom ® modern
The attractively designed control panel perfectly complements the Beckhoff line of industrial computers. As the user interface of a machine or system, they act as a kind of visual calling card. The separation of space between the display/operating device and the control computer provides maximum flexibility for the user. Attractive, robust design and suitable for industrial applications were key criteria in the development of the Control Panel line, which comes with screen sizes from 5.7 to 24 inches.
The enclosure of the Control Panel is made of high quality, solid aluminum and complies with the protection class IP 65, which is commonly required in industrial environments. The meticulous development and integration of the electronic components, the display, the touch screen and the front panels ensure the high availability and reliability of the components Dashboard is active.