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.
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